Henry Color-Cased 357 BigBoy Carbine

[tractortad]

Been waiting a while to check one of these out - they have been hard to find. The LGS got this one in yesterday. After looking it over, decided I better not let go of it. It has that typical Henry quality, beautiful wood, and "solid" feel, plus there is just something about a color-cased receiver and octagon barrel that is hard to resist. So it came home with us. Here is a pic of it fresh out of the box:

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We'll clean it up and add a Skinner Express rear and Lyman Globe front (from PT7 who is selling his old sights off a 357 BBS that he got rid of) and then sight it in at 25 yds - more to follow...

[ESquared]

Congrats, TT! That is BEEEYOOOTIFULLL!! To me, the CCH has it all: checkered stocks, octagon barrel, sling studs, the fantastic CCH receiver. The large loop on the carbine is absolutely a bonus!
Can't wait to hear how it shoots for you with PT7's Skinner set-up; a real win/win there, huh?
Good for you!

[GFK]

Yes. Henrys are nice. I lightly oiled the fire control area in my Marlin and Henry this afternoon (both 30-30s). I could not help but notice how smooth the Henry was (cycled a few dummy rounds). The trigger feel was fluid. Now, I thinking about getting a Big Boy Silver. The different receivers seem to speak to you.

[Omegaspeedy]

Oh man that’s gorgous! Congratulations! Please do a range report on it if you get time.

[JEBar]

beautiful rifle .... if I was to buy another Henry today, I'd want a color case hardened model

[BigAl52]

Been lookin at those also Tad. Been watchin online but there pricey so far. Hopefully they will come down some. Did they have the full size one there also. I see online there is like only 4 ounces weight difference.

[TNman]

Very nice looking rifle!

[Redthies]

Color me jealous! I really wanted one of those but decided to “settle” for the BBS .357 Carbine. Since I wanted it as a bush gun, and for hunting, it’s probably best that I didn’t get the CCH. I’d be afraid to take it out!

[tractortad]

Been lookin at those also Tad. Been watchin online but there pricey so far. Hopefully they will come down some. Did they have the full size one there also. I see online there is like only 4 ounces weight difference.

I didn't see any full size CCH Bigboys, but they did have a nice 357Mag Single-shot. I didn't ask to handle it because I was afraid that one would want to come home with me, too - These things are addictive....

[BigAl52]

Been lookin at those also Tad. Been watchin online but there pricey so far. Hopefully they will come down some. Did they have the full size one there also. I see online there is like only 4 ounces weight difference.

I didn't see any full size CCH Bigboys, but they did have a nice 357Mag Single-shot. I didn't ask to handle it because I was afraid that one would want to come home with me, too - These things are addictive....

Tell me about it Im up to 11. You better get back down there and get that 357 the 44 is lonely

[DaveShooter]

Just put one in lay away at Buds in 45 Colt. It is the 20" Barrel length- Looking forward to getting it to go with my Ruger Red Hawk 45 colt/45acp revolver...

[JEBar]

looking forward to your pictures, range reports and comments .... please be sure to add it to our How Many ? thread

[Redthies]

We'll clean it up and add a Skinner Express rear and Lyman Globe front (from PT7 who is selling his old sights off a 357 BBS that he got rid of) and then sight it in at 25 yds - more to follow...

Seems to be a lack of “to follow” here. Did you get the sights mounted? What did you do with the rear dovetail slot? I actually am revisiting the whole CCH thing as I may sell my 1895GS .45-70 and replace it with a .44 mag. I emailed Henry to ask if they would do a special order with no rear dovetail. I’ll let you guys know the response.

[If1Hitu]

It's a beauty,congratulations.