Finally got a Henry 357 X, my first Henry

[nipprdog]

I've got one on order through local Henry Gold dealer, but its going on 4 months. Popped in rural king last night and they had one, but at a higher price. Decided over night that I was tired of waiting. Went back this morning and picked it up. Like everyone says, the action is butter smooth, unlike my Winchester. trigger is crisp, and at 3 lbs, its half of my winchester. the fiber optic sights are awesome. even my old eyes can clearly see the 3 dots. I struggled with the buckhorn sights on my winchester, hence the scope. the guys on youtube were right, it holds 8 rds of 357. not 7 like Henry's web site says. 9 rds of 38 spcl. put 80 rds of 357 and 20 of 38 spcl through it today trouble free. still got some tweeking to do with the sights. I forgot my rifle rest. I'll probably end up with an optic on it, either a red dot, or the Leupold 2.5X that is on my winchester. not sure what I'll do when I get the one on order. thinking about keeping it and getting a walnut stock for it, who knows.









here it is with the winchester, which I'll probably put on gunbroker. they're getting big money.

 

[indykid]

Congrats! Henry makes some really fine rifles.

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

That gun is amazing and on my list of "buy now" if I see it in stock.

 

[bgcatty]

Congratulations! I love my Henry lever gun. The .357 will certainly be a blast to shoot! Enjoy.

 

[Mgderf]

I've got one on order through local Henry Gold dealer, but its going on 4 months. Popped in rural king last night and they had one, but at a higher price. Decided over night that I was tired of waiting. Went back this morning and picked it up. Like everyone says, the action is butter smooth, unlike my Winchester. trigger is crisp, and at 3 lbs, its half of my winchester. the fiber optic sights are awesome. even my old eyes can clearly see the 3 dots. I struggled with the buckhorn sights on my winchester, hence the scope. the guys on youtube were right, it holds 8 rds of 357. not 7 like Henry's web site says. 9 rds of 38 spcl. put 80 rds of 357 and 20 of 38 spcl through it today trouble free. still got some tweeking to do with the sights. I forgot my rifle rest. I'll probably end up with an optic on it, either a red dot, or the Leupold 2.5X that is on my winchester. not sure what I'll do when I get the one on order. thinking about keeping it and getting a walnut stock for it, who knows.

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here it is with the winchester, which I'll probably put on gunbroker. they're getting big money.

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Well now you've done it.
Before you know it, you'll have a half dozen Henry's.
Ask me how I know...

 

[JayKay75]

I've got one on order through local Henry Gold dealer, but its going on 4 months. Popped in rural king last night and they had one, but at a higher price. Decided over night that I was tired of waiting. Went back this morning and picked it up. Like everyone says, the action is butter smooth, unlike my Winchester. trigger is crisp, and at 3 lbs, its half of my winchester. the fiber optic sights are awesome. even my old eyes can clearly see the 3 dots. I struggled with the buckhorn sights on my winchester, hence the scope. the guys on youtube were right, it holds 8 rds of 357. not 7 like Henry's web site says. 9 rds of 38 spcl. put 80 rds of 357 and 20 of 38 spcl through it today trouble free. still got some tweeking to do with the sights. I forgot my rifle rest. I'll probably end up with an optic on it, either a red dot, or the Leupold 2.5X that is on my winchester. not sure what I'll do when I get the one on order. thinking about keeping it and getting a walnut stock for it, who knows.

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here it is with the winchester, which I'll probably put on gunbroker. they're getting big money.

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BEAUTIFUL. I need to get me a Henry. I get the catalog in the mail

 

[firefighterjohn]

I've got one on order through local Henry Gold dealer, but its going on 4 months. Popped in rural king last night and they had one, but at a higher price. Decided over night that I was tired of waiting. Went back this morning and picked it up. Like everyone says, the action is butter smooth, unlike my Winchester. trigger is crisp, and at 3 lbs, its half of my winchester. the fiber optic sights are awesome. even my old eyes can clearly see the 3 dots. I struggled with the buckhorn sights on my winchester, hence the scope. the guys on youtube were right, it holds 8 rds of 357. not 7 like Henry's web site says. 9 rds of 38 spcl. put 80 rds of 357 and 20 of 38 spcl through it today trouble free. still got some tweeking to do with the sights. I forgot my rifle rest. I'll probably end up with an optic on it, either a red dot, or the Leupold 2.5X that is on my winchester. not sure what I'll do when I get the one on order. thinking about keeping it and getting a walnut stock for it, who knows.

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here it is with the winchester, which I'll probably put on gunbroker. they're getting big money.

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Nice grab there nipprdog. If you would've waited any longer it would surely have been gone. I've only see one on the shelf the past two years and I hesitated...it was gone the next day when I went back. I definitely want that .357-X myself someday. Thanks for the great review and hope you enjoy it. Post a followup pic when you chose your optic.

How easy was it reloading on the fly thru the side gate to top it off?

 

[nipprdog]

Nice grab there nipprdog. If you would've waited any longer it would surely have been gone. I've only see one on the shelf the past two years and I hesitated...it was gone the next day when I went back. I definitely want that .357-X myself someday. Thanks for the great review and hope you enjoy it. Post a followup pic when you chose your optic.

How easy was it reloading on the fly thru the side gate to top it off?

The gate was a little stiff at first, but loosened up after a while.

 

[Cavman]

Ya can never have just 1 henry

 

[nipprdog]

Just got back from a quick range trip, with my rifle rest this time.

got it sighted in and all 3 screws loctited.(blue) I just can't get over how smooth the action and trigger are.

 

[700 LTR 223]

Nice! Have a pair of 357 lever actions - a Marlin 1894 and a Henry Big Boy Silver. The Marlin shoots pretty good but the Henry is the more accurate rifle with a variety of different loads.

 

[tgeorge21]

Such a nice rifle! I have a lowly Henry 22 but it is my favorite rifle. I bought a chiappa 44 lever action against all recommendations, but it was cheap and yeah it sucked and I sold it. Henry for life!

 

[tnboy17]

I've got one on order through local Henry Gold dealer, but its going on 4 months. Popped in rural king last night and they had one, but at a higher price. Decided over night that I was tired of waiting. Went back this morning and picked it up. Like everyone says, the action is butter smooth, unlike my Winchester. trigger is crisp, and at 3 lbs, its half of my winchester. the fiber optic sights are awesome. even my old eyes can clearly see the 3 dots. I struggled with the buckhorn sights on my winchester, hence the scope. the guys on youtube were right, it holds 8 rds of 357. not 7 like Henry's web site says. 9 rds of 38 spcl. put 80 rds of 357 and 20 of 38 spcl through it today trouble free. still got some tweeking to do with the sights. I forgot my rifle rest. I'll probably end up with an optic on it, either a red dot, or the Leupold 2.5X that is on my winchester. not sure what I'll do when I get the one on order. thinking about keeping it and getting a walnut stock for it, who knows.

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here it is with the winchester, which I'll probably put on gunbroker. they're getting big money.

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Congrats that is an awesome purchase! I have a .44 Magnum Big Boy and i absolutely love it!

 

[wcd]

The gate was a little stiff at first, but loosened up after a while.

The newer models with the loading gate are the ticket.

 

[wcd]

Such a nice rifle! I have a lowly Henry 22 but it is my favorite rifle. I bought a chiappa 44 lever action against all recommendations, but it was cheap and yeah it sucked and I sold it. Henry for life!

I have the Henry Frontier 22 lr. Fine Rifle 22 lr gets a lot of things done on the homestead. I think it is one of the most versatile rifles out there.

 

[MrSmitty]

Congratulations!! beautiful gun, I'll take the Winchester!...lol Never owned a Henry, but held one at the NRAAM in 2019, yes, the actions were butter smooth!! Hope you have many years of shooting with that heirloom!!

 

[Grogmister]

Rural King in Angola had a Henry in 44mag last night. I was afraid to handle it because I didn’t want to spend $950 at the moment. Beautiful gun! (I’m 99% it was a 44, I was reading the tag from the side)

 

[nipprdog]

installed the Ranger Point Precision scope rail. and as they claim, you can still use the iron sights.



added the hammer extension from Carlsons

https://www.choketube.com/accessories/henry-rifle-hammer-expanders/


took the 2.5X Leupold off the winchester and mounted it with Warne Quick Detach rings, which are excellent.





took it out today and zeroed it at 25yds. next time out I think I'll try a red dot on it.

 

[nipprdog]

I added a paracord wrap to the handle. I used this tutorial;

 

[actaeon277]

It's not gonna work it's way back, keeping it from fully going against the stock, is it?