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Like the looks of the Guide gun better, but the threaded barrel of the Big Boy has its merits. The Big Boy's Mlok feature is nice too, but I do not want this to turn into a Tactifool lever gun. Side ejection is a must, so I can either rear peep sight or RDS the receiver. Am I missing any other options in this price range? TIA |
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I have a Henry Bix Boy X in 357 and just picked up a Marlin 1894SBL in 44 Mag. Both guns are excellent and well made. I don’t know if the guide gun has a threaded barrel in all models, I think it can be had both ways. The model X wins with stock features like the picatinny rail and MLOK sections, but the Marlin looks nicer overall. |
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Originally Posted By HomeAtLast: The LOP of Henry rifles is too long for me. Winchester and Marlin are perfect... Originally Posted By HomeAtLast: The LOP of Henry rifles is too long for me. Winchester and Marlin are perfect... Pretty sure the LOP for both are right around 14". I'm 6'3" so probably not an issue. Originally Posted By steve8140: The model X wins with stock features like the picatinny rail and MLOK sections, but the Marlin looks nicer overall. ....and there's the problem. I'm general, a function over form guy, but hands down Marlin looks nicer. I am assuming the build quality is the same. |
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have the Henry X and Marlin 1894 SBL. The Marlin definitely wins in the look department. However, the action on the Henry was nice and slick from the get go. I also have the X in 44 and 45-70 and the actions on them are nice and slick too. Roughly over 500 rounds through the Marlin and it’s still not as smooth as the Henry’s. Another thing I like about the Henry is being able to load/unload through the mag tube. 
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Originally Posted By arndog123: have the Henry X and Marlin 1894 SBL. The Marlin definitely wins in the look department. However, the action on the Henry was nice and slick from the get go. I also have the X in 44 and 45-70 and the actions on them are nice and slick too. Roughly over 500 rounds through the Marlin and it’s still not as smooth as the Henry’s. Another thing I like about the Henry is being able to load/unload through the mag tube. Being able to unload through the mag tube is a very nice feature that I wish Marlins had. It’s not a big deal unless you’re hunting and trying to keep noise down while cycling the action. Otherwise it just prevents potential damage to the bullet and case while cycling out. |
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I'm very happy with my Henry X .44 and have only had a few tiny issues. -the mlok slot is not parallel to the barrel, it doesn't bother me because I have an RPP handguard but I've seen this on other guns, the plastic furniture is otherwise very solid -I thought the mag tube was ever so slightly loose so I put two strips of grip tape near the end, it's definitely not coming out now -the vertical part of the hammer has just the tiniest bit of contact with the tang I will say I like the buckhorn sights on my Henry .22 but don't like these. The FO aspect is awesome and works great with a flashlight but there's no good spot in the rear sight to align the front sight. It's getting a low powered scope eventually so I don't really care, I can still shoot hand sized groups at 50 yards while standing. Originally Posted By 223Rem: Well dang, anyone care to comet on the Rossi R95? iirc the only threaded 95s are in rifle cartridges, the .357 and .44 have unthreaded 20" barrels. |
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I'm a big Marlin fan and have a few JM 's so it was a no brainer to get a new Ruger/Marlin. I'm not into tactical shit on leverguns also, that why I have other platforms for that. I went for the Classic 357 mag, but my eyesight isn't great so I ended up putting just yesterday a Holosun on it. I haven't shot it yet but seems to be GTG. Attached File |
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I’m pretty happy with my 357 Model X. It’ll feed everything I load for it as long as it’s at or under 1.61”. It’s stupid quiet with 158gr plated SWC 38’s and a can. Accuracy is good with everything I’ve tried. I’d buy another.
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Originally Posted By wvfarrier: I have both and prefer the Henry. I also have both; X's and SS Ruglins, in .44 and 45-70. My Henry's actions are smoother, triggers are better out of the box, and I prefer their lever contours, (closer to the Ranger Point Precision Medium Loop Lever), and the nicely enlarged trigger guard opening. For some reason Ruger kept that tiny no-gloves opening, in spite of plenty of metal available for removal. Henry's under barrel loading port would also be a plus, except I usually shoot suppressed, so can't use then. I wish the SBL 45-70 came with a shorter rail, instead of one going halfway to the muzzle. The issue for me is: The Marlins shoot groups half (or less) the size of the Henry's, tested at 100 yds, using scopes. And this is even after the 45-70 went back (Under Henry's always outstanding customer service) for a new barrel. Have tested two other non-threaded SS Henry's in both calibers, and had similar results. I cut the Trapper .44 LOP by 1-1/2". A lot of work to plug the synthetic stock and refit the pad, but makes for a really short handy .44. I'm 6-3, and find the shorter stock completely suitable. Will not be shortening the 45-70 as I prefer the scope as far away as possible from my eyebrow when shooting heavy loads. Ask me how I know. Will keep them all. No such thing as having too many lever actions. |
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Originally Posted By steve8140: Being able to unload through the mag tube is a very nice feature that I wish Marlins had. It’s not a big deal unless you’re hunting and trying to keep noise down while cycling the action. Otherwise it just prevents potential damage to the bullet and case while cycling out. Originally Posted By steve8140: Originally Posted By arndog123: have the Henry X and Marlin 1894 SBL. The Marlin definitely wins in the look department. However, the action on the Henry was nice and slick from the get go. I also have the X in 44 and 45-70 and the actions on them are nice and slick too. Roughly over 500 rounds through the Marlin and it’s still not as smooth as the Henry’s. Another thing I like about the Henry is being able to load/unload through the mag tube. Being able to unload through the mag tube is a very nice feature that I wish Marlins had. It’s not a big deal unless you’re hunting and trying to keep noise down while cycling the action. Otherwise it just prevents potential damage to the bullet and case while cycling out. I wonder how much work it would be to convert a Marlin or a Winchester magazine tube over to a Henry magazine tube? I have never had them all apart to compare designs. I would think it wouldn't be too difficult. |
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Originally Posted By Dieselman: Mine is probably shot more than any other rifle I own. Originally Posted By Dieselman: Originally Posted By TxRabbitBane: I’d love a .357 levergun, but I don’t think I’d shoot it enough to justify the purchase. Mine is probably shot more than any other rifle I own. I’m a big fan, I just haven’t shot any of mine in ages. Maybe I’m getting old or something, lol. |
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