r/canadaguns • u/Key-Inspector-7004 • May 30 '26

Buy recommendations Henry Big Boy

Been looking to buy myself a lever action rifle finally. I see FOC has this henry big boy on sale for what seems like a decent price.

Anyone have experience shooting these? Or have any recommendations on what I should buy? Looking to spend no more than $1500.

Preferably id get something i can shoot with a .44 special or .38 special round but this price for the .45 colt seems like a good buy.

https://firearmsoutletcanada.com/henry-big-boy-steel-side-gate-45-colt-20-h012gcr-.html

Thanks!

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u/redjohn79 May 30 '26

If you're just going to the range and shoot at paper targets, get a 357/38 spl. Start reloading and youll save money in the long run.

I have a model x 357 and it's been pretty reliable. I've added a lot of things to it. Changed the firing pin to an RPP firing pin because that seemed to be what fails the most.

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u/Key-Inspector-7004 May 30 '26

I think i will keep my eye out for a sale for one in that caliber.

Cheers

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u/Alpha_Whiskey327 May 31 '26

Sent you a msg. I have a 357 X I'm going to list on CGN soon. Also have a Midwest industries handguard new in box I never got around to.