Rossi R92 vs Henry Big Boy

[@dani1hhn]

Being Brazilian, the rossi r92 is one of the best rifles we have access here because it is not as expensive as the imported ones and because of the quality

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching dani1hhn! Hope all is going well for you in Brazil! Rossi makes great underrated lever actions.

[@iconofsin5886]

Are your Rossi revolvers built with the same quality and S&W tooling like the old ones? I'm considering getting the RP63 since the M971 is out if production with no available spare parts.

[@dani1hhn]

@@iconofsin5886 Taurus bought Rossi, so it's probably not the same quality anymore in terms of material.

[@stevenbentley683]

Being American, I love the Rossi Puma 92 the only problem I have with it, I only have 2. And I want a dozen of them 😎

[@dawsonbrassard1721]

Yeah imma buy the Rossi r92 24in octagon barrel in 44. Mag gonna run me 1550 but I think it’s bc I’m being picky an I want the 24 in octagon barrel an i haven’t found any other rifles with a 24in octagon just the Rossi r92

[@JackFelker]

I have a .357 with a side gate and a .44 mag tube magazine Henry rifles. I have shot Rossi, Marlin, Winchester and Henry. All carabines. I love the Henry rifles.

[@texmexshoots]

The Henry's are well made and beautiful carbines. I would have liked to have had a side gate as well, but when I bought my Henry they weren't making them yet. Still a great rifle and the loading tube is simple and effective.

[@oceantri]

I picked up the Rossi 2/23 I’ve shot thousands of rounds (factory and reloaded) through it without any issues. I would mix .357 and 38s together and it shot them fine together. I replaced the ejector spring and the empty brass falls 2-3 feet from me now. I also replaced the plastic follower with a stainless one. It’s an amazing reliable lever gun.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Adventurous Soul! It is such a fun rifle. I already ordered a replacement magazine spring and follower along with a saddle ring. Plan on doing another video with it here soon testing velocity differences of 357 in a Ruger Blackhawk and the Rossi.

[@sog4646]

Yep. The Rossi ejector needs tlc for sure. Other than that, i can't complain.

[@texmexshoots]

@@sog4646 Thanks for the heads up sog4646. I man need to look into getting an after market ejector spring.

[@sog4646]

@@texmexshoots mine fits kinda rough. I need to smooth out the rough edges. The spring might be ok after that.

[@texmexshoots]

@@sog4646 Thanks sog4646

[@noahmercy-mann4323]

I'll take the R92 any day. My wife and I competed in Cowboy Action Shooting, and both use Rossis. She, the 357 rifle, me the 45 Colt saddle ring carbine, both stainless. They are quite accurate when fed ammunition they like. I handload and cast my own bullets, so have a lot more control of what I use, and we have won more than a few long-range side matches with her 357 shooting 38 Specials loaded with 160 grain RNFP bullets. Polished the internals, trimmed the ejector spring, and they're so smooth only one finger is required to run the action. Never had anyone with a Henry beat me in a rifle stage or long range match.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the info noahmercy! I'm sure polishing the internals really makes the Rossi shine. I need to try more loads out of mine to see which one it likes the best. Good luck to you and your wife on your Cowboy Action Shooting! Hope you all do great!

[@noahmercy-mann4323]

@@texmexshoots Thank you, sir!

[@CapoKabar]

Goddamn right. Henry’s are overpriced for what they are. Rossi’s are built perfectly and can be tweaked for whatever you want.

[@jacksonhoerster3966]

@@CapoKabarthe made in America and customer service with Henry are big selling points to lots of people

[@Rob-cq9hq]

I’ve owned both and the Henry was/is way nicer but definitely more expensive and, as the video stated, a lot heavier making it less handy in the field.

[@rickyshultz2051]

I had a Rossi in 44 mag , I used it hard as a saddle gun when back country riding and camping. That one I really miss having!

[@texmexshoots]

Good to know they will hold up to hard use! Sorry she got away from you.

[@americanpatriot477]

I have a 16 inch stainless Rossi in 45Colt. It’s and outstanding rifle and after hundreds and hundreds of rounds it’s never let me down, zero malfunctions and very accurate.

[@texmexshoots]

I had a chance to pick up a a Rossi Stainless in 45 a few months ago. Sadly money was tight. They really are underrated rifles. Lots of negative reviews online but my experience with the R92 has been nothing but positive.

[@Sabe53]

@@texmexshoots I've had several R92s in 45 Colt and have no, zero complaints.

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

I aquired a Rossi 92 in .357 magnum in full length and in stainless steel. My gosh what a great gun, pairs nicely with my Ruger Blackhawk for the whole "cowboy" themed experience.

[@texmexshoots]

Yes it does! I'm sure the full size stainless must be a beauty. You are in for some good cowboy fun.

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for your post. I've had the Rossi R92 in .357 Magnum with a 20" barrel for a couple of years. I'm very pleased with it.

[@texmexshoots]

Thank you for watching Rich! I'm really enjoying mine as well. Seems to me Rossi is doing a good job with its current production.

[@davoocass]

nice. i bought a rossi in 44 mag and was a bit sceptical at first after hearing alot of minor complaints, but i liked it so much i bought the 357 as well, they were both decent to start with and after some cheap and easy upgrades they are absolutely fantastic, both have got me a bunch of hogs and done a tonne of plinking without skipping a beat. accurate, reliable, affordable, smooth and pretty. 👌

[@texmexshoots]

I agree Davo! They are great rifles. Wish I had bought one years ago before the prices went up. Nice out of the box and tons of after market parts to slick them up and make them even better.

[@robertwoods9518]

I know this is a late reply what did you use to make the Rossi better? I have a 16 inch Rossi 44 mag I want to upgrade and want a 357 but haven't made my mind up on rossi or Henry

[@davoocass]

@@robertwoods9518 Palo Verde gunworks spring kit for $30, lightens all the springs in the action making it cycle noticeably smoother. I chopped the mag tube spring down making it easier to load and I can now fit an extra round in my 44, 9+1 now instead of 8+1 I think they use the same length spring from the 20" in the 16" so you don't need all that spring in the 16, can't remember how much I cut it down by, I think 3" but I will measure it if you really want to know. and I flattened the loading gate arm spring a little to make pushing rounds in easier (will cause jams if flattened too much but it's an easy fix to just bend it back a little) let me know if you have any other questions or issues

[@djslaviero]

@@davoocass I have the Citadel Levtac 92 16" 44mag which I also believe is made by Rossi. I'm interested in the mag tube spring mod, would you be able to tell me the uncut and cut spring lengths so I can compare in my rifle? Thanks.

[@martymiller9802]

I had both a Rossi and a Henry Big Boy in .44 Magnum. To summarize, I still have the Rossi.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Marty! The Rossi is an underrated gem.

[@czed7515]

Yes the rossi is way better. I grew up with my family being big on henrys. Having henrys but I love the traditional look of the rossi 92s I'm so glad I got it. It just handles way better and is not a bad shooter at all. The henrys remind me of a cheap version of a marlin

[@texaswader]

The Rossi 92 is a very under rated rifle. I have shot a whole lot of .38 and .357 rounds through mine with no issues. I did add a tang peep sight to mine and really enjoy shooting it.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching texaswader! A peep sight can really help squeeze accuracy out of the Rossi, especially when you find the load it prefers.

[@airgreek]

​@@texmexshootswhat is a good peep sight to buy for it?

[@texmexshoots]

@@airgreek the two I’ve seen recommended are this one that mounts to the bolt safety: store.stevesgunz.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10 And skinner sights peep: www.skinnersights.com/rossi_firearms_23.html

[@jeremyd8778]

What bullet weights does it like? Mine won't shoot the 110 grain or 125 grain bullets in .357 mag. Throws those bullets about 6 feet high at 100 yards. It does well with 158 grain or heavier bullets.

[@texaswader]

@@jeremyd8778 It likes the 158 grain bullets in both the .38 and .357 Jeremy.

[@batesBeckham]

On my rossi I actually cut the spring...just shy of the 3 inch mark. It now holds 10 rounds instead of 8. I replaced the plastic follower, like others have mentioned. I was having some issues in the beginning, but the more I shot it, the less jams I got, and finally got to a place that it was just smooth and dare I say super fun to shoot as its the only lever action ive ever owned. I got mine in 357.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching batesBeckham! I just replaced the spring and follower myself. I look forward to using it and smoothing out the action. Not that it's bad now, in fact it is much better than I expected based on some reviews I saw. Maybe Rossi is finishing them a little better now.

[@Joncenalol235]

@texmexshoots shoot it dirty till it locks up then lube and clean it. It'll run like butter afterward and you'll have learned the cadence so it won't ever jam in your hands.

[@texmexshoots]

@@Joncenalol235 Thanks for the advice Jacob!

[@frankhinkle5772]

Very nice rifles! A nice day shooting, thanks for taking us along. I regret not buying one of the Rossi .357 Magnum rifles as soon as they came out.

[@texmexshoots]

Hey there Frank! Thanks for watching. You can find them around but the prices are pretty high. Not like a few years ago.

[@WV591]

Got a 24" R92SS, octagonal barrel 357/38 three weeks ago and it's amazing accurate and gorgeous and no issues whatsoever. Even loads shorter flat nose 38 special, 1.4 inch or less with no problems or eject issues. and didn't bleed all over the place loading ammo. such a fun rifle to shoot. Forget the KZbin BS negative reviews.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching WV591! Congrats on your new R92ss! Glad she is working out well for you and eating everything you feed her. 357 lever actions really are the epitome of fun. Just wish ammo was cheaper!

[@WV591]

@@texmexshoots yes indeed. funny you say that. the first time I ordered my 24" R92SS, octagonal , I had no idea how expensive 357 rounds were when i checked, I panicked and cancelled the order. next day i regretted it and started looking at 38 specials. not as bad so i was fortunate enough, they still had one rifle left in stock so i bought it and I'm so glad I did. that's why I only shoot 38 special at the range. not near as cheap as 9mm but much less than outrageous 357. talking about heavy, try a 24" octagonal Rossi ;-)

[@1nitesite]

Very well done review. Your personality and speaking style came thru very well.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks David! That is very kind. I appreciate you watching my video.

[@angrytrek]

Love my stainless steel Rossi 357 mag. Not one problem at all. It's a keeper.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching angrytrek! The stainless model Rossi levers are beautiful. I might have to snatch one up if I ever see one at a decent price.

[@abee.s.corpus2455]

You mentioned cowboy action a couple of times. We use pistol caliber rifles in SASS competitions and .38 Special is the most popular cartridge. With the exception of the Uberti 1866 most of the rifles are .357s. We see a lot of new shooters show up with carbines that have a 7-9 round magazine capacity. While legal, they are an impediment since we almost always shoot ten rounds out of the rifle. We start with the hammer down on an empty chamber so “nine plus one” is not an option. If the capacity is less than ten the shooter either has to reload the rifle “on the clock” or they will take five second penalties for the unfired rounds. The Rossi 92 is the most affordable rifle in the sport. If Ruger can get the Marlin 1894 back to market it should cost about the same as the Henry. The Henry Big Boy is well known thanks to Henry Repeating Arms’ marketing. I don’t see many shooters using them in matches. The top rifles are reproductions of the Winchester 1873 and 1866 rifles, mostly Ubertis. Their mechanically simple “toggle link” actions can be made to run very quickly and easily. They are also expensive and most shooters have some work done to them which raises the cost even more. Shooting steel with pistol caliber lever action rifles is a lot of fun. Thanks for posting the video.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching and for all the info abee! Uberti seems to be very popular with cowboy action shooters and from what I hear, Italy is producing some good stuff. Lets see if Ruger starts making some of the Marlins in pistol calibers. Hopefully they'll keep the price point reasonable.

[@repetitivemotion]

I’ve got the R 92 in a 16” barrel and I love it

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching RM! The carbines are the perfect length especially if you like a saddle scabbard.

[@tucsonjack3991]

I have a Rossi R92 SRC in 45 Colt. It’s an older Rossi. It’s stamped “ Interarms Alexandria, VA. “.

[@texmexshoots]

Nice! I bet she's fun to shoot. Had the opportunity to buy a stainless one in 45lc a while back and am still kicking myself for not getting it.

[@Valorius]

Good review man, I love a nice pistol caliber lever gun. One of the single most under-rated survival guns available, bar none.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks FBMH! Great rifles that are versatile for self defense and short range hunting. Plus they are a hoot to shoot!

[@roberta.collins3963]

Nice review. I have a couple of henry's, but i'm going to buy a rossi 357 today.

[@texmexshoots]

Glad to hear that! Hope you get a good deal!

[@bobnoon253]

I have 2 Rossi m92 357mag. One is a pre-safety Inter-arms. Got them back when they went for around $400. Also have a pre-safety Marlin m1894c 357mag. Both are more fun than should be legal.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching bobnoon253! That Marlin must be a beauty!

[@theoriginalOSOK]

The leather causing rust is not a myth. I experienced it myself. The thing is, I used mine a lot and got some sweat on the leather... that apparently was enough as it rusted the hell out of my lever - this was on a Marlin 94 that I used for Cowboy Action Shooting. I currently have 3 Rossi R92's - 16" 44 Mag, 20" 45 Colt and 24" rifle .357 Mag =- all blued. Love them. Each is sighted differently = the 45 Colt is stock, the 44 has a small Crimson Trace red dot on a Steves Gunz scout mount and the 357 Mag has a nice Marble Arms tang sight with a sight blank in the stock sight dovetail.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the info! I did put a thick coat of oil on it prior to wrapping with the leather. Plus I only had it on there a couple of years before pealing it off. I appreciate the warning so I can pass it on. Steves Gunz is a great sight for sprucing up your Rossi! Considered adding the peep sight they offer that mounts on the safety. But I have been having so much fun with the buckhorn, which I am very accustomed to, so I may keep it stock for now.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Brass Stacker makes a sling that snaps on around the buttstock and has a mag tube mounted front swivel and that's what I have on my 44 Carbine. I also have a Steves Gunz safety replacement aperture sight as a back up to the red dot. My other two have safety replacement plugs and all three have stainless steel replacement magazine followers. Good vid I enjoyed it!

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks! So far I have replaced the magazine spring and follower. Plan on some more upgrades in the future.

[@paullyons-u6j]

The best way to fix the stiff loading is to cut down the loading gate spring. Mine was very difficult to load until I cut the loading gate spring to about half its original width. Now it loads smooth as silk.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks Paul! That's good information and very helpful. Happy Halloween!

[@davidbratcher9822]

I've had two and they were great rifles.

[@davidbratcher9822]

Rosie's that is

[@texmexshoots]

@@davidbratcher9822 Thanks for watching David. I may end up getting another Rossi too. Wouldn't mind a stainless full length in 357.

[@andrewkracht2344]

I have rossi92 20 inch barrel 357 mag for deer and got last year with too proud of myself

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Andrew! Glad you were able to use it to bag a deer.

[@cervus-venator]

That Rossi is identical to the one I have with the exception of I replaced the buck horn sights with a Skinner Peep sight. Looks like the ammo came from Academy. At least the yellow magnetic theft guard looks like what they use. I personally have no regrets putting a scope on my Marlin 1895 Guide gun. I enjoy shooting it with the scope so much that I get the cowboy action rounds just to do some plinking with it.

[@texmexshoots]

You guessed it! I was having a hard time finding 357 locally but found a bit at the academy. Boy was it pricey! I bet that 1895 Guide gun is a blast to shoot. The reality is that scopes make sense if you plan to hunt with a lever action. It helps extend its practical range. I've already scoped the Big Boy, I'll probably get that video out soon.

[@terrysmiff8469]

great video. thank you. cheers.

[@texmexshoots]

Thank you Terry! I appreciate your kind words. Take care and stay safe.

[@hazcat640]

Leather rusting the metal has several remedies. First use good VEG TAN leather not the chrome tan stuff. Vegetable tanned leather has no salts and will not rust the metal. Second any material can cause rust if it gets and stays wet. Your sweat alone will not make leather so wet that it will not dry quickly and not damage the gun. Both my Rossi 92 in 454 and my son's 44mag can be loaded and unloaded either by the King's gate or the tube. Also you can mount a scout scope on the Rossi. Very handy that way.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for all the info Hazcat! That is all very helpful to know.

[@bsmith2947]

Good job man.

[@texmexshoots]

Thank you! That is very kind.

[@erikjensen6503]

Great comparison. Thanks for sharing!

[@texmexshoots]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@dorzak975]

Last time I checked, Rossi uses the same magazine follower spring in the 16", 20" and 24" models. To make it easier to load the last few rounds you may want to cut down the spring.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the advice dorzak975! I appreciate it.

[@Stargazer80able]

Lever actions are so fun. I bought a Marlin CST a couple of years ago, it was incredibly stiff at the beginning. After just a lot of fiddling and cleaning and some shooting, it became buttery smooth. The accuracy is not PRS type, but it is very accurate for the caliber and it hits hard and is very handy when taking pigs and cows.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Stargazer! Lever actions are tons of fun. Marlins can be a little stiff out of the box but like you said, they will smooth out in time.

[@hunter-cs3em]

I had a Rossi and you can have it. I now own a Henry and love it😊

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Hunter! Glad you are happy with your Henry.

[@michaelfreeze1791]

The outside circumference of the octagon barrel is the same for 357 and 44 on the Hemrys so the 44 actually weighs less than the 357

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the info Michael! That makes perfect sense. Hoping I can get my hands on a 44 version at some point and try it out.

[@Salieri47]

I was a small step from ordering a Rossi R92 .357 stainless. I stopped into my LGS one afternoon & they had just got in a Henry Big Boy Steel Side Gate Carbine (that name is way too long) in .357. I probably would've enjoyed the R92, but I didn't mind spending the extra $ for the USA made Henry.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Chris! I'm sure you will love the Henry. And you can always get a Rossi later 😁

[@bryanmise5105]

Wish you would have loaded the Rossi to the max. Then you may reveal loading issues, compressing the spring more. But over all great video and information thank you. Oh btw is your Rossi of current manufacturing / new gun?

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Bryan! I appreciate the suggestion. Makes sense that to test the full functionality of the firearm I should have maxed out the magazine. It is current production. Bought it new in box a couple of months ago.

[@gui-texzan7477]

New sub... Nice rifles! I've got a loop lever Rossi 92 carbine in .44Mag and am curious who made that leather scabbard?

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks gui-texzan! I got it from Rising Star Forge US. They make different style rifle scabbards. You can find them here: www.etsy.com/shop/RisingStarForgeUS?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1032543922

[@Phuc_Socialist_You_Tube]

Keep the rifle anchored in your shoulder. A firm grip on the rifle will help eliminate short shucking. In addition, maintaining your sight plane will make tracking targets and repeat shots faster.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the advice! I sincerely appreciate it. Have a happy Thanksgiving and stay safe out there!

[@markweiderspon1812]

I shoot the R92 Puma with a 24” octagon barrel. The biggest difference I feel is when picking up a Henry... Feels like I'm holding a 2x4 in comparison. Never shot the Henry, couldn't get past the feel to buy one.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Mark! The Puma/Rossi is a more sleek design mirroring the original Winchesters

[@ksigurdsen034482]

I have both. The Rossi is a fine rifle but not quite the same overall quality as the Henry. However, both are equally competent at getting the job done.

[@texmexshoots]

Very true! Most people end up having to do some work on the Rossi to slick them up. But both are great rifles and fun to shoot.

[@izuksammy]

I have the Rossi in 454 and I love it. It struggles feeding 45 colt but the 454 is smooth. My only complaint is mine has the removable tube and the detent is not strong enough to hold it in place reliably. I will most likely get it pinned in place. For the price and weight, it’s tough to beat.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Sammy! They are great rifles. I could see how pinning it could solve the problem. Hopefully you can get it to feed 45 colt too. Would allow you to plink with slightly less expensive ammo since 454 can be pricey! Unless of course you reload. Take care and stay safe.

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

Regarding the Rossi...The loading issues are noticeable when you start getting it to the max capacity because the springs (From the rumor mill) are standard length for all thier models, meaning the 24" 20" 16" all use the same spring. Dont know for sure if thats absolutely true, seems to be based on some videos of people who have varied length models comparing them. The standard practice has been to cut off an inch or more depending on how they seem to feed for you at max capacity. Some have cut over 3" some even 4" depending on what they shoot out of. Mine is a stainless 20" and I ended up cutting about 2.5' till I got it where i wasn't fighting it. I also replaced the tube follower with a stainless one replacing the orange plastic one that was standard. I also replaced the extractor spring. ( what a job that ended up being) and polished up every mated surface after dry running it a couple thousand times to find the wear spots. I rubbed synthetic moly grease on all those areas and let it sit for a while, overnight or longer because molybdenum tends to impregnate metal. wiped it all clean, put it back together and its silky smooth. None of that noticeable clanking sounds that you'll hear straight out of the box. No hangs up or hesitations. It feeds reloaded .38 led round nose just as easy as it does fully jacketed 158gr or semi jacketed. 357. Either has been working just peachy. polished the ramp just to prevent that being an issue because apparently it has been in the past with them. Totally satisfied with it at this stage of ownership.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for all the info Spud! It is very helpful. I changed out the spring and follower and did shorten the spring a bit. Haven't done any other upgrades at this point but based on your info I might do so.

[@drjohn5801]

The original winchester 92 loading from the gate I structions stated to use the "next inline cartridge" to push the preceeding cartridge into the rifle. two handed hold method. This method prevents hangups, as you were experiencing. I have many lever actions, Marlins, Henry's, Winchesters, Rossi 92s etc.. using this method my grandfather taught me makes for smooth eas, quick side gate loading. I imagine there are vids here that show that a dual method. Don't go changing springs etc... give it a try.. the old cowboys knew how 😊

[@texmexshoots]

I appreciate the advice Doc! I have occasionally used that method when I had a tricky round, but I didn't realize it was the proper way to load. Thanks for watching!

[@ecamhudson]

Great video. I have 3 Rossi's myself. Would love to have a color case Henry in .44 magnum. Quick question: Who made the stock cuff on your friend's color case .357? Thanks for the link on the scabbard. They make alot of leather goods and just a couple of hours from where I live. Thanks for the great video!

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind words. I will reach out to my buddy and see where he got it. I'll respond again when he lets me know.

[@texmexshoots]

He got it from Wild Wild Dill. wildwilddill.com

[@ecamhudson]

@@texmexshoots Thank you sir! And thanks for the link. They have some good prices for those.

[@texmexshoots]

Although it looks like they are overseas. Shipping might take a while!@@ecamhudson

[@chrisbrowne4669]

R92 is an exact copy of John Browning designed Winchester 92, originally chambered in 44/40 , 38/40 and 32/20 Replaced by the Winchester 94 because of it's capability of using rifle length ammo, particularly the revolutionnary 30/30.16' barrelTrapper model, 20" barrels are the carbine model, and 24" barrels make it a rifle. I have Stainless models in .357 , 44 mag, and 45 colt. Indestructble, functional and all you need if you can shoot well. Speaking of horses, it is said in Wyoming that you can shoot off of any horse's back. Once.

[@texmexshoots]

Ha! They always make it look so easy in the movies. Thanks for watching Chris and I appreciate the info on the history of the 92. It is one of the quintessential rifles of the old west. I've always liked the look of the strait back stock design.

[@Diemerstein]

I have both the Henry Big Boy classic in 45 colt and the Rossi R92 stainless steel in .357 with the cherry red wood finish. First the Henry, it simply is a better quality rifle, the fit and finish is second to none and the action is buttery smooth right out of the box. Henry warranties it's rifle for life no matter who owns it. The downside to my Henry is that it needs lots of cleaning and polishing after every use to keep it looking gorgeous and as mentioned in this video, it's heavy, but helps it when firing the 45 colt +P buffalo deer grenade. My Rossi, while not as good as a Henry, mine is very well put together and I have zero complaints about fit and finish. Unlike the Henry, the Rossi only has a one year warranty, so make sure you use it so if there is something wrong it can get taken care of. It's a much lighter rifle and those magnum rounds are felt, but not bad. Because it's very light, it also had better handling. The loading gate has sharp edges and because it's quite a bit stiffer, it can tear your fingers up when new and the rounds are a bit harder to get in. This can be fixed by doing two things, one is to replace the follower, it will slide better, the other thing is the spring, it does not need to be replaced, you just trim a few inches off and the loading becomes much better, the spring is stupidly long on the Rossi. The Henry will set you back about $1000. The Rossi will set you back about $750. Both are well worth the price and you can't go wrong picking either one or both.

[@texmexshoots]

Henry makes a more refined product out of the box. Plus they have great customer support. But each rifle has its own charm.

[@RsFrag3d]

henrys use MIM parts.. even their firing pins. they're overpriced junk and actually worse than rossi believe it or not.

[@Diemerstein]

@@RsFrag3d Well, since I own both brands, I can assure you, you are wrong.

[@CapoKabar]

@@RsFrag3dAbsolutely incorrect in every word

[@derekhonold9823]

Henry manual recommends 158 gr .38's. Lighter .38's may have feeding issues. I did buy some 150 gr .38 for mine before I knew what the manual said, and it cycled just fine.

[@texmexshoots]

@@derekhonold9823 Good to know Derek! I guess I should have paid more attention to the manual 😅

[@OutnBacker]

The loading gate stubborness is typical of most lever actions I have used. It's not that big a deal. Rimmed cartridges make it a bit worse. Even the superb Miroku Model 92 I had did that. I carefully burnished the edges of the slot to keep my thumb from getting raw. Did the tric.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the advice OutnBacker! I honestly didn't feel much of a difference between the Henry and Rossi loading gate. Just figured it would smooth out with use.

[@OutnBacker]

@@texmexshoots It won't. If that were the case, my 1937 Winchester 94 (.30-30) would be a lot easier, but it will push out the last two rounds if Idon't push them in just so. its just a robust spring. if it's too weak, the feed will suffer. It has to slam that next round back onto the carrier quickly.

[@texmexshoots]

@@OutnBacker That makes sense. Thanks for the info OutnBacker!

[@frankhinkle5772]

I just rewatched this and enjoyed it as much the 2nd time around. I am giving the Rossi R92 considerable thought and I like if for it's handiness (if that is a word, but it should be, referring to carbines.)

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks as always Frank. The R92 carbine is a nice length, weight and is very easy to handle. An extremely fun rifle to shoot. Although I did get chided by some posters for not pronouncing carbine correctly 😁 (CAR-BEAN)

[@frankhinkle5772]

@@texmexshoots Is it Lever or Lee-ver? I got jumped for referring to a revolver as a "pistol." The term Pistol dates back far before the semiautomatic was invented. If you look at leather catalogs many refer to their holsters as fitting "pistols." Let's shut up and enjoy the shooting, which I'm not doing enough of.

[@michaelizzy3424]

I tried so hard to watch. But my goodness how many times did you say your going to change the spring.

[@texmexshoots]

One too many times I guess? However I did change the spring out. 🙂

[@murrayandru7527]

My personal choice was the Rossi 16" carbine.. NOW TALK ABOUT FUN !!!!

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Murray! Something incredibly fun about lever action carbines.

[@Tex_I_Can]

Beautiful location. My LGS got in a shipment of the Rossi .357s. I'm really thinking about picking one up. That would mean adding a new caliber. .357 is really my favorite pistol round, but because of the last secession years it's been hard to find ammo here. I did pick up a Henry X in 44 magnum. I love it! I put a 2-7x40 scope on it. Nice reviews and comparison beyween these rifles.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks Tex_I_Can! The Rossi is a very fun rifle. The Henry's are great too but a bit heavier. At least the ones with the wood stock. If I remember correctly the Henry X has polymer stock so that might reduce the weight a bit. Although for 44 mag, a little weight might be nice if you want to take quick follow up shots. But if you want something light to leave in the truck or put in a saddle scabbard, the Rossi is the way to go!

[@RsFrag3d]

if i was you i would demand a refund from henry or try to sell it.

[@Gristle111]

I have the newer Rossi 92 in 45 colt.. Smooth right out of the box. Plenty accurate and can take full bore loads. Replaced the rear buckhorn with a peep. Its great for woods walk. But my eyes for hunting in evening aren't good with irons so im going with the same setup i have on my 45-70 chiappa ridge runner and putting a small red dot on a skinner scout rail. Still be lighter than a henry or marlin stock and you have a dawn to dusk hunter.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching JG! I've seen a few people replace the rear buckhorn with a peep. But I hear you brother, it gets harder as we get older and our eyes start to weaken. I need to look into that Skinner scout rail. I assume it has a dove tail that replaces the rear sight?

[@Gristle111]

drilled and tapped under the rear sight from factory@@texmexshoots

[@texmexshoots]

@@Gristle111 Thanks for the info! I wasn't aware of that. Have a great Thanksgiving.

[@ricjona1069]

What about the action and trigger? Same? Similar? Different?

[@texmexshoots]

Great questions ricjona1069! Action on the Henry is smoother out of the box. Although the Rossi can improve with use. As for the trigger, I should have tested them on video. That being said the Rossi's trigger felt lighter than the Henry to me.

[@AE-yv4ic]

You should load some through the cut out at the end Of the tube, for demonstration purposes.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching! I'll keep that in mind for next time.

[@nomorerainbows]

Saw Freedom shout you out, so here I am! Subscribed. Also: Lever actions are epic.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for subscribing NMR! Freedom is a great guy. Hope you are enjoying your holiday weekend!

[@nomorerainbows]

@@texmexshoots 👍

[@anangryranger]

Mounting a scope on a levergun? Really? That's like drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa! It just ain't right!😱😄

[@texmexshoots]

I hear ya Angry Ranger. But when age kicks in and eyes start losing strength, scopes become more and more tempting.

[@anangryranger]

@@texmexshoots Yup. A couple years ago my right eye was all but blind from cataracts. Had surgery in both eyes, and now my distance vision is perfect. At 73, I see better than I did in my 20's. However, if I try to use a handgun under 4" the frontsight's a blur. But I don't mind if I have to use magnified glasses to see up close.

[@texmexshoots]

@@anangryranger Glad the surgery helped you out! I've heard wonders of getting cataracts dealt with. Good shooting and stay safe!

[@OscarDad]

When ya got bad eyes ( like me ) gotta do what ya gotta do.. I like to shoot accurately..

[@anangryranger]

Well, I must admit that I'm a traditionalist with my weapons. Seeing a scope or dot sights on a levergun sorta gives me an upset stomach. 😵‍💫😆 I have a buddy, with good eyes, and a Rossi R92 357mag carbine. Claims it shoots high at 25m, in the lowest notch on the rear sight. Tried to tell him about the standard of aiming a tad low up close, and point of aim around 75m. And a touch high at 100m with Buckhorn sights. But he just hadda have a dot sight. Got downright ornery about it. 😠 But then again, he's much younger, and a real AR15 fanatic, with all of his long guns are optic equipped. And most younger guys are the same. They don't know how to shoot iron sights. Optical sights are the thing today. I'm just old school. What the younger guys call a Fudd. But I don't mind. And among my long guns, there is an AR15 in there. Of course, it's outfitted with carry handle rear sight and the tall post f2 sight up front. Fudd? Perhaps, but I out shoot my buddy with his scopes and dots pretty regular. Reckon it's like the old saying. "It's the Indian, not the arrow." 😏

[@knokname6466]

FYI-- my Rossi 92 is tapped for scope mounts, the loss is that you have to remove the rear sight to find them.

[@texmexshoots]

Some other posters have informed me about the screws under the rear sight. I expect that would be more optimal for mounting a scope similar to a scout rifle?

[@mtower235]

I just bought a 357 side gate Henry. Couldn’t be happier but the Rossi certainly isn’t a bad deal. It was a tough decision and I’m not sure you could go wrong. Thinking bout going back and getting a Rossi as well

[@texmexshoots]

I'm sure you will be happy with the Henry. Although nothing wrong with getting the Rossi as well! Thanks for watching.

[@jmartin5607]

One thing with the Henry is the stellar customer service. Rossi/Taurus, not so much as I have heard. I have a Rossi model 62 22LR Winchester gallery gun clone imported by Interarms before the Taurus takeover and it is a quality rifle all steel.

[@mtower235]

@@jmartin5607 you know yesterday you talked to a buddy who picked up a second hand 45/70 and it needed a tube spring replaced. He said he called them and even though it was second hand they still just sent him a spring. That’s about as good as I’ve ever heard

[@texmexshoots]

@@jmartin5607 I will second that Henry's service is stellar.

[@jmartin5607]

@@mtower235 My personal experience with Henry CS has been excellent. The Rossi looks like a good deal and many are happy with them. I question their CS responses to customers because of the many complaints I have read on different forums. Your personal experience may differ. That said, The H001 I had from Henry had feeding problems that they repaired quickly at no cost to me however, many Henry rifles have to go back to get "fixed" to run correctly. At least Henry will eventually get it right.

[@j33pfyn4tik6]

Thinking about getting a 357 lever to carry on deer drives. Whats your opinion on short range (

[@texmexshoots]

Tried replying but sometimes KZbin seems to mess up. I think for whitetail at under 100yrds you should be fine. However I would advise heavier loads of 158gr or more. Also avoid hollow points.

[@woodrowcall3158]

158gr SWCs out of a carbine are potent medicine inside of 100yds.

[@texmexshoots]

@@woodrowcall3158 Thanks for the info. Need to get my hands on some.

[@gunlawsareunconstituional4994]

Where did you get that scabbard from?

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching! I found it on Etsy. Here is a link to the shop: www.etsy.com/listing/1032543922/handmade-leather-shoulder-rifle-carrying?ref=yr_purchases

[@seniorp9444]

Rossi is true to the original 1892 Winchester design with exception of the small safety. Henry is a new design. Henry isn’t bad and I’ve shot one but was surprised by the extra weight.

[@texmexshoots]

The Henry's are a bit heavier. Which wouldn't seem like a big deal, but with lever actions it makes a difference. The slimer profile of 1892 along with the lighter weight makes is much easier to maneuver with one hand.

[@CapoKabar]

Henrys have no safety either.

[@lionlocVanDwellington]

If you have the 16 inch Rossi take the mag spring out an cut 2.5 inches off of it. They use the same spring as the 20 inch model an just cram it in.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks Lionloc! I did exactly that. It helps quite a bit in making loading smoother.

[@descendantofphineas7785]

I had a orig 454 92, 20 in. Rossi. The company was out of business at that time, around 27 yrs ago. It fell apart. No parts available. They took the 45 colt 92, renforced the barrel and main frame, did not set the feeder for the 454. Cycling was almost a jam evetytime. The feed tube would pop out from recoil, the safety was loose as a goose. Barrel rings became loose, could Night tighten. I junked the rifle.. My experience.

[@texmexshoots]

Thank you for sharing! I do not know enough about Rossi's long history to definitively state how their QC has changed over the years. Although it does seem that people are happier with their current production firearms.

[@jeffrowlan9877]

I own a rossi 357 also but mine is a stainless steel 24" octagon barrel. its heavy but a lot of fun. get a lot of compliments on its looks. it is a gorges rifle. its a show peace!!

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Jeff! The stainless Rossi rifles really are quite beautiful. Might get one myself some day.

[@riverrivers250]

4:43 ,,,, i took off the buckhorn sights on my Henry 3030, they were really hard for my eyes… so i replced them wit the HiViz sights that henry sell,, they look better and easier on my eyes,,, only thing i dont like is the front post is kind of big due to the fibre optic… thinking of leaving the rear hiViz and swapping out the front and put back on the original front sight.

[@texmexshoots]

I understand what you mean. I recently bought a H001M and switched out the sights for HiViz too. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but they do seem much better than the stock sights. Even the big fiber optic is thinner than the stock front sight for it. But that may just apply to the rimfire lever actions.

[@tedbrown4]

You don’t need a scope on a lever gun but a red dot works great.

[@texmexshoots]

I know what you mean Ted, but my aging eyes have caused me to put scopes on firearms I normally would not have. I've had a few people comment how much they like having red dots on their lever actions.

[@TEH47]

I’d like to find a 45-70 with a hex barrel big loop lever in blue.

[@texmexshoots]

They make the Case Hardened ones with the big loop and hex barrel. But I'm sure they are hard to find right now. If you have the funds you can always contact Henry Directly and sometimes they will refer you to a dealer that has them in stock.

[@timherrera8500]

Thanks Tex Mex.

[@thatguy12b4life4]

Had the 20 inch version of the rossi in 45 colt an it had feeding issues at least one round in 10 would pop straight up in the action an was a pain to get out sometimes 2 or 3 sold it but looking at the henry the rossi was very accurate an felt good on the hands

[@texmexshoots]

Sorry to hear you had issues with your Rossi. You should go handle some of the Henry's at a store so you can compare the feel to the Rossi. They are very different.

[@woodrowcall3158]

Sounds like you had carrier geometry issues.

[@RickNethery]

Nice rifles brother

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks Rick! My friend's Big Boy with the case hardened receiver and barre cap look really nice. It's just a bit too front heavy for me.

[@Tex_I_Can]

Brother Rick!

[@RickNethery]

@@Tex_I_Can Hello Brother

[@megatrends]

I love the Big Boy carbine with hexagonal barrel, mine is the Big Boy Brass in 357, it weighs more than the Rossi because of the extra steel in the barrel as you know.

[@texmexshoots]

Yes sir! The hexagonal barrel have that great classic look. At least the weight does tame the recoil.

[@megatrends]

@@texmexshoots Yes, 38 Special feels like 22lr and the 357 feels like 38 Plus P or something. Can nail a quarter at 60 yrds easily because of the steadier heavier barrel.

[@texmexshoots]

@@megatrends That's great shooting! To hit quarters at 60 yards I would need a good scope. 😅

[@megatrends]

@@texmexshoots This video Im at about 40 yrds iron sights with the Henry 357 magnum Big Boy Brass, a 2016 model. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m53HlZybm8xme68si=3_bhNgjCTPT_1ixO

[@megatrends]

@@texmexshoots I had left a link to my video of me shooting off hand standing at 40 yrds hitting targets with my henry big boy brass. iron sights but it got deleted, not sure why. Anyway just search henry on my channel and it will pop up. Cheers.

[@ped832]

Rossi R92 leaves the factory unfinished. When you finish the polishing of the proper places you can cycle the lever with your pinky. I noticed the rifle left your cheek each time you cycled it. Perhaps for filming reasons. Reloading can be enhanced with elbow grease as well. Sanding and polishing is something the R92 needs at startup. I cannot complain about its accuracy, despite my negative comments. My .357 reloads leave a 16.5 inch barrel at nearly 2000 fps compared to my Taurus 627 with 6.5 inch barrel at 1400 fps. I have to add the R92 belongs to my wife and she loves it after I did the work on it.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the info. My gunsmithing skills are weak, but I do dabble a little. I'll search the forums to see what parts I should work on. As for the cheek weld, you are correct. I was lowering the rifle to show the action cycle. Plus I wanted to capture the casings ejecting. I appreciate you watching my video! 👍

[@Followme556]

Is Henry still headquartered in NJ?

[@texmexshoots]

That's an excellent question. Their website now lists an address at Rice Lake Wisconsin, but they may still have offices in NJ.

[@Followme556]

@@texmexshoots For a while I wouldn't touch their stuff because of the NJ connection (NJ is virulently anti gun), I might have to check one out if they moved. Thanks. :)

[@cameronnorton5898]

I have both, and the Rossi is simply better. The Big Boy has weak ejection and often fails to cycle, while the Rossi chucks brass 5 feet in the air and has never failed to cycle. My Big Boy also does not have a loading gate, and having people sticking their hand in front of the muzzle to load gives me maximum anxiety. I will say one advantage of the Henry is the much better Ruger 10/22 type sights.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Cameron! I agree that the Big Boy has issues with ejecting well and does not cycle as reliably as the Rossi.

[@CapoKabar]

Send the Henry back and they’ll fix it free. Dont keep a bad rifle

[@cameronnorton5898]

@@CapoKabar It's baked into the cake of the Henry design. The ejector is a whimpy little leaf spring that barely lopes the cases out. They're all like that. It's just not half as good as the John Browning 1892 design that chucks brass high into the air with authority and confidence every time.

[@CapoKabar]

@@cameronnorton5898 The new ejectors are a little beefier in the side loaders. I own both brands and various models. Rossi is definitely better for cowboy action and all around use. My Henry side loader has not had one issue, even with high power overcharged magnum reloads. I use the henry more because i just prefer the weight and feel of it. I would trust my life with either brand. From my observation of others shooting a henry, they have ejection issues due to short stroking the lever. Any lever gun needs to be setup if you are going to use it beyond it’s intended purpose

[@jayclark2077]

Numbers, numbers, numbers! What are your numbers?

[@texmexshoots]

Chronograph? Model #'s? Can you be more specific? 😁

[@elmercooper5382]

Witch the rossi you can un load on side gate

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Elmer! With the Rossi you can not unload through the side gate. To empty the magazine, you have to cycle all the rounds out of the rifle.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

The Rossi R95 is a Marlin clone so it's GTG for a scope if that's your thing.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the info. That is good to know for those of us with aging eyes that are putting scopes on everything 😅

[@jerrydaniels7824]

I just cut some of the spring off .

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Jerry! That does seem to be an easy fix. I ended up putting in a stainless spring and shortened it a bit.

[@MrMatty1956]

people who complain these side gates are stiff or hard to load a soft. toughen up. my Henry band new out of the box was not hard to load. if anything, it feels solid. I'd be a more concerned if it wasn't solid as it is.

[@texmexshoots]

But what about people with soft city-boy hands? 😁 Frankly that is good advice for life in general. Toughen up!

[@jerrydaniels7824]

I am in no way soft ! But the rossi I bought has a very stiff spring in the tube . After shoving 20 or more 357's though the gate your thumb does not like you any longer.

[@hey.hombre]

Rossi 92 is half the price and half the weight. Plus the receiver on the 92 is stronger because it can handle the 454 Casull.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Hombre! I bet the 92 in 454 Casull is a fun rifle to shoot.

[@JohnTBlock]

He should work with the short stock for a while, he may find it suits him better... most factory guns are longer in the stock than is ideal...

[@texmexshoots]

That's not a bad idea. However I've already swapped the stock for him. It was a relatively easy swap. However he kept the shorter one so he could always swap them back. I will say, whomever shortened the stock did an excellent job of replacing the recoil pad.

[@mathiask7959]

I’ve been thinking about getting one in the triple black just because it comes with a rail to mount a scope or red dot

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching! The rail mounts are very useful. Lots of people love using red dots on these carbines. Lots of fun!

[@kevinrollman3101]

Yes, Rossi and Henry are in the same class of lever gun manufacturing. Problem comes when people try to put Henry in the same quality classification as Marlin. Can anyone tell me why Henry will not make one solitary lever gun chambered in whatever center fire round they choose with just side gate loading? Henry will not make one lever gun with side gate only even though they know that there is a market out there screaming for it!! Henry does not make sense!!

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Kevin. I will say that when Henry began making the side gate loaders, I was surprised to see they still left the magazine tube loading ability. I figured they may have thought it is still a safe way to empty the magazine without having to cycle all the rounds. I suppose they could manufacture a different magazine tube without the loading hole and a standard cap for those who want that style.

[@kevinrollman3101]

@@texmexshoots That sounds reasonable to me. I always thought that perhaps Henry had manufactured thousands of the magazine tubes with the loading feature and will not contemplate manufacturing any Henry models side gate only until the supply of tube loading magazines are completely gone. Thanks for responding.

[@texmexshoots]

@@kevinrollman3101 Take care Kevin and Happy New Year!

[@RS-dc7wy]

​@@kevinrollman3101 Just thinking.. Tube loading is easier for some and doesn't bruise soft lead projectiles when loading. Only a theory

[@russellkeeling4387]

Start the comparison with price. That may make peoples decision right off the bat.

[@texmexshoots]

Certainly. A person's budget will ultimately dictate the purchase. But price can also be variable depending on model and condition. That being said, the Henry's are consistently more expensive.

[@jimgrif5998]

I like the Rossi. Work on not dismounting when cycling.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the advice Jim. But I’m ignorant as to what dismounting means in referring to cycling the action. Could you please elaborate for my benefit? Is it that I’m pausing when ejecting the casing?

[@12guagejulz]

Very nice review ! Sub from me brotha nicely done

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks Julian! I appreciate the support!

[@JohnTBlock]

They are solid 200 yd. Guns, with magnum rounds...even with iron sights. Prefer a ghost-ring rear...

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching John. I've tried to reply a couple of times but the comment section seems to be glitchy lately.

[@stephenrumple6513]

I will spend the extra money for the Henry, but I have 44 mag, big boy16' barrel

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Stephen! I'm sure your 44mag big boy is a beaut. Take care and stay safe.

[@joeeliyah2090]

Soak all your leather in olive oil. It preserves the leather and keeps the metal of the rifle from rusting. I use it on all my leather.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the tip Joe! I'll give it a try.

[@riverrivers250]

Rossi 95? 3030 vs Henry Steel 3030

[@texmexshoots]

I promise to do a video on them if I ever get my hands on some. Unfortunately I do not own either and I don't think I have any friends that do.

[@AE-yv4ic]

Rossi 92's are copies of the Winchester 1892 designed l by John Moses Browning.

[@texmexshoots]

Yes Sir! The great John Moses Browning. That man was a firearms genius.

[@tedbrown4]

Henry is side ejecting and it comes pre-drilled and tapped for a rail. It’s a better gun. The new big boy x even has a threaded barrel and a side loading gate.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Ted! Henry adding the side loading gate certainly made them much more desirable.

[@denisdegamon8224]

If you think that Henry octagon barrel rifle is heavy, you ought to try carrying a Shiloh Sharps 4570, 4590 or 45110 buffalo rifle with the heavy bull barrels. My 30" rifle weight about 12.5 lbs while my 34" barrel weights in around 14 lbs. Try that one on for size after a long days hunt, humping it with ammo belt with 20 rounds, back to the truck thats 1.5 - 2 miles. Would make Matthew Quigley proud. Time to cowboy up son.

[@texmexshoots]

Yeah Denis, that sounds like a feat. The last long hiking hunts I made were years ago. Mostly in West Texas on a property I had access to back then. Near Balmorhea. I would lug around an old 7mm Weatherby Mag with the classic wood stock. Not a light rifle but nothing crazy heavy like yours. Shooting mule deer or aoudad from hill to hill. We would hike miles a day. But the real work was carrying out the game. However I'll be the first to admit that now days I would happily take an ATV. 😁

[@texmexshoots]

Well Denis, I'm going to try this reply again since youtube seemed to lose my last one. First of all, thanks for watching! Your rifle sounds mightily heavy. Did you at least have a strap or scabbard for her? I did many hiking hunts in my 20's and 30's. Back then I had access to a large property near Balmorhea State Park. My father and I would hunt mule deer and aoudad. It would be a multi mile hike with some climbing. I carried a Weatherby 7mm mag wood stock rifle. Not a lite rifle but certainly not nearly as heavy as yours. The real challenge challenge was getting any game we took back to the truck after gutting. Especially if the game was high on a hill. So I've cowboy-ed up for many hunts over the years. However I will admit now that I wouldn't hesitate to use an ATV. 😁

[@denisdegamon8224]

@texmexshoots Good morning to you sir. To answer your question, no, I laid that Sharps over my shoulder and humped it all the way. Now, to be hones,t that was over 20years ago and since In my past, it was an airborne Infantry soldier, I never gave it a second thought. I do now that I am 71 years old. I'm not the stout lighter knot I once was, and that's for sure and for certain. Keep on trucken sir. Enjoy living while you are still young enough to enjoy our beloved sport. I have a couple of Henry's in 45 colt, one round barrel the other the color case hardened, with octagon barrel. It's a beautiful piece for sure. Thanks for the response. I am sorry I didn't respond earlier. I just saw your response.

[@texmexshoots]

@@denisdegamon8224 Never a problem my friend. Thank you very much for your service. I am grateful for you and all those who gave years of their life to protect all of our freedoms. The case hardened Henry's are quite beautiful. It is nice to have a manufacturer in the U.S. building these great rifles. I keep hoping Ruger will start producing more of the old Marlin line as well.

[@fotispapadopoulos6933]

Try some Buffalo bore 180 gr.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the info! I've been trying to get my hands on some to test it out.

[@oreopuppydawg1564]

Never understood why Henry makes everything 14 lop

[@texmexshoots]

Tanks for watching Oreo. Did you mean lbs?

[@Thoreau-e4l]

He might mean, length of pull, distance from trigger to rear of stock.

[@CodyRivenburgh]

I notice that with the rossi the 357 version is a lot stiffer and more tricky to load when the 44 mag versions seem to be pretty darn smooth

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Cody! I haven't had a chance to cycle a 44 mag version yet. I expect with time and use the actions will smoothen out.

[@peteperkins3859]

Never understood the purpose of a rifle in pistol calibers.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Pete! I think one of the reasons was for a rancher/cowboy to have a pistol and rifle in the same caliber. May not be as necessary in our modern day, but they are still lots of fun! Plus, with the right loading, some pistol calibers shot out of a carbine have enough energy to take down deer and other game.

[@NothMeeh]

If you use veg tan leather you’ll be fine as long as you don’t store it wet. Chrome tanned leather is processed with potentially corrosive chemicals but higher quality leather should be fine. Your main enemy is moisture and salts from your skin. That scabbard looks like veg tan.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the info Noth! It's very helpful to know what leathers are and aren't corrosive.