Why You Need a Lever Action | Henry Big Boy Carbine .357 Magnum

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We think owning a lever action keeps history alive, which helps us better appreciate what we have. Some like to modernize with aluminum furniture, and others like to keep them in their original configuration. Jeremy opted to keep it mostly original, but added a pic rail for optic mounting. Repeaters will always have a place in the hearts of red blooded Americans who understand the importance of history.

[@lieutenantkettch]

The RDR 2 intro was perfect.

[@305vibesss]

I was indeed poopin on company time…

[@kristophergram1530]

Same

[@hypemaster1431]

We have all been caught

[@PuzzleHeaded209]

@305vibesss your the hero we need right now 🤣🤣🤣

[@randyfryland2161]

Me too

[@brendank7465]

Fuck da company

[@Goodzz]

This rifle will be a birthday gift for my father this year. He’s going to love it. Great video.

[@GunMagWarehouseTV]

Great gift! Thanks for watching.

[@LeonardoVizeu]

@Goodzz how was his reaction?

[@cowboyx9380]

Got one 4 years ago…357 carbine….but in hindsight if i would have waited a few months, i would’ve opted for the big boy X in 357.

[@j.r.palehorse]

I have the 92 In . 44 mag/spc. Been carrying it for 18 years. Carrying one cal. For both hand gun and rifle. Big enough for hunting or defense here in the rockies. 12 in the rifle 6 in the one on my hip haven't found a problem 18 44 mags can't solve

[@chrisscoleri2341]

Love lever actions. Got hooked as a kid watching The Rifleman. There wasn’t one problem Chuck Connors couldn’t solve with that lever gun. The tactical rifle of the 1890s still has a place in the gun rack today. .357 or .45 long colt, is a good home defense round, especially in a suburban environment. It’s a good choice if you live in a place where an AR draws unwanted attention or the state has created a number of legal issues with possessing one.

[@Diemerstein]

They don't just make good home defense guns, but also hunting guns. Load a Henry 45 colt with +p ammo and you got your self a poor mans 45/70. Hell, if a .357 magnum revolver is good enough for bear defense, its even better out of a rifle.

[@KevinBarton-i6x]

I'm a long time lever action kind of guy. My first one was handed down to me when I was 14 from my dad ( marlin Glenfield 30-30) , and now I'm 46 and I handed it to my son when he turned 14 this year. Of course I found and bought me another one just like it and my dad had done the same back when it was my turn. Since then I've added a henry big boy 45 lc and I absolutely love it. Great video, very well spoken . I agree with everything you had to say 100 percent.

[@LarryGarcia-p3j]

WHY do people keep saying 45L?? There is NO such caliber. It is 45Colt Period. Look at the Ammo Box, it Clearly says 45Colt...

[@ChanceRandom]

The Red Dead intro got me. Great video, I love my Dad's Marlin lever gun.

[@martinschulz9381]

While working in Alaska I was told that the bear guides mostly bring big bore lever action rifles on hunts with open sights for defense in the event of an attacking grizzly. Very fast reliable action. I have a 22 golden boy, very nice feeling smooth action. Good video.

[@burtonkephart6239]

I have a Henry lever action in 357 with brass chamber and octagonal barrel. I was thinking of selling it to buy another gun but when I opened the case and looked at it in all it’s glory I just couldn’t do it. Think I made the right choice!!!

[@grandpagun2843]

Just buy the other one anyway.

[@EroticOnion23]

You were going to sell it before you even got it?... 0.o

[@burtonkephart6239]

@@EroticOnion23 no had it for years

[@cowboyx9380]

Same here, same gun, however i do want a Big boy X in 357 too!

[@dukenukem69]

Just finished paying off a layaway on one of those a month ago. I'm glad I did because henry/marlin/Winchester levers are still incredibly hard to find in 357 at pawn shops where you can put em on layaway

[@stolnpckup]

My first ever lever rifle was a henry. I wanted an all American lever gun.

[@AmusedKelpie-tc9du]

Amen to that, buy American!

[@stolnpckup]

@AmusedKelpie-tc9du all of my rifles are henry. Yes, I know it's alot of money. But they are all American made.

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

Got mt first lever gun last year Ruger's Marlin Black edition in 45-70. Tactical furniture makes it more functional. Love it except the price off ammo. Bit always wanted that power of 45-70. It's a blaster.

[@williamolliges2622]

What the intro to this video clearly shows is the absolute utility of a split bench seat in a pickup if your truck carries a gun in the backcountry. I’ve carried everything from a hunting rifle to a Mini14 to an AR between the seats. My back country vehicle has a console, and I miss being able to have my long guns so easily within reach.

[@NMTrucks]

Love lever action more than AR because it is simplistic.

[@paulash1770]

The first gun I bought was a 1967 Winchester model ‘94 in 30-30. I added a sling, but that’s all I’m going to do to it. I want a tacti-cool lever gun in .357 with all the extras.

[@nodayatthebeach]

I'm in almost the exact same position. Have my Winchester 30-30 with a sling and I too want a 357/38 but I won't tactical it. Maybe a red dot but nothing more.

[@paulash1770]

@@nodayatthebeach that’s the beauty of it. We could theoretically buy the exact same gun, but if we ever met at the range, they would look completely different because of the accessories we’ve added to make each one our own,

[@nodayatthebeach]

@@paulash1770 I cannot argue with that ! Good point. Oh, and I wasn't knocking you for doing it. I agree with doing what you want. Go for it !

[@bongdudugenio9947]

Lever Action is like Fork & Spoon when invented it never go away in the table!

[@MAF-z4g]

Well done American History right here!

[@davedeville6540]

That car exit with the slow motion swirly first round chambering looked cool. Not sure I’d ever want to flag my own face like that though.

[@jasonbeecher509]

Absolutely gorgeous rifle

[@tommyanderson1040]

I should've been a cowboy I should've learned to rope and ride Wearin' my six-shooter, ridin' my pony on a cattle drive Stealin' the young girls' hearts Just like Gene and Roy Singin' those campfire songs Woah, I should've been a cowboy

[@SamLee-e3b]

RIP TOBY KEITH

[@AniwayasSong]

I've had a Henry and Ruger teamed-up in .44 mag., for years. I recently got/paired-up another pair but in .357, too. Trusty and lightweight but VERY effective for the tasks I expect to need them to do. I don't slap anything 'Fancy' onto any of them. I'm a huge believer in the K.I.S.S. principle. :-)

[@vincentrogister5006]

Amen man I feel as though th gun community has got lost in the hype of fancy gadgets wood furniture and steel not plastic adorned with leather

[@AniwayasSong]

@@vincentrogister5006 🙂 I do appreciate the advancements in all things '2A related' but I'm never going to be one of those 'Keep up with the Joneses' type person. I own firearms with wood stocks/forgrips (Papa's M1 Garand being my most favorite!), and I own firearms with synthetic stocks, usually made out of stainless or 'Weather resistant' metals (Try living in any wet/humid environment and you'll find out why!). I just don't add another 5-10 POUNDS of attachments to anything, 'cause to me that really compromises their/the shooters skills and effectiveness in a 'SHTF' situation. If you've got all the time in the world, and your very life isn't on the line second-by-second, then hell, add whatever tickles yer fancies! tyvm for your reply!

[@sloth_e]

I absolutely love lever guns. I've got 8. 2 henry's, 2 Rossi's, a marlin, a winchester and a chiapa. I also have a couple of the rifles you forgot between muzzle loaders and lever actions. Falling block breach loaders. They took full cased bullets. Black powder, but full modern style bullets. Both of mine are sharps in 45/70 in modern powder. No black powders in my collection. I love guns of the late 1800s. Not american here either btw. Aussie. But love american west guns. Along with my regular hunting rifles. 👍

[@bobonthis9520]

Because they're so dam cool. Every time I go to the range I get asked to try it.

[@mtower235]

lol don’t “need” my Henry 357 but sure do love it. I put a light on a skinner sight rail and the leather buttstock shell holder. It’s done.

[@GunMagWarehouseTV]

Same!

[@mikerobbins5049]

I like the old lever guns. Henry (original), Winchester, Marlin, etc. I have a couple and plan on keeping them for future generations to enjoy….

[@swiftbear]

357 level action is absolutely my home defense option 7 rounds plus able to tactically reload when / if needed. Also, 125g SJHP probably the most effective 2 legged predator round there is and don't have to worry about over penetration too much.

[@gregchapman5556]

Makes me think of John Wayne in True Grit. Fill your hand you SOB 👍.

[@blchamblisscscp8476]

Great line. Another good one, "Anything happens to that boy, you're gonna die. My fault, your fault, nobody's fault. You're gonna die." Makes me sad that Palladin had to be the bad guy in that one.

[@rigsvenson996]

Beautiful well made rifle. I am awaiting delivery of the .357 version of the Henry Big Boy Lever Action. Great informative video

[@kcstott]

Cool that you kept it minimally molested. You being a lefty I feel the need to mention the lever action is far more user friendly to a lefty than any right handed rifle. And these rifles come in everything from .22lr to 45-70 Oh and they can be converted to take down rifles and that allows the use of other barrel sets if you wanted to invest in that feature. It is expensive though. I own three lever guns Marlin 336 Uberti 1873 And a Shiloh sharps 1874

[@hillbillyhomestead1966]

We bought our Henry lever action 30/30 I love the rifle. Best investment i ever made

[@michaelleprieur7720]

Have a Rossi R92 357. Had the red dot on but took it off for my PCC. I like the peep sight more as ive gotten faster with target acquisition using it.

[@mcb2757]

I love lever actions because they are the best combination of speed, capacity and reliability (due to the manual action) that you will get from any firearm imo.

[@inyourdefense0]

As a proud Henry fan boy, I own the X gun in 357/38. My main reasons are: cool factor, complements my pistol (Chiappa Rhino 40DS 357/38). I also run a red dot which gives combat effective hits out to 200yds.

[@blackie1of4]

Great job putting this together.. and I love the look of the Henry Big Boy Carbine ❤ I have the brass model and I'm going to get the blued version sometime soon 😜

[@peterm.eggers520]

If you want something better than buckhorn, get a Skinner peep. Looks right and a nice upgrade!

[@deweybarnes61]

ordering mine Monday. I have a Marlin 336, love it as well.

[@icorezx14r]

Once you mentioned pooping on company time, I was in!

[@georgeplimpton9429]

I'm left-handed, I have the same rifle, but I have the extra rounds held on the butt stock on the RIGHT side. It's easier for me to pull them out, then put them in from the same side.

[@MF-rtard89]

Thanks for the video, I'm gonna go buy one now

[@jamesmapletoft4541]

Why do I need a lever action rifle? Because they are freaking cool. Enough said.

[@charlesharper7292]

I have a Henry Big boy X in .45 Colt. Great fun! As far as furniture, the black synthetic it comes with is great. I haven't put any type of optic on it yet. It comes with a set of dang nice fiber optic sights.

[@Mantis_Tobahgahn]

Wow, this video inspired me to go buy a Marlin!

[@josiahaddair4682]

I agree with you like that one just how it is.

[@MetalRipper67]

I have the 45-70 Golden Boy. But that is a nice level action rifle.

[@armandovalladares1755]

Good video but I just wanna add one more point to it. The reason you should own a repeater is because... With modern rifles, yeah having a detachable magazine and higher capacity magazines is cool and all, but that's just another component that can get lost or break. Less parts, less processes, less potential points of failure.

[@benbush1227]

For sure! Feels like ya holding a rifle and it feels good ! Love mine, just don’t have side feed! And for most people it’s not intimidating ! And the accuracy n smooth shooting! Wouldn’t change nothing about it, like to add red dot and stock holster!

[@peterm.eggers520]

It should also be mentioned that pistol cartridges out of even a carbine ups the speed and power considerably!

[@mkshffr4936]

Between 200-500 fps depending on powder and bullet used. 300fps typical. Turns a special into a magnum.

[@peterm.eggers520]

@@mkshffr4936 Even greater when compared to 4 inch pistol barrel.

[@kylewood8327]

Good looking rifle, love what you’ve done!

[@davidcisneros4400]

What an awesome rifle! And an awesome video!

[@ajm2872]

It's important to note that if you handload, then the 44mag can be easily tailored to match any gentle, soft-shooting 38 load you like, but it can also soar FAR beyond the power of even the hottest 357 loads. For versatility, the 44mag gets the nod.

[@MTLeadSlanger]

More versatile? Yes. Cooler? Probably. However, at twice the price, I’m sticking with .357. I can load 180gr cast bullets for about 22 cents per round. Heavy for caliber 44 Mag is gonna run me 35+ cpr. That’s not even counting the more expensive brass. Besides, my 180gr XTP load moves at around 1750-1800 fps from my Marlin 94 and that’s plenty for just about anything. My Cowboy action load is a 38 SPL with a 105gr TCFP that’s moving about 600 FPS. My .22 LR lever gun kicks harder! But you are correct, 44 SPL can be very soft shooting, and no amount of hot rodding will ever make a 357 put out more power than a 44.

[@ajm2872]

@blainewright6060 great points 🫡 I try to streamline, so I only shoot 4 loads predominantly. A light 240 grain Keith "skeeter" load using HP38, a general purpose 240 grain Hardcast Keith with a max charge of H110, a defensive 240 grain xtp with a max charge of H110, and a heavy field load using a 300 grain hardcast WFN with a max charge of H110. I only have to buy 2 powders and 3 bullets, and there's no problem I can't solve 😁 My 240 skeeters only cost me about $0.29, with the xtp loads making me cry a bit at $0.45. I'm honestly considering just using kieths as a defensive load. I seem to remember doing the math and seeing that my "light loads" with HP38 are equal to a mid-range 357 in power? Either way, you're definitely beating me in cost per shot 🤣 I'm just invested is all. You know how it is.

[@ajm2872]

@blainewright6060 158 and 180 grain hardcast .358s are soooo good. Where do you get yours? I keep thinking that I'll step into the 357 world, buy a revolver and carbine, but I always come back to the same math. Just to break even on the cost of the guns and extra reloading components, I would have to shoot something like 35,000 rounds 🤣 So I guess I'm stuck as a 44 man 😁

[@MTLeadSlanger]

@@ajm2872 I usually shoot the Missouri Bullet Company Hi-Tek coated Strikers. I think they’re like 12 cents a piece or something, but they’re actually hard cast with a BHN of 18. The 105s run me a whopping 9 cents and I use literally 1 cent worth of Clays behind them. Crazy cheap.

[@blchamblisscscp8476]

I have the Henry 30-30 Wildlife. It's silky smooth. I was able to improve the range with a Vortex scope. Been wanting to get the 357 to go with my El Patron. Im not into cowboy action but it looks like fun.

[@JamesWilsonatCHESSLLC]

Love it and you have it kitted lefty like I like it. Perfect Sir!!

[@carllanger8873]

Best intro I've seen!

[@cocoapuffpuffs7374]

I need a lever action because it will fulfill my cowboy fantasies. I’ve always wanted one I’m just too damn poor. On that pb&j survival diet rn

[@carlosmayorca4642]

The RDR reference made me like & subscribe immediately!

[@Niklasschönström-j8f]

Beautiful rifle👍

[@ImpCaesarAugustus]

You need a lever action because the people that sell lever actions need you to buy lever actions.

[@the_inquisitive_inquisitor]

"Lever carbine in .357" Say no more!

[@Brandon_Neil]

I was pooping.. that's the only reason you got my like, you sorcerer

[@curtisrichey4431]

Go EOTech on that bad boy!!

[@rainmouse2]

I always thought these were kinda of old man looking and dumb but man, I may end up buying one.

[@rjm1141]

cowboy action shoot looks cool

[@joecampana3398]

I have the 357 Henry lever action, but mine doesn’t have the side gate but that’s ok 10+1 !

[@johnmosesbrowning5831]

I liked the smash button

[@shaneadams7180]

Caught me as I was sitting down…

[@LM-sc8lu]

You make the same mistake my wife makes when discussing "need" vs want. To answer your question, I do not NEED a lever action rifle. But I WANT one or, better yet, I want another lever gun!

[@carlostrujillo3854]

I have the full length in 357 also run a holosun green dot

[@AVKingJamesBible]

I have the color case hardened version, rifle length though. Very much 👍

[@briansmith2933]

LIKE YOUR THINKING!!!

[@spqr49]

that intro must have taken a million tries to hit the target in the exact right spot each shot!

[@hosseinesmaeili37]

I love this gun ❤

[@chapocastrod]

what a sick look 🔥🔥

[@Pb_Slinger]

I’m here to like the smash button

[@jeffb9586]

I will never understand a Chinese red dot on top of an American firearm

[@kellywalton4195]

Can you suggest a USA made brand

[@AW1Lucky]

I thought Holosun was ROK?

[@xwolfx8120]

It helps you aim

[@mikallittle1486]

That’s like being mad at someone for wearing Chinese socks with American cowboy boots.

[@treynienhuser2616]

If it works don't hate on it.

[@mkshffr4936]

A little fast and loose with the definition and advantage of repeaters there but otherwise a good perspective that I generally agree with. 20 in barrels are nice in that you get 10 rounds in the magazine. The fixed magazine removes the concern of damaged or lost magazines. The tube mag also allows easy top up while still in battery. When it comes to slick and handy long guns the lever is hard to beat. And when it comes to character it is without peer. To the corrections, a repeater includes not just levers but also pump, bolt, and semi-auto actions. Also non-repeating cartridge arms existed prior to the repeaters which could load and fire one round every 2-3 seconds rather than one or two a minute for muzzle loaders.

[@tarheelriever2609]

Damn yall even had the dumbass Home Depot music for that opening 😂

[@RileyReneau]

"Like that Smash button." WIsh I could like the video twice now.

[@ronniealvarez3303]

Smooth Rifle Man move 👍

[@hangao5285]

living in Australia, where you're not allowed to own a semi-auto, and I'm left-handed, so lever gun it is.

[@actionsonobj]

GunMagWarehouse made a video about how you need a gun that they can’t sell you a mag for

[@GunMagWarehouseTV]

We did! And we sell a lot more than mags now.

[@gund2281]

Cuz they're GD AWESOME! End video lol

[@victoriasrandomstuff]

Love my Henry.

[@landonvlcek9047]

R.I.P Arthur Morgan 🫡

[@JerichoTheCity]

Unless you don't live in a free state, lever actions are more of a fun piece you get later in your collection if one wasn't handed down to you. Mine is predominantly a fun range toy.

[@IUl.Solutions]

Nice to see another "lefty"

[@fro-yo-momma7082]

I keep seeing them and I want one but I always end up with a ar15 lol

[@Myjungleloveoeoeoe]

I had a 45-70 lever action and I absolutely do not need it

[@DetectiveLance]

You love it?

[@RegularJohntv]

Lol no one does

[@mikehancho1613]

If you need to take down a T-rex 🦖 you do.lol

[@kcstott]

@@mikehancho1613 I love how people think the 45-70 is just some superior cartridge capable of taking any game anywhere. The 45-70 in a lever action load is not legal to hunt dangerous game in a lot of countries in Africa. The lever action load 45-70 is stout compared to most American cartridges but it's not even the ground floor in big bore magnum rounds.

[@koltonh.5444]

@@kcstottthat’s because africa might as well be another planet with the size of the animals they have. For most Americans, something that big is completely alien. Elk, moose, bear, or bison are the biggest animals you could really encounter in North America and most things in Africa dwarf even the biggest of those.

[@theloki72]

Aside from bad eyesight, there is no excuse for mounting a reddot on a classic lever action rifle 😉😄

[@trill5thefif]

Fudd

[@davenoi9609]

Ok Savage model 99 chambered in 300 Savage!

[@daviddavey1727]

I have a JM Marlin with red dot! Works great out to 100yds which is what I consider its practical range limit.

[@MDR-hn2yz]

What red dot do you use? I have a JM in.357 and I want to put an optic on it.

[@daviddavey1727]

@@MDR-hn2yz A Bushnell

[@squawk3120]

I have the same model in .44 mag. Less than 30 days old from Rice Lake. Your loop looks slightly bigger than mine, I wish it was like yours. Henry must’ve changed up the dimensions.

[@jasonhinson3812]

Sitting bull had a red dot. Well, he would have if they were available

[@Harrisonbrck]

He said like that smash button 😂

[@peterb2346]

Woke up one fine Spring morning last year and told my wife that I wanted a "Lever Action Rifle". She said: "Then you better go get one"! What a gal!! Bought the Henry .22 and LOVE it. Now I'm going back to get the Henry .357. Question: I know that it comes down to what personally "feels right"; but how easy is it to remove that Holosun Red Dot? I've actually never shot w/ a Red-Dot....But might be a good thing to have.....Any thoughts for this newbie; before I, "pull the trigger"?

[@GunMagWarehouseTV]

That's awesome. The Holosun is removed with an allen wrench very easily!

[@peterb2346]

I'm guessing that you see a definitive improvement w/ the Red Dot? Thanks!@@GunMagWarehouseTV

[@GunMagWarehouseTV]

less blocking your view of the target, but there are pros and cons to both really.

[@Nick-wn1xw]

Actually much prefer the Rossi 1892 Winchester clone, but I don't trick it out for urban warfare. Although they aren't a bad choice....

[@snarkyjoe3556]

This may be a stupid question on a video 6 months old but if you wanted to could you hunt deer with .357 lever action or would you want to do that with one of Henry's larger caliber option

[@boydnoise4492]

These and revolvers you know how annoying it woud be to keep up with and load magazines when your in a shtf situation. Not as many rounds at a time but you can reload fast if the other person only had 1 mag

[@Huck4014]

5:25 no lol. firing rate for British regular was 20 seconds. Thats with flintlock too.

[@BigZ971]

Yeah... you caught me poopin on company time...

[@RavioliPancetta]

Still trying to like the smash button

[@mpwmu9041]

This rifle is legal in all 50 states. 357 lever carbine will get the job done.