Go West Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I just became aware of Henry having models in .327 magnum that apparently also shoot .32 magnum so I wondered if anyone has seen these or bought one themselves, specifically the Big Boy Steel model. Interested in their ability to handle .32 magnum ammo. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I've seen 2 of their brass receiver style .327 models, but I haven't seen the steel model. I haven't fired them. They are heavy. They are beautiful rifles. But I can't vouch for their functional reliability, etc..... ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostVaquero Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Why not just get a 1894 marlin in 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, LostVaquero said: Why not just get a 1894 marlin in 32 Can you find a 1894 Marlin in .32 for less than $800? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, LostVaquero said: Why not just get a 1894 marlin in 32 The Henry, if it proves to be reliable. and shootable, will be around $700. The Marlins are fetching $1800-2500. Pure economics/ Plus the fact one is rare, the other in production and more readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowdy Ranger Rick Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Yep, purchased the Steel Carbine last year used at a great price, but in excellent shape. It comes with the 'big loop', not real functional for SASS but looks real good. Anyway, I ordered a replacement 'regular' loop from Henry. I will reload some .327 Mag., .32 H & R Mag., .32 S & W Long, and .32 S& W Short (hunting, SASS, and plinking). The first three will feed reliably, and previous owner verified this. See this review https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2018/2/23/hardware-henry-big-boy-steel-carbine/ Manual, Henry website, other reviews indicate gun holds 9+1 of the .32 S & W Long, but the above review says holds 10. I'll try for 10 in the magazine for SASS matches. Henry rifles are not fast or slick for SASS matches, but I love them and have the Golden Boys I have also shot in SASS. Mine was way below MSRP and Gunbroker that I couldn't pass up, and much less than half of what I have seen Marlin .32's go for. I already had some .327 and .32 Rugers, so the rifle I had to have. RRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostVaquero Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I went back to GOTOW spring 2018 that had a Henry 327 review (Got a story on The Son with o e of my favourite rifles on the front - 1907 Winchester self loader). Anyway 327 BB seemed alright, only notation was a non full mag caused either a round not to chamber or sometimes try to double feed. Also noted was catching a casing in the port. I have had this happen to me as well with a BB. I have a Marlin 1894 32 all set up for CAS, but find myself drifting back to the 38 CBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie T Waite Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I have had a Henry H012M327 (Steel) with the full size mag (not the shorter carbine with the large loop and is not any heavier than the Marlin. It runs the 32 H&R Mags just fine and is a tack driver out of the box. Mag tube will hold 11 32 H&R Mags or 10 327 Mags. I have also run 32 SW & 32 Long through it without a hitch. I had an issue with the rifle but it was of my own making but Henry fixed it under warranty. It shoots just like the Marlin at a lot less. You can make it race ready but as with any rifle that will void the warranty. As I am not as fast as I was when I was younger and am more concerned with just shooting against my own scores I run mine out of the box without any mods. I know a couple other cowboys who have them and love them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 There is a lot of Henry haters here on the wire . So you will get a lot of smack talk about how its junk and so on. If you are Not a fast shooter ( Sub 15 second stages ) The Henry is just fine . I bought a Brass Henry 44 mag New . ( Because I like the look of it ) I did not buy it for SASS . But to see for myself , I took it too a Match that weekend . Bone stock straight from the box . And I shot a clean match with her. Im not a fast shooter by any stretch of the imagination. Im more like a 35 second stage shooter . But I had ZERO Issues with my Henry Big Boy 44 Mag . The 32 steal should be a lot lighter then the Octagon Brass Rifle . Just sayin . Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie T Waite Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 55 minutes ago, Rooster Ron Wayne said: The 32 steal should be a lot lighter then the Octagon Brass Rifle . It is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Friend, SASS #53635 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 A local reloading shop had one on the wall. The owner said it was “very popular with cowboy shooters.” I didnt ask her to clarify that statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostVaquero Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I had a BB 357 in brass and steel. Both are gone now, but the steel version is much lighter right at 1894 weight at about 7 lbs. Good luck with the hunt but there is a 32 1894 at McKays in Sierra Vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Texas jack Black SASS#9362 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I can not bring myself to by a rifle that looks like a toy gun They may be reliable but they sure look cheap. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 We'll have to check out McKay's. I heard the gunsmith there works on Lightnings and both of mama's are down. I'm hoping he can get one or both going again. In case that's not possible, I'm wondering about something as a replacement. Most likely candidate would be a 73 carbine. Thanks for all the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Shot with a fellow who had one yesterday. But he uses 327 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostVaquero Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Go West said: We'll have to check out McKay's. I heard the gunsmith there works on Lightnings and both of mama's are down. I'm hoping he can get one or both going again. In case that's not possible, I'm wondering about something as a replacement. Most likely candidate would be a 73 carbine. Thanks for all the info. He has fixed a couple of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnut louie Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 4/6/2019 at 2:33 PM, Texas jack Black SASS#9362 said: I can not bring myself to by a rifle that looks like a toy gun They may be reliable but they sure look cheap. IMHO Actually shoot one and see what you think then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Texas jack Black SASS#9362 Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, chestnut louie said: Actually shoot one and see what you think then My grandson has one and he loves it . It still looks cheap to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 The Marlin at McKay's was $1499 or $1599 which lost my interest in that one. I'll take mama's Lightnings there to see what might be done. In the meantime, 73 carbines in .357 seem to be scarce at the moment. Thanks for all the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Go West said: The Marlin at McKay's was $1499 or $1599 which lost my interest in that one. I'll take mama's Lightnings there to see what might be done. In the meantime, 73 carbines in .357 seem to be scarce at the moment. Thanks for all the comments. There's a couple on gunbroker now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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