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bigt6450 · 11-25-2021, 09:43 AM

I’m looking to get a lever action 44 mag, but I’m torn between the Big Boy and the Carbine versions.

For anybody that owns or has shot them, is there a big difference in accuracy between them? I want to stick with the iron sights, so realistically I wouldn’t be shooting much over 100yds.

I’ve tried searching the forum and online, but I can’t find much if anything talking about accuracy between the two versions.

Any real world experiences anyone can share?

Also, Happy Thanksgiving y’all!

S-3 Ranch · 11-25-2021, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bigt6450

I’m looking to get a lever action 44 mag, but I’m torn between the Big Boy and the Carbine versions.

For anybody that owns or has shot them, is there a big difference in accuracy between them? I want to stick with the iron sights, so realistically I wouldn’t be shooting much over 100yds.

I’ve tried searching the forum and online, but I can’t find much if anything talking about accuracy between the two versions.

Any real world experiences anyone can share?

Also, Happy Thanksgiving y’all!

The carbine has a 16.5 inch barrel
The BB a 20 inch
1lbs weight difference
I personally like a longer sight plane and balance
We had a .41 mag carbine

Drycreek3189 · 11-25-2021, 10:58 AM

The difference in accuracy would probably only be in the shooter. The sights being farther apart might make a difference but I doubt it.

wytex · 11-30-2021, 04:08 PM

Really like my Big Boy .41 mag with the 20".
I would look down each if you could to see how your eyes like the sights.

bigt6450 · 11-30-2021, 04:25 PM

I didn't get a chance to look at them in person since I can't find any around me, but I ended up ordering the carbine online. I'm planning on sticking with the irons sights, so I assume that other than sight picture the 3.5" difference in barrel length shouldn't make a whole lot of difference for 100yd and under shots.

11-25-2021, 09:43 AM	#1
bigt6450 Six Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Pflugerville	Henry Big Boy vs Carbine I’m looking to get a lever action 44 mag, but I’m torn between the Big Boy and the Carbine versions. For anybody that owns or has shot them, is there a big difference in accuracy between them? I want to stick with the iron sights, so realistically I wouldn’t be shooting much over 100yds. I’ve tried searching the forum and online, but I can’t find much if anything talking about accuracy between the two versions. Any real world experiences anyone can share? Also, Happy Thanksgiving y’all!

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11-25-2021, 10:58 AM	#3
Drycreek3189 Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Troup Hunt In: Cherokee, Rusk Counties	The difference in accuracy would probably only be in the shooter. The sights being farther apart might make a difference but I doubt it.

11-30-2021, 04:08 PM	#4
wytex Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming , Texas, Colorado, Nebraska	Really like my Big Boy .41 mag with the 20". I would look down each if you could to see how your eyes like the sights.

11-30-2021, 04:25 PM	#5
bigt6450 Six Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Pflugerville	I didn't get a chance to look at them in person since I can't find any around me, but I ended up ordering the carbine online. I'm planning on sticking with the irons sights, so I assume that other than sight picture the 3.5" difference in barrel length shouldn't make a whole lot of difference for 100yd and under shots.