If you guys bring the guns I'll come. I'd love to shoot something before I buy it. I think that's the best way to make a good decision whether or not somehng is right for you. It doesn't happen all the time, but if someone is willing to let me shoot I'll take you up on the offer. NJGF get together!

Thank you all for the usefull information. You've all taught me something. The first step is to come up with a clear purpose for the rifle. After some serious thought I've decided to spend some time familiarizing myself with firearms and shoot for fun for now. Once I've gained more knowledge then expand my horizons. So I've decided to shoot for fun. Since I'm a member already at Ready Aim Fire I've decided to just get a lever action if they are permitted to be shot there. Does anyone know? I've sent them an email, and am waiting to hear back. Once I get the OK I'll buy it.

 

So here is my question. Which one do you think is a better purchase?

The 44 Mag or the 45LC?

 

I would personally go with the 44 Mag since the energy is higher which should allow you to shoot further. I also think most of the bullets for the .44 are jacketed which should make you gun easier to clean. However, if you are looking for just target shooting I would go with the .357 mag/.38 special option since ammo is easy to find and the cost is about half per box.

 

http://www.ballistics101.com/45_colt.php

 

http://www.ballistics101.com/44_magnum.php

 

The 44 Mag or the 45LC?

 

I'd pick the .44 Magnum. Better selection of factory loads if you're just starting out and it packs some power if you ever want to take it hunting.

Sending PM

 

C

Since you stated that you want to hunt in NJ, and as some have pointed out you can't hunt with a ceterfire rifle in NJ, I would recommend a good slug gun if you're going to hunt deer. You can get something like the H&R Ultra Slug Hunter (12 or 20 gauge, but I use the 20) and put a nice scope on it for a total of under $500. I have this gun and it's a tack driver. I dropped a dear last season, right where it stood, from 130 yrds and have talked to someone that dropped a great deer with the same gun (but in 12 GA) at a distance of almost 200 yrds!!! Here's a shot of my USH:

 

 

My 12ga

 

 

Yes, she's small, but very tasty!

 

If you go the USH route, go 20ga.

Ok so I decided to go with the Big Boy .44MAG. in the process of ordering it as we speak. The last question I have is about ammo. I've looked at a few sites and not all have the .44-.40 ammo. Is this ammo hard to find or will it take .444 Marlin also?

Ok so I decided to go with the Big Boy .44MAG. in the process of ordering it as we speak. The last question I have is about ammo. I've looked at a few sites and not all have the .44-.40 ammo. Is this ammo hard to find or will it take .444 Marlin also?

Your Big Boy .44 Magnum will chamber only .44 Special or .44 Magnum rounds.

So something like this?

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/7AHDY92782-1.html

 

So something like this?

http://www.cheaperth...HDY92782-1.html

This load should work fine with your rate of twist.

 

Worked for this guy:

http://www.hornady.c...lution-ammo-leo

So I've been shooting my Henry Big Boy 44 mag and I absolutely love it. I have to thank everyone who helped me out. I love this board and I love my rifle. It's easy to use and clean. My only problem is using the sight. Lining up the front and rear sight is a bit difficult. The front sight is black so in an indoor range it's hard to line up the two. I want to make the front sight more visible and was thinking of putting some neon green glow in the dark paint on it, but before I did that I wanted to make sure no one else had any other idea on how to make sighting in a bit quicker and easier. It takes a whole for me to sight in on the rifle.

Neon-colored paint is a great way to improve the visibility of the front sight. Go ahead and do it!