Henry Big Boy Brass or Steel 357 PC Silhouette

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Henry Big Boy Brass or Steel 357 PC Silhouette

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I plan to get a Henry Big for for PC silhouette and I am looking for opinions on the heavier brass version versus the lighter steel version. Seems like the brass version with the heavy octagon barrel will maybe not have as much of a POI shift as the barrel heats up and it should hold better being 1.6 lbs heavier. However, at work we use brass to self lubricate moving assemblies and I have seen it wear out. This makes me pause and wonder if I should get the steel version for longevity? Either way, both Henry's are heavier than the standard 20" Marlin 1894. All comments welcome.
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Henry brass rifles will stand up to their steel rifles in strength and longevity.
It not brass it's a gun metal alloy.
And I like my Brass Big Boy in 357. Love the octagon barrel.
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