The Big Boy Carbine Side Gate is Henry's short .44 Remington Mag lever action, with a 16.5-inch round blued steel barrel and a 7+1 capacity. The American walnut stock and forend carry deep checkering. Rounds go in through the side loading gate, and the removable inner magazine tube is the way to unload. Sights are a semi-buckhorn rear and a brass bead front. The carbine weighs 7.3 pounds and measures 35 inches overall.

At 35 inches, this is the Big Boy to carry through brush, in a saddle scabbard or behind a truck seat. .44 Magnum is legal for deer in most states that allow centerfire rifles, and the short barrel suits stand hunters and still-hunters working thick cover where shots are close. It also serves as a woods-carry rifle for anyone who already shoots a .44 Mag revolver and wants one cartridge for both. Check your state's regulations before the season.

Key features

• .44 Remington Mag lever action, 7+1 capacity
• 16.5-inch round blued steel barrel
• Side loading gate, removable inner magazine tube
• Deep-checkered American walnut stock and forend
• Semi-buckhorn rear sight, brass bead front, 7.3 pounds

Rifles go to the licensed FFL dealer you choose at checkout, where Form 4473 and the background check are completed.