Description
The .30-30 Winchester has filled more freezers than just about any cartridge you can name, and the Henry Brass Side Gate Large Loop gives that old workhorse a rifle worthy of its reputation. The polished hardened brass receiver catches light like nothing else in the rack, and it is not just for looks either. Henry's hardened brass offers strength comparable to steel, so this rifle is built to hunt, not just sit behind glass. A 20 inch octagon blued steel barrel, brass barrel band, and checkered American walnut furniture round out a rifle that looks like it walked straight out of the golden age of deer hunting.
Two Ways to Load the H009BGL
This is where Henry's Side Gate design earns its keep. You get a traditional side loading gate for topping off the five round tube without lowering the rifle, plus the removable magazine tube Henry fans have relied on for years, which makes unloading at the end of the day quick and painless. The large loop lever is the other standout on this model. If you hunt with gloves on during late season, you will appreciate the extra room every time you cycle the action, and Henry levers are famously smooth right out of the box.
Sighting Options on This Henry .30-30
From the factory you get a brass bead front sight matched with a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, a setup that has accounted for plenty of whitetails inside typical woods ranges. When you are ready for glass, the receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting a scope is a simple weekend project. The 1:12 twist barrel also feeds Hornady LEVERevolution ammo, which stretches the practical reach of the .30-30 nicely.
A Lever Gun That Earns Its Spot
At 8.3 pounds with a 39 inch overall length and 14 inch length of pull, the H009BGL carries well through timber and settles down nicely for offhand shots. Like every Henry, it is made in America and backed by a company known for standing behind its rifles. Whether it becomes your go-to deer gun or the centerpiece of the cabinet, this one pulls its weight either way.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model: Brass Side Gate Large Loop
- MPN: H009BGL
- UPC: 619835090195
- Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 20" Octagon, Blued Steel
- Twist Rate: 1:12"
- Receiver: Polished Hardened Brass
- Stock: Checkered American Walnut, Straight Grip
- Sights: Brass Bead Front / Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
- Overall Length: 39"
- Length of Pull: 14"
- Weight: 8.3 lbs
- Safety: Transfer Bar
What’s Included
- Henry Brass Side Gate Large Loop .30-30 rifle with 5-round tubular magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a scope on the Henry H009BGL?
Yes, the receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so adding a scope base and optic is straightforward. Plenty of owners run a low-power scope for extended range work while keeping the iron sights as a backup. The factory semi-buckhorn rear and brass bead front are fully usable on their own for typical woods hunting distances.
What is the difference between the H009BGL and the standard H009BG?
The L in the model number stands for large loop. This version wears an oversized lever loop that gives you extra room to cycle the action with gloved hands, which is a real advantage during cold late-season hunts. Otherwise the two rifles share the same brass receiver, 20 inch octagon barrel, and walnut furniture.
How do you load the Henry Brass Side Gate .30-30?
You have two options, which is the whole point of this design. There is a side loading gate on the receiver for topping off the magazine quickly without taking the rifle off your shoulder, plus Henry's traditional removable magazine tube that makes fully loading and unloading simple and safe. The tube holds five rounds of .30-30 Winchester.
Will the Henry Side Gate .30-30 feed Hornady LEVERevolution ammo?
Yes, Henry builds this rifle to feed LEVERevolution ammunition reliably. The flexible polymer tip on those rounds makes them safe in a tubular magazine while giving the .30-30 a flatter trajectory and better downrange energy than traditional flat-nose loads. It is a popular pairing for hunters looking to get a little more reach out of the cartridge.




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