Henry Repeating Arms has partnered with Big Woods Bucks to introduce a new lever-action rifle designed for whitetail hunting in thick timber. The Henry H14 Big Woods Carbine is chambered in .308 Winchester and combines a shorter barrel, lightweight construction, and fast-acquisition iron sights.
The rifle is based on Henry’s Long Ranger platform, but its configuration reflects the needs of hunters who track deer or move through heavy cover. In those conditions, a shorter and lighter rifle can be easier to carry and quicker to bring on target.
Henry H14 Big Woods Carbine Built for Heavy Timber
The Henry H14 Big Woods Carbine features an 18.5-inch blued steel barrel and an overall length of 39 inches. It weighs less than seven pounds before adding an optic, sling, or ammunition.
Those compact dimensions should make the rifle easier to maneuver through brush and dense wooded terrain. The reduced weight may also appeal to hunters who cover significant distances while tracking deer.
Henry equips the rifle with a factory-installed Skinner peep sight and a bright fiber-optic front sight. This combination is intended to provide quick sight acquisition without the added weight or bulk of a scope.
Hunters who prefer an optic still have that option. The receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting a scope.
Long Ranger Action and Detachable Magazine
The rifle uses the same basic action design found in the Henry Long Ranger. Instead of a traditional lever-action locking system, it uses a geared action and a six-lug rotating bolt.
A detachable four-round magazine allows the rifle to use pointed .308 Winchester ammunition. This gives hunters access to a broad selection of modern hunting loads while retaining the handling and operation of a lever-action rifle.
Henry H14 Big Woods Carbine Specifications
| Model | H14 Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine |
|---|---|
| SKU | H014SBWB-308 |
| Caliber | .308 Winchester / 7.62×51 NATO |
| Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Barrel | 18.5-inch round blued steel |
| Overall Length | 39 inches |
| Weight | Less than 7 pounds |
| Rear Sight | Skinner peep sight |
| Front Sight | Fiber optic |
| Receiver | Hard-anodized aircraft-grade aluminum |
| Stock | American walnut |
| MSRP | $1,500 |
The Big Woods Bucks Connection
Big Woods Bucks is a group of experienced Northeast hunters and trackers focused on traditional whitetail hunting in large, heavily wooded areas. Their approach emphasizes tracking, woodsmanship, and moving through deer habitat.
That background influenced the rifle’s compact dimensions, low weight, and sight configuration. The American walnut buttstock also features an engraved Big Woods Bucks logo with green plaid accents.
“The Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine is the perfect choice for lever-action hunting in the Big Woods,” said Hal Blood, Master Maine Guide, author, and tracker. “The short, light, smooth action topped with a Skinner peep sight is the perfect combination.”
Price and Availability
The Henry H14 Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine is now shipping to authorized Henry dealers. It has a suggested retail price of $1,500.
This article is based on product information and images supplied by Henry Repeating Arms. We have not tested or handled the rifle.