The Henry Steel Side Gate in .360 Buckhammer is a lever-action rifle with a 20" barrel, American walnut stock, and blued steel finish. The .360 Buckhammer cartridge was developed specifically for use in straight-walled cartridge hunting regulations - it sits between .35 Remington and .358 Winchester in terms of energy, which makes it effective on deer and hogs at woods-range distances. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Steel Side Gate 
• Caliber: .360 Buckhammer 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Overall Length: 39" 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7 lbs 
• Safety Feature: Transfer Bar 
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1:12" 
• Sights: Front - Brass Bead; Rear - Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn 
   
  The side gate allows loading individual rounds without disassembling the tubular magazine. The 1:12" twist handles the .360 Buckhammer's bullet weights consistently. Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and brass bead front sight are the factory setup; the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base if you want to run glass. The transfer bar safety prevents discharge from a dropped hammer.

The Henry .360 Buckhammer Steel Side Gate generates mostly positive feedback, with Henry's build quality and fit being consistent themes. The steel receiver and walnut stock are well-regarded, and the lever action cycles smoothly per owner reports.

The .360 Buckhammer cartridge draws specific interest from hunters in states with straight-walled cartridge requirements. Owners report good downrange performance on deer-sized game and manageable recoil. A few threads discuss optimal bullet weights and loads, reflecting genuine engagement with the cartridge's capabilities.

The side gate loading gets the same favorable treatment it does on other Henry models - faster and more practical than pulling the magazine tube. On price, opinions split: some feel Henry commands a premium over comparable lever guns, others think it's justified. Availability questions come up occasionally given the relative newness of the .360 Buckhammer chambering.