The gun shoulders naturally while the generous rubber recoil pad soaks up kick and has enough grip to keep the gun on your shoulder for fast follow-up shots on big, tough bucks. The forends on these guns is so thin its like holding a red rider bb gun. Sometimes certain bullets and bores just dont get along nicely. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know its locked in. Later, Winchesters Model 88, that takes a detachable box magazine, came chambered for cartridges such as the .284 Win. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. How The Long Ranger Proves A Perfect Platform To Launch The 6.5 Creedmoor: Capable of shooting long-range cartridges, such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, since it feeds off a removable box magazine. Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. In close cover shots are often fast and presentations arent always perfect. Long box magazines and lever guns dont usually mix well. In the early 2000s Winchesters best-selling 1894 saw its first break in production. The Henry Wisconsin long range 223 right handed rifle features a lever action, transfer bar safety and a barrel length of 20.0". Overall, I think the Long Ranger succeeds in providing whitetail hunters with a rifle who want bolt-action accuracy and chamberings, but in a lever gun. All Winchester 1894s have been Angle-Eject and drilled and tapped for mounts since 1982. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. What To Do When Your Rifle Breaks While On a Hunt, Venison Backstrap with Sweet & Spicy Peach Relish Recipe, The Only Three Guns You Need to Go Hunting, Tested Tough - Modern Zeiss Sports Optics. I sold it. Uses a six-lug rotary locking head at the bolt face that locks like a bolt-action. Unlike traditional lever action rifles that rely on a quarter cock hammer notch safety, the BLR cannot be forced to fire by a strong blow on the hammer, even if it breaks internal parts. And BTW, a Savage bear hunter bolt action has a street price of $1000. Its characters like you that put a feced stain on responsible gun owners. My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. I might have to get this. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. Beautifully made and very accurate, the BHA is a bear-proof guide gun. Its also among few lever actions Id consider fully adequate for African buffalo, provided you stoke it with proper bullets. Lever-action rifles have traditionally suffered ballistically from things such as the strength of their designs and cartridges for which theyre chambered. This gun cost twice what my BLR did (20 years ago) and feels like half the gun so far. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with buttpad Other features: Sling swivel studs, solid black rubber recoil pad Way to go Hennery . Henry is renown for the head of the company helping you. Other manufacturers have simply designed their lever-action rifles around pointed bullet cartridges in the first place. But at $850-$900 retail, there are many bolt action guns that fall in or below that price range that are good shooters too. A max load of RL19 and 150 Sierra MK bullets turned it into a tack driver. Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * I too am looking at the Henry Long Ranger. and I want it in a 338 federal if I could get it .358 would work too but I prefer the 338 federal. Made in America or not made at all is Henrys slogan. This is to Shannon Armitage. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. Therefore, a comparison is in order and should prove interesting. Privacy Policy. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. Sure would be nice to know how long for Henry to get the sighted version out into the market place, if its too long I just may have to settle for the sightless model which is pretty much available with on line gun web sites. I still use iron sights for short-range situations, such as black bears and wild hogs, but Im pretty useless before sunrise, and I lose the last few minutes of shooting light. I didnt think I would really care about this gun too much but after reading your review I am starting to really want this gun. It is fitted with a generous butt pad to help recoil. Any gun with a sole intended purpose of long-range shots might have a 2-pound trigger and a 24-inch heavy barrel, says Imperato, but I wouldnt want to walk around the woods with that gun.. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). The Long Ranger's checkering wraps around the grip area in one panel and wraps around the fore end in another panel. I use a brass rod, a muzzle guard (Kleen-Bore, Dewey or Bore-Tech) and Shooters Choice MC-7. I want a Henry in .223 to go nicely with my CZ 527M in 7.62x39mm. My 30 year old 336c Marlin 3030 with birch furniture is nicer than this gun, even uncheckered lol. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. Okay, Im not crazy about the look of scopes on traditional lever actions, but you cant hunt if you cant see. More than just a play on words, this little. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Nosler Accubonds have never failed me in his caliber. Of course, Henrys motto Made in America or Not Made at All was non-negotiable. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. The LR with irons definitely has my interest, but Im hoping they eventually come out with a pistol grip (personal preference) so I can better compare the two myself, particularly with feel/trigger/smoothness of action. Model Number: H014-308 they pay for shipping both ways which is really nice. Youre a racist/bigoted idiot. check out the. I own sometwo dozen bolt guns. Only the Browning's comb is fluted, a thoughtful touch. No slight to the BLR, but I personally think the Long Ranger is a much more attractive rifle. A notable feature is that the trigger moves with the lever when it is operated, which prevents the shooter's trigger finger from being pinched between the lever and the stock when the lever is closed. Youll like the trigger on the Henry Long Ranger. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. I thought it would be cool to have a more modern caliber in a lever action rifle. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. to .450 Marlin) and permutations than the Long Ranger. Those seeking something different and even more durable will appreciate the All-Weather Big Boy with its hard chrome finish and weather-resistant black-coated stocks or the newer X-Model with tactical features like a threaded barrel, fiber optic sights, and black synthetic M-Lok stocks. So glad to have someone make a truly hunters rifle agian. A bolt thatschromed steel with a six-lug rotary head. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. You win the internet for today. The companyfigured they could make money selling a good product that customers wanted. The lever-action is Americas unique contribution to firearms design. Hey Henry, how about a lever gun in .38-55 with a 26 barrel? Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? I have owned both. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. Gotta say you have it worse up there with gun control. The lever action does not have a reputation for extreme accuracy, but it depends on the rifle. Had a chance to buy one in 1978 for $225. The hot brass ejects to the right. We think that the lever is truly Americas rifle, he adds. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. Thats the only time. I thought I was good with an AR10 and a bolt action. Remarks are appreciated. Thus, I was very interested when Henry Repeating Arms, of Bayonne, N.J., announced the Long Ranger, a rotary-fed lever action in short-action calibers .223 Rem., .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win., with a 20-inch, free-floating barrel. Sights are a genuine limitation, especially with many older rifles. A smooth action, using an entirely different mechanism. It looks good, but maybe not Henry-ish enough. just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! A few of us really like walnut and steel (which inherently costs more than plastic and aluminum) and are willing to save up a little longer for it. From everything Ive read, the Henry is supposed to be a great shooter. Opinions please and thanks. There is no comparison. Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). Im among them. Although its often used, the .30-30 is not an ideal elk cartridge. I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. The current barrel length is 20" for all calibers. No plans on the pistol grip though. or .308 Win. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Obviously not a lever gun fan. the quality of the Browning BLR rifles is so much better than any Henry rifle made,there is no way i would spend any money on Henry rifles. I could barely fit three fingers into the loop with gloves on when the weather turned cold. Maybe some WSMs? Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. Henry, very much a lever-action company, is doing well. I find the Henry CF leverguns so impressively oogly that any further investigation is pointless. BLR has either a straight stock or a semi-pistol-grip stock, while the Long Ranger has a straight stock, and they are priced within just a few dollars of each other. Its nice that there are a few options out there for the half dozen or so of us who arent really interested in ARs and budget, plastic stocked bolt guns. Subjectively, at least to me, operating the Long Ranger action feels a little better. 308 WE CAME ACROSS A .223 HENRY LONG RANGER WHICH I PURCHASED ON A JUST BECAUSE WHIM IT PROMPTLY SHOT 1 GROUPS WITH 60 GRAIN 69 GRAIN AMMO ,TRIGGER PULL IS GREAT ABOUT 400 ROUNDS FIRED SO FAR , WE HAVE KILLED HOGS , DEER AND COYOTES WITH THIS RIFLE AND IT PLEASES ME TO SAY THAT WE HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE PROBLEM. Wildcathunter # 14125410 09/14/19. I used to have a BLR. Weight: 7 lbs. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. I guess its the same, if you dont look after your gun, it wont look after you. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. (Not exactly hunting conditions.) Six rotating lugs engage a barrel extension in the last inch of lever travel providing a level of lock-up equal to many bolt-actions. My New Years resolution was to buy a new Henry this year. The typically small ejection port of most autoloading and side-ejection lever actions makes getting a cartridge into the chamber difficult. Since the Creedmoor is so similar to the 6.5X55, it should be a, Henry Long Ranger Disassembly versus Browning BLR, https://www.henryusa.com/own-a-henrye-long-ranger/, http://http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?293211-Bubba-w-a-45-70-is-a-bonafied-straight-shooter. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. How about a .358 Winchester with an 18 barrel, a 26 .204 Ruger, and a 16 .300 Blackout with a threaded barrel and iron sights? Kali Parmley, Editor-in-chief of Bakccountry Hunter speaks with Bret Maffet of Franchi Firearms to discuss the all new Momentum All Terrain Elite. The BLR safety system requires the shooter to draw the hammer back to a "quarter cock" position. 4. Normally I dont put much faith into barrel break-in, but it is something to consider here as well as Imperatos advice about accuracy depending in part on the ammo. If you make a 308 detachable magazine rifle that doesnt fit an AR-10 magazine you are doing it wrong. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. I have an old Marlin 1895 in .38-55 presently, but it needs a LOT of work. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. Ultimately, seeing and thus hitting the target is more important than what youre hitting it with. The stock wood on the Henry is also much better than what Ive seen with the blr. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad MSRP: $1014.95 ( at Cabela's for ~$889) Ratings (out of five stars): Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. I stand by the old rule of 1X per 100 yards for hunting rifles. Rifles are definitely in the you get what you pay for category. I only tell you this because it sounds like you have an AR and thus can shoot either cartridge no problem. Even so, the gold standard and most plentiful lever-action cartridge is the .30-30, 125 years old and chambered in millions of rifles. All Rights Reserved, You Want a Practical Lever Gun? While most lever-actions are fed by internal magazines, the Browning BLR made magazine-fed lever guns a legit contender. and .300 WSM. Specifications: Henry Long Ranger Rifle Model Number: H014-308 Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Caliber: .308 7.62X51 Capacity: 4+1 Length: 40.5 Barrel Length: 20 Round Weight: 7 lbs. It was the first successful repeating action, and in the 160 years of repeating rifles, almost all lever-action designs have been American. More than likey the Henry trigger is better. 0.6" vs. 0.3") and less angular, which gives the cocking thumb a superior platform. This will be my next irrational purchase. 6.5 Creedmoor: nothing beats 120 GMX Superformance in short action. Looks and feels fantastic. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. its become so restrictive on AR platforms, does anyone know if there are 5.56 cartridges upcoming with propellant and bullets where the 5.56 has better knockdown power for use in the back country, for both hunting and large animal defensive purposes-. On the model I received, the shoulder stock fit is perfect, but the fore-end to end cap fit isnt. The receiver is already drilled and tapped and a two-piece Skinner rail set comes installed. SMOOTH action. All rights reserved. The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad Being old I like lever action rifles and both of these manufactures make one chambered in 308. Such as a Skinner? The group with that round was also almost twice as large as some others. I then cleaned the entire rifle, and tried the round again, with the exact same results. These are completely different "feeling" guns. Ive often put scopes on other Marlins, and all the BLRs and Winchester 88s Ive used have been appropriately scoped. I would lean towards it, especially since it has a free floated barrel. But to be perfectly clear, 250 rounds went into the gun, 250 rounds went out the barrel, and all of them fired well. Working the lever provides a smooth bolt slide in and out of the receiver. And you get what you pay for. It will be hanging above the door real soon. Why would a lever action carbine need a tight chamber I have no idea, especially when the rack and pinion mechanism isn't the strongest thing. Is it an Anschutz? Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). I have owned both of these chambered in .308 Win.My Henry was very accurate indeed but I still liked my BLR rifles better Hb. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. Being retired, I have one shot at this. this is a fine gun. The Long Ranger is noticeably heavier than the BLR Lightweight. it looks great, its action is smooth as a baby. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. The best part: its not a bolt gun or an AR. Italian Firearms Group also has a gorgeous and faithful copy. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. I have a bright, clear scope on an incredibly accurate Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum, which is awesome for pigs and deer in poor light. Specifications: Henry Long Ranger Rifle Action Type: Lever Action Caliber: .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO Capacity: 5 rounds Length: 40.5 Barrel Length: 20 Round Length of Pull: 14 Rate of Twist: 1:9 Weight: 7 lbs. Kevin Steele from Petersen's HUNTING speaks to Jordan Egli of Burris Optics about the all-new Veracity PH Riflescope. The BLR mag release is a short, recessed lever at the bottom of the receiver, directly in front of the magazine, which I find easier to use. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. It looks to be strongly inspired by the Browning BLR 81. https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/ The Henry "Long Ranger" MSRP is $1014.95, the BLR Lightweight MSRP is $959.99. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. Shame! Try it. The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor is proof. The model tested wasset up for a scope. Much appreciated. However, the BLR's bolt feels like it slides more smoothly once the hammer is cocked, perhaps because the BLR bolt is heavily fluted. I prefer the Long Rangers sleeker lines and satin finish on the American walnut stock as well as its flush magazine release button and blued steel forend cap. My more or less average size finger found both triggers comfortable to pull. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. Henry Repeating Arms' new Long Ranger is aimed at lever lovers who'd like a little more performance from a classic platform. They ask for it, so I oblige. It functioned well, however, because the trigger traveled with the lever, the trigger pull was very heavy (7+ lbs) and not really very suitable for accuracy while hunting. Stay in the know. I'd be more concerned with the trigger and the warranty. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. The .500 S&W is hell on wheels in a revolver and gains velocity in a carbine-length barrel. On the other hand, I find the Browning's high gloss wood and metal finish considerably more attractive than the Henry's understated matte receiver and satin stock finish. I sold my BLR twelve years ago, I asked Browning to address these issues but no response. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. I think Ill keep the M71 I have now, a first year of manufacture Deluxe, with an aperture sight on the rear of the bolt. Often I see that with all-copper bullets because they tend to be made from a softer copper alloy and can really lay down copper in the bore. Marlin saw a new, untapped market when they brought out their .444 Marlin and a new Model 95 .45-70 and followed up with the .450 Marlin. Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. I just sold a BLR in .308, thought it was a great gun. Turnbull also offers the .470 Turnbull, scaled down to fit the Marlin action. His groups were really tight. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. Some finishes offered in the blr are better, some not. They wanted a new lever action design specifically intended for use with high intensity, short action cartridges (primarily the .308 Winchester family) and the Long Ranger is the result. I plan to get a Big Boy in .44 Mag and I would love to have a Long Ranger at some point. That 1 3/4 was the worst of the group, and frankly, good enough for most hunting. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. We all know that dawn and dusk are critical periods, so this is a real problem with traditional lever actions, especially those older rifles that I dont want to drill and tap for optical sights. Henry chose an unobtrusive matte metal finish and satin stock finish for the Long Ranger. So like any rookie in target ranges (was military for 25+ years, but apparently we stopped using lever action over a hundred years ago,,,shame) I asked someone for help. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is at the Streamlight booth at SHOT Show 2023 to go over the Bear Trap light from Streamlight. Don, if I understand your question correctly you are basically asking for information regarding any new or fast approaching improvements to the 5.56 x 45 mm also known as the 5.56 NATO cartridge. Some of us just like our guns like that. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. I attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. rear, ramp front; drilled and tapped for scope mounts, Stock: Checkered American black walnut w/recoil pad and sling swivels, Sights: Folding adj. There is a lot more space inside the Henry's trigger guard, which might be important if you need to wear winter gloves while hunting. Great accuracy for a lever action ie for a gun Herr Mauser made obsolete a century ago I hunted both elk and moose with the .338 ME, with awesome accuracy and performance. Good point and with a weight of 7 pounds, the Long Ranger is a much better choice to carry afield than a bull-barreled bench rest gun even if the trigger pull is heavier. Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. Lastly for 5.56 NATO weapons they sell cartridges they have made with Hornadys V-Max bullet design in both 50 and 55 grain weights. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. Im curious as to how it compares to the BLR, functionally, because I have a BLR in 7mm-08. For me, aquality scope in fixed four or six power will suffice in magnification for hunting, and likely be more durable than Illever need. These are the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger, both of which have been the subject of full length Guns and Shooting Online reviews. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. Shame on you. This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. To fire a shot, you just manually cock the hammer; there is no manual cross-bolt or sliding tang safety to forget or fumble. Although production runs arent huge, Brownings sleek, fast BLR offers modern alternatives. I sold it for these reasons. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. But if you have the two side-by-side, fealt their balance and their actions and compare your groups theres really no question that the American-made Henry is a better product. Aesthetically, both rifles attempt to combine a modern appearance with a traditional styling. The BLR is offered with a straight and curved lever and in takedown and also stainless models so it has more options so the BLR is the winner. With their smooth receivers and no bolt handle sticking out the side, these lever actions are more comfortable to carry in the hand, or slung over the shoulder, than a bolt action or autoloading rifle. The magazine release button is located in the right side of the receiver, also reminiscent (but less intrusive) of the detachable magazine versions of the Model 99. benefit from having higher ballistic coefficients. OK, I have never had the time or money to hunt or even own a rifle. The Henry Long Ranger is available in four chamberings: .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, .243 Win, .308 Win, and 6.5 Creedmoor and is capable of handling everything from varmints to big game. Seen the 223 for even less. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! Reaching the hammer wouldnt be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. Youre probably thinking whitetails, but most black bear and wild hog hunting is done at close range, and there are plenty of situations for elk and moose where reach isnt necessary. I love the 308 round and own 5 rifle in that caliber. The BLR Lightweight with a pistol grip walnut stock, the subject of this comparison, comes with a 20" carbine length, chromoly, button rifled barrel in short action calibers. Neither were super accurate , I have heard some BLR s really hammered but mine was just OK. Do some of the smaller cartridges have weak ejection in the Henry? Regardless of action type, any .308 Winchester is suitable for most North American hunting, and a BLR in a fast-stepping magnum will do whatever a bolt-action magnum will do. Most notably, the Henrys trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLRs is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. If I was going to use this gun from a rest most of the time, Id opt for the lowest rings I could get. After theteeny tiniest bit of pre-travel it breaks cleanly, at what Id guess to be between three to four pounds. I believe I read that the barrel is threaded in. I sent the rifle back to Henry, and they took care of it. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. 3. The Single Shot is a quality firearm but I really dont want a break action .308. | ), I know of only two current production lever action rifles intended for use with modern high intensity cartridges (.243 Win., .308 Win., etc.). In recent years many hunters abandoned the lever-action, but a lot of them are coming back home. I discovered the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger recently. Thanks for that input, JWT. By todays standards this isnt impressive, but these ballistics have been adequate for deer-size game for 125 years and remain so today. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. Its Henrys long-range lever-action intended for shots that are 200 yards or more where you want a scope, not iron sights, especially in a hunting situation. The trigger lock Wickstrom referred to is a small tab at the rear of the trigger that has to be depressed in order for the Long Ranger to fire. Overall * * * * * The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. 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