it looks great, its action is smooth as a baby. henry long ranger. On the model I received, the shoulder stock fit is perfect, but the fore-end to end cap fit isnt. The M88, although Winchesters fourth best-selling lever action, is getting hard to find and Sako lever actions are scarce. Never handled a blr or long ranger, so i can't comment on those specifically, but i did deal with henry warranty once. More seriously, though, theres a real danger it would become hers in short order; shes a woodworker as well as a shooter. One round in the chamber and four in the mag of a quick shooting lever action rifle is serious medicine for any big game . The .308 Winchester is widely considered to be an accurate cartridge. Please note: The .450 Marlin is not more powerful than a .45-70 loaded to the gillsbut the .450 Marlin cannot be chambered in a .45-70 rifle. I really like the looks of the Henry, but I do not like a gun that I cannot completely take apart-easily. I hope in the near future they offer a Long Ranger in a medium or large bore chambering. The same finishing, with different applications. 1. This just hit the top of the Henrys-to-buy list. Another point to ponder. When I asked the gun desk experts at Cabelas why, they told me; thats what I should expect since the gun only came out a few months ago. Side-eject Marlins have been able to accept scopes for generations, and the Savage 99 was the first factory rifle to be drilled and tapped clear back in the 1950s. Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. 2. Such things as the difference in trigger pulls and stock fit may make one or the other easier for an individual shooter to shoot accurately under field conditions (practical accuracy). Subscriber Services. People are the same. Prolonged sitting by an open fire would be a bad idea but sitting next to a wood burning stove with a heat shield while you warm your feet and your coffee wont affect it at all. Compared: Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger Lever Action Carbines. I had spoken to Henrys management and I understand a large loop lever will be coming. Even if struck by a sledge hammer blow, the hammer cannot hit the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled all the way back. Just got a very nice 308 win. The Long Ranger's checkering wraps around the grip area in one panel and wraps around the fore end in another panel. 4. 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. I hunt elk in the jungles of the northwest , and it be the ultimate bush gun . 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. So one of those and a revolver makes the most sense. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? Neither has, nor needs, a separate manual safety. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. MSRP:$1014.95 (at Cabelas for ~$889). Thanks for the tip. Again, I chose .308 Win. My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. Such as a Skinner? 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. Later, Winchesters Model 88, that takes a detachable box magazine, came chambered for cartridges such as the .284 Win. These are completely different "feeling" guns. Manufactured in the USA, the Henry Long Ranger in .243 is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and comes with a steel-bodied flush-fit detachable magazine (4-rounds for the .243) the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. There is no separate mechanical safety. To fire a shot, you just manually cock the hammer; there is no manual cross-bolt or sliding tang safety to forget or fumble. 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? Im hoping to eventually see 7mm-08 on the roster, too. 5 reasons why the HENRY LONG RANGER is the BEST LEVER GUN EVER! Don. 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. I loved it and shot some hogs with it, but I hadnt seen an eye doctor in a while and conceded that I couldnt resolve the front sight. Stock fit is a personal matter and anyone considering one of these rifles should try both of them for him/her self. The BLR safety system requires the shooter to draw the hammer back to a "quarter cock" position. I'd be more concerned with the trigger and the warranty. The lever action does not have a reputation for extreme accuracy, but it depends on the rifle. A brass round counter set in the receiver was just one of the unique touches. There is no comparison. Kept the Henry. 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. 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. Thinking now of short magnums like the 6.5 SAUM and 7 WSM especially. That was my final straw and I left without any gun. In recent years many hunters abandoned the lever-action, but a lot of them are coming back home. Henry Repeating Arms' new Long Ranger is aimed at lever lovers who'd like a little more performance from a classic platform. All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING magazine, Kevin Steele is at the Steiner Optics booth with Alberto Corbetta to discuss the Predator 4 and Predator 8. The action is tight, it shoots modern cartridges, and it combines all the nostalgia of the Old West with modern design and manufacturing. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad Except for custom gun manufacturers, Henrys customer service puts everyone else to shame. I dont either but have handled both over the years. I can cycle the Long Rangerwith just my pinky, without any pause. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. for the price, but you you can also buy a hell of a lot of Big Macs for the price of prime rib. Id think this gun would be attractive to left-handers who are disappointed with the relatively slim pickings among bolt guns. The Henry 6.5 Creedmoor Long Ranger carries a price tag of $1,066. As Marlin comes back into full production, I hope they try again, but above .30-30 and below the big bores, current options are few. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. And you get what you pay for. It will be hanging above the door real soon. 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. Id pinch pennies for that. For more information, please see our Well browning had made the BLR in 358 and I think they still do. 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.. Visually, the biggest difference between the receivers (other than the finish) is that the Browning's detachable magazine protrudes below the line of the receiver, while the Henry's detachable magazine does not. For the accuracy testing, I pulled the 6X fixed scope off and used a Vortex Viper 6-24X scope, set at the 24X setting. By todays standards this isnt impressive, but these ballistics have been adequate for deer-size game for 125 years and remain so today. I already own a lever action 22 (Henry). To some extent, I think its the fun factor that is renewing interest in the all-American lever action. So, is there a market for a BLR with no iron sights, that costs more? Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2017 by Chuck Hawks. I have a bright, clear scope on an incredibly accurate Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum, which is awesome for pigs and deer in poor light. to .450 Marlin) and permutations than the Long Ranger. This means the cartridge must be placed most of the way into the chamber with the muzzle depressed before the bolt can be closed; otherwise the cartridge will fall out through the magazine well. The BLR is supplied with a wide, gold finished, aluminum alloy trigger with a grooved face. Yup Browning still makes a BLR in 358. 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. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. They ask for it, so I oblige. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. But 100 yard five-shot one MOA groups with factory rounds from a lever-action rifle is outstanding. Not this one. Henry has announced their new "Long Ranger" lever action rifle with box magazine in 308 Win., 243 Win., and 223 Rem.. You bring up the old Savage 99c; Henry could bring back the .250-3000!!! This fall, with a mission to take a buck with a .30-30, I put an Aimpoint on a Mossberg 464, which is also angle eject, drilled and tapped. Often regretted that decision. I have owned both. However, instead of burying the receiver in a one-piece stock in Model 88 and bolt action style, a two-piece stock design more reminiscent of traditional lever action rifles (Savage 99, etc.) Great Review, thank you. The extra heft moderates recoil, but makes the rifle more tiring to carry in the field. Sweet! 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. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showt-shooter-too! Reliability * * * * 9/10th In modern, versatile cartridges, the BLR and Henry .308 are almost the only answer in new rifles and the used-gun rack provides more solutions. However, no current rifles are chambered to .35 Remington, and the BLR is the worlds last .358 Winchester still in production. Were it hand cut, this would be the more expensive checkering scheme. If anything, its better. I have a 22 mag with the octogon barrel and it's squirrel head accurate at 50 yards. rear, ramp front; drilled and tapped for scope mounts, Stock: Checkered American black walnut w/recoil pad and sling swivels, Sights: Folding adj. Though the original Marlin brand sold in 2010, production continues under the Remington Outdoors Family of Brands. No way near as fast. Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. Using 308 Go and No-Go gauges, a Sharpie to mark the gear and rack, and lots of trial and error, he got it the engagement set properly after 2 days of intermittent work. Although there are a number of excellent lever action hunting rifles from several manufacturers that are chambered for traditional rimmed cartridges (.30-30, .25-35, .38-55, .444 Marlin, etc. Seen the 223 for even less. The web site I suggest you start looking thru appears to label all their 5.56 ammo as .223 Remington ammunition, so just in case I wanted to reiterate these slight differences before suggesting you go there & then find no 5.56 NATO ammo because they call it .223 Remington. The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor is proof. I really wanted this gun but its just not as nice as I had hoped, and what all of these reviews led me to believe. (I love this brotherhood shit, its a lesser substitute then the military but still scratches the itch)) and while one guy helped the other went to his truck and brought in match quality reloads. I discovered the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger recently. Not everything needs to be an AR-15, have a Costa Grip friendly handguard, and use Pmags. A lot of manufacturers throw Made in America around a little recklessly or get around it with phrases such as Assembled in America. Not Henry. Threaded barrel 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. I couldnt disagree with you more. Not everything needs to be an AR-15 and use Pmags. Both are based on a geared (rack and pinion) lever action that operates a bolt with a rotating, multi-lug head that locks into a barrel extension via cam action when the lever is closed. With Cabelas Points and gift cards in excess of $500, I think I may own one of these soon. I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. In my experience, that kind of vertical stringing is sometimes caused when a bore fouls heavily and quickly. I was hoping Henry would put on a Lyman peep or at least a Skinner and wrote them such when the Long Ranger first came out. I have had several blrs without a single issue. The best part: its not a bolt gun or an AR. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. Ive taken points off Henry rifles in the past for good, but not great furniture. They did have a 243 with much better looking wood but not my flavor. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. I only tell you this because it sounds like you have an AR and thus can shoot either cartridge no problem. All Rights Reserved. But if the top of the gun was canted to the left by any noticeable degree, they were sometimes left loose in the action. How easy (or hard) is it to clean, i.e. I wasnt kidding about buying it. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. Now to find a land owner that will allow me to hunt wild boar to start with, that would be the go for me to get into this. In close cover shots are often fast and presentations arent always perfect. If that is what someone else likes, go for it, thats why we have choices. So I have stopped getting semi autos because apparently they sneak of and commit crimes when Im not looking, I purchases a Marlin 45-70 dart 1895 and love it. This right at the top fo the BLR list when it comes to elegance. Buddies have em & Ive shot em, but no big deal. Although this comparison is based on short action, blued steel, solid frame carbines chambered for .308 Winchester, the BLR Lightweight is also available with a long (.30-06 length) action and in stainless, rather than blued, steel. Caliber: .308 7.62X51 They are available with open iron sights. Few guns stir all-American pride like the Made in America or Not Made at All Henry Repeating Arms rifles. Ugh. There were no pressure signs on the brass or primer. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. My BLR is a steel .243 that still shoot dimes at a 100. I love lever guns! I also picked up a LongRanger .308 in January 2017, while it was on sale at Cabelas. Unless youve used a Henry, you dont understand the quality of the worksmanship. Plus, unlike the Browning BLR, this gun is entirely US made at about the same price. The Long Rangers magazine fits flush into the bottom of the action. Im glad to read that its selling well, because they certainly are promoting the heck outta it. The trigger and fire control mechanism are a unique, obvious improvement and is consistent with Henry centerfire products in that it uses a transfer bar safety and trigger lock, explains Henry General Manager Andy Wickstrom. Without a round fired, I was impressed and intrigued. Bottom line Im still short 500 ft pds to a 30-30 and almost a 1000 on 308 There are quite a few reviews and tests out there on the Long Ranger. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Gun would strictly be for mule deer and elk hunting out to 500 yards (I would get the 308 chamber offering) and would anticipate still about 1400 ft lbs of energy at 500 yards T timberelk Well-Known Member Joined Mar 26, 2017 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 * * * * * Add a Vortex rimfire scope and it's a fun to carry and shoot little lever. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. I have a Browning BLR Lightweight in .308 and love that rifle. Made in America or not made at all is Henrys slogan. It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * One of the most instantly recognizable lever-action rifles is the Savage Model 99. (Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard as you operate the action of traditional lever action rifles and the Long Ranger.) 5.0. Browning lever in 243-trigger was 7 lbs, never thought of taking it to a gunsmith, too many guys wanted to buy the rifle due to accuracy, 60g Sierra HP For a bolt action man to go to a lever gun can be tough, when the trigger pull is over 4 lbs. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. not all BLR`s have bad triggers and with a little ability those triggers clean up and can work alot better too. And in my opinion, it deserves to be. I checked to make sure everything on the Long Ranger was tight, and then cleaned the bore. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. Re: BLR vs. Henry Long Ranger. Lever-action rifles have traditionally suffered ballistically from things such as the strength of their designs and cartridges for which theyre chambered. Ive often put scopes on other Marlins, and all the BLRs and Winchester 88s Ive used have been appropriately scoped. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. 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. I havent noticed any corrosion issues with MC-7. However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. The BLR is lighter. They cant keep up with demand and they are expanding capacity to be able to meet the demand for this line. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. Springing from John Brownings Model 1894 design, the 94 has surely accounted for more meat in the freezer than most any other lever gun, due to the length of its production run, which continues today. The American-made Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger shoulders fast and points like a stick. Of course, yourbodys geometry will determine how you set the gun. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. Great rifle for the whitetails we were after in those days. Initial calibers are .223 Remington, .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester, with additional short action calibers to come. I looked it over very well and excellent craftsmanship never came to mind, not when comparing to the wood of other similar priced satin walnut firearms. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. 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. Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. The standard BLR Lightweight comes with a pistol grip stock and a Schnable fore end, but there is also a BLR Lightweight '81 model with a straight hand stock and a fore end secured by a carbine band. The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. My New Years resolution was to buy a new Henry this year. I think they are modern classics. I also wish that there was a way that they could lighten the trigger a bit on the lever rifles. The receiver is made of alloy and has a caliber of 223 remington with a 5+1 capacity. Instead of a traditional lifter system, like on most lever guns, the Long Ranger strips cartridges from the top of the box magazine just like a bolt-action rifle. I then cleaned the entire rifle, and tried the round again, with the exact same results. Youre a racist/bigoted idiot. A very thorough review. 2. 6.5 Creedmoor: nothing beats 120 GMX Superformance in short action. A notable difference is that the BLR's trigger is attached to and moves with the lever, like the long discontinued Winchester Model 88. Levers dont discriminate against left-handed shooters. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. The .500 S&W is hell on wheels in a revolver and gains velocity in a carbine-length barrel. I find the Henry CF leverguns so impressively oogly that any further investigation is pointless. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. Calibers like the .300 Savage and .250-300 Savage brought new speed, and longer hunting ranges to the lever gun market, though the Savage 99 was produced in cool calibers from .22 High Power through .375 Winchester. Cases always cleared the action if the gun was held perfectly upright. This rifle is an ultra-modern design built with state-of-the-art materials and methods. However, long action calibers (.270 Win. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. Wow thats expensive, Ill buy 2 bolt guns instead How do these two rifles stack up to each other? Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. Im sure if this rifle gets customer support, other options like pistol grips and additional calibers, like the 6.5 Creedmor and 338 Federal, which arent available in a BLR will come. All Winchester 1894s have been Angle-Eject and drilled and tapped for mounts since 1982. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. After theteeny tiniest bit of pre-travel it breaks cleanly, at what Id guess to be between three to four pounds. Cookie Notice Some claims of sub moa groups are out there but so bar Ive only seen proof of 1.5 at best. This also allows the receiver to be made of lightweight aluminum alloy, reducing the weight of the rifle, since the receiver merely holds the operating parts and is not a factor in the operating strength of the action. Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. Calibers like the .30-30 Win and .32 Win Special are certainly the most common chamberings, though the 94 has been offered in many others over the years, including .375 Win, .44 Mag, and even a .410 bore shotgun. Way to go Hennery . Length: 40.5 Privacy Policy. I wonder though. The group with that round was also almost twice as large as some others. 2. Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. 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. Note to HUNTER: Please see my posts above starting with Feb 11, 2017. I have 2 pros and one con. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. I bought a cheap Lee Classic neck size only reloading kit, the tap in and out with a hammer type. One of the criticisms Ive seen of the Long Ranger is that while it comes ready for scope mounting, it does not come with iron sights. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). Actually, there are just two: Henry's Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Browning's BLR. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Both rifles use two-piece stocks with a butt that terminates in a functional recoil pad. 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. 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