There are quite a few reviews and tests out there on the Long Ranger. 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. 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. My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. The Browning's black walnut stock is described as "Grade 1," which is standard grade walnut. One of the true do-it-all affordable rifles. Now those Xmetel bulk loads shot fine in my BCL 102 (east shit Justine) so I wondered if the seemingly picky nature or my long ranger a known issue and put their as a trap so the Henry shame clown could track me down and hit me with a fish for using crap on such a fine gun, or is it a anomaly that passed through QA, QC by mistake? Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad bolt removal etc. Even if struck by a sledge hammer blow, the hammer cannot hit the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled all the way back. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. First 2 pros; I am very impressed with the quality of wood and despite the trigger being heavy (4.5) it is crisp with a tiny bit of travel (this is way better than either of the two axes I purchased prior to accutrigger option). Henry Long Ranger Browning BLR Weight 112 oz Length 40.5" 43" Action Lever Lever Caliber .223 Remington .30-06 Springfield Capacity 5+1 Finish Blued Blue Gun Type Rifle Sights Scope Base Barrel Length 22" Gun Stats Price History Recently Deals Henry Long Ranger Primary Arms $1515.99 See Deal Optics Planet $1515.99 See Deal MidwayUSA $1999.99 There is no separate mechanical safety. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. Magnums come with 24" barrels. And I will have to get my son one as well as he has always admired my savage . Scope Selection for Precision Rifles: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Some claims of sub moa groups are out there but so bar Ive only seen proof of 1.5 at best. Next year theyll branch out to other calibers. That is simply not the case because these 2 cartridges are not identical twins, and it is rarely good for a gun specifically chambered in .223 Remington to be fed 5.56 ammo. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. Extra magazines are available from the manufacturer. The only one who sullies the office is the occupier of the office!! 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. 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) Marlin tried again in the early 2000s with the .308 and .338 Marlin Express. 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 Long Ranger doesnt have anexternal safety. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. Usually, Im happy to turn a gun back into the office and get my next assignment. it looks great, its action is smooth as a baby. Later, Winchesters Model 88, that takes a detachable box magazine, came chambered for cartridges such as the .284 Win. Overall * * * * * The Winchester Model 94 has been one of the longest-lasting and most well-respected lever-action rifles ever produced. In fact, I missed two deer inside of 25 yards with it. Has no tolerance for any heat. SMOOTH action. Unless youve used a Henry, you dont understand the quality of the worksmanship. Again I love it. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. That HPR round scored a group size of 1 3/4. While Browning was first to the punch with longer-range, magazine-fed lever-action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms jumped in with both feet. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. Maybe they can figure out a new way to load the mag- like the mag is fixed in place and you have to take out the baseplate, spring and follower, then insert the rounds, then put those parts back on. It seems the overwhelming majority really like the Long Ranger. Unfortunately action has not improved. Federal Fusion seems to be near the top.. Browning/Miroku firearms have earned an enviable reputation for high quality, precision assembly and fine finish. Just got a very nice 308 win. 3. Theyre both useless, unlike your guns, whom you can always rely on!! The .30-30 isnt red-hot, but it propels .30-caliber bullets from 140 to 170 grains at moderate but meaningful velocities, from a low of about 2,225 fps to nearly 2,500 fps. No way near as fast. The trigger was very heavy and not conducive to field accuracy. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. Every fall I sit on a couple of stands with my 1906 94 in .25-35, accepting that I cant start at dawn and must quit at sunset. 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. When I bought a 358 BLR, his advice was to clean the bolt rack often with a toothbrush and solvent. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. 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. In my experience, that kind of vertical stringing is sometimes caused when a bore fouls heavily and quickly. Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. was chosen. Also, Im partial to the pistol grip stock and I like the BLRs trigger travelling with the lever (no pinching), although the trigger isnt the greatest needs a trip to Neil Jones, I think. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. I have had great experiences with both warranty divisions, but paying for shipping both ways was new to me and greatly appreciated. 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. Often regretted that decision. The BLR has been in the Browning line for many years and is consequently available in more calibers (a current total of 14, from .223 Rem. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). Henry rifles are great, everything about them is nicely done- except for the loading (but thats my own personal preference). I wont buy a long Ranger, not at a $900 price tag. Henry makes a 44 mag that would work in a revolver, also a 357 mag. The BLR is manufactured in Japan by Browning's long time partner, Miroku. After hundreds of rounds while off work for months the trigger still goes creep creep creep bang and it shoots dependable 3.5 to 4 inch groups at one hundred. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. Shame! they pay for shipping both ways which is really nice. KGB, remove your clip magazine and Im sure you will find a silky smooth action. I checked to make sure everything on the Long Ranger was tight, and then cleaned the bore. Ive shot both and the Long Ranger has a much better trigger IMO. This has caused many people to believe this is simply the exact same cartridge called by 2 different names. I believe that both the Lehigh Defense Company and Underwood Ammunition Company have been producing some of the most significant breakthroughs in ammunition design and loadings to date. If that is what someone else likes, go for it, thats why we have choices. Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. 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. 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. The Long Rangers bluing is well executed, the checkering is both functional and appealing, and the wood is far better than I would expect at this price range. HEY ALL.I think my Henry Golden Boy can hold its own against ANY .22 rimfire you would care to throw against it.i never expected any kind of accuracy from it from the beginning.it is from about 2002 when they were built in Brooklyn NY!!! getting a second magazine for the Henry is next to imposable . Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. Its a tack driver. Maybe some WSMs? It may not seem fair to take off anything for what amounts to a sticky bolt, but theres perfect and there isnt. It feels exceptionally smooth. 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 * * * * * Id like to see a little better finishing of the metal. It outperformed the hand load I built to replicate it by a tenth of an inch all done on a filthy dirty bore. Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. They wont have sights or spare magazines available until March unfortunately. BLR was a Japanese Steel version. There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. Guess they saw me coming! 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. Cant remember the companies name that first made the pot metal lever action 22s but I think it was w German. I have owned one or another M71/.348 since I was in my 20s, often used for hogs and black bearseven bison. Instead, a premium is placed on fast handling and easy carrying. Recently, I had the chance to test a Long Ranger . This may be a great rifle but it is awfully expensive. The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. And if you need 10 rounds to put an animal down, you shouldnt be hunting at all. Why hadHenry departed from itstraditionaltube-fed designs? Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. Pistol-grip buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. Receiver: Matte Black Aluminum Barrel: Blued Steel, Round Profile Bolt: 6-Lug Rotating. Will be trading for hopefully a Henry 7mm-08 in the near future! Similarly, the BLR needs a glove loop lever. I thoroughly expected to pay a reasonable price for the part, but they shipped me a new sight for free. Most of the time, its an assignment, and its work. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. I recently received a Long Ranger chambered in .308 Winchester and topped it with a Trijicon 3-9x40mm AccuPoint scope for accuracy testing. The Browning BLR and Henry Long Ranger rifles are engineered to bypass the pressure limitations of traditional lever action designs. My hunting partner commented on the glare to me. Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. I dont think "lever action" goes with "good trigger". However, the BLR hammer spur is about twice the width of the Long Ranger hammer spur (approx. 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. Note my comment aboveI had a Browning BLR and you could see the glare from the high gloss metal and stock 300 yards away. Then I got new glasses and found another 99 in .300 with a vintage 4X scope. Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. Theres still a small (niche?) I havent noticed any corrosion issues with MC-7. Five Timeless Hunting Classics. The extra heft moderates recoil, but makes the rifle more tiring to carry in the field. For example, Winchesters Model 1895 came chambered for cartridges such as the .30-06 and has a fixed internal box magazine that you top load. OMG what in the world does that even mean? In recent years many hunters abandoned the lever-action, but a lot of them are coming back home. I have been looking at bolt guns in .308 for some time now. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. This right at the top fo the BLR list when it comes to elegance. 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. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. You have entered an incorrect email address! The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. Buddies have em & Ive shot em, but no big deal. Reliability * * * * 9/10th the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. Id use it more, but the top-eject 1886 action is iron sights only, so I have to be careful where I take it. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Essentially a remanufacture of the John Browning design, the BHA action is shorter than the 1886, and longer than the 1892 (thus the in-between 89 designation). I had spoken to Henrys management and I understand a large loop lever will be coming. Purchased both. I can cycle the Long Rangerwith just my pinky, without any pause. 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. Had some issues loading the clip, and cbambering rounds. I dont have them but heres some things to consider. The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. Many of them conducted by people and organizations who aren't hesitant to call crap crap. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. I know a couple guys that had the long rangerminute of barn was all they could muster, I just went to look. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. the guide gun). Turns out Shannon was right. Twenty years ago we started with the H001 .22 and have added more and more centerfire calibers for different hunting needs, says Henry President Anthony Imperato. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. After spraying a littleRAAgun oilinto the Long Rangers action, I was rewarded with butter-smooth cyling. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. I bought the one for me after getting my daughter a youth model and liking hers. With proper bullets I suppose we could make an argument for lever actions in .44 Magnum and so forth, but the real shortage in lever actions is versatile, general-purpose cartridges. Now Henry has entered the magazine-loaded lever gun fray. The American-made Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger shoulders fast and points like a stick. Im among them. Subscriber Services. One round in the chamber and four in the mag of a quick shooting lever action rifle is serious medicine for any big game . Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with buttpad Other features: Sling swivel studs, solid black rubber recoil pad (Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard as you operate the action of traditional lever action rifles and the Long Ranger.) I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. For an old-school hunting experience, seek out either a new or used Winchester 94 and relive past hunting days. I purchased my 2nd 308 because some black face communist dictator made mine illegal. Had it for almost 50 years. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. The Long Rangers stock geometry works for a scoped gun thats meant to be hunted. Capacity: 4+1 Length: 40.5 I know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. Henry, on the other hand, actually publishes a wonderful video on their website showing how to disassemble and reassemble the LR, which shows how the small parts can be removed for replacement. Although the drop and length of pull is similar to traditional Henry models, the Rangers straight grip is shorter and the comb is considerably higher. The customer service rep, and mr Imperato, both contacted me, wich is something you dont see from othermanufacturers, except Savage. 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. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. 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. BLR in 308 and Long Ranger in 243. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. This is a box fed lever gun as well. Already got a Henry 45-70 (all weather) after your last review. Hard to find one in stock, anywhere. When in the back country, that makes a big difference Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. It looks good, but maybe not Henry-ish enough. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. I love leverguns, and I dont (yet) have a rifle in the bolt-action niche; this one would fill that niche with more style than any boltie ever could. If I was going to use this gun from a rest most of the time, Id opt for the lowest rings I could get. This is semi-fancy wood with attractive grain and figure. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. I also picked up a LongRanger .308 in January 2017, while it was on sale at Cabelas. The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. The Model 99s internal rotary magazine improved upon the standard tubular magazine used on earlier lever guns. I run a patch with Shooters Choice twice a day thru the bore until the green color is gone. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. Neither has, nor needs, a separate manual safety. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. This will be # 6. Down here we rarely need more than 100 yards range but there is lots of growing stuff so a Henry big bore rifle makes sense. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor is proof. I want iron sights so that really limits my choices. 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.) Joined: Feb 2009. Barrel lengths are most often either 20- or 24-inches. They cant keep up with demand and they are expanding capacity to be able to meet the demand for this line. While any Model 94 will get the job done, its hard not to love the earlier pre-1964 models for their collectability as well as stellar quality. In recent decades, the lever-action rifle has appeared to be on the ropes. Give a Gift The Long Ranger's trigger is definitely superior. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. Not everything needs to be an AR-15, have a Costa Grip friendly handguard, and use Pmags. This is priced right where it should be for the features and quality. anyone? It also has less creep (almost none) before release. A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. Sights: Adj. Thanks to that easy cycling action, thatweld is easy to maintain. This appears to be a good solid rifle in the class of box magazine lever guns. More than just a play on words, this little. Nosler Accubonds have never failed me in his caliber. I did exactly the same thing with my BLR. 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. Ive never had much interest in their other items. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. I would consider none of these a 300-yard shooter. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. My more or less average size finger found both triggers comfortable to pull. Its a hunting rifle, not a tactical bullet hose. 4. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. Of all of them even remotely in this price range, only one, the heavier and [$100]more expensive Ruger Hawkeye Predator in 6.5 Creedmor, matches the Long Rangerin out-of-the box accuracy. Both stocks fit me fine and my eye lines up correctly with a scope mounted in low or medium height rings when I bring the rifles to my shoulder. It will be hanging above the door real soon. 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. I especially am happy about their new single-shot line, and I hope we see more creative thinking like that from them. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. (2) is a barrel break-in proceedure in my near future? and .300 Win. Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. 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. Lever-action rifles have traditionally suffered ballistically from things such as the strength of their designs and cartridges for which theyre chambered. Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to Another difference is the rack and pinion geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. Most notably, the Henry's trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLR's is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. A bolt thatschromed steel with a six-lug rotary head. henry long ranger. | 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. Hunting season is fast approaching! Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. Wont by an AR because the way the action works I get hot gases burning the inside of my nose, but not with a lever gun. Actually, there are just two: Henrys Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Brownings BLR. 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. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. They ask for it, so I oblige. Were it hand cut, this would be the more expensive checkering scheme. I had a new Browning A-Bolt in 30-06 that shot no less than ten different factory loads any better than 3" and most were worse. (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 love my BLR, better ammo selection with a box fed lever gun. Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Seen the 223 for even less. The Long Ranger's checkering wraps around the grip area in one panel and wraps around the fore end in another panel. Except it is. I wish Id gone to the website before buying thoughI didnt realize that they were going to be selling a version with iron sights or Id have waited. Actually, there are just two: Henry's Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Browning's BLR. 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. I also wish that there was a way that they could lighten the trigger a bit on the lever rifles. I have 2 pros and one con. This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. I then cleaned the entire rifle, and tried the round again, with the exact same results. Tired of the tacticool crap. Tired of the tacticool crap. 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