The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. All clip feed levers have this issue because they depress the cartridge feeder spring when operating the bolt. Hey Henry, how about a lever gun in .38-55 with a 26 barrel? This has caused many people to believe this is simply the exact same cartridge called by 2 different names. Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. 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. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The action is tight, it shoots modern cartridges, and it combines all the nostalgia of the Old West with modern design and manufacturing. Accuracy was excellent so long as the bore was clean. In recent decades, the lever-action rifle has appeared to be on the ropes. 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. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. Currently Henry is contemplating other short-action chamberings that will be announced. you should and then you would understand. However, despite todays hunger for long-range performance, not every North American hunter wants to reach way out there, and many of us dont need to. Working the lever provides a smooth bolt slide in and out of the receiver. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. I was expecting 1.5 to 2MOA. 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. Purchased both. 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. Mauser made the lever obsolete for military purposes, NOT for hunting. The Underwood Ammunition Company purchases these bullets from them to load and sell on their own web sight. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. I would like a comparison review of Henry Single shot .308/7.6251 to the Henry long Ranger for accuracy. Recently, I had the chance to test a Long Ranger . Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. I wonder though. Im hoping to eventually see 7mm-08 on the roster, too. The disadvantage is that the magazine may be separated from the rifle and lost, rendering the rifle a single shot that is usually very difficult to load, due to the yawning opening left by an absent magazine. Henry rifles are great, everything about them is nicely done- except for the loading (but thats my own personal preference). Its depressed by the finger lever as it closes, making it all but impossible to fire the Long Ranger before its action is fully and safely closed. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. 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. Usually, Im happy to turn a gun back into the office and get my next assignment. Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. Not everything needs to be an AR-15 and use Pmags. i own 4 BLR`S all shoot excellent and are very well made too,buy a BLR you will be much more happy with your hard earned money.i own some Henry 22`s they are not near as good a rifle as a Marlin 39A either. Had it for almost 50 years. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. Blr all the way. Get Guns.com offers and news!! I love lever guns! The Long Ranger's checkering wraps around the grip area in one panel and wraps around the fore end in another panel. And why not? This appears to be a good solid rifle in the class of box magazine lever guns. 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. Henry is renown for the head of the company helping you. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). We lost some great designs, including the Savage 99 and Winchester 88, and sales of traditional lever guns were slipping. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. The lever-action is Americas unique contribution to firearms design. Time didnt allow a thorough testing of several different loads to further diagnose the stringing so I simply pushed a patch wetted with Hoppes Elite Bore Cleaner followed by a dry patch between groups. Turnbull also offers the .470 Turnbull, scaled down to fit the Marlin action. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. Being retired, I have one shot at this. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. One of the true do-it-all affordable rifles. 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. 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. That said, the market has spoken and Imperato says iron-sight versions will be on the market soon, maybe by the time youre reading this. 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. Its MOA accurate and oh-so-pretty pretty. The extra heft moderates recoil, but makes the rifle more tiring to carry in the field. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. 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. My New Years resolution was to buy a new Henry this year. Like most classic Browning offerings, the BLR is clearly a deluxe rifle. They are about the same size and equally easy to load. However, no current rifles are chambered to .35 Remington, and the BLR is the worlds last .358 Winchester still in production. Initial calibers are .223 Remington, .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester, with additional short action calibers to come. I was not expecting a Minute of Angle rifle in western guise. The trigger on the Henry is far superior, and I got better accuracy out of this than any blr Ive ever shot. If you decide the LeHigh Defense Controlled Chaos Bullet design is not for you then Underwood also loads and sells cartridges using the 60 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip Spitzer in .223 Remington which claim average initial Muzzle Velocity around 3200 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1364 ft lbs. 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. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. and our Just got a very nice 308 win. Visually and mechanically, the Long Ranger has a lot in common with Brownings BLR. Add to that the greater ballistic ability afforded by shooting pointed bullets and the Long Ranger delivers what its name promises. 5 reasons why the HENRY LONG RANGER is the BEST LEVER GUN EVER! All rights reserved. Seen the 223 for even less. Though the original Marlin brand sold in 2010, production continues under the Remington Outdoors Family of Brands. There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. Unless youve used a Henry, you dont understand the quality of the worksmanship. 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. But if the top of the gun was canted to the left by any noticeable degree, they were sometimes left loose in the action. 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. rear, ramp front; drilled and tapped for scope mounts, Stock: Checkered American black walnut w/recoil pad and sling swivels, Sights: Folding adj. Ugh. The BLR is the hands down winner. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. The Henry Wisconsin long range 223 right handed rifle features a lever action, transfer bar safety and a barrel length of 20.0". Where is the silky bolt drop promised to me by a misguiding gunwriter? The Long Ranger's trigger is definitely superior. Other similarities between the two actions include right side ejection, a removable/replaceable box magazine and an external hammer designed to allow safe carry with a round in the chamber. You can do it with the Midwest Industries Marlin MLOK handguard, one of the Henry X lever guns, a Henry Long Ranger, even a Mare's Leg though like the Tac-14 vs. a Remington 870 it's not going to be as effective as a Henry Big Boy X Model or Big Boy Steel Side Gate. 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. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. If you get to my area hit me up and you can come hold the Henry. I'd say handle both rifles and pick the one that feels best to you. I have a Browning BLR Lightweight in .308 and love that rifle. It will be hanging above the door real soon. The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. I have the Savage 99c in 308 and it has always been my go to rifle. less than $400 if the $800 is too much for you. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. 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. Most people dont consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man. While the cartridges made using the lighter 55 grain CCB reach 3250 fps and a Muzzle Energy of around 1290 ft lbs. This is to Shannon Armitage. and .300 Win. I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. I decided that the tacticool crap was not for me & have stayed away from it. Except for custom gun manufacturers, Henrys customer service puts everyone else to shame. 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. I also picked up a LongRanger .308 in January 2017, while it was on sale at Cabelas. While most lever-actions are fed by internal magazines, the Browning BLR made magazine-fed lever guns a legit contender. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. and. I am surprised it was that accurate and the trigger is heavier than I would like but I am sure it is very crisp and smooth at least. | The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. For an old-school hunting experience, seek out either a new or used Winchester 94 and relive past hunting days. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). Im glad to see Henrys Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. I want iron sights so that really limits my choices. I sold it. At only seven lbs, with a 20 barrel, this really is a walk-all-day and shoot-all-day rifle. When in the back country, that makes a big difference Have had a few over the years including a Winchester in .25-35, awesome little gun! Winchester tried in the 80s with their big-bore 94 in .307 and .356 Winchester, but at that time the lever-action was at its nadir, and neither cartridge went anywhere. If you want to see how serious Imperato is about American-made, look up the Henry Made In America commercial on YouTube. I just sold a BLR in .308, thought it was a great gun. All Rights Reserved, You Want a Practical Lever Gun? 0.6" vs. 0.3") and less angular, which gives the cocking thumb a superior platform. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. feeding might be an issue in the Henry. I couldnt disagree with you more. Slim Fit Leather Jackets brings this iconic jacket from animation to reality, especially for all the fans of this video game. The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. The best-seller among hunters? that Mrs. 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. 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. I tend to look at firearms as once-in-a-lifetime investments and save accordingly. Next year theyll branch out to other calibers. As a gun writer, I shoot a lot of different rifles and have done so for a long time. Both stocks are adorned with functional, single border, laser cut checkering. Our editors have hand-picked these essential pieces of gear to make you a more successful hunter when you hit the game trails this season. They ask for it, so I oblige. Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. Interesting is the huge growth in big-bore lever actions (a.k.a. 1. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. Ive read the comparisons with the Browning BLR. 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. The BLR uses a slightly different design than its earlier lever predecessors, with a rack-and-pinion driven system and a trigger that travels with the lever. His groups were really tight. Aesthetics are a personal matter. Big Macs vs Prime Rib. Bore scope showed a divet in the barrel, Henry replaced it. Posts: 1,128. tn. 32 Items. Well browning had made the BLR in 358 and I think they still do. Just found out about the Long Ranger while researching problems with my BLR 7mm-08 and no satisfaction coming from customer service or repair shop at Browning . Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. I love my BLR, better ammo selection with a box fed lever gun. Kevin Steele from Petersen's HUNTING speaks to Jordan Egli of Burris Optics about the all-new Veracity PH Riflescope. I sold my BLR twelve years ago, I asked Browning to address these issues but no response. In the world of lever-actions, there are five that reach across all categories. 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). They use magazines that dont line the cartridges up point-to-primer. Sweet! 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. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? Dont want the wife to divorce me, so standing down for a little while until things cool down , Ill continue saving for a real Browning BLR over the Jersey shore knock off. There is an iron sight version available. I bought the long ranger. In Ca. Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. Like all Henry firearms, the Long Ranger is "Made in America Or Not Made At All.". Because their bolts lock at the head, case stretch in minimized in the BLR and Long Ranger. I stand by the old rule of 1X per 100 yards for hunting rifles. I can cycle the Long Rangerwith just my pinky, without any pause. Not everything needs to be an AR-15, have a Costa Grip friendly handguard, and use Pmags. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). 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 think the Henrys barrel construction might lend itself to better theoretical accuracy and the trigger is easier to work on because it stays with the receiver. Both are handsome, but neither is as trim as, for example, a Winchester Model 94 carbine. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. 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. Its safe to say that any hunter whos had the pleasure of harvesting game with an old 99 would love to see that design return to production. Sold it after just a few months. The .308 Winchester is widely considered to be an accurate cartridge. Please , please chamber it in .338 federal ! Subjectively, at least to me, operating the Long Ranger action feels a little better. OMG what in the world does that even mean? My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. No, but I didn't pay anywhere near that much either. I plan to find a Henry Long Ranger and put my hands on it to see how I like the way it feels and handles. Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. JWTaylor, your article here has pretty much convinced me that this will be the gun for me. These two rifles have numerous similarities, but also significant differences. Lever-action rifles have traditionally suffered ballistically from things such as the strength of their designs and cartridges for which theyre chambered. There is no comparison. Theyre both useless, unlike your guns, whom you can always rely on!! Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. Browning/Miroku firearms have earned an enviable reputation for high quality, precision assembly and fine finish. Beautiful gun and great review, Im going to start saving my pennies. We contemplated an internal hammer and tang safety but struggled with concepts for making high performance while avoiding non-traditional looks, says Imperato regarding the Long Rangers aesthetics. With a five-round detachable box magazine, the BLR made it safe and easy to chamber the rifles for pointed or tipped projectiles, opening the door to heavier magnum rounds, including some of the WSMs. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. The customer service rep, and mr Imperato, both contacted me, wich is something you dont see from othermanufacturers, except Savage. And you get what you pay for. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. 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. 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. Cases always cleared the action if the gun was held perfectly upright. Ive taken points off Henry rifles in the past for good, but not great furniture. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad Shame! Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. I have had several blrs without a single issue. Lever actions are American history. The two rifles share a somewhat similar profile. 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.) Browning BLR rifles have harvested big game all over the world and look as good in the woods as they do in the safe. I hunted both elk and moose with the .338 ME, with awesome accuracy and performance. Capacity: 4+1 fast-cycling, box magazine beauty is a rifle that shoots. Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. I own sometwo dozen bolt guns. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. Have a 45-70 marlin but its only good with handloads . The group with that round was also almost twice as large as some others. With their front locking bolts, the BLR and Long Ranger are as intrinsically accurate as comparable autoloading, falling block and bolt action hunting rifles. Of course, yourbodys geometry will determine how you set the gun. Simply thumb back the coil spring-powered hammer when ready to shoot. Few guns stir all-American pride like the Made in America or Not Made at All Henry Repeating Arms rifles. I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. It seemed a little soft, but had no creep or overtravel to speak of. Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. Publisher, Kevin Steele is with Brett Marquardt from Streamlight Inc. discussing the new Streamlight Pro Tac 2.0, the latest edition in the Pro Tac series. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. When Henry Repeating Arms revealedtheir box-fed lever-action Long Ranger series, I asked to test one in .308 Winchester. Theres no plastic on this gun. 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. 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? Thats a five-shot group from 100 yards, all bagged up (as were theothers). 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. Why hadHenry departed from itstraditionaltube-fed designs? With its rack and pinion bolt, hard anodized aluminum receiver, external hammer and two-piece stock, the Long Ranger inevitably invites comparison to the existing Browning BLR. Although production runs arent huge, Brownings sleek, fast BLR offers modern alternatives. If youre looking for a brush gun or intend to shoot 200 yards or less and want iron sights, Henrys similar lever-action in .30-30 Win. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. This is priced right where it should be for the features and quality. Kevin Steele stops by the Taurus booth to speak with Cody Osborn about the all new Raging Hunter platform from Taurus International. Just throwing this out there because I e always wanted one since I watched The Rifleman with my Dad as a kid. I shoot left handed. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Buddies have em & Ive shot em, but no big deal. Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. 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. 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