I hope in the near future they offer a Long Ranger in a medium or large bore chambering. However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. Introducing the Veracity PH from Burris, the perfect combination of reliability, quality, and technology delivering a simple aiming solutiona tool for the hunter that just works. Don. 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. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. The Model 99s internal rotary magazine improved upon the standard tubular magazine used on earlier lever guns. The M88, although Winchesters fourth best-selling lever action, is getting hard to find and Sako lever actions are scarce. Can the action handle the pressures of some of the compact mag rounds? If anything, its better. It weighs 7 lbs and has an over all length of 40.5". Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. They ask for it, so I oblige. I know a couple guys that had the long rangerminute of barn was all they could muster, I just went to look. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. The group with that round was also almost twice as large as some others. Totally on point, but still mildly dickish. I purchased my 2nd 308 because some black face communist dictator made mine illegal. The Long Ranger hammer has a longer travel and requires noticeably less effort to cock. Little features how the round magazine release blends into the flat receiver,the bolts finish, and the checkering and quality of the wood itself shows that Henryspaying attention. I already own a Henry Single Shot in 45-70 and I have one of their little .22 AR-7 survival rifles. Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. Sold it after just a few months. Beautiful gun and great review, Im going to start saving my pennies. Armed with new prescription shooting glasses, I can again use aperture sights comfortably to about 100 yards, open sights somewhat less. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. The less crap you have sticking out, the less chance of your rifle getting hung up on something when working through the brush. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. Another difference is the rack and pinion geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. They offered to send a youth stock FREE to a neighbor whod bought a 22 and didnt know there was a youth version. Thats a five-shot group from 100 yards, all bagged up (as were theothers). The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. Not everything needs to be an AR-15, have a Costa Grip friendly handguard, and use Pmags. However, the BLR hammer spur is about twice the width of the Long Ranger hammer spur (approx. I cant say much about the smootheness of the action because Cabalas wouldnt unlock the lever and let me cycle it. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Simply thumb back the coil spring-powered hammer when ready to shoot. In recent years many hunters abandoned the lever-action, but a lot of them are coming back home. 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. Ive often put scopes on other Marlins, and all the BLRs and Winchester 88s Ive used have been appropriately scoped. 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). Though the original Marlin brand sold in 2010, production continues under the Remington Outdoors Family of Brands. I dont agree with that past presidents policities in many regards, but he was my President and you sullied the office. 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. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. Then they had to re-think everything. If they can make a .308 they can make a .338. I hope this helps. The Long Ranger's out of the box trigger pull is about a pound lighter than the BLR's trigger. These are completely different "feeling" guns. The BLR safety system requires the shooter to draw the hammer back to a "quarter cock" position. This makes the barrel is fully free-floating instead of using a forend tip pressure point. 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. Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. Profit. Made in America or not made at all is Henrys slogan. And a totally redesigned trigger. When Henry Repeating Arms revealedtheir box-fed lever-action Long Ranger series, I asked to test one in .308 Winchester. This one is different. For me, aquality scope in fixed four or six power will suffice in magnification for hunting, and likely be more durable than Illever need. 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. 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. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Id use it more, but the top-eject 1886 action is iron sights only, so I have to be careful where I take it. Then I got new glasses and found another 99 in .300 with a vintage 4X scope. Both rifles use two-piece stocks with a butt that terminates in a functional recoil pad. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Long Rangeris a must-have for me. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. 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. Okay, Im not crazy about the look of scopes on traditional lever actions, but you cant hunt if you cant see. Using Remingtons 168gr Hog Hammer round topped with the Barnes TSX bullet, the gun scored an average of 1.25 after four five-round groups. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: Long Ranger H014S-308 Action: LeverAction Caliber: .308 Win. The receiver is made of alloy and has a caliber of 223 remington with a 5+1 capacity. Working the lever provides a smooth bolt slide in and out of the receiver. Some claims of sub moa groups are out there but so bar Ive only seen proof of 1.5 at best. Otherwise I really like it, my gunsmith is going to ream and polish it out for me. Wont the heat affect the wood (plastic)? 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. Youll like the trigger on the Henry Long Ranger. Another difference is that the Long Rangers magazine seats flush with the bottom of the receiver. Also, most Savage 99s and all Winchester 88s (and Sako Finnbears) can be easily rechambered, rebored, or rebarreled to the big family of .308-based cartridges, including .260 Remington, 7mm-08, .338 Federal, and .358 Winchester. Ten years ago I got a Model 70 308 and have since killed 10 Colorado Elk with it including one 6 PT bull. For hunters seeking greater stopping power when hunting bigger game, stepping up to the similarly designed Marlin Model 1895 chambered in .45-70 Govt is ideal. The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. I checked to make sure everything on the Long Ranger was tight, and then cleaned the bore. The Browning trigger has a tighter curve that may be favored by those with thin fingers, while the Henry's more open trigger curve may be favored by those with thick fingers. Stay in the know. bolt removal etc. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. It was the first successful repeating action, and in the 160 years of repeating rifles, almost all lever-action designs have been American. I havent noticed any corrosion issues with MC-7. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. If I was going to use this gun from a rest most of the time, Id opt for the lowest rings I could get. Dont overlook the fun factor. The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. At 5.8 pounds pull, the trigger was OK. I sold my BLR twelve years ago, I asked Browning to address these issues but no response. I had spoken to Henrys management and I understand a large loop lever will be coming. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Visually and mechanically, the Long Ranger has a lot in common with Brownings BLR. 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. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. 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. 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. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. Im glad to see Henrys Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. This will be # 6. (Not exactly hunting conditions.) Some of us just like our guns like that. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. In fact, I missed two deer inside of 25 yards with it. 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. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . I wasnt kidding about buying it. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. But that hasnt stopped manufacturers from trying to make them better at taking deer over longer distances. Italian Firearms Group also has a gorgeous and faithful copy. This has caused many people to believe this is simply the exact same cartridge called by 2 different names. Few guns stir all-American pride like the Made in America or Not Made at All Henry Repeating Arms rifles. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. 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. Shame on you. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. I used to have a BLR. Brownings BLR also uses a detachable box and is chambered for such hot-stepping flat-shooters as 7mm Rem. I'm not a fan of 6.5 because I don't see any use for it, .270 is technically better than 30-06 past 300 yards but the difference is something like 2 inches in bullet drop. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Hey Henry, how about a lever gun in .38-55 with a 26 barrel? I couldnt disagree with you more. Next, you'll notice the unique bolt design. This is because of the higher pressures produced by the 5.56 cartridge & also slight differences in the throat length and angles of each. Sounds like you need to put some money aside in a savings account she doesnt know about, and send the statements to an email she doesnt know about. Looks good though. I especially am happy about their new single-shot line, and I hope we see more creative thinking like that from them. 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. 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 current barrel length is 20" for all calibers. If you accuracy test one, you MUST wait until the barrel cools between shots. Ugh. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. This just hit the top of the Henrys-to-buy list. The only one who sullies the office is the occupier of the office!! I have a 308 blr white gold that just does not want to group consistently, even after a trigger job, really has nothing to do with the trigger traveling with the lever. 2. 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. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. I think they are modern classics. This gave hunters a flat-shooting cartridge with near .308 Winchester performance from a traditionally styled Marlin lever-action rifle. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). While Browning was first to the punch with longer-range, magazine-fed lever-action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms jumped in with both feet. The typically small ejection port of most autoloading and side-ejection lever actions makes getting a cartridge into the chamber difficult. Like most Guns and Shooting Online rifle comparisons, the point is not for the article author to tell the reader which rifle is better, but to present an honest appraisal of each rifle, allowing you, gentle reader, to form your own conclusions, based on your unique needs and experience. There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. Several years back, Marlin teamed with Hornady to combine that same FTX technology with a new .308 Marlin Express cartridge. From everything Ive read, the Henry is supposed to be a great shooter. I have a .338 Marlin Express thats a 5 round subMOA gun. I thought it would be cool to have a more modern caliber in a lever action rifle. Henry is renown for the head of the company helping you. you should and then you would understand. Cases always cleared the action if the gun was held perfectly upright. 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. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. the guide gun). Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. If you don't want to bring your iPad into the bathroom, we can send you a magazine subscription for free! I don't have a protractor, but I would estimate lever throws in the 60-70 degree range. I have been looking at bolt guns in .308 for some time now. I was not expecting a Minute of Angle rifle in western guise. 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. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. They purchased a design from a foreign interest if memory serves. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. Turnbull also offers the .470 Turnbull, scaled down to fit the Marlin action. Going on a bear hunt with it in a few weeks in north central Saskatchewan Canada. I might have to get this. 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. If you get to my area hit me up and you can come hold the Henry. But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. In fast action, the bolts about a thumbs width from my nose if I keep a good cheek-stock weld. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. The Big Boy is available in calibers traditionally viewed as handgun rounds, with maximized performance in both carbine and rifle lengths: .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .45 Colt, .41 Mag, and even.327 Fed Mag. I only tell you this because it sounds like you have an AR and thus can shoot either cartridge no problem. Ive read the comparisons with the Browning BLR. Henry makes a .243 in one main rifle, The Long Ranger. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. Actually, there are just two: Henrys Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Brownings BLR. Browning/Winchester has done several runs of remanufactured M71s, keeping ammo available, and Hornady has added .348 to the LeveRevolution line. Consequence knows about. And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. Note to HUNTER: Please see my posts above starting with Feb 11, 2017. This will be my next irrational purchase. Thanks Michael, And you get what you pay for. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. So if a dangerous-game lever-action suits your fancy, you might be better off with a Marlin .45-70 with optical sights. A very thorough review. The Long Ranger has many improved features over the Browning BLR. Ive never seen a lever action that wasnt accurate enough for 150-yard shots at deer. How easy (or hard) is it to clean, i.e. The .500 S&W is hell on wheels in a revolver and gains velocity in a carbine-length barrel. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. BLR in 308 and Long Ranger in 243. 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. I wont buy a long Ranger, not at a $900 price tag. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. Henry has flush fitting magazines and looks better in my opinion but neither really have that lever rifle look to them. So glad to have someone make a truly hunters rifle agian. My daughter has one of mine now in 243. I have plenty of spots to choose from. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Had it for almost 50 years. 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. Again I love it. Keep in mind that there are no flies on the .308 Winchester (or the old .300 Savage). But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. Neither magazine is particularly difficult to eject or seat, although the BLR magazine, the shape of which is more tapered, seems to be smoother and easier to remove and replace. I like the idea of a 308 in lever action and the look of this gun. The BLR appears to be a bit more nicely finished. A button under the ejection port is the release mechanism in an easy spot to access in a hurry. I shoot left handed. Any thoughts on (1) how to proceed with smoothing my action? Itsreleased viaa black, flush-fit round button. Again, I chose .308 Win. I have a bright, clear scope on an incredibly accurate Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum, which is awesome for pigs and deer in poor light. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. Ive been looking for a sighted 308 Long Ranger for a couple of months now and cant find one anywhere unless you want to spend an extra 600 bucks for a special edition model which I wouldnt dare take hunting anyway. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. The Henry Long Ranger .308/7.62 NATO caliber rifle supplied sports a 4 shot detachable magazine that fits flush in the receiver. It will be hanging above the door real soon. Feeding is very smooth. Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. Currently Henry is contemplating other short-action chamberings that will be announced. This means a rifle that will shoot 3" or smaller three shot groups at 300 yards! Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. Almost forgot theres also two action lengths . I love my BLR, better ammo selection with a box fed lever gun. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. Coupled with Hornadys LeveRevolution technology, these are, in my view, the best (and certainly most versatile) cartridges ever chambered in tubular-magazine rifles. The forends on these guns is so thin its like holding a red rider bb gun. 3. check out the. A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. I have owned both. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. So they used familiar grips, slightly modified. My New Years resolution was to buy a new Henry this year. 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. 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.) There were no pressure signs on the brass or primer. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. 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 is manufactured in Japan by Browning's long time partner, Miroku. Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. This may be a great rifle but it is awfully expensive. Bottom line Im still short 500 ft pds to a 30-30 and almost a 1000 on 308 This new lever-action rifle from Henry comes chambered for flat-shooting cartridges with the ballistic ability and accuracy to take deer at long range. Wildcathunter # 14125410 09/14/19. I had my heart set on buying the Long Ranger in 6.5 CM and today I went to Cabelas to get one. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. 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. Of course, these are different rifles from different manufacturers that are made in different countries and none of their parts are interchangeable. 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