Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. I have owned both of these chambered in .308 Win.My Henry was very accurate indeed but I still liked my BLR rifles better Hb. I didnt think I would really care about this gun too much but after reading your review I am starting to really want this gun. I wasnt kidding about buying it. 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. 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. This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. Plus, unlike the Browning BLR, this gun is entirely US made at about the same price. 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. the gunsmith I used to live back-to-back with had to clean the underbolt rack of a BLR 308 he'd sold a couple years before. After spraying a littleRAAgun oilinto the Long Rangers action, I was rewarded with butter-smooth cyling. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. Some finishes offered in the blr are better, some not. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. They have been outstanding leaders in this field for many years now. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. But to be perfectly clear, 250 rounds went into the gun, 250 rounds went out the barrel, and all of them fired well. 32 Items. I find the Henry CF leverguns so impressively oogly that any further investigation is pointless. benefit from having higher ballistic coefficients. Others are shooters built for hard use but lacking class and unlikely to be remembered in a hundred years. Sometimes certain bullets and bores just dont get along nicely. The lever action does not have a reputation for extreme accuracy, but it depends on the rifle. (See our series of suggested caliber offerings for the Long Ranger under the "Henry Long Ranger Rifle Information" heading on the Rifle Information index page.) Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. We think that the lever is truly Americas rifle, he adds. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. With their front locking bolts, the BLR and Long Ranger are as intrinsically accurate as comparable autoloading, falling block and bolt action hunting rifles. Unlike many lever-actions with stocks originally designed for iron sights that position your head too low to center your eye in a scope, the comb of the Long Ranger was designed from the start to not only look good, but also properly position your eye even when using a solid cheek weld. I had a BLR in .243 that was as accurate as any bolt gun. feeding might be an issue in the Henry. Had a chance to buy one in 1978 for $225. They are about the same size and equally easy to load. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. The lever action is one of Americas most significant contributions to modern firearms. I have been looking at bolt guns in .308 for some time now. That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. 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 . In Ca. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. Im curious as to how it compares to the BLR, functionally, because I have a BLR in 7mm-08. Thank you for writing this article. After firing 210 rounds through the gun, into my second round of accuracy testing, the HPR 150gr TTSX BT cartridge was very tight in the chamber. 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 could barely fit three fingers into the loop with gloves on when the weather turned cold. My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. 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). And you get what you pay for. Visually and mechanically, the Long Ranger has a lot in common with Brownings BLR. The stock wood on the Henry is also much better than what Ive seen with the blr. Reliability * * * * 9/10th The BLR safety system requires the shooter to draw the hammer back to a "quarter cock" position. 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.) Hunting season is fast approaching! 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. 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. Second, the high gloss wood finish on the stock and high gloss bluing gives the rifle an incredible glare in sunlight while working through the woods. The Henry Wisconsin long range 223 right handed rifle features a lever action, transfer bar safety and a barrel length of 20.0". Down here in Georgia, hunting with freedom to choose your fire arm in relative freedom is a sacred thing. A while back I picked up a Savage 99 in .300 Savage with factory aperture sights. Interesting is the huge growth in big-bore lever actions (a.k.a. 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. So if a dangerous-game lever-action suits your fancy, you might be better off with a Marlin .45-70 with optical sights. Would it go better with a matte or gloss Leupold scope? The lever action is John Wayne, fast-firing Chuck Connors as The Rifleman, and even Teddy Roosevelt. 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. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. 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. I really like browning. Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. It also has less creep (almost none) before release. But that hasnt stopped manufacturers from trying to make them better at taking deer over longer distances. Often I see that with all-copper bullets because they tend to be made from a softer copper alloy and can really lay down copper in the bore. Buddies have em & Ive shot em, but no big deal. The BLR appears to be a bit more nicely finished. 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 the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. they pay for shipping both ways which is really nice. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. The hot brass ejects to the right. More recently, Marlin was out of production for several years. 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. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. Caliber: .308 7.62X51 Great accuracy for a lever action ie for a gun Herr Mauser made obsolete a century ago ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Held one in Cabelas a week ago. The result is a forged steel lever operating a rack and pinion system to move a machined and industrial hard chromed bolt with a six lug rotary head. 5 reasons why the HENRY LONG RANGER is the BEST LEVER GUN EVER! I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Please , please chamber it in .338 federal ! Guess they saw me coming! The Long Rangeris a must-have for me. Kevin Steele from Petersen's HUNTING speaks to Jordan Egli of Burris Optics about the all-new Veracity PH Riflescope. It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. 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. $850 I believe. Big Macs vs Prime Rib. I dont have them but heres some things to consider. 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. I was not expecting a Minute of Angle rifle in western guise. The Underwood Ammunition Company purchases these bullets from them to load and sell on their own web sight. After five rounds, I measured the group, then continued the testing with other rounds. I have the Savage 99c in 308 and it has always been my go to rifle. The action is tight, it shoots modern cartridges, and it combines all the nostalgia of the Old West with modern design and manufacturing. Mag. Most people dont consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man. Another difference is that the Long Rangers magazine seats flush with the bottom of the receiver. Length: 40.5 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. 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. If you design a lever gun that takes 20-round AR-10 magazines, you can call it The Nonfunctional Knuckle Smasher. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. [The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. 2. Ive read the comparisons with the Browning BLR. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: Long Ranger H014S-308 Action: LeverAction Caliber: .308 Win. the theory was the cheap Ammo (Xmetal targets) and hypothesized the shoulder was to far forward and the bolt could not fully close . Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Accuracy was excellent so long as the bore was clean. Henry makes a .243 in one main rifle, The Long Ranger. Many Model 99s not only survive to this day but make their way to the hunting woods each Fall as a reminder of both the quality and longevity of the design. Like most classic Browning offerings, the BLR is clearly a deluxe rifle. I decided that the tacticool crap was not for me & have stayed away from it. Yeah, me too. The magazine holds four rounds, (4+1). that Mrs. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. It turns out that the 22 long rifle doesn't need to be built like a .460 Weatherby and that the pot metal/advanced lightweight alloy will last much longer than 99.923% of shooters need it to. Every cowboy needs a revolver. Not good for lefties. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. The same finishing, with different applications. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. Will be trading for hopefully a Henry 7mm-08 in the near future! 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. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. 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. Purchased both. Try it. 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. The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. it looks great, its action is smooth as a baby. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. 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. Additional classy touches include a fluted bolt left in the white, gold finished aluminum trigger, steel sling swivel studs and a solid black recoil pad. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. I plan to get a Big Boy in .44 Mag and I would love to have a Long Ranger at some point. The typically small ejection port of most autoloading and side-ejection lever actions makes getting a cartridge into the chamber difficult. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is at the Streamlight booth at SHOT Show 2023 to go over the Bear Trap light from Streamlight. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. Lever actions are American history. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). And I will have to get my son one as well as he has always admired my savage . Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. While Browning was first to the punch with longer-range, magazine-fed lever-action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms jumped in with both feet. So PLEASE chamber the 338 !! Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. 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. I hunt elk in the jungles of the northwest , and it be the ultimate bush gun . LOOKING FOR A. The second group stringed vertically more than 2 inches and the third group a little more. If they can make a .308 they can make a .338. I did exactly the same thing with my BLR. Dont overlook the fun factor. Some of us just like our guns like that. I hope in the near future they offer a Long Ranger in a medium or large bore chambering. This gave hunters a flat-shooting cartridge with near .308 Winchester performance from a traditionally styled Marlin lever-action rifle. Aesthetically, both rifles attempt to combine a modern appearance with a traditional styling. The Long Ranger lever gun wasas reliable as any bolt action rifle Ive ever shot. 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. I stand by the old rule of 1X per 100 yards for hunting rifles. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Often regretted that decision. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. And in my opinion, it deserves to be. Id pinch pennies for that. At only seven lbs, with a 20 barrel, this really is a walk-all-day and shoot-all-day rifle. It seems the overwhelming majority really like the Long Ranger. What i said was true. Have a 45-70 marlin but its only good with handloads . 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. bolt removal etc. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. Browning/Miroku firearms have earned an enviable reputation for high quality, precision assembly and fine finish. 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. I don't have a protractor, but I would estimate lever throws in the 60-70 degree range. 4. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. Most notably, the Henrys trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLRs is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. Hard to shoot well while chucking one's cookies. Only con I can think of is that the action feels very rough and that I am fighting machine burrs the entire stroke. Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. Aesthetics are a personal matter. The on surprise was the recoil. I know a couple guys that had the long rangerminute of barn was all they could muster, I just went to look. You certainly dont want a high gloss finish on a hunting rifle.the matte blue finish on the Henry Long Ranger is perfect. Otherwise I really like it, my gunsmith is going to ream and polish it out for me. The .44-40 certainly is not. 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. Is it an Anschutz? The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. I want a Henry in .223 to go nicely with my CZ 527M in 7.62x39mm. Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. and our Okay, Im not crazy about the look of scopes on traditional lever actions, but you cant hunt if you cant see. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. Scope Selection for Precision Rifles: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying. It feels exceptionally smooth. My daughter has one of mine now in 243. The extra heft moderates recoil, but makes the rifle more tiring to carry in the field. KGB, remove your clip magazine and Im sure you will find a silky smooth action. Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. No plans on the pistol grip though. 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. Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. So, is there a market for a BLR with no iron sights, that costs more? it seems to kick harder then my Marlin 45-70 dark (sbl) and I would not have ever guessed it when the rounds are side by side. They offered to send a youth stock FREE to a neighbor whod bought a 22 and didnt know there was a youth version. Long box magazines and lever guns dont usually mix well. I already own a lever action 22 (Henry). 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 use a brass rod, a muzzle guard (Kleen-Bore, Dewey or Bore-Tech) and Shooters Choice MC-7. 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 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. One round in the chamber and four in the mag of a quick shooting lever action rifle is serious medicine for any big game . I also wish that there was a way that they could lighten the trigger a bit on the lever rifles. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Since I wrote this article I keep finding myself taking this gun hunting over many others. JWTaylor, your article here has pretty much convinced me that this will be the gun for me. Street price for these is right at $800. From my experience and others. i own 3 - 39A all 3 are accurate and my Henry 22`s in golden boys are accurate too.the old Marlin levers are built nicer and function better too.its your hard earned money you get to make the decision on what brand and cartridge you want to buy. 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. However, no current rifles are chambered to .35 Remington, and the BLR is the worlds last .358 Winchester still in production. It also means a more complicated connection between trigger and sear and usually degrades the trigger pull. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. Now Henry has entered the magazine-loaded lever gun fray. Action Type: Lever Action Rifle 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 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. My BLR is a steel .243 that still shoot dimes at a 100. And a totally redesigned trigger. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. Where is the silky bolt drop promised to me by a misguiding gunwriter? 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. you should and then you would understand. You win the internet for today. 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