(2) is a barrel break-in proceedure in my near future? Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. 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. The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. Going on a bear hunt with it in a few weeks in north central Saskatchewan Canada. The receiver is already drilled and tapped and a two-piece Skinner rail set comes installed. I really wanted this gun but its just not as nice as I had hoped, and what all of these reviews led me to believe. Few guns stir all-American pride like the Made in America or Not Made at All Henry Repeating Arms rifles. Henry is coming out with a single shot that looks really nice for it looks great, its action is smooth as a baby. Im having and issue. [The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze. Subscriber Services. Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. (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. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. I also wish that there was a way that they could lighten the trigger a bit on the lever rifles. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. Mag. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. Never handled a blr or long ranger, so i can't comment on those specifically, but i did deal with henry warranty once. Visually and mechanically, the Long Ranger has a lot in common with Brownings BLR. I derive satisfaction from the added challenge of using iron sights, but as I get older, my effective range has shrunk. Barrel Length: 20 Round Have a 45-70 marlin but its only good with handloads . Deer season is coming soon, and I cant wait to get back into the woods with my lever actions. That light cleaning regimen stabilized accuracy and brought the average 100-yard group size down to 1.46 inches. The Henry has a slimmer stock and fore end, which provides an overall sleeker feel and silhouette that I prefer. From my experience and others. 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. OK, I have never had the time or money to hunt or even own a rifle. Reaching the hammer wouldnt be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. I gladly wait to save the money and have yet to be disappointed for doing so. 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. Ultimately, seeing and thus hitting the target is more important than what youre hitting it with. The Long Ranger comes with a medium width, blued steel trigger with a smooth face. One round in the chamber and four in the mag of a quick shooting lever action rifle is serious medicine for any big game . 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Another point to ponder. Actually, there are just two: Henry's Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Browning's BLR. Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. Had a chance to buy one in 1978 for $225. Overall * * * * * Doug Turnbull has made a great business building .475 Turnbull rifles on 86 Winchester actions. Good point and with a weight of 7 pounds, the Long Ranger is a much better choice to carry afield than a bull-barreled bench rest gun even if the trigger pull is heavier. Ive taken points off Henry rifles in the past for good, but not great furniture. However, the BLR hammer spur is about twice the width of the Long Ranger hammer spur (approx. Ugh. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. The Long Ranger stock has a slightly longer length of pull (1/4") and a lot more pitch down, although the drop at comb feels similar. Some of us just like our guns like that. Henry has announced their new "Long Ranger" lever action rifle with box magazine in 308 Win., 243 Win., and 223 Rem.. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 The Long Ranger's checkering wraps around the grip area in one panel and wraps around the fore end in another panel. While the 50 grain V-Max bullets are said too leave the muzzle at around 3400 fps and average starting Muzzle Energy is 1284 ft lbs. When you venture afield with a lever-action rifle, you must feel at least a small surge of patriotic pride. The lever-action rifles trigger is a huge improvement over many other lever guns. It was the only round where I hand to change my grip and really tug on the lever to get the round to eject. 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. 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. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. My 30 year old 336c Marlin 3030 with birch furniture is nicer than this gun, even uncheckered lol. And BTW, a Savage bear hunter bolt action has a street price of $1000. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. the Blr has been done, I saw the 338 for sale for just yesterday. If you don't want to bring your iPad into the bathroom, we can send you a magazine subscription for free! This will be my next irrational purchase. Many of them conducted by people and organizations who aren't hesitant to call crap crap. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. Usually, Im happy to turn a gun back into the office and get my next assignment. Can't talk for the Henry, but I had the BLR back in the day. 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) Such as a Skinner? that Mrs. Purchased both. Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. I bought the one for me after getting my daughter a youth model and liking hers. Consequence knows about. And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. Made in America or not made at all is Henrys slogan. It looks to be strongly inspired by the Browning BLR 81. https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/ The Henry "Long Ranger" MSRP is $1014.95, the BLR Lightweight MSRP is $959.99. Cant remember the companies name that first made the pot metal lever action 22s but I think it was w German. How do you Sully the office? 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. The rifle is very accurate, more accurate than the blr, wich i also have. 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. Browning/Winchester has done several runs of remanufactured M71s, keeping ammo available, and Hornady has added .348 to the LeveRevolution line. Not everything needs to be an AR-15, have a Costa Grip friendly handguard, and use Pmags. Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. Gotta say you have it worse up there with gun control. Mauser made the lever obsolete for military purposes, NOT for hunting. The stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. 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. Im glad to see Henrys Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. (Not exactly hunting conditions.) 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. All rights reserved. And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. If they can make a .308 they can make a .338. Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. 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. Street price for these is right at $800. I thought it would be cool to have a more modern caliber in a lever action rifle. Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. 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 . A notable feature is that the trigger moves with the lever when it is operated, which prevents the shooter's trigger finger from being pinched between the lever and the stock when the lever is closed. 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. Both are handsome, but neither is as trim as, for example, a Winchester Model 94 carbine. My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. More than just a play on words, this little. If anything, its better. 308. Specifications: Henry Long Ranger Rifle Model Number: H014-308 Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Caliber: .308 7.62X51 Capacity: 4+1 Length: 40.5 Barrel Length: 20 Round Weight: 7 lbs. and .300 WSM. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. Similarly, the BLR needs a glove loop lever. All Rights Reserved. Tired of the tacticool crap. This is to Shannon Armitage. I might have to get this. Its nice that there are a few options out there for the half dozen or so of us who arent really interested in ARs and budget, plastic stocked bolt guns. Working the lever provides a smooth bolt slide in and out of the receiver. I guess its the same, if you dont look after your gun, it wont look after you. 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. I own several lever guns and am very comfortable with them. Interesting is the huge growth in big-bore lever actions (a.k.a. Springing from John Brownings Model 1894 design, the 94 has surely accounted for more meat in the freezer than most any other lever gun, due to the length of its production run, which continues today. Try it. I felt the Henry was smoother and at least for me cycled and fed better. Not this one. My brother is a lefty and he never liked my marlin .30-30 cause of that right eject. 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. Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. Its hard to imagine anything else in 308. 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. Lever actions are American history. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. The big-bore lever action is a fascinating market, but its specialized. Several years back, Marlin teamed with Hornady to combine that same FTX technology with a new .308 Marlin Express cartridge. 1. 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. Henrys already adding machine capacityto meet booming demand. While Browning was first to the punch with longer-range, magazine-fed lever-action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms jumped in with both feet. Blr all the way. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. I do not know about the 338 Federal. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. I hope in the near future they offer a Long Ranger in a medium or large bore chambering. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. Barrel. There is a lot more space inside the Henry's trigger guard, which might be important if you need to wear winter gloves while hunting. A lot of manufacturers throw Made in America around a little recklessly or get around it with phrases such as Assembled in America. Not Henry. as a gun dealer / FFL holder i know resale and what sells best ,if you want the best lever rifle ever made buy a used Savage 99. good luck with your choice,Pete53. Affordability meets reliability in the budget-friendly Marlin Model 336. 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. If you make a 308 detachable magazine rifle that doesnt fit an AR-10 magazine you are doing it wrong. The BLR is supplied with a wide, gold finished, aluminum alloy trigger with a grooved face. Kevin Steele stops by the Taurus booth to speak with Cody Osborn about the all new Raging Hunter platform from Taurus International. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. While the .30-30 Win is the most common chambering, the 336 is offered in the brush-busting .35 Rem caliber. 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. Threaded barrel Kali Parmley, Editor-in-chief of Bakccountry Hunter speaks with Bret Maffet of Franchi Firearms to discuss the all new Momentum All Terrain Elite. I havent taken it to the range yet but fit and finish are great and I really like the trigger. A very thorough review. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. Sights are a genuine limitation, especially with many older rifles. The Long Ranger has many improved features over the Browning BLR. My daughter has one of mine now in 243. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. Pulling the trigger raises the transfer bar as the hammer moves forward, allowing the hammer to hit the firing pin. It also has less creep (almost none) before release. 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). 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. I don't have a protractor, but I would estimate lever throws in the 60-70 degree range. 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. There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. 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