The Long Ranger has many improved features over the Browning BLR. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. Being retired, I have one shot at this. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. I want iron sights so that really limits my choices. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. Thanks to Henry for a fine rifle. I dont agree with that past presidents policities in many regards, but he was my President and you sullied the office. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. But, baby, look at lever actions now. Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. Coupled with Hornadys LeveRevolution technology, these are, in my view, the best (and certainly most versatile) cartridges ever chambered in tubular-magazine rifles. 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. The stock wood on the Henry is also much better than what Ive seen with the blr. 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. ), I know of only two current production lever action rifles intended for use with modern high intensity cartridges (.243 Win., .308 Win., etc.). I bought a cheap Lee Classic neck size only reloading kit, the tap in and out with a hammer type. To fire a shot, you just manually cock the hammer; there is no manual cross-bolt or sliding tang safety to forget or fumble. To me, thats silly. I dont either but have handled both over the years. The rifle is very accurate, more accurate than the blr, wich i also have. Down here in Georgia, hunting with freedom to choose your fire arm in relative freedom is a sacred thing. 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. This will be # 6. Henry's new Long Ranger may change your perception of lever-action guns. The receiver is made of alloy and has a caliber of 223 remington with a 5+1 capacity. Lever-action rifles have traditionally suffered ballistically from things such as the strength of their designs and cartridges for which theyre chambered. 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. The Long Rangers action springs open and then quickly engages the exposed hammer to drive the bolt rearward. 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. to .450 Marlin) and permutations than the Long Ranger. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. Never had to send one back cause never had a problem. Simply thumb back the coil spring-powered hammer when ready to shoot. I run a patch with Shooters Choice twice a day thru the bore until the green color is gone. Actually, there are just two: Henry's Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Browning's BLR. Measuring the round at 2.705, its the shortest round I tested, and although within SAAMI spec, a little over 1/10 shorter than Barnes lists for that bullet. Unfortunately, both of these cartridges were almost lost to Marlins changes in ownership and manufacturing facilities. Bore scope showed a divet in the barrel, Henry replaced it. If that is what someone else likes, go for it, thats why we have choices. The Long Ranger is elegant. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. 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. bolt removal etc. Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. I like the idea of a 308 in lever action and the look of this gun. 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. 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. Included are steel sling swivel studs, Weaver style scope bases and a solid black recoil pad. 2023 Grand View Outdoors All Rights Reserved the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. Six rotating lugs engage a barrel extension in the last inch of lever travel providing a level of lock-up equal to many bolt-actions. For more information: www.henryrifles.com. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. I discovered the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger recently. rear, ramp front; Weaver type scope bases supplied, Catalog weight: 7.0 pounds (w/o magazine). This may be a great rifle but it is awfully expensive. Though the original Marlin brand sold in 2010, production continues under the Remington Outdoors Family of Brands. The lever action isnt as fast as a semiauto and is no faster than a slide action, but for most of us, a lever gun is faster for repeat shots than a bolt action and much faster than a single shot. Purchased both. I havent noticed any corrosion issues with MC-7. The advantage of a detachable magazine is there is no need to cycle cartridges remaining in the magazine through the action to empty the rifle. Youll like the trigger on the Henry Long Ranger. It feels exceptionally smooth. The Long Rangers magazine fits flush into the bottom of the action. They wont have sights or spare magazines available until March unfortunately. I have a 22 mag with the octogon barrel and it's squirrel head accurate at 50 yards. Receiver: Matte Black Aluminum Barrel: Blued Steel, Round Profile Bolt: 6-Lug Rotating. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. Interesting is the huge growth in big-bore lever actions (a.k.a. Five Timeless Hunting Classics. While Browning was first to the punch with longer-range, magazine-fed lever-action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms jumped in with both feet. The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. 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. Action Type: Lever Action Rifle The .44-40 certainly is not. That was my final straw and I left without any gun. 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. A while back I picked up a Savage 99 in .300 Savage with factory aperture sights. Like all manually operated actions, and unlike autoloading actions, they allow reloaders to eject fired cases into the hand or onto a shooting bench to prevent dirt, dents and scratches. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. Weight: 7 lbs. 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. Thanks Michael, Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cases always cleared the action if the gun was held perfectly upright. Actually, there are just two: Henrys Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Brownings BLR. Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. This means that given adequate power they were plenty accurate for larger game, and Ive seen many that shot well enough to reach much farther. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. I guess its the same, if you dont look after your gun, it wont look after you. This is to Shannon Armitage. Hunting season is fast approaching! The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. 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. Although production runs arent huge, Brownings sleek, fast BLR offers modern alternatives. Of course, these are different rifles from different manufacturers that are made in different countries and none of their parts are interchangeable. Dont overlook the fun factor. Try it. The only one who sullies the office is the occupier of the office!! Another difference is that the Long Rangers magazine seats flush with the bottom of the receiver. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. The gun did much better with other rounds. Lastly for 5.56 NATO weapons they sell cartridges they have made with Hornadys V-Max bullet design in both 50 and 55 grain weights. Id think this gun would be attractive to left-handers who are disappointed with the relatively slim pickings among bolt guns. Extra magazines are available from the manufacturer. 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. 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. 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. Browning Arms come up first in terms of their offering of the BLR referenced early in this review. Thank you for writing this article. Great wood, good metal work, points well, light recoil, great trigger, mine is just a bit over 3 lbs. 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. In recent decades, the lever-action rifle has appeared to be on the ropes. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. If you havent seen or handled one The .500 S&W is hell on wheels in a revolver and gains velocity in a carbine-length barrel. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with buttpad Other features: Sling swivel studs, solid black rubber recoil pad The Long Ranger's out of the box trigger pull is about a pound lighter than the BLR's trigger. Although that accuracy from the bench is great, this Long Rangersreal joy is from other positions common in the field. Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. So one of those and a revolver makes the most sense. not all BLR`s have bad triggers and with a little ability those triggers clean up and can work alot better too. 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. is a no-brainer. Great rifle for the whitetails we were after in those days. MSRP:$1014.95 (at Cabelas for ~$889). 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. Both are handsome, but neither is as trim as, for example, a Winchester Model 94 carbine. Subscriber Services. My total prone group was only 1.9 inches, not bad for 10 shots. I have owned both. I kept mine in the shade when not moving. Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. Therefore, a comparison is in order and should prove interesting. 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'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. So glad to have someone make a truly hunters rifle agian. It seemed a little soft, but had no creep or overtravel to speak of. Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. Wont the heat affect the wood (plastic)? Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. 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. Comments on this site are submitted by users and are not endorsed by nor do they reflect the views or opinions of COLE Publishing, Inc. Im glad to see Henrys Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. This one is different. Because customers asked for it, Henry GM Andy Wickstrom said, simply enough. But that hasnt stopped manufacturers from trying to make them better at taking deer over longer distances. I hope in the near future they offer a Long Ranger in a medium or large bore chambering. So PLEASE chamber the 338 !! Recently, I had the chance to test a Long Ranger . After theteeny tiniest bit of pre-travel it breaks cleanly, at what Id guess to be between three to four pounds. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. I sent the rifle back to Henry, and they took care of it. So, if you want full-spectrum versatility from a lever-action, you can have it. Subjectively, at least to me, operating the Long Ranger action feels a little better. Accuracy * * * * * I can cycle the Long Rangerwith just my pinky, without any pause. Is it an Anschutz? The lever action does not have a reputation for extreme accuracy, but it depends on the rifle. I could barely fit three fingers into the loop with gloves on when the weather turned cold. In my opinion, the short action BLR rifles feel noticeably better balanced than the long action models; since you want a .308, you're gtg. Made in America or not made at all is Henrys slogan. (Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard as you operate the action of traditional lever action rifles and the Long Ranger.) A brass round counter set in the receiver was just one of the unique touches. More than likey the Henry trigger is better. 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. Since we dont get elk or big bears, Im still debating what to get thats practical. I hope this helps. 0.6" vs. 0.3") and less angular, which gives the cocking thumb a superior platform. I really like the looks of the Henry, but I do not like a gun that I cannot completely take apart-easily. Pistol-grip buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. I hunt elk in the jungles of the northwest , and it be the ultimate bush gun . Any thoughts on (1) how to proceed with smoothing my action? now the bad side (besides the farting girlfriend, even worse when she Dutch ovens you) on my second shoot I had a terrible time with rounds not seating on the bolt or chambering properly, sometimes locking the lever or not firing when triggered. I attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. However, the BLR's bolt feels like it slides more smoothly once the hammer is cocked, perhaps because the BLR bolt is heavily fluted. Id use it more, but the top-eject 1886 action is iron sights only, so I have to be careful where I take it. 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. and. Any gun that gives bolt accuracy that a leftie can shoot w/o having to look for a gun built specifically for left hand shooting gets a big plus in my book. I recently received a Long Ranger chambered in .308 Winchester and topped it with a Trijicon 3-9x40mm AccuPoint scope for accuracy testing. I loved it and shot some hogs with it, but I hadnt seen an eye doctor in a while and conceded that I couldnt resolve the front sight. I couldnt disagree with you more. 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. With Cabelas Points and gift cards in excess of $500, I think I may own one of these soon. But if you have the two side-by-side, fealt their balance and their actions and compare your groups theres really no question that the American-made Henry is a better product. 6.5 Cteedmoor as well as .338 Federal will be two of the additional rounds released later this year. These are completely different "feeling" guns. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. What i said was true. Don. I find the Henry CF leverguns so impressively oogly that any further investigation is pointless. And I will have to get my son one as well as he has always admired my savage . Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. Reaching the hammer wouldnt be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. Stay in the know. Feeding is very smooth. The stock has a straight wrist, though Imperato says Henry is evaluating the possibility of introducing a pistol-grip version. I love the 308 round and own 5 rifle in that caliber. 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. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. 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. I also wish that there was a way that they could lighten the trigger a bit on the lever rifles. This is because of the higher pressures produced by the 5.56 cartridge & also slight differences in the throat length and angles of each. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. I use a brass rod, a muzzle guard (Kleen-Bore, Dewey or Bore-Tech) and Shooters Choice MC-7. The extra heft moderates recoil, but makes the rifle more tiring to carry in the field. They purchased a design from a foreign interest if memory serves. 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. Theres no plastic on this gun. You should investigate its design how it is made and how it functions to make sure you believe it will work for your situation. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know its locked in. When I bought a 358 BLR, his advice was to clean the bolt rack often with a toothbrush and solvent. I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. Several years back, Marlin teamed with Hornady to combine that same FTX technology with a new .308 Marlin Express cartridge. 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. Both stocks are adorned with functional, single border, laser cut checkering. I decided that the tacticool crap was not for me & have stayed away from it. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! My brother is a lefty and he never liked my marlin .30-30 cause of that right eject. Ive read the comparisons with the Browning BLR. Oh, The Humanity: Latest Polling Shows a Majority of Americans Now Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban, Smith & Wesson Announces the New M&P FPC Pistol Caliber Carbine, Get Ready for the Invasion of Canadian Feral Super Pigs. From my experience and others. 2. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . Of course, yourbodys geometry will determine how you set the gun. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. I have plenty of spots to choose from. Working the lever provides a smooth bolt slide in and out of the receiver. 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. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). 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 Unless youve used a Henry, you dont understand the quality of the worksmanship. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. It was the only round where I hand to change my grip and really tug on the lever to get the round to eject. The companydidnt want to build the same gun as itscompetition, yet it had to be recognizable as a Henry. 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. Scope Selection for Precision Rifles: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying. It functioned well, however, because the trigger traveled with the lever, the trigger pull was very heavy (7+ lbs) and not really very suitable for accuracy while hunting. They offered to send a youth stock FREE to a neighbor whod bought a 22 and didnt know there was a youth version. The standard BLR Lightweight comes with a pistol grip stock and a Schnable fore end, but there is also a BLR Lightweight '81 model with a straight hand stock and a fore end secured by a carbine band. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. Hard to shoot well while chucking one's cookies. The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. 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