How do you Sully the office? I can cycle the Long Rangerwith just my pinky, without any pause. 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. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I really like the looks of the Henry, but I do not like a gun that I cannot completely take apart-easily. Dont overlook the fun factor. 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. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING magazine, Kevin Steele is at the Steiner Optics booth with Alberto Corbetta to discuss the Predator 4 and Predator 8. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. I derive satisfaction from the added challenge of using iron sights, but as I get older, my effective range has shrunk. 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'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. Otherwise I really like it, my gunsmith is going to ream and polish it out for me. However, the BLR hammer spur is about twice the width of the Long Ranger hammer spur (approx. Thus, I was very interested when Henry Repeating Arms, of Bayonne, N.J., announced the Long Ranger, a rotary-fed lever action in short-action calibers .223 Rem., .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win., with a 20-inch, free-floating barrel. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. 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. The same finishing, with different applications. 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. Lever actions are American history. The lever-action is Americas unique contribution to firearms design. I might have to get this. I have 2 pros and one con. The Model 99s internal rotary magazine improved upon the standard tubular magazine used on earlier lever guns. 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. 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. Question of the Day: What Other Weapons Should A Gun Owner Own? the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. If you havent seen or handled one that Mrs. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. 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. With Cabelas Points and gift cards in excess of $500, I think I may own one of these soon. A spongy, heavy trigger was one of the most common complaints about the Model 88. To fire a shot, you just manually cock the hammer; there is no manual cross-bolt or sliding tang safety to forget or fumble. The forends on these guns is so thin its like holding a red rider bb gun. I would like a comparison review of Henry Single shot .308/7.6251 to the Henry long Ranger for accuracy. If they can make a .308 they can make a .338. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. That was my final straw and I left without any gun. Receiver: Matte Black Aluminum Barrel: Blued Steel, Round Profile Bolt: 6-Lug Rotating. Simply thumb back the coil spring-powered hammer when ready to shoot. 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 Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. 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. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. I hunted both elk and moose with the .338 ME, with awesome accuracy and performance. 3. Just how fast can you make a follow up shot with a bolt action compared to a lever? Even if struck by a sledge hammer blow, the hammer cannot hit the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled all the way back. 3. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. Thats the long and short of it; the best plan for success and one I rarely see followed. Wont the heat affect the wood (plastic)? The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. This is because the BLR hammer is a two-piece design and the upper part, including the striking face of the hammer, rotates down to clear the firing pin if forced forward by a blow on the hammer. The Long Rangers bluing is well executed, the checkering is both functional and appealing, and the wood is far better than I would expect at this price range. A brass round counter set in the receiver was just one of the unique touches. My BLR is a steel .243 that still shoot dimes at a 100. I know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. Subjectively, at least to me, operating the Long Ranger action feels a little better. A few of us really like walnut and steel (which inherently costs more than plastic and aluminum) and are willing to save up a little longer for it. Even so, the gold standard and most plentiful lever-action cartridge is the .30-30, 125 years old and chambered in millions of rifles. People are the same. for the price, but you you can also buy a hell of a lot of Big Macs for the price of prime rib. Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! Add a Vortex rimfire scope and it's a fun to carry and shoot little lever. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know its locked in. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. I'd be more concerned with the trigger and the warranty. Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. And you get what you pay for. Maybe they can figure out a new way to load the mag- like the mag is fixed in place and you have to take out the baseplate, spring and follower, then insert the rounds, then put those parts back on. Actually, there are just two: Henrys Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Brownings BLR. Sold it after just a few months. Ive never seen a lever action that wasnt accurate enough for 150-yard shots at deer. Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. This is semi-fancy wood with attractive grain and figure. 2023 Grand View Outdoors All Rights Reserved Again, I chose .308 Win. 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. The Henry Wisconsin long range 223 right handed rifle features a lever action, transfer bar safety and a barrel length of 20.0". 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. Uses a six-lug rotary locking head at the bolt face that locks like a bolt-action. Italian Firearms Group also has a gorgeous and faithful copy. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. It was the only round where I hand to change my grip and really tug on the lever to get the round to eject. I also picked up a LongRanger .308 in January 2017, while it was on sale at Cabelas. Sometimes a fast second shot saves the day! 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. Another difference is the rack and pinion geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. So glad to have someone make a truly hunters rifle agian. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. Petersen's HUNTING Publisher, Kevin Steele is in the CZ booth with Dylan Rice at SHOT Show to talk about CZ 600 Series Trail rifle. Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). Thanks to that easy cycling action, thatweld is easy to maintain. 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. Just throwing this out there because I e always wanted one since I watched The Rifleman with my Dad as a kid. I had a BLR in .243 that was as accurate as any bolt gun. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. It also has less creep (almost none) before release. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. It was accurate on the bench, but the high gloss finish on the stock and highly polished barrel were good for scaring game from glare in the fields and woods. The Long Ranger is elegant. The Long Ranger's out of the box trigger pull is about a pound lighter than the BLR's trigger. It seems the overwhelming majority really like the Long Ranger. Think about the bullets acting as a firing pin for the cartridge iahesd of it. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. But if the top of the gun was canted to the left by any noticeable degree, they were sometimes left loose in the action. I used to have a BLR. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. Henrys already adding machine capacityto meet booming demand. Ive read the comparisons with the Browning BLR. The web site I suggest you start looking thru appears to label all their 5.56 ammo as .223 Remington ammunition, so just in case I wanted to reiterate these slight differences before suggesting you go there & then find no 5.56 NATO ammo because they call it .223 Remington. Neither were super accurate , I have heard some BLR s really hammered but mine was just OK. Do some of the smaller cartridges have weak ejection in the Henry? Nosler Accubonds have never failed me in his caliber. 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. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. henry long ranger. I gladly wait to save the money and have yet to be disappointed for doing so. Reaching the hammer wouldnt be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. 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 am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. Thanks to Henry for a fine rifle. And there are other alternatives, including Big Horn Armorys new Model 89 and some excellent off-shore reproductions of classic designs. I have had great experiences with both warranty divisions, but paying for shipping both ways was new to me and greatly appreciated. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. feeding might be an issue in the Henry. Youre a racist/bigoted idiot. Then they had to re-think everything. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. 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. I felt the Henry was smoother and at least for me cycled and fed better. I sold it for these reasons. Their cartridges loaded with this .223 caliber 62 grain Controlled Chaos Bullet claim an initial Muzzle Velocity of around 3100 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1323 ft lbs. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. Because customers asked for it, Henry GM Andy Wickstrom said, simply enough. Again, thanks for taking the time Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. Both are based on a geared (rack and pinion) lever action that operates a bolt with a rotating, multi-lug head that locks into a barrel extension via cam action when the lever is closed. In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. Note to HUNTER: Please see my posts above starting with Feb 11, 2017. 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. However, the BLR's bolt feels like it slides more smoothly once the hammer is cocked, perhaps because the BLR bolt is heavily fluted. Not everything needs to be an AR-15 and use Pmags. Slim Fit Leather Jackets brings this iconic jacket from animation to reality, especially for all the fans of this video game. 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. It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. I already own a Henry Single Shot in 45-70 and I have one of their little .22 AR-7 survival rifles. Any big game rifle that will shoot within 2 MOA is more than sufficiently accurate for its purpose and that certainly includes both of these lever actions, which typically deliver about 1.5 MOA with factory loaded hunting ammunition. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. You should investigate its design how it is made and how it functions to make sure you believe it will work for your situation. Regardless of action type, any .308 Winchester is suitable for most North American hunting, and a BLR in a fast-stepping magnum will do whatever a bolt-action magnum will do. Both are excellent rifles, but only the Henry is built in the USA, if that is It just comes down to personal preference. (2) is a barrel break-in proceedure in my near future? Such as a Skinner? Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is at the Streamlight booth at SHOT Show 2023 to go over the Bear Trap light from Streamlight. Brownings BLR also uses a detachable box and is chambered for such hot-stepping flat-shooters as 7mm Rem. BLR has either a straight stock or a semi-pistol-grip stock, while the Long Ranger has a straight stock, and they are priced within just a few dollars of each other. The action is tight, it shoots modern cartridges, and it combines all the nostalgia of the Old West with modern design and manufacturing. But, baby, look at lever actions now. 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. Neither has, nor needs, a separate manual safety. This gave hunters a flat-shooting cartridge with near .308 Winchester performance from a traditionally styled Marlin lever-action rifle. Browning/Winchester has done several runs of remanufactured M71s, keeping ammo available, and Hornady has added .348 to the LeveRevolution line. The finish was too glossy and easily destroyed in the field. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I own several lever guns and am very comfortable with them. And I will have to get my son one as well as he has always admired my savage . Mag. Barrel lengths are most often either 20- or 24-inches. Henry chose an unobtrusive matte metal finish and satin stock finish for the Long Ranger. Though the original Marlin brand sold in 2010, production continues under the Remington Outdoors Family of Brands. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . Federal Fusion seems to be near the top.. The stock and fore-end grip areas are deeply checkered with a simple pattern. Browning/Miroku firearms have earned an enviable reputation for high quality, precision assembly and fine finish. The Long Ranger has many improved features over the Browning BLR. 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 have been outstanding leaders in this field for many years now. Great wood, good metal work, points well, light recoil, great trigger, mine is just a bit over 3 lbs. .300 BO? Blr all the way. Others are shooters built for hard use but lacking class and unlikely to be remembered in a hundred years. 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. Because of this, the BLR can be chambered for rounds with pointed tip Spitzer bullets that would be inappropriate for the tubular magazines more commonly used in lever-action rifles. Pulling the trigger raises the transfer bar as the hammer moves forward, allowing the hammer to hit the firing pin. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. 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. 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. Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. Accuracy * * * * * A button under the ejection port is the release mechanism in an easy spot to access in a hurry. The rifle is very accurate, more accurate than the blr, wich i also have. Yeah, me too. In the world of lever-actions, there are five that reach across all categories. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. I dont have them but heres some things to consider. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. The .500 S&W is hell on wheels in a revolver and gains velocity in a carbine-length barrel. The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. Gun would strictly be for mule deer and elk hunting out to 500 yards (I would get the 308 chamber offering) and would anticipate still about 1400 ft lbs of energy at 500 yards T timberelk Well-Known Member Joined Mar 26, 2017 Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. The Long Ranger doesnt have anexternal safety. 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? I was expecting 1.5 to 2MOA. Its a hunting rifle, not a tactical bullet hose. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. My 30 year old 336c Marlin 3030 with birch furniture is nicer than this gun, even uncheckered lol. I want a Henry in .223 to go nicely with my CZ 527M in 7.62x39mm. The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. The Single Shot is a quality firearm but I really dont want a break action .308. I hope in the near future they offer a Long Ranger in a medium or large bore chambering. You have entered an incorrect email address! Cases always cleared the action if the gun was held perfectly upright. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. 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. I wont buy a long Ranger, not at a $900 price tag. I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. They are available with open iron sights. Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. 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. Savages Model 99 uses a rotary magazine, and later models a detachable box, in chamberings including .250 Savage. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). BLR in 308 and Long Ranger in 243. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! It seemed a little soft, but had no creep or overtravel to speak of. 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. Actually, there are just two: Henry's Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Browning's BLR. For more information, please see our OK, I have never had the time or money to hunt or even own a rifle. Aesthetically, both rifles attempt to combine a modern appearance with a traditional styling. 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. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. The trigger on the Henry is far superior, and I got better accuracy out of this than any blr Ive ever shot. Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. 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. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. 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.) Youll like the trigger on the Henry Long Ranger. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. No, but I didn't pay anywhere near that much either. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. I want iron sights so that really limits my choices. The Henry Long Ranger .308/7.62 NATO caliber rifle supplied sports a 4 shot detachable magazine that fits flush in the receiver. In fact, I missed two deer inside of 25 yards with it. 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. I think Ill keep the M71 I have now, a first year of manufacture Deluxe, with an aperture sight on the rear of the bolt. I use a brass rod, a muzzle guard (Kleen-Bore, Dewey or Bore-Tech) and Shooters Choice MC-7. And I have loaded some FGMM clones (per Dan Newberry). Working the lever provides a smooth bolt slide in and out of the receiver. Had it in 243 WIN and topped it off with a Redfield 4X. Henry Repeating Arms' new Long Ranger is aimed at lever lovers who'd like a little more performance from a classic platform. Since I wrote this article I keep finding myself taking this gun hunting over many others. The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. The stock has a straight wrist, though Imperato says Henry is evaluating the possibility of introducing a pistol-grip version. All Rights Reserved, You Want a Practical Lever Gun? Well browning had made the BLR in 358 and I think they still do. 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. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Grab one of these timeless lever-actions for a gun that can hunt all season long, hold a spot in the safe, and pass to the next generation. I couldnt disagree with you more. 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. 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