It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. This is priced right where it should be for the features and quality. 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. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. Yeah, me too. Next year theyll branch out to other calibers. Question of the Day: What Other Weapons Should A Gun Owner Own? After spraying a littleRAAgun oilinto the Long Rangers action, I was rewarded with butter-smooth cyling. I find the Henry CF leverguns so impressively oogly that any further investigation is pointless. Thanks for the tip. The Long Ranger lever gun wasas reliable as any bolt action rifle Ive ever shot. Only the Browning's comb is fluted, a thoughtful touch. I want a Henry in .223 to go nicely with my CZ 527M in 7.62x39mm. I thoroughly expected to pay a reasonable price for the part, but they shipped me a new sight for free. The Long Ranger's out of the box trigger pull is about a pound lighter than the BLR's trigger. Henry Repeating Arms' new Long Ranger is aimed at lever lovers who'd like a little more performance from a classic platform. Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). If you decide the LeHigh Defense Controlled Chaos Bullet design is not for you then Underwood also loads and sells cartridges using the 60 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip Spitzer in .223 Remington which claim average initial Muzzle Velocity around 3200 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1364 ft lbs. Already got a Henry 45-70 (all weather) after your last review. (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.) Another point to ponder. Add a Vortex rimfire scope and it's a fun to carry and shoot little lever. The extra heft moderates recoil, but makes the rifle more tiring to carry in the field. You bring up the old Savage 99c; Henry could bring back the .250-3000!!! My .308 long ranger is a year and a half old. 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. So, if you want full-spectrum versatility from a lever-action, you can have it. 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. If you want to use the rifle for snap shooting or firing from the kneel or off a tree, stick with medium height rings. 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. MSRP:$1014.95 (at Cabelas for ~$889). I'm a big fan of Henry rifles and the company. With their smooth receivers and no bolt handle sticking out the side, these lever actions are more comfortable to carry in the hand, or slung over the shoulder, than a bolt action or autoloading rifle. Copyright 2017 by Chuck Hawks. So if a dangerous-game lever-action suits your fancy, you might be better off with a Marlin .45-70 with optical sights. On the model I received, the shoulder stock fit is perfect, but the fore-end to end cap fit isnt. In fact, I missed two deer inside of 25 yards with it. I dont think "lever action" goes with "good trigger". It releases with any solid push of the button. 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 But to be perfectly clear, 250 rounds went into the gun, 250 rounds went out the barrel, and all of them fired well. Who wants a long range rifle with the ballistics of a pistol? That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. Barrel Length: 20 Round All clip feed levers have this issue because they depress the cartridge feeder spring when operating the bolt. Brownings BLR also uses a detachable box and is chambered for such hot-stepping flat-shooters as 7mm Rem. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. A notable difference is that the BLR's trigger is attached to and moves with the lever, like the long discontinued Winchester Model 88. This right at the top fo the BLR list when it comes to elegance. It was the only round where I hand to change my grip and really tug on the lever to get the round to eject. Henry can keep up with demand eh? Reliability * * * * 9/10th Subjectively, at least to me, operating the Long Ranger action feels a little better. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are 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. 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. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's There were no pressure signs on the brass or primer. Im glad to read that its selling well, because they certainly are promoting the heck outta it. With proper bullets I suppose we could make an argument for lever actions in .44 Magnum and so forth, but the real shortage in lever actions is versatile, general-purpose cartridges. The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. 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. 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. Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. And as has already been stated gunsmiths that can work on a BLR trigger are very few. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is at the Streamlight booth at SHOT Show 2023 to go over the Bear Trap light from Streamlight. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. Itsreleased viaa black, flush-fit round button. Since we dont get elk or big bears, Im still debating what to get thats practical. One of the criticisms Ive seen of the Long Ranger is that while it comes ready for scope mounting, it does not come with iron sights. (Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard as you operate the action of traditional lever action rifles and the Long Ranger.) Interesting is the huge growth in big-bore lever actions (a.k.a. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. 3. I sold it for these reasons. One of the true do-it-all affordable rifles. Joined: Feb 2009. Aesthetics are a personal matter. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. The group with that round was also almost twice as large as some others. Henry is renown for the head of the company helping you. There is an iron sight version available. I hunted both elk and moose with the .338 ME, with awesome accuracy and performance. 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. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. The on surprise was the recoil. Hunting season is fast approaching! 5 reasons why the HENRY LONG RANGER is the BEST LEVER GUN EVER! What a let down. This one is different. I already own a Henry Single Shot in 45-70 and I have one of their little .22 AR-7 survival rifles. The hot brass ejects to the right. Hey Henry, how about a lever gun in .38-55 with a 26 barrel? Shame on you. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! 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. In fact, with the hammer back, if you point the rifle in the air and break the seal on the action, the rifle will open completely on its own with just the weight of the bolt. This is because of the higher pressures produced by the 5.56 cartridge & also slight differences in the throat length and angles of each. One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. Never handled a blr or long ranger, so i can't comment on those specifically, but i did deal with henry warranty once. From the ammunition perspective, Hornady introduced its LEVERevolution line that uses FTX bullets with soft, rubber-like points. 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. This may be a great rifle but it is awfully expensive. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. The Long Ranger is noticeably heavier than the BLR Lightweight. 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. Please , please chamber it in .338 federal ! I have 2 pros and one con. There is no comparison. They ask for it, so I oblige. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. Of course, Henrys motto Made in America or Not Made at All was non-negotiable. 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? Affordability meets reliability in the budget-friendly Marlin Model 336. If you havent seen or handled one The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. 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. they pay for shipping both ways which is really nice. From everything Ive read, the Henry is supposed to be a great shooter. I might have to get this. 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. There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Winchester Model 94 has been one of the longest-lasting and most well-respected lever-action rifles ever produced. I hunt elk in the jungles of the northwest , and it be the ultimate bush gun . They shoot flatter and at the same time remain safe to load in tubular magazines where the bullet point of one cartridge may rest against the primer of the next. Sights are a genuine limitation, especially with many older rifles. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. The geared action uses a six-lug rotary bolt, and like other Henry firearms, are made in America of US-components, including beautiful American Walnut stocks. There are quite a few reviews and tests out there on the Long Ranger. They did have a 243 with much better looking wood but not my flavor. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. I bought a cheap Lee Classic neck size only reloading kit, the tap in and out with a hammer type. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. | The Grade 1 black walnut stock is given a high gloss finish that brings out what grain and figure the stock possesses and matches the highly polished and blued barrel and gloss black anodized receiver. Being old I like lever action rifles and both of these manufactures make one chambered in 308. The Long Ranger's checkering wraps around the grip area in one panel and wraps around the fore end in another panel. Caliber: .308 7.62X51 Can the action handle the pressures of some of the compact mag rounds? For example, Winchesters Model 1895 came chambered for cartridges such as the .30-06 and has a fixed internal box magazine that you top load. Not this one. 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. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. 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. Henry makes a .243 in one main rifle, The Long Ranger. Most notably, the Henry's trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLR's is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. The new Long Ranger incorporates Henry's interpretation of certain Model 88 and Model 99 design elements, along with their own innovations. I would be interested in technical details about it, like exact magazine COAL, and whether the bolt lugs lock into a barrel extension or the barrel itself is cut. The big-bore lever action is a fascinating market, but its specialized. Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. 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. They are essentially bolt action rifles operated by an lever. If you want to see how serious Imperato is about American-made, look up the Henry Made In America commercial on YouTube. carbine versions of both rifles that are compared here come with 20 inch barrels. I know its early days, but the wildcat potential could be there. If your resolution was dont buy any guns this yearway to set yourself up to fail. So they used familiar grips, slightly modified. The model tested wasset up for a scope. It may not seem fair to take off anything for what amounts to a sticky bolt, but theres perfect and there isnt. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. And there are other alternatives, including Big Horn Armorys new Model 89 and some excellent off-shore reproductions of classic designs. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. Will be trading for hopefully a Henry 7mm-08 in the near future! The Long Ranger is elegant. Deer season is coming soon, and I cant wait to get back into the woods with my lever actions. This will be # 6. Browning BLR rifles have harvested big game all over the world and look as good in the woods as they do in the safe. The .308 Winchester is widely considered to be an accurate cartridge. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. The BLR safety system requires the shooter to draw the hammer back to a "quarter cock" position. 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. The Long Rangers magazine fits flush into the bottom of the action. When I asked the gun desk experts at Cabelas why, they told me; thats what I should expect since the gun only came out a few months ago. This prevents stabbing the index finger with the end of the trigger as the lever is closed. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. Recently, I had the chance to test a Long Ranger . http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showt-shooter-too! BLR was a Japanese Steel version. The less crap you have sticking out, the less chance of your rifle getting hung up on something when working through the brush. 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 . Great accuracy for a lever action ie for a gun Herr Mauser made obsolete a century ago In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. 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. Ultimately, seeing and thus hitting the target is more important than what youre hitting it with. Thanks Michael, Both rifles use two-piece stocks with a butt that terminates in a functional recoil pad. Browning/Miroku firearms have earned an enviable reputation for high quality, precision assembly and fine finish. Cookie Notice I know a couple guys that had the long rangerminute of barn was all they could muster, I just went to look. 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. The magazine to metal fit was excellent. is a no-brainer. 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. They cant keep up with demand and they are expanding capacity to be able to meet the demand for this line. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. The best-seller among hunters? The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. (2) is a barrel break-in proceedure in my near future? The rifle is very accurate, more accurate than the blr, wich i also have. This just hit the top of the Henrys-to-buy list. It seems the overwhelming majority really like the Long Ranger. Thanks for that input, JWT. It feels exceptionally smooth. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. The lever action is one of Americas most significant contributions to modern firearms. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor is proof. Ten years ago I got a Model 70 308 and have since killed 10 Colorado Elk with it including one 6 PT bull. less than $400 if the $800 is too much for you. Tired of the tacticool crap. Lever-action rifles have traditionally suffered ballistically from things such as the strength of their designs and cartridges for which theyre chambered. Few guns stir all-American pride like the Made in America or Not Made at All Henry Repeating Arms rifles. Marlin tried again in the early 2000s with the .308 and .338 Marlin Express. 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. I have a bright, clear scope on an incredibly accurate Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum, which is awesome for pigs and deer in poor light. The finish was too glossy and easily destroyed in the field. 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. Henry chose an unobtrusive matte metal finish and satin stock finish for the Long Ranger. How do you Sully the office? Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. I had a BLR in .243 that was as accurate as any bolt gun. I wonder though. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. A smooth action, using an entirely different mechanism. Barrel lengths are most often either 20- or 24-inches. 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. My more or less average size finger found both triggers comfortable to pull. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. In close cover shots are often fast and presentations arent always perfect. I too am looking at the Henry Long Ranger. and I want it in a 338 federal if I could get it .358 would work too but I prefer the 338 federal. anyone? The Long Rangeris a must-have for me. It seemed a little soft, but had no creep or overtravel to speak of. Scope Selection for Precision Rifles: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. Trigger job on the Browning requires a knowledgable gunsmith. I thought I was good with an AR10 and a bolt action. Looks and feels fantastic. Looks good though. 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. I have one and love it; its a buffalo-thumping machine. In the world of lever-actions, there are five that reach across all categories. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. I was expecting 1.5 to 2MOA. Operating the BLR lever requires more effort than the Long Ranger, especially as the bolt cocks the hammer. 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. I wish Id gone to the website before buying thoughI didnt realize that they were going to be selling a version with iron sights or Id have waited. 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. Ive taken points off Henry rifles in the past for good, but not great furniture. Then I got new glasses and found another 99 in .300 with a vintage 4X scope. Youll like the trigger on the Henry Long Ranger. I run a patch with Shooters Choice twice a day thru the bore until the green color is gone. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. The Long Rangers wood isntAAA Fancy grade, but its well figured and the model tested is at least a Fancy A grade American Walnutmaybe closer to AA. Obviously not a lever gun fan. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. I couldnt disagree with you more. 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. A bolt thatschromed steel with a six-lug rotary head. This will be my next irrational purchase. Sometimes certain bullets and bores just dont get along nicely. Threaded barrel I have had several blrs without a single issue. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? 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