The typically small ejection port of most autoloading and side-ejection lever actions makes getting a cartridge into the chamber difficult. But 100 yard five-shot one MOA groups with factory rounds from a lever-action rifle is outstanding. Neither has, nor needs, a separate manual safety. 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. My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. The Long Ranger lever gun wasas reliable as any bolt action rifle Ive ever shot. BLR in 308 and Long Ranger in 243. And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. 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. Either rifle would normally be carried in the field with the chamber loaded and the hammer lowered (to the "quarter cock" position in the case of the BLR and all the way to the frame in the case of the Long Ranger). less than $400 if the $800 is too much for you. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. Many of them conducted by people and organizations who aren't hesitant to call crap crap. The finish was too glossy and easily destroyed in the field. As a complete greenie, I think this rifle would be the best all around for the only one I will ever own to go deer and wild boar hunting in Georgia. Beautiful gun and great review, Im going to start saving my pennies. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. Another point to ponder. If you want to use the rifle for snap shooting or firing from the kneel or off a tree, stick with medium height rings. Mag cannot be any larger or the lever wont cycle. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad MSRP: $1014.95 ( at Cabela's for ~$889) Ratings (out of five stars): Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * The Long Rangers stock geometry works for a scoped gun thats meant to be hunted. 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. Speaking of magazines, both are all metal, detachable, double stack, hold four .308 cartridges and feed smoothly. 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. Uses a six-lug rotary locking head at the bolt face that locks like a bolt-action. Marlin tried again in the early 2000s with the .308 and .338 Marlin Express. 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. Currently Henry is contemplating other short-action chamberings that will be announced. I have owned one or another M71/.348 since I was in my 20s, often used for hogs and black bearseven bison. 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. Spitzer bullets and tube magazines do not mix. Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. From my experience and others. How do these two rifles stack up to each other? 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. The BLR is different from several other brand offerings in lever-action rifles. Have had a few over the years including a Winchester in .25-35, awesome little gun! Guess they saw me coming! Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. There is no separate mechanical safety. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. 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. This is a HUNTING rifle. 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. Never had to send one back cause never had a problem. I'd be more concerned with the trigger and the warranty. Great rifle for the whitetails we were after in those days. Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. feeding might be an issue in the Henry. Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 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. 3. 5 reasons why the HENRY LONG RANGER is the BEST LEVER GUN EVER! Except it is. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). I plan to get a Big Boy in .44 Mag and I would love to have a Long Ranger at some point. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. Caliber: .308 7.62X51 I found no quantifiable difference in their inherent accuracy. They are available with open iron sights. Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. My BLR is a steel .243 that still shoot dimes at a 100. I have owned both. However, the BLR hammer spur is about twice the width of the Long Ranger hammer spur (approx. When you venture afield with a lever-action rifle, you must feel at least a small surge of patriotic pride. The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. Visually, the biggest difference between the receivers (other than the finish) is that the Browning's detachable magazine protrudes below the line of the receiver, while the Henry's detachable magazine does not. 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. 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. Why hadHenry departed from itstraditionaltube-fed designs? The .308 Win. Privacy Policy. Please , please chamber it in .338 federal ! 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. Its a tack driver. However, its more expensive than the BLR (~$100+ more than my SS Lightweight) and its heavier. Even if struck by a sledge hammer blow, the hammer cannot hit the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled all the way back. Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. Actually, there are just two: Henry's Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Browning's BLR. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. Id like to see a little better finishing of the metal. The Henry has a slimmer stock and fore end, which provides an overall sleeker feel and silhouette that I prefer. For more information: www.henryrifles.com. 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. Also, Im partial to the pistol grip stock and I like the BLRs trigger travelling with the lever (no pinching), although the trigger isnt the greatest needs a trip to Neil Jones, I think. I shoot left handed. Looks good though. Profit. They cant keep up with demand and they are expanding capacity to be able to meet the demand for this line. Browning/Miroku firearms have earned an enviable reputation for high quality, precision assembly and fine finish. With Cabelas Points and gift cards in excess of $500, I think I may own one of these soon. A very thorough review. 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. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Using Remingtons 168gr Hog Hammer round topped with the Barnes TSX bullet, the gun scored an average of 1.25 after four five-round groups. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. I know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. When Henry Repeating Arms revealedtheir box-fed lever-action Long Ranger series, I asked to test one in .308 Winchester. I believe I read that the barrel is threaded in. Joined: Feb 2009. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showt-shooter-too! Next, you'll notice the unique bolt design. Most notably, the Henrys trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLRs is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. I really like the looks of the Henry, but I do not like a gun that I cannot completely take apart-easily. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. I did exactly the same thing with my BLR. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. Every cowboy needs a revolver. Only con I can think of is that the action feels very rough and that I am fighting machine burrs the entire stroke. Is it an Anschutz? I only tell you this because it sounds like you have an AR and thus can shoot either cartridge no problem. Using 308 Go and No-Go gauges, a Sharpie to mark the gear and rack, and lots of trial and error, he got it the engagement set properly after 2 days of intermittent work. Had some issues loading the clip, and cbambering rounds. Again I love it. Shame! This just hit the top of the Henrys-to-buy list. 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. In fast action, the bolts about a thumbs width from my nose if I keep a good cheek-stock weld. From the ammunition perspective, Hornady introduced its LEVERevolution line that uses FTX bullets with soft, rubber-like points. 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). Former gun slinger, current gun writer. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. Its characters like you that put a feced stain on responsible gun owners. 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. 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. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. They offered to send a youth stock FREE to a neighbor whod bought a 22 and didnt know there was a youth version. 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. No way near as fast. 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. More than likey the Henry trigger is better. 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. 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. Both are excellent rifles, but only the Henry is built in the USA, if that is It just comes down to personal preference. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. Youll like the trigger on the Henry Long Ranger. Turns out Shannon was right. Currently casting and loading: .32 Auto, .380 Auto, .38 Special, 9X19, .357 Magnum, .257 Roberts, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30 WCF, .308 WCF. 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. Its handy in the brush, but can reach way out there down power line cuts and into the fields when you need to. After hundreds of rounds while off work for months the trigger still goes creep creep creep bang and it shoots dependable 3.5 to 4 inch groups at one hundred. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. It comes with a beautifully grained walnut stock with a matte clearcoat. just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! In Ca. (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.) 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. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. I use a brass rod, a muzzle guard (Kleen-Bore, Dewey or Bore-Tech) and Shooters Choice MC-7. 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. 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. 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 read the comparisons with the Browning BLR. Mag. I have an old Marlin 1895 in .38-55 presently, but it needs a LOT of work. Henry has flush fitting magazines and looks better in my opinion but neither really have that lever rifle look to them. This will be my next irrational purchase. Great Review, thank you. This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. bolt removal etc. 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. Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. (Ifyou haventfit end caps to rifle stocks and become a neurotic nerd about it, youll never notice.) However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. The gun shoulders naturally while the generous rubber recoil pad soaks up kick and has enough grip to keep the gun on your shoulder for fast follow-up shots on big, tough bucks. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! I hunted both elk and moose with the .338 ME, with awesome accuracy and performance. I bought the one for me after getting my daughter a youth model and liking hers. 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. It outperformed the hand load I built to replicate it by a tenth of an inch all done on a filthy dirty bore. How do you Sully the office? The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. Would it go better with a matte or gloss Leupold scope? All clip feed levers have this issue because they depress the cartridge feeder spring when operating the bolt. If you need fast follow-up shots on sounders of running pigs, this rifle will do it. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. 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. 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. Others are shooters built for hard use but lacking class and unlikely to be remembered in a hundred years. This gun cost twice what my BLR did (20 years ago) and feels like half the gun so far. They have been outstanding leaders in this field for many years now. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. To some extent, I think its the fun factor that is renewing interest in the all-American lever action. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. The model tested wasset up for a scope. Length: 40.5 As for market, yes. 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. JWTaylor, your article here has pretty much convinced me that this will be the gun for me. 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. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. 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. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. Both rifles use two-piece stocks with a butt that terminates in a functional recoil pad. But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. Some finishes offered in the blr are better, some not. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. the theory was the cheap Ammo (Xmetal targets) and hypothesized the shoulder was to far forward and the bolt could not fully close . Sometimes certain bullets and bores just dont get along nicely. I love lever guns! 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. Kali Parmley, Editor-in-chief of Bakccountry Hunter speaks with Bret Maffet of Franchi Firearms to discuss the all new Momentum All Terrain Elite. It feels exceptionally smooth. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. Those seeking something different and even more durable will appreciate the All-Weather Big Boy with its hard chrome finish and weather-resistant black-coated stocks or the newer X-Model with tactical features like a threaded barrel, fiber optic sights, and black synthetic M-Lok stocks. Receiver: Matte Black Aluminum Barrel: Blued Steel, Round Profile Bolt: 6-Lug Rotating. Next year theyll branch out to other calibers. The big-bore lever action is a fascinating market, but its specialized. 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. I took two days to do the accuracy testing, and I took whatever time it took to pull the trigger. I believe that both the Lehigh Defense Company and Underwood Ammunition Company have been producing some of the most significant breakthroughs in ammunition design and loadings to date. 1. HEY ALL.I think my Henry Golden Boy can hold its own against ANY .22 rimfire you would care to throw against it.i never expected any kind of accuracy from it from the beginning.it is from about 2002 when they were built in Brooklyn NY!!! and .300 Win. One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . I wonder though. All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Wildcathunter # 14125410 09/14/19. The second group stringed vertically more than 2 inches and the third group a little more. That 1 3/4 was the worst of the group, and frankly, good enough for most hunting. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. Mauser made the lever obsolete for military purposes, NOT for hunting. Im having and issue. Feeding is very smooth. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. Opinions please and thanks. Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. 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. Re: BLR vs. Henry Long Ranger. This prevents stabbing the index finger with the end of the trigger as the lever is closed. 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. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. Sights are a genuine limitation, especially with many older rifles. Later, Winchesters Model 88, that takes a detachable box magazine, came chambered for cartridges such as the .284 Win. The Henry Long Ranger .308/7.62 NATO caliber rifle supplied sports a 4 shot detachable magazine that fits flush in the receiver. They wanted a new lever action design specifically intended for use with high intensity, short action cartridges (primarily the .308 Winchester family) and the Long Ranger is the result. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. Before actual design work was started, the Henry team debated a rear locking bolt design, along the lines of the Savage 99, versus a front locking bolt design of the Winchester Model 88 type. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. While the .30-30 Win is the most common chambering, the 336 is offered in the brush-busting .35 Rem caliber. Working the lever provides a smooth bolt slide in and out of the receiver. Coupled with Hornadys LeveRevolution technology, these are, in my view, the best (and certainly most versatile) cartridges ever chambered in tubular-magazine rifles. I would consider none of these a 300-yard shooter. On the model I received, the shoulder stock fit is perfect, but the fore-end to end cap fit isnt. The two rifles share a somewhat similar profile. Sold it after just a few months. Wont the heat affect the wood (plastic)? I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. If you accuracy test one, you MUST wait until the barrel cools between shots. Sure, you could buy two Ruger Americans, Savage Axis etc. BLR in 308 and Long Ranger in 243. (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. But, baby, look at lever actions now. The Long Ranger has many improved features over the Browning BLR. As Marlin comes back into full production, I hope they try again, but above .30-30 and below the big bores, current options are few. Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. 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) 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. Almost forgot theres also two action lengths . At 5.8 pounds pull, the trigger was OK. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. 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. No plans on the pistol grip though. The gunmakers brain trustdecided to chamberthe Long Rangerinthe three most requested calibers: .223, .243, and .308Win. It was the first successful repeating action, and in the 160 years of repeating rifles, almost all lever-action designs have been American. 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. The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. 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