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. Henry has announced their new "Long Ranger" lever action rifle with box magazine in 308 Win., 243 Win., and 223 Rem.. The Big Horn Armory M89 Spike Driver, chambered to .500 S&W, is another big-bore lever 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. Armed with new prescription shooting glasses, I can again use aperture sights comfortably to about 100 yards, open sights somewhat less. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. Joined: Feb 2009. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. If you need fast follow-up shots on sounders of running pigs, this rifle will do it. They did have a 243 with much better looking wood but not my flavor. The Long Ranger is elegant. Street price for these is right at $800. They ask for it, so I oblige. And why not? Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. I'd say handle both rifles and pick the one that feels best to you. If they can make a .308 they can make a .338. The current barrel length is 20" for all calibers. By todays standards this isnt impressive, but these ballistics have been adequate for deer-size game for 125 years and remain so today. Henry is renown for the head of the company helping you. Most notably, the Henrys trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLRs is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. Id use it more, but the top-eject 1886 action is iron sights only, so I have to be careful where I take it. One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . It seems the overwhelming majority really like the Long Ranger. those words are like yelling free timmies coffee (yes Canadian) and within seconds I had almost everyone on the firing line helping. The American-made Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger shoulders fast and points like a stick. Overall * * * * * I was expecting 1.5 to 2MOA. I guess its the same, if you dont look after your gun, it wont look after you. This right at the top fo the BLR list when it comes to elegance. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. Winchester tried in the 80s with their big-bore 94 in .307 and .356 Winchester, but at that time the lever-action was at its nadir, and neither cartridge went anywhere. The stock and fore-end grip areas are deeply checkered with a simple pattern. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. 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. This was unacceptable to me. The Winchester Model 94 has been one of the longest-lasting and most well-respected lever-action rifles ever produced. To me, thats silly. For the first 215 rounds, I didnt clean the rifle in any way. I havent taken it to the range yet but fit and finish are great and I really like the trigger. it looks great, its action is smooth as a baby. Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. I love leverguns, and I dont (yet) have a rifle in the bolt-action niche; this one would fill that niche with more style than any boltie ever could. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. 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. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know its locked in. 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. Neither magazine is particularly difficult to eject or seat, although the BLR magazine, the shape of which is more tapered, seems to be smoother and easier to remove and replace. Aesthetics are a personal matter. Where is the silky bolt drop promised to me by a misguiding gunwriter? When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is at the Streamlight booth at SHOT Show 2023 to go over the Bear Trap light from Streamlight. So like any rookie in target ranges (was military for 25+ years, but apparently we stopped using lever action over a hundred years ago,,,shame) I asked someone for help. For the accuracy testing, I pulled the 6X fixed scope off and used a Vortex Viper 6-24X scope, set at the 24X setting. While the cartridges made using the lighter 55 grain CCB reach 3250 fps and a Muzzle Energy of around 1290 ft lbs. 6.5 Cteedmoor as well as .338 Federal will be two of the additional rounds released later this year. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. 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. The new Long Ranger incorporates Henry's interpretation of certain Model 88 and Model 99 design elements, along with their own innovations. 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. Similarly, the BLR needs a glove loop lever. My daughter has one of mine now in 243. Okay, Im not crazy about the look of scopes on traditional lever actions, but you cant hunt if you cant see. For more information, please see our The magazine release button is located in the right side of the receiver, also reminiscent (but less intrusive) of the detachable magazine versions of the Model 99. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. Think about the bullets acting as a firing pin for the cartridge iahesd of it. It may not seem fair to take off anything for what amounts to a sticky bolt, but theres perfect and there isnt. to .450 Marlin) and permutations than the Long Ranger. Im curious as to how it compares to the BLR, functionally, because I have a BLR in 7mm-08. Then I got new glasses and found another 99 in .300 with a vintage 4X scope. For me, aquality scope in fixed four or six power will suffice in magnification for hunting, and likely be more durable than Illever need. The big-bore lever action is a fascinating market, but its specialized. Sights: Adj. I sold my BLR twelve years ago, I asked Browning to address these issues but no response. 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. 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. A long-action for cartridges such as the .30-06 is being considered, though the timeline for that introduction has not been finalized. market of gun buyers who arent interested in polymer wonders. 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. The BLR appears to be a bit more nicely finished. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. Although there are a number of excellent lever action hunting rifles from several manufacturers that are chambered for traditional rimmed cartridges (.30-30, .25-35, .38-55, .444 Marlin, etc. Again, I chose .308 Win. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. Now to find a land owner that will allow me to hunt wild boar to start with, that would be the go for me to get into this. This is to Shannon Armitage. | 32 Items. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. Marlin saw a new, untapped market when they brought out their .444 Marlin and a new Model 95 .45-70 and followed up with the .450 Marlin. Henry makes a 44 mag that would work in a revolver, also a 357 mag. What i said was true. Nosler Accubonds have never failed me in his caliber. I know its early days, but the wildcat potential could be there. There is a lot more space inside the Henry's trigger guard, which might be important if you need to wear winter gloves while hunting. Henry's new Long Ranger may change your perception of lever-action guns. Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. this is a fine gun. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. Im glad to read that its selling well, because they certainly are promoting the heck outta it. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. This new lever-action rifle from Henry comes chambered for flat-shooting cartridges with the ballistic ability and accuracy to take deer at long range. Im a .308 fan and have more than a few. 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. Its MOA accurate and oh-so-pretty pretty. Except it is. 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 love lever guns! 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. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. It was the first successful repeating action, and in the 160 years of repeating rifles, almost all lever-action designs have been American. 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. It also means a more complicated connection between trigger and sear and usually degrades the trigger pull. 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). 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. Add to that the greater ballistic ability afforded by shooting pointed bullets and the Long Ranger delivers what its name promises. rear, ramp front; drilled and tapped for scope mounts, Stock: Checkered American black walnut w/recoil pad and sling swivels, Sights: Folding adj. 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. They cant keep up with demand and they are expanding capacity to be able to meet the demand for this line. Thanks to Henry for a fine rifle. But 100 yard five-shot one MOA groups with factory rounds from a lever-action rifle is outstanding. You win the internet for today. 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. I have had great experiences with both warranty divisions, but paying for shipping both ways was new to me and greatly appreciated. I wont buy a long Ranger, not at a $900 price tag. 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. However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I wonder though. Big Macs vs Prime Rib. Had it for almost 50 years. 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. The stock wood on the Henry is also much better than what Ive seen with the blr. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. The free floated barrel on the Long Ranger will surpass the BLR. Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. Browning/Miroku firearms have earned an enviable reputation for high quality, precision assembly and fine finish. Shame! Being retired, I have one shot at this. Aesthetically, both rifles attempt to combine a modern appearance with a traditional styling. 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. Well browning had made the BLR in 358 and I think they still do. 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. 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 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. 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!!! As a gun writer, I shoot a lot of different rifles and have done so for a long time. Henry, on the other hand, actually publishes a wonderful video on their website showing how to disassemble and reassemble the LR, which shows how the small parts can be removed for replacement. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. Get Guns.com offers and news!! My more or less average size finger found both triggers comfortable to pull. Can a peep go on this without fooling around with the front sight? 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. The M88, although Winchesters fourth best-selling lever action, is getting hard to find and Sako lever actions are scarce. The lever action is one of Americas most significant contributions to modern firearms. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. The result is a forged steel lever operating a rack and pinion system to move a machined and industrial hard chromed bolt with a six lug rotary head. Held one in Cabelas a week ago. Barrel. I thoroughly expected to pay a reasonable price for the part, but they shipped me a new sight for free. His groups were really tight. 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. Will be trading for hopefully a Henry 7mm-08 in the near future! It is fitted with a generous butt pad to help recoil. It comes in many different variations and is chambered in numerous calibers from .22-250 Remington, .308 Winchester, .325 WSM and .450 Marlin. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. Receiver: Matte Black Aluminum Barrel: Blued Steel, Round Profile Bolt: 6-Lug Rotating. 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). 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. 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. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. Visually and mechanically, the Long Ranger has a lot in common with Brownings BLR. Coupled with Hornadys LeveRevolution technology, these are, in my view, the best (and certainly most versatile) cartridges ever chambered in tubular-magazine rifles. It looks good, but maybe not Henry-ish enough. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. the guide gun). Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. 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. Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. The key to this is a rotating head, multiple-lug, recessed face bolt that locks into the barrel breech when the bolt is cycled into battery. Threaded barrel Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. This makes them eminently suitable for reloaders. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. Five Timeless Hunting Classics. I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. Long box magazines and lever guns dont usually mix well. Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. I hope this helps. was chosen. The model tested wasset up for a scope. The BLR is different from several other brand offerings in lever-action rifles. 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. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. 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. I havent noticed any corrosion issues with MC-7. I used to have a BLR. Savages Model 99 uses a rotary magazine, and later models a detachable box, in chamberings including .250 Savage. If you havent seen or handled one The Henry Wisconsin long range 223 right handed rifle features a lever action, transfer bar safety and a barrel length of 20.0". Can't talk for the Henry, but I had the BLR back in the day. The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. Wow thats expensive, Ill buy 2 bolt guns instead I also picked up a LongRanger .308 in January 2017, while it was on sale at Cabelas. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. I checked to make sure everything on the Long Ranger was tight, and then cleaned the bore. 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. I derive satisfaction from the added challenge of using iron sights, but as I get older, my effective range has shrunk. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. Win. If you get to my area hit me up and you can come hold the Henry. If that is what someone else likes, go for it, thats why we have choices. The .44-40 certainly is not. Its characters like you that put a feced stain on responsible gun owners. I attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. That was my final straw and I left without any gun. Rifles are definitely in the you get what you pay for category. The LR with irons definitely has my interest, but Im hoping they eventually come out with a pistol grip (personal preference) so I can better compare the two myself, particularly with feel/trigger/smoothness of action. OMG what in the world does that even mean? The same finishing, with different applications. Feeding is very smooth. They purchased a design from a foreign interest if memory serves. This is priced right where it should be for the features and quality. Give a Gift A .30-30 is the most common lever action, followed probably by Marlins and Winchesters in pistol cartridges, originally .44-40. fast-cycling, box magazine beauty is a rifle that shoots. Barrel Length: 20 Round Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. The Henry Long Ranger .308/7.62 NATO caliber rifle supplied sports a 4 shot detachable magazine that fits flush in the receiver. Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. Thanks Michael, I couldnt disagree with you more. 3. Thank you for writing this article. Its a tack driver. Currently casting and loading: .32 Auto, .380 Auto, .38 Special, 9X19, .357 Magnum, .257 Roberts, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30 WCF, .308 WCF. Keep in mind that there are no flies on the .308 Winchester (or the old .300 Savage). 3. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. I have a .338 Marlin Express thats a 5 round subMOA gun. With Cabelas Points and gift cards in excess of $500, I think I may own one of these soon. The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. This is semi-fancy wood with attractive grain and figure. I might have to get this. The Long Rangers magazine fits flush into the bottom of the action. A while back I picked up a Savage 99 in .300 Savage with factory aperture sights. I have a 22 mag with the octogon barrel and it's squirrel head accurate at 50 yards. 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. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. 2. If you accuracy test one, you MUST wait until the barrel cools between shots. They are about the same size and equally easy to load. Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. How about a .358 Winchester with an 18 barrel, a 26 .204 Ruger, and a 16 .300 Blackout with a threaded barrel and iron sights? Instead of a traditional lifter system, like on most lever guns, the Long Ranger strips cartridges from the top of the box magazine just like a bolt-action rifle.
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