Youre probably thinking whitetails, but most black bear and wild hog hunting is done at close range, and there are plenty of situations for elk and moose where reach isnt necessary. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. At 5.8 pounds pull, the trigger was OK. Ive never seen a lever action that wasnt accurate enough for 150-yard shots at deer. Yup Browning still makes a BLR in 358. 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. The magazine to metal fit was excellent. Good point and with a weight of 7 pounds, the Long Ranger is a much better choice to carry afield than a bull-barreled bench rest gun even if the trigger pull is heavier. Few guns stir all-American pride like the Made in America or Not Made at All Henry Repeating Arms rifles. Gotta say you have it worse up there with gun control. 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. I love my BLR, better ammo selection with a box fed lever gun. Extra magazines are available from the manufacturer. But if the top of the gun was canted to the left by any noticeable degree, they were sometimes left loose in the action. The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. Stay in the know. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. If your resolution was dont buy any guns this yearway to set yourself up to fail. If that is what someone else likes, go for it, thats why we have choices. 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. On the model I received, the shoulder stock fit is perfect, but the fore-end to end cap fit isnt. I discovered the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger recently. That light cleaning regimen stabilized accuracy and brought the average 100-yard group size down to 1.46 inches. These are completely different "feeling" guns. not all BLR`s have bad triggers and with a little ability those triggers clean up and can work alot better too. The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor is proof. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. 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. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. Without a round fired, I was impressed and intrigued. I think they are modern classics. anyone? I gladly wait to save the money and have yet to be disappointed for doing so. They ask for it, so I oblige. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. The same finishing, with different applications. I shoot left handed. Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). Maybe some WSMs? Thank you for writing this article. Then I got new glasses and found another 99 in .300 with a vintage 4X scope. Recently, I had the chance to test a Long Ranger . Add to that the greater ballistic ability afforded by shooting pointed bullets and the Long Ranger delivers what its name promises. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. Yeah, me too. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! Its handy in the brush, but can reach way out there down power line cuts and into the fields when you need to. Henry has announced their new "Long Ranger" lever action rifle with box magazine in 308 Win., 243 Win., and 223 Rem.. 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). This will be my next irrational purchase. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. The lever-action is Americas unique contribution to firearms design. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. 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. In recent decades, the lever-action rifle has appeared to be on the ropes. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. Length: 40.5 I dont think "lever action" goes with "good trigger". They wont appreciate it the same as you did. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. My daughter has one of mine now in 243. 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. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. I was tired of having to keep it out of the sunlight while hunting. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. I have a Browning BLR Lightweight in .308 and love that rifle. The stock has a straight wrist, though Imperato says Henry is evaluating the possibility of introducing a pistol-grip version. Shame on you. or .308 Win. I have plenty of spots to choose from. The Henry Big Boy centerfire lever-action rifles. 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. Other manufacturers have simply designed their lever-action rifles around pointed bullet cartridges in the first place. Like all Henry firearms, the Long Ranger is "Made in America Or Not Made At All.". I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. If you get to my area hit me up and you can come hold the Henry. JWTaylor, your article here has pretty much convinced me that this will be the gun for me. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. Similarly, the BLR needs a glove loop lever. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. I already own a lever action 22 (Henry). Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. They offered to send a youth stock FREE to a neighbor whod bought a 22 and didnt know there was a youth version. i own 4 BLR`S all shoot excellent and are very well made too,buy a BLR you will be much more happy with your hard earned money.i own some Henry 22`s they are not near as good a rifle as a Marlin 39A either. Already got a Henry 45-70 (all weather) after your last review. Where is the silky bolt drop promised to me by a misguiding gunwriter? Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. After theteeny tiniest bit of pre-travel it breaks cleanly, at what Id guess to be between three to four pounds. 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. 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 Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. And you get what you pay for. Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. bolt removal etc. The Model 99s internal rotary magazine improved upon the standard tubular magazine used on earlier lever guns. This is to Shannon Armitage. While Browning was first to the punch with longer-range, magazine-fed lever-action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms jumped in with both feet. Is it an Anschutz? Note to HUNTER: Please see my posts above starting with Feb 11, 2017. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . MSRP:$1014.95 (at Cabelas for ~$889). My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. From everything Ive read, the Henry is supposed to be a great shooter. I dont either but have handled both over the years. Across the country, many of us hunt thicker cover, where long-range shooting isnt necessary. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. The BLR is lighter. If you need fast follow-up shots on sounders of running pigs, this rifle will do it. .300 BO? More recently, Marlin was out of production for several years. 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. 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. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. Accuracy was excellent so long as the bore was clean. Twenty years ago we started with the H001 .22 and have added more and more centerfire calibers for different hunting needs, says Henry President Anthony Imperato. (.223/5.56 lever action rifle?) The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. Lever-action rifles have traditionally suffered ballistically from things such as the strength of their designs and cartridges for which theyre chambered. Trigger job on the Browning requires a knowledgable gunsmith. A very thorough review. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. 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. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. 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 . 6.5 Cteedmoor as well as .338 Federal will be two of the additional rounds released later this year. Sweet! My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. It also means a more complicated connection between trigger and sear and usually degrades the trigger pull. Guess they saw me coming! Rifles are definitely in the you get what you pay for category. We will continue to do that, expand the line and be a one-stop source for anything lever. It will be hanging above the door real soon. For me, aquality scope in fixed four or six power will suffice in magnification for hunting, and likely be more durable than Illever need. you should and then you would understand. That HPR round scored a group size of 1 3/4. Now Henry has entered the magazine-loaded lever gun fray. Opinions please and thanks. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. 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. Henry is renown for the head of the company helping you. The Henry 6.5 Creedmoor Long Ranger carries a price tag of $1,066. The Long Ranger lever gun wasas reliable as any bolt action rifle Ive ever shot. Who wants a long range rifle with the ballistics of a pistol? Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. I sent the rifle back to Henry, and they took care of it. Others are shooters built for hard use but lacking class and unlikely to be remembered in a hundred years. Since I wrote this article I keep finding myself taking this gun hunting over many others. I bought the long ranger. 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. Well browning had made the BLR in 358 and I think they still do. Both stocks fit me fine and my eye lines up correctly with a scope mounted in low or medium height rings when I bring the rifles to my shoulder. My brother is a lefty and he never liked my marlin .30-30 cause of that right eject. I use a brass rod, a muzzle guard (Kleen-Bore, Dewey or Bore-Tech) and Shooters Choice MC-7. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. 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? 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. It functioned well, however, because the trigger traveled with the lever, the trigger pull was very heavy (7+ lbs) and not really very suitable for accuracy while hunting. Thats a five-shot group from 100 yards, all bagged up (as were theothers). Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. I'd say handle both rifles and pick the one that feels best to you. Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. I really like browning. Being old I like lever action rifles and both of these manufactures make one chambered in 308. Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. 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. You can spend less for better results. The Browning BLR is a lever-action rifle manufactured for Browning Arms Company by Miroku Firearms in Japan and stamped Morgan Utah USA. Looks and feels fantastic. Id like to see a little better finishing of the metal. 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. Simply thumb back the coil spring-powered hammer when ready to shoot. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). We lost some great designs, including the Savage 99 and Winchester 88, and sales of traditional lever guns were slipping. I own several lever guns and am very comfortable with them. However, its more expensive than the BLR (~$100+ more than my SS Lightweight) and its heavier. The on surprise was the recoil. You win the internet for today. Try it. Such as a Skinner? All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. These two rifles have numerous similarities, but also significant differences. Oh and and can I rent the clown, I think some of my fellow Canadians at xmetal need a Bass slap for tarnishing our reputation of being the only country no one is scared of or worse confirming it by making ammo while drinking Labatt 50. Brownings BLR also uses a detachable box and is chambered for such hot-stepping flat-shooters as 7mm Rem. Sure would be nice to know how long for Henry to get the sighted version out into the market place, if its too long I just may have to settle for the sightless model which is pretty much available with on line gun web sites. 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. 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. I plan to get a Big Boy in .44 Mag and I would love to have a Long Ranger at some point. I hunted both elk and moose with the .338 ME, with awesome accuracy and performance. The customer service rep, and mr Imperato, both contacted me, wich is something you dont see from othermanufacturers, except Savage. It may not seem fair to take off anything for what amounts to a sticky bolt, but theres perfect and there isnt. Next year theyll branch out to other calibers. The BLR appears to be a bit more nicely finished. The Henry Long Ranger .308/7.62 NATO caliber rifle supplied sports a 4 shot detachable magazine that fits flush in the receiver. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. More seriously, though, theres a real danger it would become hers in short order; shes a woodworker as well as a shooter. 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. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. the guide gun). It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. those words are like yelling free timmies coffee (yes Canadian) and within seconds I had almost everyone on the firing line helping. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with buttpad Other features: Sling swivel studs, solid black rubber recoil pad I havent noticed any corrosion issues with MC-7. They are essentially bolt action rifles operated by an lever. Mag cannot be any larger or the lever wont cycle. This means that given adequate power they were plenty accurate for larger game, and Ive seen many that shot well enough to reach much farther. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * 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 hot brass ejects to the right. 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. Henry Repeating Arms' new Long Ranger is aimed at lever lovers who'd like a little more performance from a classic platform. However, no current rifles are chambered to .35 Remington, and the BLR is the worlds last .358 Winchester still in production. Currently Henry is contemplating other short-action chamberings that will be announced. Id use it more, but the top-eject 1886 action is iron sights only, so I have to be careful where I take it. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? I sold it for these reasons. |, Python Hunter Catches 28 in Florida Python Challenge, Fail Video: Tournament Bass Angler Falls From Boat, Loses Fishing Rod, Great Gear: Bering Optics Rubicon Pro Reflex Sight, Best How-To Deer Hunting Article Ive Ever Read. The BLR has been in the Browning line for many years and is consequently available in more calibers (a current total of 14, from .223 Rem. I purchased my 2nd 308 because some black face communist dictator made mine illegal. And I have loaded some FGMM clones (per Dan Newberry). Way to go Hennery . Remarks are appreciated. Magnums come with 24" barrels. But at $850-$900 retail, there are many bolt action guns that fall in or below that price range that are good shooters too. Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. Italian Firearms Group also has a gorgeous and faithful copy. 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. 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. When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. 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. Another difference is the rack and pinion geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. Thats the only time. The Long Ranger's trigger is definitely superior. 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. 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. The typically small ejection port of most autoloading and side-ejection lever actions makes getting a cartridge into the chamber difficult. I cant say much about the smootheness of the action because Cabalas wouldnt unlock the lever and let me cycle it. I had a new Browning A-Bolt in 30-06 that shot no less than ten different factory loads any better than 3" and most were worse. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. However, used Savage 99s are available and affordable. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. Unfortunately action has not improved. Five Timeless Hunting Classics. getting a second magazine for the Henry is next to imposable . There is no separate mechanical safety. Of all of them even remotely in this price range, only one, the heavier and [$100]more expensive Ruger Hawkeye Predator in 6.5 Creedmor, matches the Long Rangerin out-of-the box accuracy. This has caused many people to believe this is simply the exact same cartridge called by 2 different names. and .300 Win. I really like the blr, Ive shot them, Ive hunted with them and they are great guns. The stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. 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. The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. 3. 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. I found no quantifiable difference in their inherent accuracy. Accuracy * * * * * If you truly have a rough action , contact Mr. Imperato at Henry and Im sure they will make it right. Working the lever provides a smooth bolt slide in and out of the receiver. I took two days to do the accuracy testing, and I took whatever time it took to pull the trigger. The best part: its not a bolt gun or an AR. they pay for shipping both ways which is really nice. But that hasnt stopped manufacturers from trying to make them better at taking deer over longer distances. The Browning BLR and Henry Long Ranger rifles are engineered to bypass the pressure limitations of traditional lever action designs. This means a rifle that will shoot 3" or smaller three shot groups at 300 yards! Perhaps Sako should reintroduce the Finnwolf. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: Long Ranger H014S-308 Action: LeverAction Caliber: .308 Win. The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. 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. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. Consequence knows about. And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. Hard to shoot well while chucking one's cookies. I sold it. I really wanted this gun but its just not as nice as I had hoped, and what all of these reviews led me to believe. Another point to ponder. However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. 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. Dont want the wife to divorce me, so standing down for a little while until things cool down , Ill continue saving for a real Browning BLR over the Jersey shore knock off. A bolt thatschromed steel with a six-lug rotary head. Looks good though. Hard to find one in stock, anywhere. 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