You have entered an incorrect email address! It outperformed the hand load I built to replicate it by a tenth of an inch all done on a filthy dirty bore. To fire a shot, you just manually cock the hammer; there is no manual cross-bolt or sliding tang safety to forget or fumble. I was not expecting a Minute of Angle rifle in western guise. 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. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. Hard to shoot well while chucking one's cookies. That was my final straw and I left without any gun. This means a rifle that will shoot 3" or smaller three shot groups at 300 yards! But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! At 5.8 pounds pull, the trigger was OK. Scope Selection for Precision Rifles: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying. 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. It also means a more complicated connection between trigger and sear and usually degrades the trigger pull. this is a fine gun. Wont the heat affect the wood (plastic)? I have plenty of spots to choose from. Next, you'll notice the unique bolt design. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. 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. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. This is a HUNTING rifle. check out the. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. The gunmakers brain trustdecided to chamberthe Long Rangerinthe three most requested calibers: .223, .243, and .308Win. and. Id think this gun would be attractive to left-handers who are disappointed with the relatively slim pickings among bolt guns. Except it is. My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. Remarks are appreciated. Henry makes a 44 mag that would work in a revolver, also a 357 mag. Several big game hunting rifles from major manufacturers, not just custom shops, come with MOA or sub-MOA accuracy guarantees. 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. fast-cycling, box magazine beauty is a rifle that shoots. Neither has, nor needs, a separate manual safety. My brother is a lefty and he never liked my marlin .30-30 cause of that right eject. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. They wont have sights or spare magazines available until March unfortunately. All Rights Reserved, You Want a Practical Lever Gun? The trigger was very heavy and not conducive to field accuracy. Thanks Michael, Im hoping to eventually see 7mm-08 on the roster, too. 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. rear, ramp front; drilled and tapped for scope mounts, Stock: Checkered American black walnut w/recoil pad and sling swivels, Sights: Folding adj. was chosen. The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. Similarly, the BLR needs a glove loop lever. For more information: www.henryrifles.com. Im glad to read that its selling well, because they certainly are promoting the heck outta it. This will be my next irrational purchase. Better yet, dont have kids, or a wife!! I shoot left handed. I own sometwo dozen bolt guns. This is so difficult to achieve that Browning admonishes BLR owners not to take the rifle apart, period. Henry Long Ranger Browning BLR Weight 112 oz Length 40.5" 43" Action Lever Lever Caliber .223 Remington .30-06 Springfield Capacity 5+1 Finish Blued Blue Gun Type Rifle Sights Scope Base Barrel Length 22" Gun Stats Price History Recently Deals Henry Long Ranger Primary Arms $1515.99 See Deal Optics Planet $1515.99 See Deal MidwayUSA $1999.99 Not everything needs to be an AR-15, have a Costa Grip friendly handguard, and use Pmags. Posts: 1,128. tn. Shame on you. 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. Nosler Accubonds have never failed me in his caliber. 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. Overall, I think the Long Ranger succeeds in providing whitetail hunters with a rifle who want bolt-action accuracy and chamberings, but in a lever gun. I love lever guns! My .308 long ranger is a year and a half old. Instead, a premium is placed on fast handling and easy carrying. Theres no plastic on this gun. I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. I hope in the near future they offer a Long Ranger in a medium or large bore chambering. The BLR is lighter. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. carbine versions of both rifles that are compared here come with 20 inch barrels. 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. They offered to send a youth stock FREE to a neighbor whod bought a 22 and didnt know there was a youth version. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. Another difference is that the Long Rangers magazine seats flush with the bottom of the receiver. Barrel Length: 20 Round Lever actions are American history. And why not? Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. I dont agree with that past presidents policities in many regards, but he was my President and you sullied the office. 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. So glad to have someone make a truly hunters rifle agian. I have owned one or another M71/.348 since I was in my 20s, often used for hogs and black bearseven bison. This makes the barrel is fully free-floating instead of using a forend tip pressure point. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. Some of us just like our guns like that. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . Can the action handle the pressures of some of the compact mag rounds? The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. I have been trying to find the right one. Overall * * * * * The stock wood on the Henry is also much better than what Ive seen with the blr. I did exactly the same thing with my BLR. 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. 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. As a gun writer, I shoot a lot of different rifles and have done so for a long time. No plans on the pistol grip though. The M88, although Winchesters fourth best-selling lever action, is getting hard to find and Sako lever actions are scarce. Since I wrote this article I keep finding myself taking this gun hunting over many others. 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. Henry, very much a lever-action company, is doing well. 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. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. The Model 99s internal rotary magazine improved upon the standard tubular magazine used on earlier lever guns. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. The advantage of a detachable magazine is there is no need to cycle cartridges remaining in the magazine through the action to empty the rifle. Both rifles use two-piece stocks with a butt that terminates in a functional recoil pad. bolt removal etc. Opinions please and thanks. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. Blr all the way. But if you have the two side-by-side, fealt their balance and their actions and compare your groups theres really no question that the American-made Henry is a better product. Extra magazines are available from the manufacturer. The hot brass ejects to the right. Stay in the know. I cant say much about the smootheness of the action because Cabalas wouldnt unlock the lever and let me cycle it. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. They purchased a design from a foreign interest if memory serves. ), I know of only two current production lever action rifles intended for use with modern high intensity cartridges (.243 Win., .308 Win., etc.). This right at the top fo the BLR list when it comes to elegance. There is an iron sight version available. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. The Long Ranger is noticeably heavier than the BLR Lightweight. This is semi-fancy wood with attractive grain and figure. Re: BLR vs. Henry Long Ranger. i own 3 - 39A all 3 are accurate and my Henry 22`s in golden boys are accurate too.the old Marlin levers are built nicer and function better too.its your hard earned money you get to make the decision on what brand and cartridge you want to buy. Right now, the lever-action is once again hot. Lastly for 5.56 NATO weapons they sell cartridges they have made with Hornadys V-Max bullet design in both 50 and 55 grain weights. 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. A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. Therefore, a comparison is in order and should prove interesting. The Long Ranger hammer has a longer travel and requires noticeably less effort to cock. The Long Ranger doesnt have anexternal safety. Most notably, the Henrys trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLRs is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. I've also been wanting to buy a more modern .30 caliber gun. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). the quality of the Browning BLR rifles is so much better than any Henry rifle made,there is no way i would spend any money on Henry rifles. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. No slight to the BLR, but I personally think the Long Ranger is a much more attractive rifle. Unlike traditional lever action rifles that rely on a quarter cock hammer notch safety, the BLR cannot be forced to fire by a strong blow on the hammer, even if it breaks internal parts. Well browning had made the BLR in 358 and I think they still do. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. One of the most instantly recognizable lever-action rifles is the Savage Model 99. Ive had tubular-magazine Marlins and Winchesters and some vintage Savages that were tack-driversand some that were not. Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. His groups were really tight. More than just a play on words, this little. Both are handsome, but neither is as trim as, for example, a Winchester Model 94 carbine. Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. Almost forgot theres also two action lengths . Im having and issue. 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. I thought I was good with an AR10 and a bolt action. Compared: Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger Lever Action Carbines. 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. Like most Guns and Shooting Online rifle comparisons, the point is not for the article author to tell the reader which rifle is better, but to present an honest appraisal of each rifle, allowing you, gentle reader, to form your own conclusions, based on your unique needs and experience. Often regretted that decision. 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. Turnbull also offers the .470 Turnbull, scaled down to fit the Marlin action. Copyright 2017 by Chuck Hawks. Others are shooters built for hard use but lacking class and unlikely to be remembered in a hundred years. If you havent seen or handled one Speaking of magazines, both are all metal, detachable, double stack, hold four .308 cartridges and feed smoothly. This means the cartridge must be placed most of the way into the chamber with the muzzle depressed before the bolt can be closed; otherwise the cartridge will fall out through the magazine well. Ive read the comparisons with the Browning BLR. If you make a 308 detachable magazine rifle that doesnt fit an AR-10 magazine you are doing it wrong. I run a patch with Shooters Choice twice a day thru the bore until the green color is gone. The stock has a straight wrist, though Imperato says Henry is evaluating the possibility of introducing a pistol-grip version. Guess they saw me coming! That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. I wasnt kidding about buying it. All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Barrel. Cant remember the companies name that first made the pot metal lever action 22s but I think it was w German. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. 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. 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. Obviously not a lever gun fan. Great accuracy for a lever action ie for a gun Herr Mauser made obsolete a century ago Simply thumb back the coil spring-powered hammer when ready to shoot. I am reasonably familiar with both rifles, having used and reviewed both of them. Thanks to Henry for a fine rifle. I have a .338 Marlin Express thats a 5 round subMOA gun. I sold it for these reasons. Then they had to re-think everything. In Ca. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. Give a Gift However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. After spraying a littleRAAgun oilinto the Long Rangers action, I was rewarded with butter-smooth cyling. Now Henry has entered the magazine-loaded lever gun fray. 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. Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to After five rounds, I measured the group, then continued the testing with other rounds. The companydidnt want to build the same gun as itscompetition, yet it had to be recognizable as a Henry. Sounds like you need to put some money aside in a savings account she doesnt know about, and send the statements to an email she doesnt know about. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. Can a peep go on this without fooling around with the front sight? This is because of the higher pressures produced by the 5.56 cartridge & also slight differences in the throat length and angles of each. Never had to send one back cause never had a problem. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. Threaded barrel Thats the long and short of it; the best plan for success and one I rarely see followed. The barrel is a round that has a rate of twist of 1:9". The Browning BLR and Henry Long Ranger rifles are engineered to bypass the pressure limitations of traditional lever action designs. Aesthetics are a personal matter. Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. People are the same. 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 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. 6.5 Creedmoor: nothing beats 120 GMX Superformance in short action. The Big Horn Armory M89 Spike Driver, chambered to .500 S&W, is another big-bore lever action. 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