We will continue to do that, expand the line and be a one-stop source for anything lever. 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. Again, thanks for taking the time After five rounds, I measured the group, then continued the testing with other rounds. A bolt thatschromed steel with a six-lug rotary head. The extra heft moderates recoil, but makes the rifle more tiring to carry in the field. The companyfigured they could make money selling a good product that customers wanted. that Mrs. Its a hunting rifle, not a tactical bullet hose. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. Totally on point, but still mildly dickish. 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. and. In the early 2000s Winchesters best-selling 1894 saw its first break in production. Regardless Henry re-badged them and prestothe birth of a gun company. 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. Oh, The Humanity: Latest Polling Shows a Majority of Americans Now Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban, Smith & Wesson Announces the New M&P FPC Pistol Caliber Carbine, Get Ready for the Invasion of Canadian Feral Super Pigs. Just how fast can you make a follow up shot with a bolt action compared to a lever? Actually, there are just two: Henrys Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Brownings BLR. Youre a racist/bigoted idiot. After calling Browning and being shocked by their price for re-timing the lever and bolt, he decided to try it himself. Five Timeless Hunting Classics. Some finishes offered in the blr are better, some not. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. Visually and mechanically, the Long Ranger has a lot in common with Brownings BLR. It feels exceptionally smooth. Such things as the difference in trigger pulls and stock fit may make one or the other easier for an individual shooter to shoot accurately under field conditions (practical accuracy). We lost some great designs, including the Savage 99 and Winchester 88, and sales of traditional lever guns were slipping. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. So, if you want full-spectrum versatility from a lever-action, you can have it. They did have a 243 with much better looking wood but not my flavor. 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. Side-eject Marlins have been able to accept scopes for generations, and the Savage 99 was the first factory rifle to be drilled and tapped clear back in the 1950s. .300 BO? It will be hanging above the door real soon. I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. Ten years ago I got a Model 70 308 and have since killed 10 Colorado Elk with it including one 6 PT bull. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. Even if struck by a sledge hammer blow, the hammer cannot hit the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled all the way back. The hot brass ejects to the right. Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. I especially am happy about their new single-shot line, and I hope we see more creative thinking like that from them. 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. Just got a very nice 308 win. Opinions please and thanks. Across the country, many of us hunt thicker cover, where long-range shooting isnt necessary. Perhaps Sako should reintroduce the Finnwolf. The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. However, used Savage 99s are available and affordable. I didnt think I would really care about this gun too much but after reading your review I am starting to really want this gun. 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 Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. anyone? The lever-action rifles trigger is a huge improvement over many other lever guns. The Long Rangers magazine fits flush into the bottom of the action. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. This is semi-fancy wood with attractive grain and figure. Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. Its characters like you that put a feced stain on responsible gun owners. Bottom line Im still short 500 ft pds to a 30-30 and almost a 1000 on 308 2. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. I was hoping Henry would put on a Lyman peep or at least a Skinner and wrote them such when the Long Ranger first came out. 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. Have a 45-70 marlin but its only good with handloads . 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. If that is what someone else likes, go for it, thats why we have choices. I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. The Browning trigger has a tighter curve that may be favored by those with thin fingers, while the Henry's more open trigger curve may be favored by those with thick fingers. Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. Many of them conducted by people and organizations who aren't hesitant to call crap crap. 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. 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. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). It weighs 7 lbs and has an over all length of 40.5". Why hadHenry departed from itstraditionaltube-fed designs? Prolonged sitting by an open fire would be a bad idea but sitting next to a wood burning stove with a heat shield while you warm your feet and your coffee wont affect it at all. 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. 5.0. | Any gun with a sole intended purpose of long-range shots might have a 2-pound trigger and a 24-inch heavy barrel, says Imperato, but I wouldnt want to walk around the woods with that gun.. Im among them. Mag cannot be any larger or the lever wont cycle. 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. Great rifle for the whitetails we were after in those days. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. You win the internet for today. 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. 1. this is a fine gun. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. This appears to be a good solid rifle in the class of box magazine lever guns. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. 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. When I asked the gun desk experts at Cabelas why, they told me; thats what I should expect since the gun only came out a few months ago. I'd say handle both rifles and pick the one that feels best to you. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. People are the same. Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. 1. 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. The stock wood on the Henry is also much better than what Ive seen with the blr. Although that accuracy from the bench is great, this Long Rangersreal joy is from other positions common in the field. Currently Henry is contemplating other short-action chamberings that will be announced. I really like the blr, Ive shot them, Ive hunted with them and they are great guns. In fact, I missed two deer inside of 25 yards with it. We think that the lever is truly Americas rifle, he adds. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. I think they are modern classics. Subjectively, at least to me, operating the Long Ranger action feels a little better. 6.5 Creedmoor: nothing beats 120 GMX Superformance in short action. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. feeding might be an issue in the Henry. It releases with any solid push of the button. Ugh. Of course, Henrys motto Made in America or Not Made at All was non-negotiable. The Henry Long Ranger .308/7.62 NATO caliber rifle supplied sports a 4 shot detachable magazine that fits flush in the receiver. I thought I was good with an AR10 and a bolt action. Barrel. But, baby, look at lever actions now. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. 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. Lol! or .308 Win. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. 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. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. If anything, its better. I noticed other comments. The Browning BLR and Henry Long Ranger rifles are engineered to bypass the pressure limitations of traditional lever action designs. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. For more information: www.henryrifles.com. The only one who sullies the office is the occupier of the office!! So if a dangerous-game lever-action suits your fancy, you might be better off with a Marlin .45-70 with optical sights. I am reasonably familiar with both rifles, having used and reviewed both of them. This fall, with a mission to take a buck with a .30-30, I put an Aimpoint on a Mossberg 464, which is also angle eject, drilled and tapped. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. The magazine to metal fit was excellent. I took two days to do the accuracy testing, and I took whatever time it took to pull the trigger. OK, I have never had the time or money to hunt or even own a rifle. Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). 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. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. Looks and feels fantastic. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. A very thorough review. 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. Both are excellent rifles, but only the Henry is built in the USA, if that is It just comes down to personal preference. I really like the looks of the Henry, but I do not like a gun that I cannot completely take apart-easily. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. Other manufacturers have simply designed their lever-action rifles around pointed bullet cartridges in the first place. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. Dont overlook the fun factor. This rifle is an ultra-modern design built with state-of-the-art materials and methods. I know its early days, but the wildcat potential could be there. Picked up an old henry from a friend with the rear sight missing, so i called Henry to order the parts to fix it. First 2 pros; I am very impressed with the quality of wood and despite the trigger being heavy (4.5) it is crisp with a tiny bit of travel (this is way better than either of the two axes I purchased prior to accutrigger option). In modern, versatile cartridges, the BLR and Henry .308 are almost the only answer in new rifles and the used-gun rack provides more solutions. Plus, unlike the Browning BLR, this gun is entirely US made at about the same price. Im glad to see Henrys Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. The less crap you have sticking out, the less chance of your rifle getting hung up on something when working through the brush. Not this one. The .308 Win. Henry is renown for the head of the company helping you. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. You should investigate its design how it is made and how it functions to make sure you believe it will work for your situation. The best part: its not a bolt gun or an AR. The Long Ranger's trigger is definitely superior. Ive had tubular-magazine Marlins and Winchesters and some vintage Savages that were tack-driversand some that were not. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. 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. My BLR is a steel .243 that still shoot dimes at a 100. They have been outstanding leaders in this field for many years now. Since we dont get elk or big bears, Im still debating what to get thats practical. Joined: Feb 2009. 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. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. Please note: The .450 Marlin is not more powerful than a .45-70 loaded to the gillsbut the .450 Marlin cannot be chambered in a .45-70 rifle. Another difference is the rack and pinion geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. 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. On the model I received, the shoulder stock fit is perfect, but the fore-end to end cap fit isnt. Then they had to re-think everything. There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. I thought it would be cool to have a more modern caliber in a lever action rifle. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. There are quite a few reviews and tests out there on the Long Ranger. All Rights Reserved. Like all Henry firearms, the Long Ranger is "Made in America Or Not Made At All.". I have had several blrs without a single issue. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. its become so restrictive on AR platforms, does anyone know if there are 5.56 cartridges upcoming with propellant and bullets where the 5.56 has better knockdown power for use in the back country, for both hunting and large animal defensive purposes-. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. They purchased a design from a foreign interest if memory serves. By todays standards this isnt impressive, but these ballistics have been adequate for deer-size game for 125 years and remain so today. Not good for lefties. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. They cant keep up with demand and they are expanding capacity to be able to meet the demand for this line. I have owned one or another M71/.348 since I was in my 20s, often used for hogs and black bearseven bison. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. Henry has flush fitting magazines and looks better in my opinion but neither really have that lever rifle look to them. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. Like all manually operated actions, and unlike autoloading actions, they allow reloaders to eject fired cases into the hand or onto a shooting bench to prevent dirt, dents and scratches. I'm a big fan of Henry rifles and the company. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. the theory was the cheap Ammo (Xmetal targets) and hypothesized the shoulder was to far forward and the bolt could not fully close . I would consider none of these a 300-yard shooter. Theres still a small (niche?) Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. This was unacceptable to me. Sold it after just a few months. If you want to use the rifle for snap shooting or firing from the kneel or off a tree, stick with medium height rings. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. 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. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? 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. The on surprise was the recoil. I hope in the near future they offer a Long Ranger in a medium or large bore chambering. The Long Ranger is elegant. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. I own sometwo dozen bolt guns. Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. Bore scope showed a divet in the barrel, Henry replaced it. You bring up the old Savage 99c; Henry could bring back the .250-3000!!! Sometimes certain bullets and bores just dont get along nicely. Its Henrys long-range lever-action intended for shots that are 200 yards or more where you want a scope, not iron sights, especially in a hunting situation. Id think this gun would be attractive to left-handers who are disappointed with the relatively slim pickings among bolt guns. Had it in 243 WIN and topped it off with a Redfield 4X. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. Seen the 223 for even less. Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. 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. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. Its nice that there are a few options out there for the half dozen or so of us who arent really interested in ARs and budget, plastic stocked bolt guns. Barrel Length: 20 Round The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. market of gun buyers who arent interested in polymer wonders. You can spend less for better results. This is so difficult to achieve that Browning admonishes BLR owners not to take the rifle apart, period. All rights reserved. And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. It may not seem fair to take off anything for what amounts to a sticky bolt, but theres perfect and there isnt. While most lever-actions are fed by internal magazines, the Browning BLR made magazine-fed lever guns a legit contender. 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. Didnt have to look for a left handed bolt. Kali Parmley, Editor-in-chief of Bakccountry Hunter speaks with Bret Maffet of Franchi Firearms to discuss the all new Momentum All Terrain Elite. The forends on these guns is so thin its like holding a red rider bb gun. This also allows the receiver to be made of lightweight aluminum alloy, reducing the weight of the rifle, since the receiver merely holds the operating parts and is not a factor in the operating strength of the action. Almost forgot theres also two action lengths . 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 Henry Big Boy centerfire lever-action rifles. Made in America or not made at all is Henrys slogan. I do not know about the 338 Federal. Interesting is the huge growth in big-bore lever actions (a.k.a. Italian Firearms Group also has a gorgeous and faithful copy. However, instead of burying the receiver in a one-piece stock in Model 88 and bolt action style, a two-piece stock design more reminiscent of traditional lever action rifles (Savage 99, etc.) What i said was true. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. I hope they get around to a pistol grip sooner rather than later. 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. They offered to send a youth stock FREE to a neighbor whod bought a 22 and didnt know there was a youth version. It also means a more complicated connection between trigger and sear and usually degrades the trigger pull. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. If you make a 308 detachable magazine rifle that doesnt fit an AR-10 magazine you are doing it wrong. Note to HUNTER: Please see my posts above starting with Feb 11, 2017. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. The Long Rangeris a must-have for me. One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . Unfortunately, both of these cartridges were almost lost to Marlins changes in ownership and manufacturing facilities. Additional classy touches include a fluted bolt left in the white, gold finished aluminum trigger, steel sling swivel studs and a solid black recoil pad.