Give a Gift The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. Henry rifles are great, everything about them is nicely done- except for the loading (but thats my own personal preference). The Henry Wisconsin long range 223 right handed rifle features a lever action, transfer bar safety and a barrel length of 20.0". From everything Ive read, the Henry is supposed to be a great shooter. 0.6" vs. 0.3") and less angular, which gives the cocking thumb a superior platform. They are about the same size and equally easy to load. The Browning BLR is a lever-action rifle manufactured for Browning Arms Company by Miroku Firearms in Japan and stamped Morgan Utah USA. The BLR safety system requires the shooter to draw the hammer back to a "quarter cock" position. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. 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 Coupled with Hornadys LeveRevolution technology, these are, in my view, the best (and certainly most versatile) cartridges ever chambered in tubular-magazine rifles. $850 I believe. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showt-shooter-too! Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. Nosler Accubonds have never failed me in his caliber. Others are shooters built for hard use but lacking class and unlikely to be remembered in a hundred years. They are essentially bolt action rifles operated by an lever. My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. I have owned both. (.223/5.56 lever action rifle?) So, is there a market for a BLR with no iron sights, that costs more? This is to Shannon Armitage. For more information: www.henryrifles.com. Again, I chose .308 Win. (I love this brotherhood shit, its a lesser substitute then the military but still scratches the itch)) and while one guy helped the other went to his truck and brought in match quality reloads. One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . 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. More seriously, though, theres a real danger it would become hers in short order; shes a woodworker as well as a shooter. My daughter has one of mine now in 243. The Long Rangers action springs open and then quickly engages the exposed hammer to drive the bolt rearward. Henry, very much a lever-action company, is doing well. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. All rights reserved. I dont either but have handled both over the years. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with buttpad Other features: Sling swivel studs, solid black rubber recoil pad Although its often used, the .30-30 is not an ideal elk cartridge. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. Made in America or not made at all is Henrys slogan. Instead, a premium is placed on fast handling and easy carrying. I thought it would be cool to have a more modern caliber in a lever action rifle. From the ammunition perspective, Hornady introduced its LEVERevolution line that uses FTX bullets with soft, rubber-like points. Federal Fusion seems to be near the top.. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. Often I see that with all-copper bullets because they tend to be made from a softer copper alloy and can really lay down copper in the bore. Not this one. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. Copyright 2017 by Chuck Hawks. If anything, its better. 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. 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? 1. Just how fast can you make a follow up shot with a bolt action compared to a lever? The Henry stock has a slimmer fore end and a smaller circumference at the grip, which feels better to me, as I am a fan of slender stocks. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. Theres still a small (niche?) But to be perfectly clear, 250 rounds went into the gun, 250 rounds went out the barrel, and all of them fired well. 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. Like most classic Browning offerings, the BLR is clearly a deluxe rifle. Bore scope showed a divet in the barrel, Henry replaced it. Im glad to see Henrys Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. It was accurate on the bench, but the high gloss finish on the stock and highly polished barrel were good for scaring game from glare in the fields and woods. My BLR is a steel .243 that still shoot dimes at a 100. There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. 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. Where is the silky bolt drop promised to me by a misguiding gunwriter? There is an iron sight version available. 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. Question of the Day: What Other Weapons Should A Gun Owner Own? The lever-action is Americas unique contribution to firearms design. I know its early days, but the wildcat potential could be there. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. Reliability * * * * 9/10th Being old I like lever action rifles and both of these manufactures make one chambered in 308. 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. Overall * * * * * Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. I am also a huge fan of the .348 Winchester, which was only ever chambered to the Winchester M71, the last iteration of John Brownings big, smooth 1886 action. A brass round counter set in the receiver was just one of the unique touches. 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. 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. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. I have plenty of spots to choose from. You have entered an incorrect email address! The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. Trigger job on the Browning requires a knowledgable gunsmith. This one is different. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: Long Ranger H014S-308 Action: LeverAction Caliber: .308 Win. I have a 308 blr white gold that just does not want to group consistently, even after a trigger job, really has nothing to do with the trigger traveling with the lever. 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. This is a box fed lever gun as well. Down here in Georgia, hunting with freedom to choose your fire arm in relative freedom is a sacred thing. We lost some great designs, including the Savage 99 and Winchester 88, and sales of traditional lever guns were slipping. In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. Yup Browning still makes a BLR in 358. Id like to see a little better finishing of the metal. I hope they get around to a pistol grip sooner rather than later. I too am looking at the Henry Long Ranger. and I want it in a 338 federal if I could get it .358 would work too but I prefer the 338 federal. My more or less average size finger found both triggers comfortable to pull. 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. Although that accuracy from the bench is great, this Long Rangersreal joy is from other positions common in the field. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. The on surprise was the recoil. anyone? 5.0. I just sold a BLR in .308, thought it was a great gun. (Ifyou haventfit end caps to rifle stocks and become a neurotic nerd about it, youll never notice.) 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 forends on these guns is so thin its like holding a red rider bb gun. I thoroughly expected to pay a reasonable price for the part, but they shipped me a new sight for free. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . Kept the Henry. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? I only tell you this because it sounds like you have an AR and thus can shoot either cartridge no problem. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. I thought I was good with an AR10 and a bolt action. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Lever-action rifles have traditionally suffered ballistically from things such as the strength of their designs and cartridges for which theyre chambered. Dont overlook the fun factor. I purchased my 2nd 308 because some black face communist dictator made mine illegal. 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. From my experience and others. The magazine holds four rounds, (4+1). Sure, you could buy two Ruger Americans, Savage Axis etc. Slim Fit Leather Jackets brings this iconic jacket from animation to reality, especially for all the fans of this video game. 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. While the 50 grain V-Max bullets are said too leave the muzzle at around 3400 fps and average starting Muzzle Energy is 1284 ft lbs. Its depressed by the finger lever as it closes, making it all but impossible to fire the Long Ranger before its action is fully and safely closed. Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. Mad at myself, I sold it. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. Aesthetics are a personal matter. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. I really like the looks of the Henry, but I do not like a gun that I cannot completely take apart-easily. So if a dangerous-game lever-action suits your fancy, you might be better off with a Marlin .45-70 with optical sights. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. Now that Hennry has made one I must have one . This is because the BLR hammer is a two-piece design and the upper part, including the striking face of the hammer, rotates down to clear the firing pin if forced forward by a blow on the hammer. The BLR is the hands down winner. Only con I can think of is that the action feels very rough and that I am fighting machine burrs the entire stroke. However, no current rifles are chambered to .35 Remington, and the BLR is the worlds last .358 Winchester still in production. Little features how the round magazine release blends into the flat receiver,the bolts finish, and the checkering and quality of the wood itself shows that Henryspaying attention. I sold it. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. Right now, the lever-action is once again hot. In fact, I missed two deer inside of 25 yards with it. The BLR is manufactured in Japan by Browning's long time partner, Miroku. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. Visually, the biggest difference between the receivers (other than the finish) is that the Browning's detachable magazine protrudes below the line of the receiver, while the Henry's detachable magazine does not. I kept mine in the shade when not moving. Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. Posts: 1,128. tn. There were no pressure signs on the brass or primer. Browning/Winchester has done several runs of remanufactured M71s, keeping ammo available, and Hornady has added .348 to the LeveRevolution line. Subjectively, at least to me, operating the Long Ranger action feels a little better. No way near as fast. Actually, there are just two: Henrys Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Brownings BLR. The Henry 6.5 Creedmoor Long Ranger carries a price tag of $1,066. Picked up an old henry from a friend with the rear sight missing, so i called Henry to order the parts to fix it. It weighs 7 lbs and has an over all length of 40.5". They ask for it, so I oblige. Length: 40.5 The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. The BLR appears to be a bit more nicely finished. The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor is proof. You win the internet for today. 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 stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. Also, most Savage 99s and all Winchester 88s (and Sako Finnbears) can be easily rechambered, rebored, or rebarreled to the big family of .308-based cartridges, including .260 Remington, 7mm-08, .338 Federal, and .358 Winchester. I gladly wait to save the money and have yet to be disappointed for doing so. Barrel lengths are most often either 20- or 24-inches. It releases with any solid push of the button. Looks good though. Beautifully made and very accurate, the BHA is a bear-proof guide gun. Its also among few lever actions Id consider fully adequate for African buffalo, provided you stoke it with proper bullets. Except for custom gun manufacturers, Henrys customer service puts everyone else to shame. I was tired of having to keep it out of the sunlight while hunting. That 1 3/4 was the worst of the group, and frankly, good enough for most hunting. And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's MSRP:$1014.95 (at Cabelas for ~$889). After five rounds, I measured the group, then continued the testing with other rounds. I bought the long ranger. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. If I wasnt poor, Id go buy one of these right now. Similarly, the BLR needs a glove loop lever. Browning Arms come up first in terms of their offering of the BLR referenced early in this review. Another difference is that the Long Rangers magazine seats flush with the bottom of the receiver. These are completely different "feeling" guns. Blr all the way. I loved it and shot some hogs with it, but I hadnt seen an eye doctor in a while and conceded that I couldnt resolve the front sight. 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. 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. Otherwise I really like it, my gunsmith is going to ream and polish it out for me. This will be my next irrational purchase. The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. Its MOA accurate and oh-so-pretty pretty. I use a brass rod, a muzzle guard (Kleen-Bore, Dewey or Bore-Tech) and Shooters Choice MC-7. 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