In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. 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. 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. I believe I read that the barrel is threaded in. This is a box fed lever gun as well. Is it an Anschutz? I hope this helps. After theteeny tiniest bit of pre-travel it breaks cleanly, at what Id guess to be between three to four pounds. And why not? Both stocks are adorned with functional, single border, laser cut checkering. Sure, you could buy two Ruger Americans, Savage Axis etc. This makes them eminently suitable for reloaders. Youll like the trigger on the Henry Long Ranger. Ive never had much interest in their other items. The magazine to metal fit was excellent. A long-action for cartridges such as the .30-06 is being considered, though the timeline for that introduction has not been finalized. I have had the Henry in 45-70 and no issues. Accuracy was excellent so long as the bore was clean. 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. That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. Thats the only time. Only con I can think of is that the action feels very rough and that I am fighting machine burrs the entire stroke. No, but I didn't pay anywhere near that much either. Because their bolts lock at the head, case stretch in minimized in the BLR and Long Ranger. Doug Turnbull has made a great business building .475 Turnbull rifles on 86 Winchester actions. We think that the lever is truly Americas rifle, he adds. I guess its the same, if you dont look after your gun, it wont look after you. I sold it. I just sold a BLR in .308, thought it was a great gun. Not good for lefties. Almost forgot theres also two action lengths . Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Other similarities between the two actions include right side ejection, a removable/replaceable box magazine and an external hammer designed to allow safe carry with a round in the chamber. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. BLR in 308 and Long Ranger in 243. I have owned one or another M71/.348 since I was in my 20s, often used for hogs and black bearseven bison. One round in the chamber and four in the mag of a quick shooting lever action rifle is serious medicine for any big game . I think the Henrys barrel construction might lend itself to better theoretical accuracy and the trigger is easier to work on because it stays with the receiver. 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 Browning BLR and Henry Long Ranger rifles are engineered to bypass the pressure limitations of traditional lever action designs. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. Looks good though. His groups were really tight. The Long Ranger is elegant. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. Capacity: 4+1 Perhaps Sako should reintroduce the Finnwolf. If you want to use the rifle for snap shooting or firing from the kneel or off a tree, stick with medium height rings. Add a Vortex rimfire scope and it's a fun to carry and shoot little lever. There are quite a few reviews and tests out there on the Long Ranger. Id use it more, but the top-eject 1886 action is iron sights only, so I have to be careful where I take it. 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. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. The trigger was very heavy and not conducive to field accuracy. I love my BLR, better ammo selection with a box fed lever gun. 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. Who wants a long range rifle with the ballistics of a pistol? The lever action is John Wayne, fast-firing Chuck Connors as The Rifleman, and even Teddy Roosevelt. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. Aesthetics are a personal matter. I shoot left handed. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. I attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. less than $400 if the $800 is too much for you. Looks like it is an inch to inch and a half type gun in the accuracy department. (See our series of suggested caliber offerings for the Long Ranger under the "Henry Long Ranger Rifle Information" heading on the Rifle Information index page.) 3. The trigger on the Henry is far superior, and I got better accuracy out of this than any blr Ive ever shot. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. A button under the ejection port is the release mechanism in an easy spot to access in a hurry. A few of us really like walnut and steel (which inherently costs more than plastic and aluminum) and are willing to save up a little longer for it. 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. Except it is. Ultimately, seeing and thus hitting the target is more important than what youre hitting it with. Again I love it. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. Id think this gun would be attractive to left-handers who are disappointed with the relatively slim pickings among bolt guns. With Cabelas Points and gift cards in excess of $500, I think I may own one of these soon. I'm a big fan of Henry rifles and the company. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. Aesthetically, both rifles attempt to combine a modern appearance with a traditional styling. Several big game hunting rifles from major manufacturers, not just custom shops, come with MOA or sub-MOA accuracy guarantees. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. These two rifles have numerous similarities, but also significant differences. Henry has flush fitting magazines and looks better in my opinion but neither really have that lever rifle look to them. So one of those and a revolver makes the most sense. And there are other alternatives, including Big Horn Armorys new Model 89 and some excellent off-shore reproductions of classic designs. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. Kali Parmley, Editor-in-chief of Bakccountry Hunter speaks with Bret Maffet of Franchi Firearms to discuss the all new Momentum All Terrain Elite. Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. The only one who sullies the office is the occupier of the office!! 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. Okay, Im not crazy about the look of scopes on traditional lever actions, but you cant hunt if you cant see. Brownings BLR also uses a detachable box and is chambered for such hot-stepping flat-shooters as 7mm Rem. Mad at myself, I sold it. 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. Of course, yourbodys geometry will determine how you set the gun. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. The Henry Long Ranger is available in four chamberings: .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, .243 Win, .308 Win, and 6.5 Creedmoor and is capable of handling everything from varmints to big game. How do these two rifles stack up to each other? Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. 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). I thought it would be cool to have a more modern caliber in a lever action rifle. 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. Of the two mentioned, I would go with the Henry. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. I was not expecting a Minute of Angle rifle in western guise. Many Model 99s not only survive to this day but make their way to the hunting woods each Fall as a reminder of both the quality and longevity of the design. Simply thumb back the coil spring-powered hammer when ready to shoot. A bolt thatschromed steel with a six-lug rotary head. Its MOA accurate and oh-so-pretty pretty. 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 BLR mag release is a short, recessed lever at the bottom of the receiver, directly in front of the magazine, which I find easier to use. I've also been wanting to buy a more modern .30 caliber gun. It is fitted with a generous butt pad to help recoil. More recently, Marlin was out of production for several years. Every fall I sit on a couple of stands with my 1906 94 in .25-35, accepting that I cant start at dawn and must quit at sunset. Why would a lever action carbine need a tight chamber I have no idea, especially when the rack and pinion mechanism isn't the strongest thing. 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. That said, the market has spoken and Imperato says iron-sight versions will be on the market soon, maybe by the time youre reading this. 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. So glad to have someone make a truly hunters rifle agian. Its a hunting rifle, not a tactical bullet hose. Next, you'll notice the unique bolt design. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. That light cleaning regimen stabilized accuracy and brought the average 100-yard group size down to 1.46 inches. Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). I have a .338 Marlin Express thats a 5 round subMOA gun. 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. The Long Ranger stock has a slightly longer length of pull (1/4") and a lot more pitch down, although the drop at comb feels similar. Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Even if struck by a sledge hammer blow, the hammer cannot hit the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled all the way back. Remarks are appreciated. Thanks to Henry for a fine rifle. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. Ive had tubular-magazine Marlins and Winchesters and some vintage Savages that were tack-driversand some that were not. My New Years resolution was to buy a new Henry this year. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. 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. Down here in Georgia, hunting with freedom to choose your fire arm in relative freedom is a sacred thing. I tend to look at firearms as once-in-a-lifetime investments and save accordingly. For the first 215 rounds, I didnt clean the rifle in any way. 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 theory was the cheap Ammo (Xmetal targets) and hypothesized the shoulder was to far forward and the bolt could not fully close . The Long Rangers action springs open and then quickly engages the exposed hammer to drive the bolt rearward. 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. My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. Maybe some WSMs? Sweet! Thanks Michael, The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. How easy (or hard) is it to clean, i.e. Subjectively, at least to me, operating the Long Ranger action feels a little better. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. I plan to get a Big Boy in .44 Mag and I would love to have a Long Ranger at some point. The stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. I found no quantifiable difference in their inherent accuracy. My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. I dont either but have handled both over the years. The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. And in my opinion, it deserves to be. I have 2 pros and one con. 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. 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. When I bought a 358 BLR, his advice was to clean the bolt rack often with a toothbrush and solvent. Kevin Steele stops by the Taurus booth to speak with Cody Osborn about the all new Raging Hunter platform from Taurus International. The stock has a straight wrist, though Imperato says Henry is evaluating the possibility of introducing a pistol-grip version. 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. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. 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. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. Other manufacturers have simply designed their lever-action rifles around pointed bullet cartridges in the first place. KGB, remove your clip magazine and Im sure you will find a silky smooth action. Dont overlook the fun factor. Henry makes a .243 in one main rifle, The Long Ranger. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. I know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. 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). 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