I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. Big Macs vs Prime Rib. Six rotating lugs engage a barrel extension in the last inch of lever travel providing a level of lock-up equal to many bolt-actions. 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. Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. Pistol-grip buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. On the other hand, I find the Browning's high gloss wood and metal finish considerably more attractive than the Henry's understated matte receiver and satin stock finish. Although that accuracy from the bench is great, this Long Rangersreal joy is from other positions common in the field. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. Seen the 223 for even less. Most people dont consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. The Long Rangergave me no problems of any kind, with one exception. More recently, Marlin was out of production for several years. However, long action calibers (.270 Win. 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. Except for custom gun manufacturers, Henrys customer service puts everyone else to shame. If you get to my area hit me up and you can come hold the Henry. Browning has no warranty. Looks like it is an inch to inch and a half type gun in the accuracy department. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. I sold my BLR twelve years ago, I asked Browning to address these issues but no response. I am reasonably familiar with both rifles, having used and reviewed both of them. Just how fast can you make a follow up shot with a bolt action compared to a lever? However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. 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. (2) is a barrel break-in proceedure in my near future? Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. Yup Browning still makes a BLR in 358. Wont the heat affect the wood (plastic)? I havent taken it to the range yet but fit and finish are great and I really like the trigger. 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. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. This is so difficult to achieve that Browning admonishes BLR owners not to take the rifle apart, period. I know a couple guys that had the long rangerminute of barn was all they could muster, I just went to look. ), I know of only two current production lever action rifles intended for use with modern high intensity cartridges (.243 Win., .308 Win., etc.). People are the same. Subscriber Services. It weighs 7 lbs and has an over all length of 40.5". Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. Great rifle for the whitetails we were after in those days. Therefore, a comparison is in order and should prove interesting. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with buttpad Other features: Sling swivel studs, solid black rubber recoil pad 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 Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). The Winchester Model 94 has been one of the longest-lasting and most well-respected lever-action rifles ever produced. I think Ill keep the M71 I have now, a first year of manufacture Deluxe, with an aperture sight on the rear of the bolt. 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. Some finishes offered in the blr are better, some not. And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Like all Henry firearms, the Long Ranger is "Made in America Or Not Made At All.". 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. Many of them conducted by people and organizations who aren't hesitant to call crap crap. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. 6.5 Cteedmoor as well as .338 Federal will be two of the additional rounds released later this year. 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. Already got a Henry 45-70 (all weather) after your last review. Barrel lengths are most often either 20- or 24-inches. The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. Then I got new glasses and found another 99 in .300 with a vintage 4X scope. Its MOA accurate and oh-so-pretty pretty. If I wasnt poor, Id go buy one of these right now. Its safe to say that any hunter whos had the pleasure of harvesting game with an old 99 would love to see that design return to production. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. Grab one of these timeless lever-actions for a gun that can hunt all season long, hold a spot in the safe, and pass to the next generation. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. Will be trading for hopefully a Henry 7mm-08 in the near future! Im curious as to how it compares to the BLR, functionally, because I have a BLR in 7mm-08. 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 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. I have one and love it; its a buffalo-thumping machine. 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. Im glad to see Henrys Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. 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 . There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. 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. Manufactured in the USA, the Henry Long Ranger in .243 is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and comes with a steel-bodied flush-fit detachable magazine (4-rounds for the .243) Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. Totally on point, but still mildly dickish. The lever action does not have a reputation for extreme accuracy, but it depends on the rifle. If you want to see how serious Imperato is about American-made, look up the Henry Made In America commercial on YouTube. 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). Interesting is the huge growth in big-bore lever actions (a.k.a. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. and .300 WSM. The Long Ranger's out of the box trigger pull is about a pound lighter than the BLR's trigger. was chosen. Would it go better with a matte or gloss Leupold scope? Now Henry has entered the magazine-loaded lever gun fray. I have a Browning BLR Lightweight in .308 and love that rifle. and our They wont appreciate it the same as you did. You should investigate its design how it is made and how it functions to make sure you believe it will work for your situation. Being old I like lever action rifles and both of these manufactures make one chambered in 308. I have had great experiences with both warranty divisions, but paying for shipping both ways was new to me and greatly appreciated. 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.. And you get what you pay for. Spitzer bullets and tube magazines do not mix. Copyright 2017 by Chuck Hawks. Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. And why not? Both rifles use two-piece stocks with a butt that terminates in a functional recoil pad. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. 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. The lever-action rifles trigger is a huge improvement over many other lever guns. Keep in mind that there are no flies on the .308 Winchester (or the old .300 Savage). 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. Hard to find one in stock, anywhere. I believe that both the Lehigh Defense Company and Underwood Ammunition Company have been producing some of the most significant breakthroughs in ammunition design and loadings to date. Ive been looking for a sighted 308 Long Ranger for a couple of months now and cant find one anywhere unless you want to spend an extra 600 bucks for a special edition model which I wouldnt dare take hunting anyway. The disadvantage is that the magazine may be separated from the rifle and lost, rendering the rifle a single shot that is usually very difficult to load, due to the yawning opening left by an absent magazine. 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. Again, I chose .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. Any gun that gives bolt accuracy that a leftie can shoot w/o having to look for a gun built specifically for left hand shooting gets a big plus in my book. 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. Aesthetics are a personal matter. Win. Rifles are definitely in the you get what you pay for category. I noticed other comments. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. In recent decades, the lever-action rifle has appeared to be on the ropes. the theory was the cheap Ammo (Xmetal targets) and hypothesized the shoulder was to far forward and the bolt could not fully close . Maybe they can figure out a new way to load the mag- like the mag is fixed in place and you have to take out the baseplate, spring and follower, then insert the rounds, then put those parts back on. I havent noticed any corrosion issues with MC-7. Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. Feeding is very smooth. 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). Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. I looked it over very well and excellent craftsmanship never came to mind, not when comparing to the wood of other similar priced satin walnut firearms. Mad at myself, I sold it. It looks good, but maybe not Henry-ish enough. Model Number: H014-308 The group with that round was also almost twice as large as some others. Add to that the greater ballistic ability afforded by shooting pointed bullets and the Long Ranger delivers what its name promises. If you need fast follow-up shots on sounders of running pigs, this rifle will do it. The finish was too glossy and easily destroyed in the field. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. not all BLR`s have bad triggers and with a little ability those triggers clean up and can work alot better too. Again, thanks for taking the time One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . Speaking of magazines, both are all metal, detachable, double stack, hold four .308 cartridges and feed smoothly. Reliability * * * * 9/10th 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. 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. fast-cycling, box magazine beauty is a rifle that shoots. Next year theyll branch out to other calibers. I think they are modern classics. Brownings BLR also uses a detachable box and is chambered for such hot-stepping flat-shooters as 7mm Rem. 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 .500 S&W is hell on wheels in a revolver and gains velocity in a carbine-length barrel. 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. $850 I believe. After five rounds, I measured the group, then continued the testing with other rounds. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. I especially am happy about their new single-shot line, and I hope we see more creative thinking like that from them. Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. Shame on you. Uses a six-lug rotary locking head at the bolt face that locks like a bolt-action. Because of this, the BLR can be chambered for rounds with pointed tip Spitzer bullets that would be inappropriate for the tubular magazines more commonly used in lever-action rifles. Bottom line Im still short 500 ft pds to a 30-30 and almost a 1000 on 308 But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. I have 2 pros and one con. This will be # 6. Specifications: Henry Long Ranger Rifle Action Type: Lever Action Caliber: .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO Capacity: 5 rounds Length: 40.5 Barrel Length: 20 Round Length of Pull: 14 Rate of Twist: 1:9 Weight: 7 lbs. But that hasnt stopped manufacturers from trying to make them better at taking deer over longer distances. The Long Ranger doesnt have anexternal safety. just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! Blr all the way. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. With their front locking bolts, the BLR and Long Ranger are as intrinsically accurate as comparable autoloading, falling block and bolt action hunting rifles. Other manufacturers have simply designed their lever-action rifles around pointed bullet cartridges in the first place. These two rifles have numerous similarities, but also significant differences. I dont agree with that past presidents policities in many regards, but he was my President and you sullied the office. So they used familiar grips, slightly modified. My New Years resolution was to buy a new Henry this year. That is simply not the case because these 2 cartridges are not identical twins, and it is rarely good for a gun specifically chambered in .223 Remington to be fed 5.56 ammo. Actually, there are just two: Henrys Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Brownings BLR. There is an iron sight version available. And I will have to get my son one as well as he has always admired my savage . I love the 308 round and own 5 rifle in that caliber. My total prone group was only 1.9 inches, not bad for 10 shots. I have been trying to find the right one. I sold it for these reasons. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. Not everything needs to be an AR-15 and use Pmags. Ive had tubular-magazine Marlins and Winchesters and some vintage Savages that were tack-driversand some that were not. The BLR is different from several other brand offerings in lever-action rifles. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 | I have owned both. A button under the ejection port is the release mechanism in an easy spot to access in a hurry. |, 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. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? I'd say handle both rifles and pick the one that feels best to you. Shame! That 1 3/4 was the worst of the group, and frankly, good enough for most hunting. I do not know about the 338 Federal. If you truly have a rough action , contact Mr. Imperato at Henry and Im sure they will make it right. Im among them. Never had to send one back cause never had a problem. If you design a lever gun that takes 20-round AR-10 magazines, you can call it The Nonfunctional Knuckle Smasher. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. I would consider none of these a 300-yard shooter. Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. Magnums come with 24" barrels. [The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze. Regardless of action type, any .308 Winchester is suitable for most North American hunting, and a BLR in a fast-stepping magnum will do whatever a bolt-action magnum will do. this is a fine gun. The Big Horn Armory M89 Spike Driver, chambered to .500 S&W, is another big-bore lever action. Weight: 7 lbs. Because customers asked for it, Henry GM Andy Wickstrom said, simply enough. It seemed a little soft, but had no creep or overtravel to speak of. I cant say much about the smootheness of the action because Cabalas wouldnt unlock the lever and let me cycle it. Instead of a traditional lifter system, like on most lever guns, the Long Ranger strips cartridges from the top of the box magazine just like a bolt-action rifle. When Henry Repeating Arms revealedtheir box-fed lever-action Long Ranger series, I asked to test one in .308 Winchester. Can't talk for the Henry, but I had the BLR back in the day. 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. This prevents stabbing the index finger with the end of the trigger as the lever is closed. You win the internet for today. Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. (.223/5.56 lever action rifle?) Both are based on a geared (rack and pinion) lever action that operates a bolt with a rotating, multi-lug head that locks into a barrel extension via cam action when the lever is closed. It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. Re: BLR vs. Henry Long Ranger. It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. I can cycle the Long Rangerwith just my pinky, without any pause. Thanks to Henry for a fine rifle. 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. You can do it with the Midwest Industries Marlin MLOK handguard, one of the Henry X lever guns, a Henry Long Ranger, even a Mare's Leg though like the Tac-14 vs. a Remington 870 it's not going to be as effective as a Henry Big Boy X Model or Big Boy Steel Side Gate. That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. Held one in Cabelas a week ago. I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. Simply thumb back the coil spring-powered hammer when ready to shoot. The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. The BLR Lightweight with a pistol grip walnut stock, the subject of this comparison, comes with a 20" carbine length, chromoly, button rifled barrel in short action calibers. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. The BLR is the hands down winner. I love leverguns, and I dont (yet) have a rifle in the bolt-action niche; this one would fill that niche with more style than any boltie ever could. And as has already been stated gunsmiths that can work on a BLR trigger are very few. As for market, yes. The stock has a straight wrist, though Imperato says Henry is evaluating the possibility of introducing a pistol-grip version. I've also been wanting to buy a more modern .30 caliber gun. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. I then cleaned the entire rifle, and tried the round again, with the exact same results. I don't have a protractor, but I would estimate lever throws in the 60-70 degree range. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. 4. I also wish that there was a way that they could lighten the trigger a bit on the lever rifles. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. Ive never had much interest in their other items. This appears to be a good solid rifle in the class of box magazine lever guns. I bought a cheap Lee Classic neck size only reloading kit, the tap in and out with a hammer type. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All clip feed levers have this issue because they depress the cartridge feeder spring when operating the bolt. The BLR is manufactured in Japan by Browning's long time partner, Miroku. Long box magazines and lever guns dont usually mix well. (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.) 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. I discovered the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger recently. The .308 Winchester is widely considered to be an accurate cartridge. Unless youve used a Henry, you dont understand the quality of the worksmanship. 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. Can the action handle the pressures of some of the compact mag rounds? It also has less creep (almost none) before release. 1. Id pinch pennies for that. Im hoping to eventually see 7mm-08 on the roster, too. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. What To Do When Your Rifle Breaks While On a Hunt, Venison Backstrap with Sweet & Spicy Peach Relish Recipe, The Only Three Guns You Need to Go Hunting, Tested Tough - Modern Zeiss Sports Optics. The receiver is already drilled and tapped and a two-piece Skinner rail set comes installed. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? It will be hanging above the door real soon. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. 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. 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. Well browning had made the BLR in 358 and I think they still do. What i said was true. Browning/Winchester has done several runs of remanufactured M71s, keeping ammo available, and Hornady has added .348 to the LeveRevolution line. 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. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. Henry makes a .243 in one main rifle, The Long Ranger. I attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. Although its often used, the .30-30 is not an ideal elk cartridge. Because their bolts lock at the head, case stretch in minimized in the BLR and Long Ranger. The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. I was tired of having to keep it out of the sunlight while hunting. 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. Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. Henry, very much a lever-action company, is doing well. 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. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. Ugh. More seriously, though, theres a real danger it would become hers in short order; shes a woodworker as well as a shooter. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. 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. This was unacceptable to me. 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