Caliber: .308 7.62X51 So if a dangerous-game lever-action suits your fancy, you might be better off with a Marlin .45-70 with optical sights. 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. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know its locked in. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. I like the idea of a 308 in lever action and the look of this gun. You should investigate its design how it is made and how it functions to make sure you believe it will work for your situation. I really like the blr, Ive shot them, Ive hunted with them and they are great guns. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? Henry rifles are great, everything about them is nicely done- except for the loading (but thats my own personal preference). benefit from having higher ballistic coefficients. 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. I havent taken it to the range yet but fit and finish are great and I really like the trigger. 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. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. People are the same. I havent noticed any corrosion issues with MC-7. In fast action, the bolts about a thumbs width from my nose if I keep a good cheek-stock weld. And in my opinion, it deserves to be. Kevin Steele from Petersen's HUNTING speaks to Jordan Egli of Burris Optics about the all-new Veracity PH Riflescope. I believe I read that the barrel is threaded in. Looks like it is an inch to inch and a half type gun in the accuracy department. BLR has either a straight stock or a semi-pistol-grip stock, while the Long Ranger has a straight stock, and they are priced within just a few dollars of each other. The Big Horn Armory M89 Spike Driver, chambered to .500 S&W, is another big-bore lever action. Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. This will be # 6. I have a bright, clear scope on an incredibly accurate Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum, which is awesome for pigs and deer in poor light. is a no-brainer. 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. However, its more expensive than the BLR (~$100+ more than my SS Lightweight) and its heavier. Down here in Georgia, hunting with freedom to choose your fire arm in relative freedom is a sacred thing. Scope Selection for Precision Rifles: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying. The trigger on the Henry is far superior, and I got better accuracy out of this than any blr Ive ever shot. I know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. 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. It feels exceptionally smooth. Looks good though. And I will have to get my son one as well as he has always admired my savage . 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. The Long Rangers wood isntAAA Fancy grade, but its well figured and the model tested is at least a Fancy A grade American Walnutmaybe closer to AA. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. to .450 Marlin) and permutations than the Long Ranger. A .30-30 is the most common lever action, followed probably by Marlins and Winchesters in pistol cartridges, originally .44-40. I think they are modern classics. The trigger lock Wickstrom referred to is a small tab at the rear of the trigger that has to be depressed in order for the Long Ranger to fire. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. At only seven lbs, with a 20 barrel, this really is a walk-all-day and shoot-all-day rifle. $850 I believe. It is fitted with a generous butt pad to help recoil. Much appreciated. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? 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. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. Sweet! I have a .338 Marlin Express thats a 5 round subMOA gun. Pulling the trigger raises the transfer bar as the hammer moves forward, allowing the hammer to hit the firing pin. This will be my next irrational purchase. However, long action calibers (.270 Win. No way near as fast. Mauser made the lever obsolete for military purposes, NOT for hunting. A spongy, heavy trigger was one of the most common complaints about the Model 88. Barrel. A max load of RL19 and 150 Sierra MK bullets turned it into a tack driver. Some claims of sub moa groups are out there but so bar Ive only seen proof of 1.5 at best. Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. The big-bore lever action is a fascinating market, but its specialized. Of the two mentioned, I would go with the Henry. However, the BLR's bolt feels like it slides more smoothly once the hammer is cocked, perhaps because the BLR bolt is heavily fluted. I thoroughly expected to pay a reasonable price for the part, but they shipped me a new sight for free. That said, most modern rifles are suitable for optical sights. We lost some great designs, including the Savage 99 and Winchester 88, and sales of traditional lever guns were slipping. My hunting partner commented on the glare to me. The only one who sullies the office is the occupier of the office!! The receiver is already drilled and tapped and a two-piece Skinner rail set comes installed. I would lean towards it, especially since it has a free floated barrel. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. I wont buy a long Ranger, not at a $900 price tag. 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 prevents stabbing the index finger with the end of the trigger as the lever is closed. Henry chose an unobtrusive matte metal finish and satin stock finish for the Long Ranger. Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. Those seeking something different and even more durable will appreciate the All-Weather Big Boy with its hard chrome finish and weather-resistant black-coated stocks or the newer X-Model with tactical features like a threaded barrel, fiber optic sights, and black synthetic M-Lok stocks. Accuracy was excellent so long as the bore was clean. So like any rookie in target ranges (was military for 25+ years, but apparently we stopped using lever action over a hundred years ago,,,shame) I asked someone for help. Profit. I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. Unless youve used a Henry, you dont understand the quality of the worksmanship. LOOKING FOR A. The magazine to metal fit was excellent. Purchased both. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. 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. 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. Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * I gladly wait to save the money and have yet to be disappointed for doing so. Already got a Henry 45-70 (all weather) after your last review. 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. Stock fit is a personal matter and anyone considering one of these rifles should try both of them for him/her self. I also picked up a LongRanger .308 in January 2017, while it was on sale at Cabelas. I have owned one or another M71/.348 since I was in my 20s, often used for hogs and black bearseven bison. It was the only round where I hand to change my grip and really tug on the lever to get the round to eject. Get Guns.com offers and news!! 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. The Long Rangers magazine fits flush into the bottom of the action. Browning has no warranty. Most people dont consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. If anything, its better. Tired of the tacticool crap. Re: BLR vs. Henry Long Ranger. It was hard to handle with gloves on when hunting in cold weather. Cases always cleared the action if the gun was held perfectly upright. Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). This appears to be a good solid rifle in the class of box magazine lever guns. bolt removal etc. Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! 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. The two rifles share a somewhat similar profile. This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. One of the true do-it-all affordable rifles. This one is different. 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. (.223/5.56 lever action rifle?) A red-dot sight on a lever-action offers flexibility out to moderate ranges, but please dont infer that Im anti-scope. I prefer the Long Rangers sleeker lines and satin finish on the American walnut stock as well as its flush magazine release button and blued steel forend cap. So PLEASE chamber the 338 !! Id like to see a little better finishing of the metal. 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. This just hit the top of the Henrys-to-buy list. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. Unfortunately action has not improved. While most lever-actions are fed by internal magazines, the Browning BLR made magazine-fed lever guns a legit contender. All Winchester 1894s have been Angle-Eject and drilled and tapped for mounts since 1982. Overall * * * * * My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. The Grade 1 black walnut stock is given a high gloss finish that brings out what grain and figure the stock possesses and matches the highly polished and blued barrel and gloss black anodized receiver. Unfortunately, both of these cartridges were almost lost to Marlins changes in ownership and manufacturing facilities. It will be hanging above the door real soon. For more information, please see our The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. Posts: 1,128. tn. Great accuracy for a lever action ie for a gun Herr Mauser made obsolete a century ago Street price for these is right at $800. We think that the lever is truly Americas rifle, he adds. (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.) Will be trading for hopefully a Henry 7mm-08 in the near future! Spitzer bullets and tube magazines do not mix. Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. KGB, remove your clip magazine and Im sure you will find a silky smooth action. The lever-action rifles trigger is a huge improvement over many other lever guns. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. For example, Winchesters Model 1895 came chambered for cartridges such as the .30-06 and has a fixed internal box magazine that you top load. Other manufacturers have simply designed their lever-action rifles around pointed bullet cartridges in the first place. So one of those and a revolver makes the most sense. 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. The second group stringed vertically more than 2 inches and the third group a little more. Can a peep go on this without fooling around with the front sight? 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. In Ca. It seems the overwhelming majority really like the Long Ranger. 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. They purchased a design from a foreign interest if memory serves. I would consider none of these a 300-yard shooter. I also wish that there was a way that they could lighten the trigger a bit on the lever rifles. All rights reserved. I dont have them but heres some things to consider. Only the Browning's comb is fluted, a thoughtful touch. The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. The action is tight, it shoots modern cartridges, and it combines all the nostalgia of the Old West with modern design and manufacturing. Currently Henry is contemplating other short-action chamberings that will be announced. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. However, used Savage 99s are available and affordable. 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. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. Accuracy is good, but it depends a lot on the shooter and the ammo, advised Imperato. I have plenty of spots to choose from. Although that accuracy from the bench is great, this Long Rangersreal joy is from other positions common in the field. After I pass several wet patches thru the bore and they come out relatively clean, I push a bronze brush thru the barrel 25 times and repeat with wet patches. 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. that Mrs. At 5.8 pounds pull, the trigger was OK. The best part: its not a bolt gun or an AR. The hot brass ejects to the right. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad It comes with a beautifully grained walnut stock with a matte clearcoat. 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. How The Long Ranger Proves A Perfect Platform To Launch The 6.5 Creedmoor: Capable of shooting long-range cartridges, such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, since it feeds off a removable box magazine. Ive taken points off Henry rifles in the past for good, but not great furniture. Henry makes a 44 mag that would work in a revolver, also a 357 mag. So, if you want full-spectrum versatility from a lever-action, you can have it. This means that given adequate power they were plenty accurate for larger game, and Ive seen many that shot well enough to reach much farther. Try it. They ask for it, so I oblige. The model tested wasset up for a scope. I especially am happy about their new single-shot line, and I hope we see more creative thinking like that from them. I have an old Marlin 1895 in .38-55 presently, but it needs a LOT of work. Thats a five-shot group from 100 yards, all bagged up (as were theothers). So, is there a market for a BLR with no iron sights, that costs more? 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. That 1 3/4 was the worst of the group, and frankly, good enough for most hunting. 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. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. I might have to get this. Thanks to Henry for a fine rifle. The BLR is lighter. Sights are a genuine limitation, especially with many older rifles. I am reasonably familiar with both rifles, having used and reviewed both of them. 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