So PLEASE chamber the 338 !! 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. 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. Aesthetically, both rifles attempt to combine a modern appearance with a traditional styling. With a five-round detachable box magazine, the BLR made it safe and easy to chamber the rifles for pointed or tipped projectiles, opening the door to heavier magnum rounds, including some of the WSMs. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. Thanks for the tip. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. 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. The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. The Browning BLR and Henry Long Ranger rifles are engineered to bypass the pressure limitations of traditional lever action designs. I sold it for these reasons. To fire a shot, you just manually cock the hammer; there is no manual cross-bolt or sliding tang safety to forget or fumble. His groups were really tight. The Big Boy is available in calibers traditionally viewed as handgun rounds, with maximized performance in both carbine and rifle lengths: .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .45 Colt, .41 Mag, and even.327 Fed Mag. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. Some of us just like our guns like that. Ive shot both and the Long Ranger has a much better trigger IMO. After theteeny tiniest bit of pre-travel it breaks cleanly, at what Id guess to be between three to four pounds. A smooth action, using an entirely different mechanism. From everything Ive read, the Henry is supposed to be a great shooter. I gladly wait to save the money and have yet to be disappointed for doing so. When in the back country, that makes a big difference 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. Please , please chamber it in .338 federal ! Then they had to re-think everything. Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. Initial calibers are .223 Remington, .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester, with additional short action calibers to come. I'd say handle both rifles and pick the one that feels best to you. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Mag. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). The Long Ranger is noticeably heavier than the BLR Lightweight. More than just a play on words, this little. Browning/Winchester has done several runs of remanufactured M71s, keeping ammo available, and Hornady has added .348 to the LeveRevolution line. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. There is no separate mechanical safety. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. Browning/Miroku firearms have earned an enviable reputation for high quality, precision assembly and fine finish. Capacity: 4+1 Since the Creedmoor is so similar to the 6.5X55, it should be a, Henry Long Ranger Disassembly versus Browning BLR, https://www.henryusa.com/own-a-henrye-long-ranger/, http://http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?293211-Bubba-w-a-45-70-is-a-bonafied-straight-shooter. Ive taken points off Henry rifles in the past for good, but not great furniture. The Long Ranger doesnt have anexternal safety. was chosen. 6.5 Creedmoor: nothing beats 120 GMX Superformance in short action. 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. It was hard to handle with gloves on when hunting in cold weather. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. 32 Items. A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. 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. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: Long Ranger H014S-308 Action: LeverAction Caliber: .308 Win. The current barrel length is 20" for all calibers. Dont want the wife to divorce me, so standing down for a little while until things cool down , Ill continue saving for a real Browning BLR over the Jersey shore knock off. HEY ALL.I think my Henry Golden Boy can hold its own against ANY .22 rimfire you would care to throw against it.i never expected any kind of accuracy from it from the beginning.it is from about 2002 when they were built in Brooklyn NY!!! 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. Across the country, many of us hunt thicker cover, where long-range shooting isnt necessary. Lever actions are American history. All Rights Reserved. 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. Sights: Adj. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. Like most classic Browning offerings, the BLR is clearly a deluxe rifle. 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. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. And I have loaded some FGMM clones (per Dan Newberry). LOOKING FOR A. I dont either but have handled both over the years. market of gun buyers who arent interested in polymer wonders. Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). The best part: its not a bolt gun or an AR. Im hoping to eventually see 7mm-08 on the roster, too. Sounds like you need to put some money aside in a savings account she doesnt know about, and send the statements to an email she doesnt know about. Browning has no warranty. 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. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. 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 all depends on the quality of your ammunition. Im having and issue. I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. This will be my next irrational purchase. How do you Sully the office? Can't talk for the Henry, but I had the BLR back in the day. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. So I have stopped getting semi autos because apparently they sneak of and commit crimes when Im not looking, I purchases a Marlin 45-70 dart 1895 and love it. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. Ive never seen a lever action that wasnt accurate enough for 150-yard shots at deer. The Long Ranger comes with a medium width, blued steel trigger with a smooth face. This makes the barrel is fully free-floating instead of using a forend tip pressure point. and .300 Win. The customer service rep, and mr Imperato, both contacted me, wich is something you dont see from othermanufacturers, except Savage. No plans on the pistol grip though. Shame on you. There is no comparison. In the early 2000s Winchesters best-selling 1894 saw its first break in production. We all know that dawn and dusk are critical periods, so this is a real problem with traditional lever actions, especially those older rifles that I dont want to drill and tap for optical sights. Remarks are appreciated. While the .30-30 Win is the most common chambering, the 336 is offered in the brush-busting .35 Rem caliber. Were it hand cut, this would be the more expensive checkering scheme. The .44-40 certainly is not. My hunting partner commented on the glare to me. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Way to go Hennery . I hope this helps. Therefore, a comparison is in order and should prove interesting. 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. Slim Fit Leather Jackets brings this iconic jacket from animation to reality, especially for all the fans of this video game. In close cover shots are often fast and presentations arent always perfect. The magazine release button is located in the right side of the receiver, also reminiscent (but less intrusive) of the detachable magazine versions of the Model 99. Unfortunately, both of these cartridges were almost lost to Marlins changes in ownership and manufacturing facilities. I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. One of the most instantly recognizable lever-action rifles is the Savage Model 99. When Henry Repeating Arms revealedtheir box-fed lever-action Long Ranger series, I asked to test one in .308 Winchester. Add a Vortex rimfire scope and it's a fun to carry and shoot little lever. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. I had my heart set on buying the Long Ranger in 6.5 CM and today I went to Cabelas to get one. But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. Who wants a long range rifle with the ballistics of a pistol? The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). Henrys already adding machine capacityto meet booming demand. Threaded barrel Joined: Feb 2009. The Long Ranger is elegant. 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. (Ifyou haventfit end caps to rifle stocks and become a neurotic nerd about it, youll never notice.) 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. No slight to the BLR, but I personally think the Long Ranger is a much more attractive rifle. I bought a cheap Lee Classic neck size only reloading kit, the tap in and out with a hammer type. Without a round fired, I was impressed and intrigued. I noticed other comments. Ten years ago I got a Model 70 308 and have since killed 10 Colorado Elk with it including one 6 PT bull. .300 BO? 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. I'm a big fan of Henry rifles and the company. 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. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. Magnums come with 24" barrels. Held one in Cabelas a week ago. Ive had tubular-magazine Marlins and Winchesters and some vintage Savages that were tack-driversand some that were not. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! The Henry Wisconsin long range 223 right handed rifle features a lever action, transfer bar safety and a barrel length of 20.0". Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. Of course, Henrys motto Made in America or Not Made at All was non-negotiable. They are essentially bolt action rifles operated by an lever. 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. But to be perfectly clear, 250 rounds went into the gun, 250 rounds went out the barrel, and all of them fired well. This is priced right where it should be for the features and quality. Winchester tried in the 80s with their big-bore 94 in .307 and .356 Winchester, but at that time the lever-action was at its nadir, and neither cartridge went anywhere. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. I bought the long ranger. 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. (Not exactly hunting conditions.) Compared: Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger Lever Action Carbines. Since we dont get elk or big bears, Im still debating what to get thats practical. The Browning's black walnut stock is described as "Grade 1," which is standard grade walnut. The .308 Winchester is widely considered to be an accurate cartridge. You have entered an incorrect email address! If you want to use the rifle for snap shooting or firing from the kneel or off a tree, stick with medium height rings. I attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. The on surprise was the recoil. Okay, Im not crazy about the look of scopes on traditional lever actions, but you cant hunt if you cant see. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. Sure, you could buy two Ruger Americans, Savage Axis etc. This is because of the higher pressures produced by the 5.56 cartridge & also slight differences in the throat length and angles of each. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). Much appreciated. Browning Arms come up first in terms of their offering of the BLR referenced early in this review. 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. Why hadHenry departed from itstraditionaltube-fed designs? If you don't want to bring your iPad into the bathroom, we can send you a magazine subscription for free! However, its more expensive than the BLR (~$100+ more than my SS Lightweight) and its heavier. The Long Rangers action springs open and then quickly engages the exposed hammer to drive the bolt rearward. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Shame! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. I wish Id gone to the website before buying thoughI didnt realize that they were going to be selling a version with iron sights or Id have waited. Both stocks are adorned with functional, single border, laser cut checkering. My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. 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. I was expecting 1.5 to 2MOA. just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! Henry makes a 44 mag that would work in a revolver, also a 357 mag. I stand by the old rule of 1X per 100 yards for hunting rifles. This gave hunters a flat-shooting cartridge with near .308 Winchester performance from a traditionally styled Marlin lever-action rifle. 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. Though the original Marlin brand sold in 2010, production continues under the Remington Outdoors Family of Brands. Give a Gift Win. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. Rifles are definitely in the you get what you pay for category. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad But if the top of the gun was canted to the left by any noticeable degree, they were sometimes left loose in the action. Just got a very nice 308 win. The stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. Maybe some WSMs? The free floated barrel on the Long Ranger will surpass the BLR. In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. More seriously, though, theres a real danger it would become hers in short order; shes a woodworker as well as a shooter. 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