They shoot flatter and at the same time remain safe to load in tubular magazines where the bullet point of one cartridge may rest against the primer of the next. 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. In the world of lever-actions, there are five that reach across all categories. 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. Note my comment aboveI had a Browning BLR and you could see the glare from the high gloss metal and stock 300 yards away. Any big game rifle that will shoot within 2 MOA is more than sufficiently accurate for its purpose and that certainly includes both of these lever actions, which typically deliver about 1.5 MOA with factory loaded hunting ammunition. 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. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. Thats the only time. It is fitted with a generous butt pad to help recoil. It comes with a beautifully grained walnut stock with a matte clearcoat. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. 32 Items. I sent the rifle back to Henry, and they took care of it. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. 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. 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. Looks and feels fantastic. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. I know its early days, but the wildcat potential could be there. No way near as fast. I dont either but have handled both over the years. Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. MSRP:$1014.95 (at Cabelas for ~$889). Yup Browning still makes a BLR in 358. 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. Turnbull also offers the .470 Turnbull, scaled down to fit the Marlin action. Ive had tubular-magazine Marlins and Winchesters and some vintage Savages that were tack-driversand some that were not. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. A button under the ejection port is the release mechanism in an easy spot to access in a hurry. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. for the price, but you you can also buy a hell of a lot of Big Macs for the price of prime rib. Gun would strictly be for mule deer and elk hunting out to 500 yards (I would get the 308 chamber offering) and would anticipate still about 1400 ft lbs of energy at 500 yards T timberelk Well-Known Member Joined Mar 26, 2017 The action is tight, it shoots modern cartridges, and it combines all the nostalgia of the Old West with modern design and manufacturing. you should and then you would understand. $850 I believe. The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. I bought the long ranger. Tired of the tacticool crap. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . The lever action is one of Americas most significant contributions to modern firearms. 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. Neither were super accurate , I have heard some BLR s really hammered but mine was just OK. Do some of the smaller cartridges have weak ejection in the Henry? The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. I really like browning. Henry rifles are great, everything about them is nicely done- except for the loading (but thats my own personal preference). In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. The current barrel length is 20" for all calibers. 0.6" vs. 0.3") and less angular, which gives the cocking thumb a superior platform. My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. I cant say much about the smootheness of the action because Cabalas wouldnt unlock the lever and let me cycle it. Initial calibers are .223 Remington, .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester, with additional short action calibers to come. The key to this is a rotating head, multiple-lug, recessed face bolt that locks into the barrel breech when the bolt is cycled into battery. 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. I believe I read that the barrel is threaded in. I then cleaned the entire rifle, and tried the round again, with the exact same results. Caliber: .308 7.62X51 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. Without a round fired, I was impressed and intrigued. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. Weight: 7 lbs. I also wish that there was a way that they could lighten the trigger a bit on the lever rifles. When Henry Repeating Arms revealedtheir box-fed lever-action Long Ranger series, I asked to test one in .308 Winchester. 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 . Petersen's HUNTING Publisher, Kevin Steele is in the CZ booth with Dylan Rice at SHOT Show to talk about CZ 600 Series Trail rifle. 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. 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. The Henry Big Boy centerfire lever-action rifles. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 I bought the one for me after getting my daughter a youth model and liking hers. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. I have the Savage 99c in 308 and it has always been my go to rifle. Either rifle would normally be carried in the field with the chamber loaded and the hammer lowered (to the "quarter cock" position in the case of the BLR and all the way to the frame in the case of the Long Ranger). The Long Rangers stock geometry works for a scoped gun thats meant to be hunted. and .300 WSM. Itsreleased viaa black, flush-fit round button. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Well browning had made the BLR in 358 and I think they still do. Being retired, I have one shot at this. 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. When in the back country, that makes a big difference It seemed a little soft, but had no creep or overtravel to speak of. As it was in the 1890s, its the American deer hunter who makes or breaks sporting rifles. It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Any thoughts on (1) how to proceed with smoothing my action? Ten years ago I got a Model 70 308 and have since killed 10 Colorado Elk with it including one 6 PT bull. These are the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger, both of which have been the subject of full length Guns and Shooting Online reviews. I love lever guns! 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. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. Not this one. A brass round counter set in the receiver was just one of the unique touches. I attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. I really like the blr, Ive shot them, Ive hunted with them and they are great guns. It seems the overwhelming majority really like the Long Ranger. You can spend less for better results. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. 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. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. Why hadHenry departed from itstraditionaltube-fed designs? And as has already been stated gunsmiths that can work on a BLR trigger are very few. If you get to my area hit me up and you can come hold the Henry. In close cover shots are often fast and presentations arent always perfect. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. Second, the high gloss wood finish on the stock and high gloss bluing gives the rifle an incredible glare in sunlight while working through the woods. There is no separate mechanical safety. You win the internet for today. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). The stock wood on the Henry is also much better than what Ive seen with the blr. Trigger job on the Browning requires a knowledgable gunsmith. Compared: Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger Lever Action Carbines. For hunters seeking greater stopping power when hunting bigger game, stepping up to the similarly designed Marlin Model 1895 chambered in .45-70 Govt is ideal. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. A notable difference is that the BLR's trigger is attached to and moves with the lever, like the long discontinued Winchester Model 88. It was hard to handle with gloves on when hunting in cold weather. I would be interested in technical details about it, like exact magazine COAL, and whether the bolt lugs lock into a barrel extension or the barrel itself is cut. No plans on the pistol grip though. I derive satisfaction from the added challenge of using iron sights, but as I get older, my effective range has shrunk. The big-bore lever action is a fascinating market, but its specialized. Most notably, the Henrys trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLRs is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. My more or less average size finger found both triggers comfortable to pull. If you havent seen or handled one Barrel Length: 20 Round 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. Later, Winchesters Model 88, that takes a detachable box magazine, came chambered for cartridges such as the .284 Win. That said, most modern rifles are suitable for optical sights. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. Marlin saw a new, untapped market when they brought out their .444 Marlin and a new Model 95 .45-70 and followed up with the .450 Marlin. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. Hard to find one in stock, anywhere. Made in America or not made at all is Henrys slogan. And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. One of the most instantly recognizable lever-action rifles is the Savage Model 99. This has caused many people to believe this is simply the exact same cartridge called by 2 different names. I sold it for these reasons. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Both are handsome, but neither is as trim as, for example, a Winchester Model 94 carbine. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. The Long Ranger comes with a medium width, blued steel trigger with a smooth face. The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. Cases always cleared the action if the gun was held perfectly upright. The Long Rangeris a must-have for me. 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. I have a Browning BLR Lightweight in .308 and love that rifle. This was unacceptable to me. Plus, unlike the Browning BLR, this gun is entirely US made at about the same price. Except for custom gun manufacturers, Henrys customer service puts everyone else to shame. 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. Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to I used to have a BLR. 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. More recently, Marlin was out of production for several years. 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. They are available with open iron sights. I might have to get this. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. This is because of the higher pressures produced by the 5.56 cartridge & also slight differences in the throat length and angles of each. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. I sold it. From the ammunition perspective, Hornady introduced its LEVERevolution line that uses FTX bullets with soft, rubber-like points. The American-made Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger shoulders fast and points like a stick. I had my heart set on buying the Long Ranger in 6.5 CM and today I went to Cabelas to get one. | Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. 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. Now that Hennry has made one I must have one . Visually and mechanically, the Long Ranger has a lot in common with Brownings BLR. The magazine to metal fit was excellent. While most lever-actions are fed by internal magazines, the Browning BLR made magazine-fed lever guns a legit contender. Hunting season is fast approaching! Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. I stand by the old rule of 1X per 100 yards for hunting rifles. 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) 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 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. Now those Xmetel bulk loads shot fine in my BCL 102 (east shit Justine) so I wondered if the seemingly picky nature or my long ranger a known issue and put their as a trap so the Henry shame clown could track me down and hit me with a fish for using crap on such a fine gun, or is it a anomaly that passed through QA, QC by mistake? Publisher, Kevin Steele is with Brett Marquardt from Streamlight Inc. discussing the new Streamlight Pro Tac 2.0, the latest edition in the Pro Tac series. A .30-30 is the most common lever action, followed probably by Marlins and Winchesters in pistol cartridges, originally .44-40. To me, thats silly. All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. the theory was the cheap Ammo (Xmetal targets) and hypothesized the shoulder was to far forward and the bolt could not fully close . Question of the Day: What Other Weapons Should A Gun Owner Own? Better yet, dont have kids, or a wife!! Think about the bullets acting as a firing pin for the cartridge iahesd of it. 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. Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. And BTW, a Savage bear hunter bolt action has a street price of $1000. Another difference is the rack and pinion geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. The trigger was very heavy and not conducive to field accuracy. 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. |, 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. Ive never had much interest in their other items. Of 1330 ft lbs a beautifully grained walnut stock with a matte clearcoat else to.... 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