Purchased both. Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. Have a 45-70 marlin but its only good with handloads . Itsreleased viaa black, flush-fit round button. 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 Long Rangers stock geometry works for a scoped gun thats meant to be hunted. Why hadHenry departed from itstraditionaltube-fed designs? Just how fast can you make a follow up shot with a bolt action compared to a lever? I find the Henry CF leverguns so impressively oogly that any further investigation is pointless. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I havent taken it to the range yet but fit and finish are great and I really like the trigger. This gun cost twice what my BLR did (20 years ago) and feels like half the gun so far. The companyfigured they could make money selling a good product that customers wanted. We lost some great designs, including the Savage 99 and Winchester 88, and sales of traditional lever guns were slipping. No plans on the pistol grip though. they pay for shipping both ways which is really nice. 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. Most notably, the Henry's trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLR's is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. Opinions please and thanks. 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. 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. Both stocks fit me fine and my eye lines up correctly with a scope mounted in low or medium height rings when I bring the rifles to my shoulder. The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. After calling Browning and being shocked by their price for re-timing the lever and bolt, he decided to try it himself. 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. I hope they get around to a pistol grip sooner rather than later. 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 Doug Turnbull has made a great business building .475 Turnbull rifles on 86 Winchester actions. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. If you don't want to bring your iPad into the bathroom, we can send you a magazine subscription for free! While most lever-actions are fed by internal magazines, the Browning BLR made magazine-fed lever guns a legit contender. Trigger job on the Browning requires a knowledgable gunsmith. Held one in Cabelas a week ago. 5.0. 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. Thats a five-shot group from 100 yards, all bagged up (as were theothers). If you havent seen or handled one Overall * * * * * Recently, I had the chance to test a Long Ranger . Only con I can think of is that the action feels very rough and that I am fighting machine burrs the entire stroke. 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. 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. My daughter has one of mine now in 243. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. 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. Give a Gift Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. those words are like yelling free timmies coffee (yes Canadian) and within seconds I had almost everyone on the firing line helping. I want iron sights so that really limits my choices. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. 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 was very heavy and not conducive to field accuracy. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad MSRP: $1014.95 ( at Cabela's for ~$889) Ratings (out of five stars): Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * 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. This makes them eminently suitable for reloaders. In my experience, that kind of vertical stringing is sometimes caused when a bore fouls heavily and quickly. How easy (or hard) is it to clean, i.e. Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. Now Henry has entered the magazine-loaded lever gun fray. I've also been wanting to buy a more modern .30 caliber gun. 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. Actually, there are just two: Henrys Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Brownings BLR. 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. Magnums come with 24" barrels. Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. The Long Ranger lever gun wasas reliable as any bolt action rifle Ive ever shot. The second group stringed vertically more than 2 inches and the third group a little more. Reliability * * * * 9/10th These are completely different "feeling" guns. Im a .308 fan and have more than a few. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. I hope in the near future they offer a Long Ranger in a medium or large bore chambering. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. BLR in 308 and Long Ranger in 243. They ask for it, so I oblige. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. that Mrs. Thanks for that input, JWT. Sometimes certain bullets and bores just dont get along nicely. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. (.223/5.56 lever action rifle?) Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Their cartridges loaded with this .223 caliber 62 grain Controlled Chaos Bullet claim an initial Muzzle Velocity of around 3100 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1323 ft lbs. And a totally redesigned trigger. I don't have a protractor, but I would estimate lever throws in the 60-70 degree range. for the price, but you you can also buy a hell of a lot of Big Macs for the price of prime rib. For the first 215 rounds, I didnt clean the rifle in any way. Right now, the lever-action is once again hot. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. Normally I dont put much faith into barrel break-in, but it is something to consider here as well as Imperatos advice about accuracy depending in part on the ammo. Thank you for writing this article. 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. this is a fine gun. 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. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. anyone? Im having and issue. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. There is no separate mechanical safety. 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. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. Tired of the tacticool crap. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. Most of the time, its an assignment, and its work. Across the country, many of us hunt thicker cover, where long-range shooting isnt necessary. Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. Reaching the hammer wouldnt be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. Capacity: 4+1 If you need fast follow-up shots on sounders of running pigs, this rifle will do it. The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. I decided that the tacticool crap was not for me & have stayed away from it. 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. A smooth action, using an entirely different mechanism. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. Remarks are appreciated. Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. Only the Browning's comb is fluted, a thoughtful touch. Great rifle for the whitetails we were after in those days. 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. And I will have to get my son one as well as he has always admired my savage . For more information, please see our just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! 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. Posts: 1,128. tn. You win the internet for today. After spraying a littleRAAgun oilinto the Long Rangers action, I was rewarded with butter-smooth cyling. The stock has a straight wrist, though Imperato says Henry is evaluating the possibility of introducing a pistol-grip version. They are essentially bolt action rifles operated by an lever. Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. It weighs 7 lbs and has an over all length of 40.5". After hundreds of rounds while off work for months the trigger still goes creep creep creep bang and it shoots dependable 3.5 to 4 inch groups at one hundred. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. His groups were really tight. Made in America or not made at all is Henrys slogan. 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. I wonder though. 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. Without a round fired, I was impressed and intrigued. Now to find a land owner that will allow me to hunt wild boar to start with, that would be the go for me to get into this. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. The lever action does not have a reputation for extreme accuracy, but it depends on the rifle. 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. This makes the barrel is fully free-floating instead of using a forend tip pressure point. That HPR round scored a group size of 1 3/4. Another point to ponder. In close cover shots are often fast and presentations arent always perfect. The finish was too glossy and easily destroyed in the field. You bring up the old Savage 99c; Henry could bring back the .250-3000!!! A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. Otherwise I really like it, my gunsmith is going to ream and polish it out for me. I found no quantifiable difference in their inherent accuracy. The BLR is the hands down winner. 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. Gotta say you have it worse up there with gun control. For me, aquality scope in fixed four or six power will suffice in magnification for hunting, and likely be more durable than Illever need. The .30-30 isnt red-hot, but it propels .30-caliber bullets from 140 to 170 grains at moderate but meaningful velocities, from a low of about 2,225 fps to nearly 2,500 fps. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. That light cleaning regimen stabilized accuracy and brought the average 100-yard group size down to 1.46 inches. Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! Its MOA accurate and oh-so-pretty pretty. Of the two mentioned, I would go with the Henry. However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. Being old I like lever action rifles and both of these manufactures make one chambered in 308. I wont buy a long Ranger, not at a $900 price tag. 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. Browning lever in 243-trigger was 7 lbs, never thought of taking it to a gunsmith, too many guys wanted to buy the rifle due to accuracy, 60g Sierra HP For a bolt action man to go to a lever gun can be tough, when the trigger pull is over 4 lbs. I tend to look at firearms as once-in-a-lifetime investments and save accordingly. Next year theyll branch out to other calibers. Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. Accuracy is good, but it depends a lot on the shooter and the ammo, advised Imperato. 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). 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. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. While Browning was first to the punch with longer-range, magazine-fed lever-action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms jumped in with both feet. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. A .30-30 is the most common lever action, followed probably by Marlins and Winchesters in pistol cartridges, originally .44-40. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Like most classic Browning offerings, the BLR is clearly a deluxe rifle. In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. How about a .358 Winchester with an 18 barrel, a 26 .204 Ruger, and a 16 .300 Blackout with a threaded barrel and iron sights? The Underwood Ammunition Company purchases these bullets from them to load and sell on their own web sight. I have a Browning BLR Lightweight in .308 and love that rifle. 32 Items. My 30 year old 336c Marlin 3030 with birch furniture is nicer than this gun, even uncheckered lol. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. Blr all the way. Barrel Length: 20 Round You can spend less for better results. It looks good, but maybe not Henry-ish enough. My total prone group was only 1.9 inches, not bad for 10 shots. and. Almost forgot theres also two action lengths . In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. Never handled a blr or long ranger, so i can't comment on those specifically, but i did deal with henry warranty once. They are about the same size and equally easy to load. I really like the blr, Ive shot them, Ive hunted with them and they are great guns. The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. On the model I received, the shoulder stock fit is perfect, but the fore-end to end cap fit isnt. Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. Just got a very nice 308 win. The lever action is John Wayne, fast-firing Chuck Connors as The Rifleman, and even Teddy Roosevelt. Henry makes a 44 mag that would work in a revolver, also a 357 mag. Great accuracy for a lever action ie for a gun Herr Mauser made obsolete a century ago I didnt think I would really care about this gun too much but after reading your review I am starting to really want this gun. Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. Shame! Thinking now of short magnums like the 6.5 SAUM and 7 WSM especially. Guess they saw me coming! This rifle is an ultra-modern design built with state-of-the-art materials and methods. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. Of course, these are different rifles from different manufacturers that are made in different countries and none of their parts are interchangeable. The big-bore lever action is a fascinating market, but its specialized. Another difference is that the Long Rangers magazine seats flush with the bottom of the receiver. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. Just throwing this out there because I e always wanted one since I watched The Rifleman with my Dad as a kid. Speaking of magazines, both are all metal, detachable, double stack, hold four .308 cartridges and feed smoothly. The current barrel length is 20" for all calibers. Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). The companydidnt want to build the same gun as itscompetition, yet it had to be recognizable as a Henry. This is to Shannon Armitage. If your resolution was dont buy any guns this yearway to set yourself up to fail. I already own a lever action 22 (Henry). In recent years many hunters abandoned the lever-action, but a lot of them are coming back home. Not this one. Like most Guns and Shooting Online rifle comparisons, the point is not for the article author to tell the reader which rifle is better, but to present an honest appraisal of each rifle, allowing you, gentle reader, to form your own conclusions, based on your unique needs and experience. Some finishes offered in the blr are better, some not. The Winchester Model 94 has been one of the longest-lasting and most well-respected lever-action rifles ever produced. Using Remingtons 168gr Hog Hammer round topped with the Barnes TSX bullet, the gun scored an average of 1.25 after four five-round groups. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. I then cleaned the entire rifle, and tried the round again, with the exact same results. Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. Although production runs arent huge, Brownings sleek, fast BLR offers modern alternatives. There were no pressure signs on the brass or primer. 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). And as has already been stated gunsmiths that can work on a BLR trigger are very few. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. and .300 Win. How do these two rifles stack up to each other? Thus, I was very interested when Henry Repeating Arms, of Bayonne, N.J., announced the Long Ranger, a rotary-fed lever action in short-action calibers .223 Rem., .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win., with a 20-inch, free-floating barrel. A red-dot sight on a lever-action offers flexibility out to moderate ranges, but please dont infer that Im anti-scope. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. It releases with any solid push of the button. They purchased a design from a foreign interest if memory serves. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). 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. Measuring the round at 2.705, its the shortest round I tested, and although within SAAMI spec, a little over 1/10 shorter than Barnes lists for that bullet. Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * The rifle is very accurate, more accurate than the blr, wich i also have. So, if you want full-spectrum versatility from a lever-action, you can have it. Theres no plastic on this gun. Don. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. the quality of the Browning BLR rifles is so much better than any Henry rifle made,there is no way i would spend any money on Henry rifles. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. I really wanted this gun but its just not as nice as I had hoped, and what all of these reviews led me to believe. Some claims of sub moa groups are out there but so bar Ive only seen proof of 1.5 at best. 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. The BLR has been in the Browning line for many years and is consequently available in more calibers (a current total of 14, from .223 Rem. 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