Win. These two rifles have numerous similarities, but also significant differences. Never handled a blr or long ranger, so i can't comment on those specifically, but i did deal with henry warranty once. Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. The free floated barrel on the Long Ranger will surpass the BLR. My .308 long ranger is a year and a half old. Usually, Im happy to turn a gun back into the office and get my next assignment. Also, Im partial to the pistol grip stock and I like the BLRs trigger travelling with the lever (no pinching), although the trigger isnt the greatest needs a trip to Neil Jones, I think. If you accuracy test one, you MUST wait until the barrel cools between shots. They did have a 243 with much better looking wood but not my flavor. For more information: www.henryrifles.com. Capacity: 4+1 The current barrel length is 20" for all calibers. Im having and issue. I hope they get around to a pistol grip sooner rather than later. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: Long Ranger H014S-308 Action: LeverAction Caliber: .308 Win. Right now, the lever-action is once again hot. Ultimately, seeing and thus hitting the target is more important than what youre hitting it with. 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. With their smooth receivers and no bolt handle sticking out the side, these lever actions are more comfortable to carry in the hand, or slung over the shoulder, than a bolt action or autoloading rifle. The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor is proof. Looks and feels fantastic. Dont overlook the fun factor. They are essentially bolt action rifles operated by an lever. (.223/5.56 lever action rifle?) Turnbull also offers the .470 Turnbull, scaled down to fit the Marlin action. If you make a 308 detachable magazine rifle that doesnt fit an AR-10 magazine you are doing it wrong. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. Not good for lefties. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. Overall * * * * * But that hasnt stopped manufacturers from trying to make them better at taking deer over longer distances. Youre a racist/bigoted idiot. My BLR is a steel .243 that still shoot dimes at a 100. It was the only round where I hand to change my grip and really tug on the lever to get the round to eject. The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. The .308 Win. Accuracy * * * * * http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showt-shooter-too! My more or less average size finger found both triggers comfortable to pull. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. Ive often put scopes on other Marlins, and all the BLRs and Winchester 88s Ive used have been appropriately scoped. Ive shot both and the Long Ranger has a much better trigger IMO. The Henry has a slimmer stock and fore end, which provides an overall sleeker feel and silhouette that I prefer. This will be # 6. getting a second magazine for the Henry is next to imposable . The trigger and fire control mechanism are a unique, obvious improvement and is consistent with Henry centerfire products in that it uses a transfer bar safety and trigger lock, explains Henry General Manager Andy Wickstrom. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. Mag cannot be any larger or the lever wont cycle. Neither magazine is particularly difficult to eject or seat, although the BLR magazine, the shape of which is more tapered, seems to be smoother and easier to remove and replace. Caliber: .308 7.62X51 Mag. Have had a few over the years including a Winchester in .25-35, awesome little gun! There were no pressure signs on the brass or primer. Add to that the greater ballistic ability afforded by shooting pointed bullets and the Long Ranger delivers what its name promises. 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. My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 44. But to be perfectly clear, 250 rounds went into the gun, 250 rounds went out the barrel, and all of them fired well. I'm a big fan of Henry rifles and the company. Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. Italian Firearms Group also has a gorgeous and faithful copy. 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). The Henry receiver is longer than the Browning receiver, but lightly shallower and not quite as wide. I also wish that there was a way that they could lighten the trigger a bit on the lever rifles. 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!!! I like the idea of a 308 in lever action and the look of this gun. I don't have a protractor, but I would estimate lever throws in the 60-70 degree range. 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. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know its locked in. The new Long Ranger incorporates Henry's interpretation of certain Model 88 and Model 99 design elements, along with their own innovations. Think about the bullets acting as a firing pin for the cartridge iahesd of it. Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. The Long Rangers action springs open and then quickly engages the exposed hammer to drive the bolt rearward. Can't talk for the Henry, but I had the BLR back in the day. For an old-school hunting experience, seek out either a new or used Winchester 94 and relive past hunting days. The forends on these guns is so thin its like holding a red rider bb gun. I have a bright, clear scope on an incredibly accurate Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum, which is awesome for pigs and deer in poor light. I already own a Henry Single Shot in 45-70 and I have one of their little .22 AR-7 survival rifles. All rights reserved. Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. Had it for almost 50 years. 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. This is semi-fancy wood with attractive grain and figure. Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. I wasnt kidding about buying it. It feels exceptionally smooth. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? Instead, a premium is placed on fast handling and easy carrying. Wont the heat affect the wood (plastic)? is a no-brainer. The M88, although Winchesters fourth best-selling lever action, is getting hard to find and Sako lever actions are scarce. When you venture afield with a lever-action rifle, you must feel at least a small surge of patriotic pride. Who wants a long range rifle with the ballistics of a pistol? Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. 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. I hope this helps. One of the criticisms Ive seen of the Long Ranger is that while it comes ready for scope mounting, it does not come with iron sights. These are completely different "feeling" guns. Would it go better with a matte or gloss Leupold scope? I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. Thanks to that easy cycling action, thatweld is easy to maintain. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. Question of the Day: What Other Weapons Should A Gun Owner Own? I have the Savage 99c in 308 and it has always been my go to rifle. However, used Savage 99s are available and affordable. Ugh. Obviously not a lever gun fan. henry long ranger. BLR in 308 and Long Ranger in 243. The Henry stock has a slimmer fore end and a smaller circumference at the grip, which feels better to me, as I am a fan of slender stocks. If that is what someone else likes, go for it, thats why we have choices. I shoot left handed. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. The BLR mag release is a short, recessed lever at the bottom of the receiver, directly in front of the magazine, which I find easier to use. I have owned both of these chambered in .308 Win.My Henry was very accurate indeed but I still liked my BLR rifles better Hb. 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. How do these two rifles stack up to each other? Henry, very much a lever-action company, is doing well. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. They wanted a new lever action design specifically intended for use with high intensity, short action cartridges (primarily the .308 Winchester family) and the Long Ranger is the result. Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. its become so restrictive on AR platforms, does anyone know if there are 5.56 cartridges upcoming with propellant and bullets where the 5.56 has better knockdown power for use in the back country, for both hunting and large animal defensive purposes-. Add a Vortex rimfire scope and it's a fun to carry and shoot little lever. Had some issues loading the clip, and cbambering rounds. bolt removal etc. Unlike traditional lever action rifles that rely on a quarter cock hammer notch safety, the BLR cannot be forced to fire by a strong blow on the hammer, even if it breaks internal parts. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. But 100 yard five-shot one MOA groups with factory rounds from a lever-action rifle is outstanding. Lastly for 5.56 NATO weapons they sell cartridges they have made with Hornadys V-Max bullet design in both 50 and 55 grain weights. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. Since I wrote this article I keep finding myself taking this gun hunting over many others. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. 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. Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! 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. 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. Shame on you. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. If you get to my area hit me up and you can come hold the Henry. Just got a very nice 308 win. Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. 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. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. It may not seem fair to take off anything for what amounts to a sticky bolt, but theres perfect and there isnt. 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. Compared: Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger Lever Action Carbines. If you need fast follow-up shots on sounders of running pigs, this rifle will do it. If I was going to use this gun from a rest most of the time, Id opt for the lowest rings I could get. 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. Note my comment aboveI had a Browning BLR and you could see the glare from the high gloss metal and stock 300 yards away. (Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard as you operate the action of traditional lever action rifles and the Long Ranger.) SMOOTH action. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). Levers dont discriminate against left-handed shooters. Brownings BLR also uses a detachable box and is chambered for such hot-stepping flat-shooters as 7mm Rem. 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. I am also a huge fan of the .348 Winchester, which was only ever chambered to the Winchester M71, the last iteration of John Brownings big, smooth 1886 action. 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. 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. 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. Visually and mechanically, the Long Ranger has a lot in common with Brownings BLR. Will be trading for hopefully a Henry 7mm-08 in the near future! Although its often used, the .30-30 is not an ideal elk cartridge. Another difference is the rack and pinion geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. 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. I do not know about the 338 Federal. The BLR is supplied with a wide, gold finished, aluminum alloy trigger with a grooved face. Another point to ponder. Already got a Henry 45-70 (all weather) after your last review. 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. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. Guess they saw me coming! There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. Mauser made the lever obsolete for military purposes, NOT for hunting. Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. A notable feature is that the trigger moves with the lever when it is operated, which prevents the shooter's trigger finger from being pinched between the lever and the stock when the lever is closed. Otherwise I really like it, my gunsmith is going to ream and polish it out for me. Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. I sold it for these reasons. It weighs 7 lbs and has an over all length of 40.5". Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. If you want to see how serious Imperato is about American-made, look up the Henry Made In America commercial on YouTube. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. The Long Ranger stock has a slightly longer length of pull (1/4") and a lot more pitch down, although the drop at comb feels similar. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. However, long action calibers (.270 Win. These are completely different "feeling" guns. 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 know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. No, but I didn't pay anywhere near that much either. With their front locking bolts, the BLR and Long Ranger are as intrinsically accurate as comparable autoloading, falling block and bolt action hunting rifles. That was my final straw and I left without any gun. It outperformed the hand load I built to replicate it by a tenth of an inch all done on a filthy dirty bore. Several years back, Marlin teamed with Hornady to combine that same FTX technology with a new .308 Marlin Express cartridge. After calling Browning and being shocked by their price for re-timing the lever and bolt, he decided to try it himself. Note to HUNTER: Please see my posts above starting with Feb 11, 2017. This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. Of course, Henrys motto Made in America or Not Made at All was non-negotiable. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. 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. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Thats a five-shot group from 100 yards, all bagged up (as were theothers). 2. Lever actions are American history. 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. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. Remarks are appreciated. It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. Both rifles use two-piece stocks with a butt that terminates in a functional recoil pad. Additional classy touches include a fluted bolt left in the white, gold finished aluminum trigger, steel sling swivel studs and a solid black recoil pad. Several big game hunting rifles from major manufacturers, not just custom shops, come with MOA or sub-MOA accuracy guarantees. I'd be more concerned with the trigger and the warranty. The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. What a let down. Great Review, thank you. The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. (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.) The magazine to metal fit was excellent. Cases always cleared the action if the gun was held perfectly upright. Such as a Skinner? And I have loaded some FGMM clones (per Dan Newberry). It was hard to handle with gloves on when hunting in cold weather. I attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. That said, most modern rifles are suitable for optical sights. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. 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. Hunting season is fast approaching! 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. I was hoping Henry would put on a Lyman peep or at least a Skinner and wrote them such when the Long Ranger first came out. Don. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. OK, I have never had the time or money to hunt or even own a rifle. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. The Model 99s internal rotary magazine improved upon the standard tubular magazine used on earlier lever guns. and our For more information, please see our I'd say handle both rifles and pick the one that feels best to you. So if a dangerous-game lever-action suits your fancy, you might be better off with a Marlin .45-70 with optical sights. Like all Henry firearms, the Long Ranger is "Made in America Or Not Made At All.". If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. Didnt have to look for a left handed bolt. 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. More than just a play on words, this little. 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. 1. Threaded barrel In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. From everything Ive read, the Henry is supposed to be a great shooter. If youre looking for a brush gun or intend to shoot 200 yards or less and want iron sights, Henrys similar lever-action in .30-30 Win. 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. This rifle is an ultra-modern design built with state-of-the-art materials and methods. The two rifles share a somewhat similar profile. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. My 30 year old 336c Marlin 3030 with birch furniture is nicer than this gun, even uncheckered lol. market of gun buyers who arent interested in polymer wonders. They wont have sights or spare magazines available until March unfortunately. The workmanship is excellent, I shot over 100 rounds and saw no change in bullet grouping, amazing. Pistol-grip buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. Later, Winchesters Model 88, that takes a detachable box magazine, came chambered for cartridges such as the .284 Win. Copyright 2017 by Chuck Hawks. If I wasnt poor, Id go buy one of these right now. Using 308 Go and No-Go gauges, a Sharpie to mark the gear and rack, and lots of trial and error, he got it the engagement set properly after 2 days of intermittent work. The lever-action is Americas unique contribution to firearms design. The lever action is John Wayne, fast-firing Chuck Connors as The Rifleman, and even Teddy Roosevelt. Most people dont consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man. Browning has no warranty. rear, ramp front; drilled and tapped for scope mounts, Stock: Checkered American black walnut w/recoil pad and sling swivels, Sights: Folding adj. I run a patch with Shooters Choice twice a day thru the bore until the green color is gone. From my experience and others. The big-bore lever action is a fascinating market, but its specialized. 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. I cant say much about the smootheness of the action because Cabalas wouldnt unlock the lever and let me cycle it. Thats the only time. However, instead of burying the receiver in a one-piece stock in Model 88 and bolt action style, a two-piece stock design more reminiscent of traditional lever action rifles (Savage 99, etc.) I love lever guns! Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad Included are steel sling swivel studs, Weaver style scope bases and a solid black recoil pad. This is to Shannon Armitage. I kept mine in the shade when not moving. 32 Items. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. 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. I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. The Long Rangers bluing is well executed, the checkering is both functional and appealing, and the wood is far better than I would expect at this price range. My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. carbine versions of both rifles that are compared here come with 20 inch barrels. Overall, I think the Long Ranger succeeds in providing whitetail hunters with a rifle who want bolt-action accuracy and chamberings, but in a lever gun. I have a 22 mag with the octogon barrel and it's squirrel head accurate at 50 yards. However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. Unless youve used a Henry, you dont understand the quality of the worksmanship. I had my heart set on buying the Long Ranger in 6.5 CM and today I went to Cabelas to get one. Then they had to re-think everything. 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. 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. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. There is a lot more space inside the Henry's trigger guard, which might be important if you need to wear winter gloves while hunting. The on surprise was the recoil. The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. Ten years ago I got a Model 70 308 and have since killed 10 Colorado Elk with it including one 6 PT bull. The receiver is made of alloy and has a caliber of 223 remington with a 5+1 capacity. A smooth action, using an entirely different mechanism. A spongy, heavy trigger was one of the most common complaints about the Model 88. Thanks for the tip. Marlin tried again in the early 2000s with the .308 and .338 Marlin Express. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. Street price for these is right at $800. Pulling the trigger raises the transfer bar as the hammer moves forward, allowing the hammer to hit the firing pin. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. it looks great, its action is smooth as a baby. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! The Long Ranger is elegant. Id pinch pennies for that. I felt the Henry was smoother and at least for me cycled and fed better. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. | Unfortunately, both of these cartridges were almost lost to Marlins changes in ownership and manufacturing facilities. 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