The .500 S&W is hell on wheels in a revolver and gains velocity in a carbine-length barrel. Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. I cant say much about the smootheness of the action because Cabalas wouldnt unlock the lever and let me cycle it. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. 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. Though the original Marlin brand sold in 2010, production continues under the Remington Outdoors Family of Brands. Bore scope showed a divet in the barrel, Henry replaced it. 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. Then they had to re-think everything. I have 2 pros and one con. OK, I have never had the time or money to hunt or even own a rifle. 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. Have 3 Henry lever, two BLR, two Savage lever,three Marlin lever, so kind of a fan of the Levers! Thats the long and short of it; the best plan for success and one I rarely see followed. Had a chance to buy one in 1978 for $225. There are quite a few reviews and tests out there on the Long Ranger. The trigger on the Henry is far superior, and I got better accuracy out of this than any blr Ive ever shot. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. Visually and mechanically, the Long Ranger has a lot in common with Brownings BLR. Mauser made the lever obsolete for military purposes, NOT for hunting. Guess they saw me coming! From my experience and others. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. Many of them conducted by people and organizations who aren't hesitant to call crap crap. Never had to send one back cause never had a problem. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. Our editors have hand-picked these essential pieces of gear to make you a more successful hunter when you hit the game trails this season. 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. They did have a 243 with much better looking wood but not my flavor. check out the. All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. I have had the Henry in 45-70 and no issues. If you get to my area hit me up and you can come hold the Henry. With Cabelas Points and gift cards in excess of $500, I think I may own one of these soon. This gave hunters a flat-shooting cartridge with near .308 Winchester performance from a traditionally styled Marlin lever-action rifle. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Interesting is the huge growth in big-bore lever actions (a.k.a. Receiver: Matte Black Aluminum Barrel: Blued Steel, Round Profile Bolt: 6-Lug Rotating. Youre probably thinking whitetails, but most black bear and wild hog hunting is done at close range, and there are plenty of situations for elk and moose where reach isnt necessary. 5 reasons why the HENRY LONG RANGER is the BEST LEVER GUN EVER! Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. A bolt thatschromed steel with a six-lug rotary head. I did exactly the same thing with my BLR. I could barely fit three fingers into the loop with gloves on when the weather turned cold. Picked up an old henry from a friend with the rear sight missing, so i called Henry to order the parts to fix it. I own sometwo dozen bolt guns. Because their bolts lock at the head, case stretch in minimized in the BLR and Long Ranger. The best-seller among hunters? I would like a comparison review of Henry Single shot .308/7.6251 to the Henry long Ranger for accuracy. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. 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. Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. I only tell you this because it sounds like you have an AR and thus can shoot either cartridge no problem. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. They are available with open iron sights. Had it in 243 WIN and topped it off with a Redfield 4X. 2. Unlike many lever-actions with stocks originally designed for iron sights that position your head too low to center your eye in a scope, the comb of the Long Ranger was designed from the start to not only look good, but also properly position your eye even when using a solid cheek weld. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. MSRP:$1014.95 (at Cabelas for ~$889). One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . The gun did much better with other rounds. And you get what you pay for. 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. Henry makes a 44 mag that would work in a revolver, also a 357 mag. The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. Beautiful gun and great review, Im going to start saving my pennies. Turns out Shannon was right. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. I have been looking at bolt guns in .308 for some time now. While most lever-actions are fed by internal magazines, the Browning BLR made magazine-fed lever guns a legit contender. No way near as fast. The LR with irons definitely has my interest, but Im hoping they eventually come out with a pistol grip (personal preference) so I can better compare the two myself, particularly with feel/trigger/smoothness of action. 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. Way to go Hennery . 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. I have had great experiences with both warranty divisions, but paying for shipping both ways was new to me and greatly appreciated. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. They cant keep up with demand and they are expanding capacity to be able to meet the demand for this line. For the first 215 rounds, I didnt clean the rifle in any way. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. From the ammunition perspective, Hornady introduced its LEVERevolution line that uses FTX bullets with soft, rubber-like points. The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. Levers dont discriminate against left-handed shooters. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. 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. Accuracy is good, but it depends a lot on the shooter and the ammo, advised Imperato. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. 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. Okay, Im not crazy about the look of scopes on traditional lever actions, but you cant hunt if you cant see. Posts: 1,128. tn. The magazine to metal fit was excellent. This is because of the higher pressures produced by the 5.56 cartridge & also slight differences in the throat length and angles of each. Threaded barrel In fact, I missed two deer inside of 25 yards with it. I know a couple guys that had the long rangerminute of barn was all they could muster, I just went to look. 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. Had some issues loading the clip, and cbambering rounds. Looks like it is an inch to inch and a half type gun in the accuracy department. 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. Question of the Day: What Other Weapons Should A Gun Owner Own? If anything, its better. Federal Fusion seems to be near the top.. Where is the silky bolt drop promised to me by a misguiding gunwriter? The Long Rangers magazine fits flush into the bottom of the action. If you havent seen or handled one 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. Privacy Policy. 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. The Henry Wisconsin long range 223 right handed rifle features a lever action, transfer bar safety and a barrel length of 20.0". Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. 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-. Without a round fired, I was impressed and intrigued. Regardless of action type, any .308 Winchester is suitable for most North American hunting, and a BLR in a fast-stepping magnum will do whatever a bolt-action magnum will do. 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. 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. Looks good though. I want a Henry in .223 to go nicely with my CZ 527M in 7.62x39mm. getting a second magazine for the Henry is next to imposable . In close cover shots are often fast and presentations arent always perfect. I bought the one for me after getting my daughter a youth model and liking hers. What a let down. More seriously, though, theres a real danger it would become hers in short order; shes a woodworker as well as a shooter. It releases with any solid push of the button. Of the two mentioned, I would go with the Henry. We will continue to do that, expand the line and be a one-stop source for anything lever. A long-action for cartridges such as the .30-06 is being considered, though the timeline for that introduction has not been finalized. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. The Winchester Model 94 has been one of the longest-lasting and most well-respected lever-action rifles ever produced. Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. I'm a big fan of Henry rifles and the company. Kept the Henry. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. They are essentially bolt action rifles operated by an lever. My daughter has one of mine now in 243. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. Speaking of magazines, both are all metal, detachable, double stack, hold four .308 cartridges and feed smoothly. [The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze. You should investigate its design how it is made and how it functions to make sure you believe it will work for your situation. 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. 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. Almost forgot theres also two action lengths . But 100 yard five-shot one MOA groups with factory rounds from a lever-action rifle is outstanding. Lol! By signing up you agree to Guns.com's It looks good, but maybe not Henry-ish enough. 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. Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). Ten years ago I got a Model 70 308 and have since killed 10 Colorado Elk with it including one 6 PT bull. Get Guns.com offers and news!! I own several lever guns and am very comfortable with them. I sent the rifle back to Henry, and they took care of it. I gladly wait to save the money and have yet to be disappointed for doing so. Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. 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. It may not seem fair to take off anything for what amounts to a sticky bolt, but theres perfect and there isnt. This is to Shannon Armitage. It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. Being old I like lever action rifles and both of these manufactures make one chambered in 308. 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? 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. 2. 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. The Henry Big Boy centerfire lever-action rifles. The Long Ranger is elegant. Ive taken points off Henry rifles in the past for good, but not great furniture. How easy (or hard) is it to clean, i.e. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In the early 2000s Winchesters best-selling 1894 saw its first break in production. More than just a play on words, this little. Because of this, the BLR can be chambered for rounds with pointed tip Spitzer bullets that would be inappropriate for the tubular magazines more commonly used in lever-action rifles. Sights: Adj. 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. A spongy, heavy trigger was one of the most common complaints about the Model 88. Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. So if a dangerous-game lever-action suits your fancy, you might be better off with a Marlin .45-70 with optical sights. Gotta say you have it worse up there with gun control. 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. All Winchester 1894s have been Angle-Eject and drilled and tapped for mounts since 1982. Yeah, me too. Not everything needs to be an AR-15, have a Costa Grip friendly handguard, and use Pmags. Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. And I have loaded some FGMM clones (per Dan Newberry). 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. It also has less creep (almost none) before release. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. Actually, there are just two: Henrys Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Brownings BLR. The lever action is John Wayne, fast-firing Chuck Connors as The Rifleman, and even Teddy Roosevelt. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. I bought the long ranger. Thanks to that easy cycling action, thatweld is easy to maintain. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. 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. To some extent, I think its the fun factor that is renewing interest in the all-American lever action. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. Itsreleased viaa black, flush-fit round button. Both are excellent rifles, but only the Henry is built in the USA, if that is It just comes down to personal preference. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. 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. 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. Henry has announced their new "Long Ranger" lever action rifle with box magazine in 308 Win., 243 Win., and 223 Rem.. This one is different. 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). Its a hunting rifle, not a tactical bullet hose. i own 3 - 39A all 3 are accurate and my Henry 22`s in golden boys are accurate too.the old Marlin levers are built nicer and function better too.its your hard earned money you get to make the decision on what brand and cartridge you want to buy. This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. 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. 3. 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