Kevin Steele stops by the Taurus booth to speak with Cody Osborn about the all new Raging Hunter platform from Taurus International. Any thoughts on (1) how to proceed with smoothing my action? Doug Turnbull has made a great business building .475 Turnbull rifles on 86 Winchester actions. With its rack and pinion bolt, hard anodized aluminum receiver, external hammer and two-piece stock, the Long Ranger inevitably invites comparison to the existing Browning BLR. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Accuracy is good, but it depends a lot on the shooter and the ammo, advised Imperato. benefit from having higher ballistic coefficients. If you make a 308 detachable magazine rifle that doesnt fit an AR-10 magazine you are doing it wrong. Of course, Henrys motto Made in America or Not Made at All was non-negotiable. That HPR round scored a group size of 1 3/4. 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. This also allows the receiver to be made of lightweight aluminum alloy, reducing the weight of the rifle, since the receiver merely holds the operating parts and is not a factor in the operating strength of the action. The Single Shot is a quality firearm but I really dont want a break action .308. The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. 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. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. I discovered the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger recently. This will be # 6. Specifications: Henry Long Ranger Rifle Model Number: H014-308 Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Caliber: .308 7.62X51 Capacity: 4+1 Length: 40.5 Barrel Length: 20 Round Weight: 7 lbs. is a no-brainer. Re: BLR vs. Henry Long Ranger. I kept mine in the shade when not moving. This prevents stabbing the index finger with the end of the trigger as the lever is closed. The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. Perhaps Sako should reintroduce the Finnwolf. Essentially a remanufacture of the John Browning design, the BHA action is shorter than the 1886, and longer than the 1892 (thus the in-between 89 designation). 2023 Grand View Outdoors All Rights Reserved Not everything needs to be an AR-15, have a Costa Grip friendly handguard, and use Pmags. It also has less creep (almost none) before release. (.223/5.56 lever action rifle?) Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. I cant say much about the smootheness of the action because Cabalas wouldnt unlock the lever and let me cycle it. The BLR is offered with a straight and curved lever and in takedown and also stainless models so it has more options so the BLR is the winner. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. Although there are a number of excellent lever action hunting rifles from several manufacturers that are chambered for traditional rimmed cartridges (.30-30, .25-35, .38-55, .444 Marlin, etc. 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. More seriously, though, theres a real danger it would become hers in short order; shes a woodworker as well as a shooter. 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. 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. 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. When in the back country, that makes a big difference Dont overlook the fun factor. 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 model tested wasset up for a scope. But if the top of the gun was canted to the left by any noticeable degree, they were sometimes left loose in the action. Even so, the gold standard and most plentiful lever-action cartridge is the .30-30, 125 years old and chambered in millions of rifles. 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. 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. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . If you design a lever gun that takes 20-round AR-10 magazines, you can call it The Nonfunctional Knuckle Smasher. Okay, Im not crazy about the look of scopes on traditional lever actions, but you cant hunt if you cant see. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Would it go better with a matte or gloss Leupold scope? The BLR safety system requires the shooter to draw the hammer back to a "quarter cock" position. 5 reasons why the HENRY LONG RANGER is the BEST LEVER GUN EVER! Such as a Skinner? A max load of RL19 and 150 Sierra MK bullets turned it into a tack driver. This gun cost twice what my BLR did (20 years ago) and feels like half the gun so far. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. Reaching the hammer wouldnt be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. I would consider none of these a 300-yard shooter. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. anyone? Capacity: 4+1 Now that Hennry has made one I must have one . The gunmakers brain trustdecided to chamberthe Long Rangerinthe three most requested calibers: .223, .243, and .308Win. Later, Winchesters Model 88, that takes a detachable box magazine, came chambered for cartridges such as the .284 Win. However, the BLR hammer spur is about twice the width of the Long Ranger hammer spur (approx. Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. As a complete greenie, I think this rifle would be the best all around for the only one I will ever own to go deer and wild boar hunting in Georgia. This is a box fed lever gun as well. The .44-40 certainly is not. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. Pulling the trigger raises the transfer bar as the hammer moves forward, allowing the hammer to hit the firing pin. Had a chance to buy one in 1978 for $225. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. 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. 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. (Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard as you operate the action of traditional lever action rifles and the Long Ranger.) Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. 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. One of the most instantly recognizable lever-action rifles is the Savage Model 99. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. I decided that the tacticool crap was not for me & have stayed away from it. 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 pinch pennies for that. I dont have them but heres some things to consider. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. They are essentially bolt action rifles operated by an lever. When Henry Repeating Arms revealedtheir box-fed lever-action Long Ranger series, I asked to test one in .308 Winchester. | This is to Shannon Armitage. This makes the barrel is fully free-floating instead of using a forend tip pressure point. Henry is coming out with a single shot that looks really nice for I used to have a BLR. Looks good though. It turns out that the 22 long rifle doesn't need to be built like a .460 Weatherby and that the pot metal/advanced lightweight alloy will last much longer than 99.923% of shooters need it to. Pistol-grip buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. 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. BLR was a Japanese Steel version. The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. I love lever guns! I recently received a Long Ranger chambered in .308 Winchester and topped it with a Trijicon 3-9x40mm AccuPoint scope for accuracy testing. I had spoken to Henrys management and I understand a large loop lever will be coming. The Long Ranger comes with a medium width, blued steel trigger with a smooth face. 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. Sold it after just a few months. 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). Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. Feeding is very smooth. (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.) What i said was true. This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. The Model 99s internal rotary magazine improved upon the standard tubular magazine used on earlier lever guns. The Henry 6.5 Creedmoor Long Ranger carries a price tag of $1,066. Privacy Policy. Except it is. Mag cannot be any larger or the lever wont cycle. The gun shoulders naturally while the generous rubber recoil pad soaks up kick and has enough grip to keep the gun on your shoulder for fast follow-up shots on big, tough bucks. My New Years resolution was to buy a new Henry this year. I have had the Henry in 45-70 and no issues. Model Number: H014-308 Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. Almost forgot theres also two action lengths . This rifle is an ultra-modern design built with state-of-the-art materials and methods. Accuracy was excellent so long as the bore was clean. The less crap you have sticking out, the less chance of your rifle getting hung up on something when working through the brush. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. Ive never had much interest in their other items. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. Many of them conducted by people and organizations who aren't hesitant to call crap crap. Opinions please and thanks. 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. (Not exactly hunting conditions.) The Henry Big Boy centerfire lever-action rifles. The BLR is the hands down winner. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. Im sure if this rifle gets customer support, other options like pistol grips and additional calibers, like the 6.5 Creedmor and 338 Federal, which arent available in a BLR will come. Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. It weighs 7 lbs and has an over all length of 40.5". More than just a play on words, this little. And a totally redesigned trigger. 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. 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. My total prone group was only 1.9 inches, not bad for 10 shots. If you want to use the rifle for snap shooting or firing from the kneel or off a tree, stick with medium height rings. Extra magazines are available from the manufacturer. To fire a shot, you just manually cock the hammer; there is no manual cross-bolt or sliding tang safety to forget or fumble. 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. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. It will be hanging above the door real soon. No plans on the pistol grip though. Wildcathunter # 14125410 09/14/19. Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. Recently, I had the chance to test a Long Ranger . 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. Accuracy * * * * * More than likey the Henry trigger is better. If they can make a .308 they can make a .338. I couldnt disagree with you more. Its MOA accurate and oh-so-pretty pretty. Lever actions are American history. I know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. Sweet! Plus, unlike the Browning BLR, this gun is entirely US made at about the same price. One round in the chamber and four in the mag of a quick shooting lever action rifle is serious medicine for any big game . This is so difficult to achieve that Browning admonishes BLR owners not to take the rifle apart, period. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. The barrel is a round that has a rate of twist of 1:9". Regardless Henry re-badged them and prestothe birth of a gun company. The best-seller among hunters? And you get what you pay for. I had a new Browning A-Bolt in 30-06 that shot no less than ten different factory loads any better than 3" and most were worse. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. (2) is a barrel break-in proceedure in my near future? The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. Henry makes a .243 in one main rifle, The Long Ranger. Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. 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. For an old-school hunting experience, seek out either a new or used Winchester 94 and relive past hunting days. or .308 Win. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. Looks and feels fantastic. 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. 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. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. Totally on point, but still mildly dickish. Has no tolerance for any heat. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. Mauser made the lever obsolete for military purposes, NOT for hunting. 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. When I asked the gun desk experts at Cabelas why, they told me; thats what I should expect since the gun only came out a few months ago. Also have a golden boy that's smooth as can be. What a let down. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. And BTW, a Savage bear hunter bolt action has a street price of $1000. This has caused many people to believe this is simply the exact same cartridge called by 2 different names. The BLR is lighter. that Mrs. The disadvantage is that the magazine may be separated from the rifle and lost, rendering the rifle a single shot that is usually very difficult to load, due to the yawning opening left by an absent magazine. I thoroughly expected to pay a reasonable price for the part, but they shipped me a new sight for free. Id like to see a little better finishing of the metal. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. Although the drop and length of pull is similar to traditional Henry models, the Rangers straight grip is shorter and the comb is considerably higher. Being retired, I have one shot at this. I would like a comparison review of Henry Single shot .308/7.6251 to the Henry long Ranger for accuracy. 2. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. Every cowboy needs a revolver. 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-. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. 3. Tired of the tacticool crap. The Long Ranger is noticeably heavier than the BLR Lightweight. 32 Items. Henry, on the other hand, actually publishes a wonderful video on their website showing how to disassemble and reassemble the LR, which shows how the small parts can be removed for replacement. The Long Ranger doesnt have anexternal safety. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. 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. Sure, you could buy two Ruger Americans, Savage Axis etc. Win. Henry can keep up with demand eh? Because customers asked for it, Henry GM Andy Wickstrom said, simply enough. Deer season is coming soon, and I cant wait to get back into the woods with my lever actions. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! and .300 WSM. I have a .338 Marlin Express thats a 5 round subMOA gun. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. 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. 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