the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. 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. I bought a cheap Lee Classic neck size only reloading kit, the tap in and out with a hammer type. The .308 Win. I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. A spongy, heavy trigger was one of the most common complaints about the Model 88. The standard BLR Lightweight comes with a pistol grip stock and a Schnable fore end, but there is also a BLR Lightweight '81 model with a straight hand stock and a fore end secured by a carbine band. 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. If you need fast follow-up shots on sounders of running pigs, this rifle will do it. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. Although this comparison is based on short action, blued steel, solid frame carbines chambered for .308 Winchester, the BLR Lightweight is also available with a long (.30-06 length) action and in stainless, rather than blued, steel. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. What i said was true. Thanks to Henry for a fine rifle. Can a peep go on this without fooling around with the front sight? 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. In fast action, the bolts about a thumbs width from my nose if I keep a good cheek-stock weld. Profit. Down here we rarely need more than 100 yards range but there is lots of growing stuff so a Henry big bore rifle makes sense. 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. Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * 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. BLR in 308 and Long Ranger in 243. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). My brother is a lefty and he never liked my marlin .30-30 cause of that right eject. 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. Sights are a genuine limitation, especially with many older rifles. $850 I believe. I'm a big fan of Henry rifles and the company. From everything Ive read, the Henry is supposed to be a great shooter. The Long Ranger lever gun wasas reliable as any bolt action rifle Ive ever shot. Armed with new prescription shooting glasses, I can again use aperture sights comfortably to about 100 yards, open sights somewhat less. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. When I bought a 358 BLR, his advice was to clean the bolt rack often with a toothbrush and solvent. When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. I couldnt disagree with you more. It was accurate on the bench, but the high gloss finish on the stock and highly polished barrel were good for scaring game from glare in the fields and woods. The BLR is different from several other brand offerings in lever-action rifles. Im a .308 fan and have more than a few. 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. But that hasnt stopped manufacturers from trying to make them better at taking deer over longer distances. for the price, but you you can also buy a hell of a lot of Big Macs for the price of prime rib. Reaching the hammer wouldnt be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. This is so difficult to achieve that Browning admonishes BLR owners not to take the rifle apart, period. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. Both are excellent rifles, but only the Henry is built in the USA, if that is It just comes down to personal preference. My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. I love the 308 round and own 5 rifle in that caliber. More than likey the Henry trigger is better. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. 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? Bottom line Im still short 500 ft pds to a 30-30 and almost a 1000 on 308 1. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. The Long Ranger's checkering wraps around the grip area in one panel and wraps around the fore end in another panel. Henry has announced their new "Long Ranger" lever action rifle with box magazine in 308 Win., 243 Win., and 223 Rem.. The Long Ranger comes with a medium width, blued steel trigger with a smooth face. Only the Browning's comb is fluted, a thoughtful touch. Great rifle for the whitetails we were after in those days. I felt the Henry was smoother and at least for me cycled and fed better. Guess they saw me coming! I have been looking at bolt guns in .308 for some time now. I guess its the same, if you dont look after your gun, it wont look after you. I thoroughly expected to pay a reasonable price for the part, but they shipped me a new sight for free. 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. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. (I love this brotherhood shit, its a lesser substitute then the military but still scratches the itch)) and while one guy helped the other went to his truck and brought in match quality reloads. Much appreciated. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. 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. You can spend less for better results. With their front locking bolts, the BLR and Long Ranger are as intrinsically accurate as comparable autoloading, falling block and bolt action hunting rifles. Thanks for that input, JWT. If anything, its better. [The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze. Henry chose an unobtrusive matte metal finish and satin stock finish for the Long Ranger. Then I got new glasses and found another 99 in .300 with a vintage 4X scope. While most lever-actions are fed by internal magazines, the Browning BLR made magazine-fed lever guns a legit contender. Like all manually operated actions, and unlike autoloading actions, they allow reloaders to eject fired cases into the hand or onto a shooting bench to prevent dirt, dents and scratches. Unless youve used a Henry, you dont understand the quality of the worksmanship. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. I had a BLR in .243 that was as accurate as any bolt gun. The .500 S&W is hell on wheels in a revolver and gains velocity in a carbine-length barrel. The lever action is John Wayne, fast-firing Chuck Connors as The Rifleman, and even Teddy Roosevelt. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. I discovered the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger recently. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. (Not exactly hunting conditions.) 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. 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. I would lean towards it, especially since it has a free floated barrel. I have the Savage 99c in 308 and it has always been my go to rifle. 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 BLR is supplied with a wide, gold finished, aluminum alloy trigger with a grooved face. Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. Cookie Notice Had it in 243 WIN and topped it off with a Redfield 4X. Just how fast can you make a follow up shot with a bolt action compared to a lever? Ive had tubular-magazine Marlins and Winchesters and some vintage Savages that were tack-driversand some that were not. In the early 2000s Winchesters best-selling 1894 saw its first break in production. .300 BO? Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. Maybe some WSMs? No plans on the pistol grip though. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. However, used Savage 99s are available and affordable. How The Long Ranger Proves A Perfect Platform To Launch The 6.5 Creedmoor: Capable of shooting long-range cartridges, such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, since it feeds off a removable box magazine. Theres still a small (niche?) Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. The receiver is already drilled and tapped and a two-piece Skinner rail set comes installed. I know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. 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. They are available with open iron sights. 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!!! Henry, very much a lever-action company, is doing well. Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. I dont think "lever action" goes with "good trigger". More seriously, though, theres a real danger it would become hers in short order; shes a woodworker as well as a shooter. Even if struck by a sledge hammer blow, the hammer cannot hit the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled all the way back. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. Already got a Henry 45-70 (all weather) after your last review. Who wants a long range rifle with the ballistics of a pistol? A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. I have a 22 mag with the octogon barrel and it's squirrel head accurate at 50 yards. 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. and. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. Hey Henry, how about a lever gun in .38-55 with a 26 barrel? I have a bright, clear scope on an incredibly accurate Marlin 1894 .44 Magnum, which is awesome for pigs and deer in poor light. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. 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. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. 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. Marlin tried again in the early 2000s with the .308 and .338 Marlin Express. Several years back, Marlin teamed with Hornady to combine that same FTX technology with a new .308 Marlin Express cartridge. The new Long Ranger incorporates Henry's interpretation of certain Model 88 and Model 99 design elements, along with their own innovations. To me, thats silly. Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with buttpad Other features: Sling swivel studs, solid black rubber recoil pad Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. 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. Itsreleased viaa black, flush-fit round button. Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. The current barrel length is 20" for all calibers. The web site I suggest you start looking thru appears to label all their 5.56 ammo as .223 Remington ammunition, so just in case I wanted to reiterate these slight differences before suggesting you go there & then find no 5.56 NATO ammo because they call it .223 Remington. 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. Hunting season is fast approaching! 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. My BLR is a steel .243 that still shoot dimes at a 100. Im hoping to eventually see 7mm-08 on the roster, too. How easy (or hard) is it to clean, i.e. I am reasonably familiar with both rifles, having used and reviewed both of them. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Federal Fusion seems to be near the top.. All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. was chosen. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. 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. This will be # 6. Has no tolerance for any heat. Perhaps Sako should reintroduce the Finnwolf. Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. I do not know about the 338 Federal. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's 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. Of the two mentioned, I would go with the Henry. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. This is the kind gun you could pass on to your kids, and they to theirs. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. That said, the market has spoken and Imperato says iron-sight versions will be on the market soon, maybe by the time youre reading this. Of course, these are different rifles from different manufacturers that are made in different countries and none of their parts are interchangeable. I loved it and shot some hogs with it, but I hadnt seen an eye doctor in a while and conceded that I couldnt resolve the front sight. Its handy in the brush, but can reach way out there down power line cuts and into the fields when you need to. Looks and feels fantastic. I recently received a Long Ranger chambered in .308 Winchester and topped it with a Trijicon 3-9x40mm AccuPoint scope for accuracy testing. The Big Boy is available in calibers traditionally viewed as handgun rounds, with maximized performance in both carbine and rifle lengths: .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .45 Colt, .41 Mag, and even.327 Fed Mag. and our The free floated barrel on the Long Ranger will surpass the BLR. At 5.8 pounds pull, the trigger was OK. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. Can't talk for the Henry, but I had the BLR back in the day. 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. Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. My New Years resolution was to buy a new Henry this year. The stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. 2. 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. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. 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. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. I already own a lever action 22 (Henry). I plan to get a Big Boy in .44 Mag and I would love to have a Long Ranger at some point. They wont have sights or spare magazines available until March unfortunately. 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. 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