Had a chance to buy one in 1978 for $225. 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.) A spongy, heavy trigger was one of the most common complaints about the Model 88. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. Hard to shoot well while chucking one's cookies. And I have loaded some FGMM clones (per Dan Newberry). Lever actions are American history. For more information, please see our The BLR appears to be a bit more nicely finished. 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. More recently, Marlin was out of production for several years. Buddies have em & Ive shot em, but no big deal. was chosen. Is it an Anschutz? I want a Henry in .223 to go nicely with my CZ 527M in 7.62x39mm. 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. Tired of the tacticool crap. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? Tired of the tacticool crap. I have owned both. Im hoping to eventually see 7mm-08 on the roster, too. I'm not a fan of 6.5 because I don't see any use for it, .270 is technically better than 30-06 past 300 yards but the difference is something like 2 inches in bullet drop. No, but I didn't pay anywhere near that much either. A red-dot sight on a lever-action offers flexibility out to moderate ranges, but please dont infer that Im anti-scope. Obviously not a lever gun fan. I would be interested in technical details about it, like exact magazine COAL, and whether the bolt lugs lock into a barrel extension or the barrel itself is cut. I think Ill keep the M71 I have now, a first year of manufacture Deluxe, with an aperture sight on the rear of the bolt. 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. 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 am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. Has no tolerance for any heat. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Both rifles use two-piece stocks with a butt that terminates in a functional recoil pad. One of the most instantly recognizable lever-action rifles is the Savage Model 99. Twenty years ago we started with the H001 .22 and have added more and more centerfire calibers for different hunting needs, says Henry President Anthony Imperato. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. This right at the top fo the BLR list when it comes to elegance. Brownings BLR also uses a detachable box and is chambered for such hot-stepping flat-shooters as 7mm Rem. A smooth action, using an entirely different mechanism. Its characters like you that put a feced stain on responsible gun owners. 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. Kevin Steele from Petersen's HUNTING speaks to Jordan Egli of Burris Optics about the all-new Veracity PH Riflescope. I had my heart set on buying the Long Ranger in 6.5 CM and today I went to Cabelas to get one. the Blr has been done, I saw the 338 for sale for just yesterday. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know its locked in. I also picked up a LongRanger .308 in January 2017, while it was on sale at Cabelas. I sold my BLR twelve years ago, I asked Browning to address these issues but no response. Several big game hunting rifles from major manufacturers, not just custom shops, come with MOA or sub-MOA accuracy guarantees. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. The second group stringed vertically more than 2 inches and the third group a little more. Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. 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. to .450 Marlin) and permutations than the Long Ranger. Again, thanks for taking the time Maybe some WSMs? 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. It comes with a beautifully grained walnut stock with a matte clearcoat. Joined: Feb 2009. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. Shame on you. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. you should and then you would understand. The receiver is made of alloy and has a caliber of 223 remington with a 5+1 capacity. Although its often used, the .30-30 is not an ideal elk cartridge. Its just as good, if not better than most of the bolt-action rifles in this price range. Again I love it. Although production runs arent huge, Brownings sleek, fast BLR offers modern alternatives. 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. 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 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. Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. It will be hanging above the door real soon. The Long Rangeris a must-have for me. Can a peep go on this without fooling around with the front sight? 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. The Long Rangergave me no problems of any kind, with one exception. 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. It also means a more complicated connection between trigger and sear and usually degrades the trigger pull. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. This is priced right where it should be for the features and quality. Not everything needs to be an AR-15 and use Pmags. My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. Armed with new prescription shooting glasses, I can again use aperture sights comfortably to about 100 yards, open sights somewhat less. Bottom line Im still short 500 ft pds to a 30-30 and almost a 1000 on 308 Working the lever provides a smooth bolt slide in and out of the receiver. In my opinion, the short action BLR rifles feel noticeably better balanced than the long action models; since you want a .308, you're gtg. Posts: 1,128. tn. Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * I had a BLR in .243 that was as accurate as any bolt gun. For example, Winchesters Model 1895 came chambered for cartridges such as the .30-06 and has a fixed internal box magazine that you top load. Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING magazine, Kevin Steele is at the Steiner Optics booth with Alberto Corbetta to discuss the Predator 4 and Predator 8. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. And as has already been stated gunsmiths that can work on a BLR trigger are very few. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Im among them. Both stocks are adorned with functional, single border, laser cut checkering. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. Another difference is that the Long Rangers magazine seats flush with the bottom of the receiver. At 5.8 pounds pull, the trigger was OK. 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. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? 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. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. Consequence knows about. And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. Mad at myself, I sold it. It looks to be strongly inspired by the Browning BLR 81. https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/ The Henry "Long Ranger" MSRP is $1014.95, the BLR Lightweight MSRP is $959.99. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . My 30 year old 336c Marlin 3030 with birch furniture is nicer than this gun, even uncheckered lol. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. Seen the 223 for even less. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. Second, the high gloss wood finish on the stock and high gloss bluing gives the rifle an incredible glare in sunlight while working through the woods. And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor is proof. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. Turns out Shannon was right. Purchased both. I wasnt kidding about buying it. Reliability * * * * 9/10th Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. Henry has flush fitting magazines and looks better in my opinion but neither really have that lever rifle look to them. If you truly have a rough action , contact Mr. Imperato at Henry and Im sure they will make it right. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. Operating the BLR lever requires more effort than the Long Ranger, especially as the bolt cocks the hammer. The Underwood Ammunition Company purchases these bullets from them to load and sell on their own web sight. Just got a very nice 308 win. it looks great, its action is smooth as a baby. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. I was expecting 1.5 to 2MOA. 1. This will be my next irrational purchase. 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? Subscriber Services. This was unacceptable to me. 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. No slight to the BLR, but I personally think the Long Ranger is a much more attractive rifle. It weighs 7 lbs and has an over all length of 40.5". Regardless Henry re-badged them and prestothe birth of a gun company. rear, ramp front; Weaver type scope bases supplied, Catalog weight: 7.0 pounds (w/o magazine). getting a second magazine for the Henry is next to imposable . Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. But 100 yard five-shot one MOA groups with factory rounds from a lever-action rifle is outstanding. If anything, its better. 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 Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. I sent the rifle back to Henry, and they took care of it. It may not seem fair to take off anything for what amounts to a sticky bolt, but theres perfect and there isnt. Ive shot both and the Long Ranger has a much better trigger IMO. 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. 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 havent taken it to the range yet but fit and finish are great and I really like the trigger. I dont have them but heres some things to consider. 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. If you havent seen or handled one Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. Wow thats expensive, Ill buy 2 bolt guns instead (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.) But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. Browning has no warranty. 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) A notable difference is that the BLR's trigger is attached to and moves with the lever, like the long discontinued Winchester Model 88. Thats the only time. They did have a 243 with much better looking wood but not my flavor. 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. I just sold a BLR in .308, thought it was a great gun. I own sometwo dozen bolt guns. The companydidnt want to build the same gun as itscompetition, yet it had to be recognizable as a Henry. Scope Selection for Precision Rifles: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying. When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. 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. For more information: www.henryrifles.com. Italian Firearms Group also has a gorgeous and faithful copy. If you design a lever gun that takes 20-round AR-10 magazines, you can call it The Nonfunctional Knuckle Smasher. Its hard to imagine anything else in 308. 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. That said, most modern rifles are suitable for optical sights. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. Browning/Winchester has done several runs of remanufactured M71s, keeping ammo available, and Hornady has added .348 to the LeveRevolution line. I know its early days, but the wildcat potential could be there. Included are steel sling swivel studs, Weaver style scope bases and a solid black recoil pad. 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. Capacity: 4+1 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. I hunted both elk and moose with the .338 ME, with awesome accuracy and performance. After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. Thats the long and short of it; the best plan for success and one I rarely see followed. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. This is a HUNTING rifle. 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