Theyre both useless, unlike your guns, whom you can always rely on!! What a let down. Compared: Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger Lever Action Carbines. The lever action isnt as fast as a semiauto and is no faster than a slide action, but for most of us, a lever gun is faster for repeat shots than a bolt action and much faster than a single shot. There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. While the .30-30 Win is the most common chambering, the 336 is offered in the brush-busting .35 Rem caliber. However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. The barrel is a round that has a rate of twist of 1:9". 5.0. All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. 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. Obviously not a lever gun fan. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. Of course, these are different rifles from different manufacturers that are made in different countries and none of their parts are interchangeable. All Rights Reserved. I know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. It releases with any solid push of the button. Grab one of these timeless lever-actions for a gun that can hunt all season long, hold a spot in the safe, and pass to the next generation. 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. Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). However, the BLR's bolt feels like it slides more smoothly once the hammer is cocked, perhaps because the BLR bolt is heavily fluted. 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. But that hasnt stopped manufacturers from trying to make them better at taking deer over longer distances. I discovered the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger recently. For the accuracy testing, I pulled the 6X fixed scope off and used a Vortex Viper 6-24X scope, set at the 24X setting. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. I might have to get this. Of the two mentioned, I would go with the Henry. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. 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. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. This will be my next irrational purchase. Give a Gift Using Remingtons 168gr Hog Hammer round topped with the Barnes TSX bullet, the gun scored an average of 1.25 after four five-round groups. It comes with a beautifully grained walnut stock with a matte clearcoat. Hey Henry, how about a lever gun in .38-55 with a 26 barrel? All Winchester 1894s have been Angle-Eject and drilled and tapped for mounts since 1982. Overall * * * * * Although production runs arent huge, Brownings sleek, fast BLR offers modern alternatives. Later, Winchesters Model 88, that takes a detachable box magazine, came chambered for cartridges such as the .284 Win. Accuracy is good, but it depends a lot on the shooter and the ammo, advised Imperato. Bottom line Im still short 500 ft pds to a 30-30 and almost a 1000 on 308 KGB, remove your clip magazine and Im sure you will find a silky smooth action. Much appreciated. It seems the overwhelming majority really like the Long Ranger. With Cabelas Points and gift cards in excess of $500, I think I may own one of these soon. Savages Model 99 uses a rotary magazine, and later models a detachable box, in chamberings including .250 Savage. To me, thats silly. I prefer the Long Rangers sleeker lines and satin finish on the American walnut stock as well as its flush magazine release button and blued steel forend cap. Consequence knows about. And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. It also means a more complicated connection between trigger and sear and usually degrades the trigger pull. Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. Before actual design work was started, the Henry team debated a rear locking bolt design, along the lines of the Savage 99, versus a front locking bolt design of the Winchester Model 88 type. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. And in my opinion, it deserves to be. Reliability * * * * 9/10th MSRP:$1014.95 (at Cabelas for ~$889). Except it is. now the bad side (besides the farting girlfriend, even worse when she Dutch ovens you) on my second shoot I had a terrible time with rounds not seating on the bolt or chambering properly, sometimes locking the lever or not firing when triggered. The same finishing, with different applications. Im glad to see Henrys Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. Joined: Feb 2009. For me, aquality scope in fixed four or six power will suffice in magnification for hunting, and likely be more durable than Illever need. 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. We lost some great designs, including the Savage 99 and Winchester 88, and sales of traditional lever guns were slipping. Perhaps Sako should reintroduce the Finnwolf. I plan to get a Big Boy in .44 Mag and I would love to have a Long Ranger at some point. Id think this gun would be attractive to left-handers who are disappointed with the relatively slim pickings among bolt guns. Can a peep go on this without fooling around with the front sight? I own several lever guns and am very comfortable with them. Bore scope showed a divet in the barrel, Henry replaced it. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. they pay for shipping both ways which is really nice. Its characters like you that put a feced stain on responsible gun owners. Several big game hunting rifles from major manufacturers, not just custom shops, come with MOA or sub-MOA accuracy guarantees. A brass round counter set in the receiver was just one of the unique touches. There is no comparison. Didnt have to look for a left handed bolt. Any gun that gives bolt accuracy that a leftie can shoot w/o having to look for a gun built specifically for left hand shooting gets a big plus in my book. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. 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. Id pinch pennies for that. I can cycle the Long Rangerwith just my pinky, without any pause. Can the action handle the pressures of some of the compact mag rounds? 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 model tested wasset up for a scope. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. I have the Savage 99c in 308 and it has always been my go to rifle. This gun cost twice what my BLR did (20 years ago) and feels like half the gun so far. Henry Long Ranger Browning BLR Weight 112 oz Length 40.5" 43" Action Lever Lever Caliber .223 Remington .30-06 Springfield Capacity 5+1 Finish Blued Blue Gun Type Rifle Sights Scope Base Barrel Length 22" Gun Stats Price History Recently Deals Henry Long Ranger Primary Arms $1515.99 See Deal Optics Planet $1515.99 See Deal MidwayUSA $1999.99 I love the 308 round and own 5 rifle in that caliber. 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. Thanks to that easy cycling action, thatweld is easy to maintain. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. 3. this is a fine gun. Picked up an old henry from a friend with the rear sight missing, so i called Henry to order the parts to fix it. Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. I would lean towards it, especially since it has a free floated barrel. 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. It feels exceptionally smooth. 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. Henry seems to be pretty good at making quick production fixes instead of trying to pretend they don't exist. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. The Long Ranger's out of the box trigger pull is about a pound lighter than the BLR's trigger. i own 4 BLR`S all shoot excellent and are very well made too,buy a BLR you will be much more happy with your hard earned money.i own some Henry 22`s they are not near as good a rifle as a Marlin 39A either. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. 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. Currently Henry is contemplating other short-action chamberings that will be announced. Like most Guns and Shooting Online rifle comparisons, the point is not for the article author to tell the reader which rifle is better, but to present an honest appraisal of each rifle, allowing you, gentle reader, to form your own conclusions, based on your unique needs and experience. 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. 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 already own a Henry Single Shot in 45-70 and I have one of their little .22 AR-7 survival rifles. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. However, despite todays hunger for long-range performance, not every North American hunter wants to reach way out there, and many of us dont need to. Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. is a no-brainer. (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.) Buddies have em & Ive shot em, but no big deal. 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 .44-40 certainly is not. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . Where is the silky bolt drop promised to me by a misguiding gunwriter? Dont overlook the fun factor. Because their bolts lock at the head, case stretch in minimized in the BLR and Long Ranger. Next year theyll branch out to other calibers. 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. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. Thats the only time. Marlin saw a new, untapped market when they brought out their .444 Marlin and a new Model 95 .45-70 and followed up with the .450 Marlin. market of gun buyers who arent interested in polymer wonders. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. More than just a play on words, this little. 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. It will be hanging above the door real soon. This is a box fed lever gun as well. A notable difference is that the BLR's trigger is attached to and moves with the lever, like the long discontinued Winchester Model 88. Can't talk for the Henry, but I had the BLR back in the day. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. Calibers like the .30-30 Win and .32 Win Special are certainly the most common chamberings, though the 94 has been offered in many others over the years, including .375 Win, .44 Mag, and even a .410 bore shotgun. So one of those and a revolver makes the most sense. 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. .300 BO? Browning/Winchester has done several runs of remanufactured M71s, keeping ammo available, and Hornady has added .348 to the LeveRevolution line. Most people dont consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man. After five rounds, I measured the group, then continued the testing with other rounds. 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. I have a .338 Marlin Express thats a 5 round subMOA gun. Maybe some WSMs? Ugh. just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! 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. Then I got new glasses and found another 99 in .300 with a vintage 4X scope. 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. It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. Its hard to imagine anything else in 308. Of course, Henrys motto Made in America or Not Made at All was non-negotiable. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. Unfortunately action has not improved. it seems to kick harder then my Marlin 45-70 dark (sbl) and I would not have ever guessed it when the rounds are side by side. This is to Shannon Armitage. and .300 WSM. The gun did much better with other rounds. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. Keep in mind that there are no flies on the .308 Winchester (or the old .300 Savage). I have owned one or another M71/.348 since I was in my 20s, often used for hogs and black bearseven bison. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. I could barely fit three fingers into the loop with gloves on when the weather turned cold. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). 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. This was unacceptable to me. This gave hunters a flat-shooting cartridge with near .308 Winchester performance from a traditionally styled Marlin lever-action rifle. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. Had some issues loading the clip, and cbambering rounds. Sometimes a fast second shot saves the day! After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. If you want to see how serious Imperato is about American-made, look up the Henry Made In America commercial on YouTube. 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. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? Coupled with Hornadys LeveRevolution technology, these are, in my view, the best (and certainly most versatile) cartridges ever chambered in tubular-magazine rifles. 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. Ten years ago I got a Model 70 308 and have since killed 10 Colorado Elk with it including one 6 PT bull. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. One of the true do-it-all affordable rifles. In close cover shots are often fast and presentations arent always perfect. The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. Weight: 7 lbs. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. I really like the looks of the Henry, but I do not like a gun that I cannot completely take apart-easily. A while back I picked up a Savage 99 in .300 Savage with factory aperture sights. Its a hunting rifle, not a tactical bullet hose. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? 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. The on surprise was the recoil. All Rights Reserved, You Want a Practical Lever Gun? Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. Levers dont discriminate against left-handed shooters. Unfortunately, both of these cartridges were almost lost to Marlins changes in ownership and manufacturing facilities. I would like a comparison review of Henry Single shot .308/7.6251 to the Henry long Ranger for accuracy. 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. They are about the same size and equally easy to load. And you get what you pay for. Guess they saw me coming! It is fitted with a generous butt pad to help recoil. Some claims of sub moa groups are out there but so bar Ive only seen proof of 1.5 at best. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. The typically small ejection port of most autoloading and side-ejection lever actions makes getting a cartridge into the chamber difficult. The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. My hunting partner commented on the glare to me. Note my comment aboveI had a Browning BLR and you could see the glare from the high gloss metal and stock 300 yards away. rear, ramp front; Weaver type scope bases supplied, Catalog weight: 7.0 pounds (w/o magazine). The Underwood Ammunition Company purchases these bullets from them to load and sell on their own web sight. Kept the Henry. Have a 45-70 marlin but its only good with handloads . My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. I really like browning. Currently casting and loading: .32 Auto, .380 Auto, .38 Special, 9X19, .357 Magnum, .257 Roberts, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30 WCF, .308 WCF. The Browning trigger has a tighter curve that may be favored by those with thin fingers, while the Henry's more open trigger curve may be favored by those with thick fingers. Henry Repeating Arms' new Long Ranger is aimed at lever lovers who'd like a little more performance from a classic platform. One round in the chamber and four in the mag of a quick shooting lever action rifle is serious medicine for any big game . Its MOA accurate and oh-so-pretty pretty. 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. Pistol-grip buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. 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? This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Although its often used, the .30-30 is not an ideal elk cartridge. While Browning was first to the punch with longer-range, magazine-fed lever-action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms jumped in with both feet. The group with that round was also almost twice as large as some others. Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos bullet design if you never have I had the BLR back in hammer! 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