The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. Way to go Hennery . Regardless Henry re-badged them and prestothe birth of a gun company. This just hit the top of the Henrys-to-buy list. What a let down. The on surprise was the recoil. This is a HUNTING rifle. Copyright 2017 by Chuck Hawks. I recently received a Long Ranger chambered in .308 Winchester and topped it with a Trijicon 3-9x40mm AccuPoint scope for accuracy testing. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. I checked to make sure everything on the Long Ranger was tight, and then cleaned the bore. I would lean towards it, especially since it has a free floated barrel. benefit from having higher ballistic coefficients. Would it go better with a matte or gloss Leupold scope? Browning has no warranty. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). Will be trading for hopefully a Henry 7mm-08 in the near future! This was unacceptable to me. I sold my BLR twelve years ago, I asked Browning to address these issues but no response. Many of them conducted by people and organizations who aren't hesitant to call crap crap. I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. Its handy in the brush, but can reach way out there down power line cuts and into the fields when you need to. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. There were no pressure signs on the brass or primer. Cookie Notice I was expecting 1.5 to 2MOA. Im hoping to eventually see 7mm-08 on the roster, too. In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. If you want to see how serious Imperato is about American-made, look up the Henry Made In America commercial on YouTube. I know its early days, but the wildcat potential could be there. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. As it was in the 1890s, its the American deer hunter who makes or breaks sporting rifles. 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. 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. 3. The .44-40 certainly is not. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. 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. Never handled a blr or long ranger, so i can't comment on those specifically, but i did deal with henry warranty once. that Mrs. 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. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. That was my final straw and I left without any gun. The BLR is different from several other brand offerings in lever-action rifles. And as has already been stated gunsmiths that can work on a BLR trigger are very few. I hope they get around to a pistol grip sooner rather than later. Henry has flush fitting magazines and looks better in my opinion but neither really have that lever rifle look to them. 6.5 Cteedmoor as well as .338 Federal will be two of the additional rounds released later this year. However, no current rifles are chambered to .35 Remington, and the BLR is the worlds last .358 Winchester still in production. The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. Later, Winchesters Model 88, that takes a detachable box magazine, came chambered for cartridges such as the .284 Win. Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. However, the BLR's bolt feels like it slides more smoothly once the hammer is cocked, perhaps because the BLR bolt is heavily fluted. Interesting is the huge growth in big-bore lever actions (a.k.a. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. We will continue to do that, expand the line and be a one-stop source for anything lever. And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. Time didnt allow a thorough testing of several different loads to further diagnose the stringing so I simply pushed a patch wetted with Hoppes Elite Bore Cleaner followed by a dry patch between groups. They shoot flatter and at the same time remain safe to load in tubular magazines where the bullet point of one cartridge may rest against the primer of the next. It comes in many different variations and is chambered in numerous calibers from .22-250 Remington, .308 Winchester, .325 WSM and .450 Marlin. 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. From my experience and others. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. 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. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. Nosler Accubonds have never failed me in his caliber. and. Comments on this site are submitted by users and are not endorsed by nor do they reflect the views or opinions of COLE Publishing, Inc. Coupled with Hornadys LeveRevolution technology, these are, in my view, the best (and certainly most versatile) cartridges ever chambered in tubular-magazine rifles. The result is a lever action rifle with the strength and operating pressure handling capability of a bolt action rifle. Ive read the comparisons with the Browning BLR. I would like a comparison review of Henry Single shot .308/7.6251 to the Henry long Ranger for accuracy. 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. Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. 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. 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. The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. 1. 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. Unfortunately, both of these cartridges were almost lost to Marlins changes in ownership and manufacturing facilities. This may be a great rifle but it is awfully expensive. Can't talk for the Henry, but I had the BLR back in the day. The Henry Big Boy centerfire lever-action rifles. The extra heft moderates recoil, but makes the rifle more tiring to carry in the field. Another point to ponder. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. You should investigate its design how it is made and how it functions to make sure you believe it will work for your situation. In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. 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. I own sometwo dozen bolt guns. Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. 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. And why not? Try it. The stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. For more information: www.henryrifles.com. So they used familiar grips, slightly modified. check out the. No slight to the BLR, but I personally think the Long Ranger is a much more attractive rifle. 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. 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 long ranger. I did exactly the same thing with my BLR. I know I read that at some point but it might be something they've sorted out by now. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 I have been trying to find the right one. Like most classic Browning offerings, the BLR is clearly a deluxe rifle. Have had a few over the years including a Winchester in .25-35, awesome little gun! I have a 22 mag with the octogon barrel and it's squirrel head accurate at 50 yards. I thought I was good with an AR10 and a bolt action. The American-made Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger shoulders fast and points like a stick. 2. I hunt elk in the jungles of the northwest , and it be the ultimate bush gun . I can cycle the Long Rangerwith just my pinky, without any pause. This right at the top fo the BLR list when it comes to elegance. This is semi-fancy wood with attractive grain and figure. Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. 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. Pistol-grip buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. The gun did much better with other rounds. But if the top of the gun was canted to the left by any noticeable degree, they were sometimes left loose in the action. Currently Henry is contemplating other short-action chamberings that will be announced. Thanks for that input, JWT. Accuracy was excellent so long as the bore was clean. More than just a play on words, this little. This will be my next irrational purchase. Theres still a small (niche?) These are completely different "feeling" guns. 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. 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. 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). Rifles are definitely in the you get what you pay for category. As a gun writer, I shoot a lot of different rifles and have done so for a long time. Of course, Henrys motto Made in America or Not Made at All was non-negotiable. 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. I kept mine in the shade when not moving. Beautiful gun and great review, Im going to start saving my pennies. Because customers asked for it, Henry GM Andy Wickstrom said, simply enough. Overall * * * * * The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. Either rifle would normally be carried in the field with the chamber loaded and the hammer lowered (to the "quarter cock" position in the case of the BLR and all the way to the frame in the case of the Long Ranger). The forends on these guns is so thin its like holding a red rider bb gun. carbine versions of both rifles that are compared here come with 20 inch barrels. Stock fit is a personal matter and anyone considering one of these rifles should try both of them for him/her self. So PLEASE chamber the 338 !! In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. Threaded barrel The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. In close cover shots are often fast and presentations arent always perfect. I felt the Henry was smoother and at least for me cycled and fed better. 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. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. The BLR is manufactured in Japan by Browning's long time partner, Miroku. The Long Ranger mag release is a commendably small, flush button on the right side of the receiver. 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. Introducing the Veracity PH from Burris, the perfect combination of reliability, quality, and technology delivering a simple aiming solutiona tool for the hunter that just works. The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Like all Henry firearms, the Long Ranger is "Made in America Or Not Made At All.". Only the Browning's comb is fluted, a thoughtful touch. A while back I picked up a Savage 99 in .300 Savage with factory aperture sights. If I was going to use this gun from a rest most of the time, Id opt for the lowest rings I could get. This is a box fed lever gun as well. rear, ramp front; drilled and tapped for scope mounts, Stock: Checkered American black walnut w/recoil pad and sling swivels, Sights: Folding adj. 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. Down here in Georgia, hunting with freedom to choose your fire arm in relative freedom is a sacred thing. 3. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. 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. bolt removal etc. Maybe some WSMs? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. But 100 yard five-shot one MOA groups with factory rounds from a lever-action rifle is outstanding. Both stocks are adorned with functional, single border, laser cut checkering. Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. Im having and issue. 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. is a no-brainer. and .300 Win. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. 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. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. Of the two mentioned, I would go with the Henry. The best-seller among hunters? as a gun dealer / FFL holder i know resale and what sells best ,if you want the best lever rifle ever made buy a used Savage 99. good luck with your choice,Pete53. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. Great Review, thank you. fast-cycling, box magazine beauty is a rifle that shoots. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. Don. One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . It also has less creep (almost none) before release. 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