henry long ranger vs browning blr

The Henry Wisconsin long range 223 right handed rifle features a lever action, transfer bar safety and a barrel length of 20.0". 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. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. If you make a 308 detachable magazine rifle that doesnt fit an AR-10 magazine you are doing it wrong. The BLR is supplied with a wide, gold finished, aluminum alloy trigger with a grooved face. Totally on point, but still mildly dickish. 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. Browning/Winchester has done several runs of remanufactured M71s, keeping ammo available, and Hornady has added .348 to the LeveRevolution line. Looks and feels fantastic. Ive taken points off Henry rifles in the past for good, but not great furniture. Its handy in the brush, but can reach way out there down power line cuts and into the fields when you need to. The American-made Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger shoulders fast and points like a stick. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. not all BLR`s have bad triggers and with a little ability those triggers clean up and can work alot better too. 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. Mag. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. Henry is coming out with a single shot that looks really nice for This may be a great rifle but it is awfully expensive. 2. Any big game rifle that will shoot within 2 MOA is more than sufficiently accurate for its purpose and that certainly includes both of these lever actions, which typically deliver about 1.5 MOA with factory loaded hunting ammunition. In fast action, the bolts about a thumbs width from my nose if I keep a good cheek-stock weld. The Long Ranger's out of the box trigger pull is about a pound lighter than the BLR's trigger. The two rifles share a somewhat similar profile. Several years back, Marlin teamed with Hornady to combine that same FTX technology with a new .308 Marlin Express cartridge. Its a hunting rifle, not a tactical bullet hose. Spitzer bullets and tube magazines do not mix. I sold it. 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. 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-. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. 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. Obviously not a lever gun fan. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? I might have to get this. Had it for almost 50 years. Think about the bullets acting as a firing pin for the cartridge iahesd of it. 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. The lever action is one of Americas most significant contributions to modern firearms. (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.) We think that the lever is truly Americas rifle, he adds. Barrel Length: 20 Round Mag cannot be any larger or the lever wont cycle. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. The Long Rangeris a must-have for me. Most of the time, its an assignment, and its work. Caliber: .308 7.62X51 Model Number: H014-308 2. 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. The stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. Re: BLR vs. Henry Long Ranger. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. I hunt elk in the jungles of the northwest , and it be the ultimate bush gun . Turns out Shannon was right. This has caused many people to believe this is simply the exact same cartridge called by 2 different names. Any thoughts on (1) how to proceed with smoothing my action? 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. it looks great, its action is smooth as a baby. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). Never had to send one back cause never had a problem. When I bought a 358 BLR, his advice was to clean the bolt rack often with a toothbrush and solvent. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. and .300 Win. I have an old Marlin 1895 in .38-55 presently, but it needs a LOT of work. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . I hope this helps. I love the 308 round and own 5 rifle in that caliber. Because customers asked for it, Henry GM Andy Wickstrom said, simply enough. Its depressed by the finger lever as it closes, making it all but impossible to fire the Long Ranger before its action is fully and safely closed. Hard to find one in stock, anywhere. 2. And as has already been stated gunsmiths that can work on a BLR trigger are very few. I wonder though. The .44-40 certainly is not. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. I just sold a BLR in .308, thought it was a great gun. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. Another difference is that the Long Rangers magazine seats flush with the bottom of the receiver. As it was in the 1890s, its the American deer hunter who makes or breaks sporting rifles. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Like all Henry firearms, the Long Ranger is "Made in America Or Not Made At All.". 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 made of alloy and has a caliber of 223 remington with a 5+1 capacity. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. benefit from having higher ballistic coefficients. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. Wildcathunter # 14125410 09/14/19. Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. This right at the top fo the BLR list when it comes to elegance. The .500 S&W is hell on wheels in a revolver and gains velocity in a carbine-length barrel. Cases always cleared the action if the gun was held perfectly upright. Purchased both. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. Then they had to re-think everything. I have plenty of spots to choose from. Get Guns.com offers and news!! just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! 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. This means the cartridge must be placed most of the way into the chamber with the muzzle depressed before the bolt can be closed; otherwise the cartridge will fall out through the magazine well. I am reasonably familiar with both rifles, having used and reviewed both of them. was chosen. I like the idea of a 308 in lever action and the look of this gun. They wont have sights or spare magazines available until March unfortunately. The Long Ranger is noticeably heavier than the BLR Lightweight. It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. Italian Firearms Group also has a gorgeous and faithful copy. Were it hand cut, this would be the more expensive checkering scheme. Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! Few guns stir all-American pride like the Made in America or Not Made at All Henry Repeating Arms rifles. Pistol-grip buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. 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. Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. The BLR safety system requires the shooter to draw the hammer back to a "quarter cock" position. There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. 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. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. 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. 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. The Single Shot is a quality firearm but I really dont want a break action .308. This will be my next irrational purchase. With their front locking bolts, the BLR and Long Ranger are as intrinsically accurate as comparable autoloading, falling block and bolt action hunting rifles. Right now, the lever-action is once again hot. A brass round counter set in the receiver was just one of the unique touches. We lost some great designs, including the Savage 99 and Winchester 88, and sales of traditional lever guns were slipping. Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. The Long Ranger's trigger is definitely superior. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. However, long action calibers (.270 Win. Coupled with Hornadys LeveRevolution technology, these are, in my view, the best (and certainly most versatile) cartridges ever chambered in tubular-magazine rifles. Shame on you. At 5.8 pounds pull, the trigger was OK. Ive never had much interest in their other items. The Long Rangers magazine fits flush into the bottom of the action. The current barrel length is 20" for all calibers. And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. A button under the ejection port is the release mechanism in an easy spot to access in a hurry. The companyfigured they could make money selling a good product that customers wanted. 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. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. Dang it, now Im in danger of blowing my new years resolution right out of the gate. I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. 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. Not this one. Thanks Michael, Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. 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. There were no pressure signs on the brass or primer. This one is different. Unfortunately, both of these cartridges were almost lost to Marlins changes in ownership and manufacturing facilities. Aesthetics are a personal matter. I could barely fit three fingers into the loop with gloves on when the weather turned cold. I find the Henry CF leverguns so impressively oogly that any further investigation is pointless. 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. Its Henrys long-range lever-action intended for shots that are 200 yards or more where you want a scope, not iron sights, especially in a hunting situation. For the first 215 rounds, I didnt clean the rifle in any way. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know its locked in. Both stocks fit me fine and my eye lines up correctly with a scope mounted in low or medium height rings when I bring the rifles to my shoulder. Speaking of magazines, both are all metal, detachable, double stack, hold four .308 cartridges and feed smoothly. Sold it after just a few months. 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. In the world of lever-actions, there are five that reach across all categories. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. People are the same. 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 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. 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. Now that Hennry has made one I must have one . As Marlin comes back into full production, I hope they try again, but above .30-30 and below the big bores, current options are few. I dont agree with that past presidents policities in many regards, but he was my President and you sullied the office. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. Lever actions are American history. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I didnt think I would really care about this gun too much but after reading your review I am starting to really want this gun. Henry has announced their new "Long Ranger" lever action rifle with box magazine in 308 Win., 243 Win., and 223 Rem.. Springing from John Brownings Model 1894 design, the 94 has surely accounted for more meat in the freezer than most any other lever gun, due to the length of its production run, which continues today. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. Both are based on a geared (rack and pinion) lever action that operates a bolt with a rotating, multi-lug head that locks into a barrel extension via cam action when the lever is closed. 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. Though the original Marlin brand sold in 2010, production continues under the Remington Outdoors Family of Brands. Except for custom gun manufacturers, Henrys customer service puts everyone else to shame. I really like the blr, Ive shot them, Ive hunted with them and they are great guns. Its hard to imagine anything else in 308. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. Only con I can think of is that the action feels very rough and that I am fighting machine burrs the entire stroke. Henry Repeating Arms' new Long Ranger is aimed at lever lovers who'd like a little more performance from a classic platform. Great Review, thank you. If anything, its better. The best part: its not a bolt gun or an AR. The .308 Win. It looks good, but maybe not Henry-ish enough. Youll like the trigger on the Henry Long Ranger. Again, thanks for taking the time Im glad to read that its selling well, because they certainly are promoting the heck outta it. How do you Sully the office? Normally I dont put much faith into barrel break-in, but it is something to consider here as well as Imperatos advice about accuracy depending in part on the ammo. Actually, there are just two: Henry's Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Browning's BLR. To me, thats silly. and. BLR was a Japanese Steel version. 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 attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. I know a couple guys that had the long rangerminute of barn was all they could muster, I just went to look. I love lever guns! Id think this gun would be attractive to left-handers who are disappointed with the relatively slim pickings among bolt guns. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Its MOA accurate and oh-so-pretty pretty. 1. Similarly, the BLR needs a glove loop lever. Although that accuracy from the bench is great, this Long Rangersreal joy is from other positions common in the field. I used to have a BLR. Included are steel sling swivel studs, Weaver style scope bases and a solid black recoil pad. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. This new lever-action rifle from Henry comes chambered for flat-shooting cartridges with the ballistic ability and accuracy to take deer at long range. the Blr has been done, I saw the 338 for sale for just yesterday. Wow thats expensive, Ill buy 2 bolt guns instead 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. Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * Recently, I had the chance to test a Long Ranger . Kali Parmley, Editor-in-chief of Bakccountry Hunter speaks with Bret Maffet of Franchi Firearms to discuss the all new Momentum All Terrain Elite. I have had the Henry in 45-70 and no issues. (2) is a barrel break-in proceedure in my near future? Such things as the difference in trigger pulls and stock fit may make one or the other easier for an individual shooter to shoot accurately under field conditions (practical accuracy). 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. Action Type: Lever Action Rifle And BTW, a Savage bear hunter bolt action has a street price of $1000. It comes in many different variations and is chambered in numerous calibers from .22-250 Remington, .308 Winchester, .325 WSM and .450 Marlin. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. The only one who sullies the office is the occupier of the office!! It was hard to handle with gloves on when hunting in cold weather. A bolt thatschromed steel with a six-lug rotary head. In my experience, that kind of vertical stringing is sometimes caused when a bore fouls heavily and quickly. And you get what you pay for. It outperformed the hand load I built to replicate it by a tenth of an inch all done on a filthy dirty bore. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. Stay in the know. It also means a more complicated connection between trigger and sear and usually degrades the trigger pull. My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. If they can make a .308 they can make a .338. I sent the rifle back to Henry, and they took care of it. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Winchester tried in the 80s with their big-bore 94 in .307 and .356 Winchester, but at that time the lever-action was at its nadir, and neither cartridge went anywhere. The best-seller among hunters? There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. It releases with any solid push of the button. Except it is. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. Henry's Long Ranger is the best lever action. So PLEASE chamber the 338 !! I kept mine in the shade when not moving. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. For those of you who preferiron sights, Henry makes a version with sights included. Try it. Ive never seen a lever action that wasnt accurate enough for 150-yard shots at deer. 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