henry long ranger vs browning blr

Youre a racist/bigoted idiot. The magazine to metal fit was excellent. Stock fit is a personal matter and anyone considering one of these rifles should try both of them for him/her self. Sights are a genuine limitation, especially with many older rifles. This makes them eminently suitable for reloaders. 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. We all know that dawn and dusk are critical periods, so this is a real problem with traditional lever actions, especially those older rifles that I dont want to drill and tap for optical sights. Another difference is the rack and pinion geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. Never had to send one back cause never had a problem. The Model 99s internal rotary magazine improved upon the standard tubular magazine used on earlier lever guns. Neither magazine is particularly difficult to eject or seat, although the BLR magazine, the shape of which is more tapered, seems to be smoother and easier to remove and replace. The BLR safety system requires the shooter to draw the hammer back to a "quarter cock" position. I'd be more concerned with the trigger and the warranty. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . Profit. 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. 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. The BLR appears to be a bit more nicely finished. I dont either but have handled both over the years. If that is what someone else likes, go for it, thats why we have choices. I have a .338 Marlin Express thats a 5 round subMOA gun. the guide gun). Another difference is that the Long Rangers magazine seats flush with the bottom of the receiver. Theres still a small (niche?) Operating the BLR lever requires more effort than the Long Ranger, especially as the bolt cocks the hammer. All clip feed levers have this issue because they depress the cartridge feeder spring when operating the bolt. My daughter has one of mine now in 243. The BLR has been in the Browning line for many years and is consequently available in more calibers (a current total of 14, from .223 Rem. Id clean it from the muzzle rather than attempt to take it apart and get the gears aligned again on its rack & pinion system. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. This may be a great rifle but it is awfully expensive. The companydidnt want to build the same gun as itscompetition, yet it had to be recognizable as a Henry. I find the Henry CF leverguns so impressively oogly that any further investigation is pointless. I plan to find a Henry Long Ranger and put my hands on it to see how I like the way it feels and handles. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. 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. 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. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. Joined: Feb 2009. If they can make a .308 they can make a .338. But if the top of the gun was canted to the left by any noticeable degree, they were sometimes left loose in the action. 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 receiver is made of alloy and has a caliber of 223 remington with a 5+1 capacity. I have been looking at bolt guns in .308 for some time now. The typically small ejection port of most autoloading and side-ejection lever actions makes getting a cartridge into the chamber difficult. That was my final straw and I left without any gun. Pistol-grip buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. In fact, with the hammer back, if you point the rifle in the air and break the seal on the action, the rifle will open completely on its own with just the weight of the bolt. When you pull thetrigger, the rifle will fire. In the early 2000s Winchesters best-selling 1894 saw its first break in production. Feeding is very smooth. 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. Maybe they can figure out a new way to load the mag- like the mag is fixed in place and you have to take out the baseplate, spring and follower, then insert the rounds, then put those parts back on. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. The Henry has a slimmer stock and fore end, which provides an overall sleeker feel and silhouette that I prefer. A button under the ejection port is the release mechanism in an easy spot to access in a hurry. You win the internet for today. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. The barrel is a round that has a rate of twist of 1:9". Well browning had made the BLR in 358 and I think they still do. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. More than just a play on words, this little. This is priced right where it should be for the features and quality. Never handled a blr or long ranger, so i can't comment on those specifically, but i did deal with henry warranty once. Little features how the round magazine release blends into the flat receiver,the bolts finish, and the checkering and quality of the wood itself shows that Henryspaying attention. Great Review, thank you. This means that given adequate power they were plenty accurate for larger game, and Ive seen many that shot well enough to reach much farther. There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. If I wasnt poor, Id go buy one of these right now. Im glad to see Henrys Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. Looks like it is an inch to inch and a half type gun in the accuracy department. There is no separate mechanical safety. Beautiful gun and great review, Im going to start saving my pennies. In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. If you truly have a rough action , contact Mr. Imperato at Henry and Im sure they will make it right. Initial calibers are .223 Remington, .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester, with additional short action calibers to come. The devil is, as usual, in the details, which I hope this comparison has helped to clarify. I havent taken it to the range yet but fit and finish are great and I really like the trigger. Yeah, me too. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is at the Streamlight booth at SHOT Show 2023 to go over the Bear Trap light from Streamlight. That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. Mad at myself, I sold it. The Winchester Model 94 has been one of the longest-lasting and most well-respected lever-action rifles ever produced. Im curious as to how it compares to the BLR, functionally, because I have a BLR in 7mm-08. Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. But at $850-$900 retail, there are many bolt action guns that fall in or below that price range that are good shooters too. Im guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. I really like the blr, Ive shot them, Ive hunted with them and they are great guns. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. There is no comparison. Just got a very nice 308 win. I am reasonably familiar with both rifles, having used and reviewed both of them. The M88, although Winchesters fourth best-selling lever action, is getting hard to find and Sako lever actions are scarce. I have had great experiences with both warranty divisions, but paying for shipping both ways was new to me and greatly appreciated. Consequence knows about. And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. When in the back country, that makes a big difference Thats a five-shot group from 100 yards, all bagged up (as were theothers). Almost the only exception was Sakos excellent Finnwolf, but unfortunately, its also gone. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. In the world of lever-actions, there are five that reach across all categories. 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. Ten years ago I got a Model 70 308 and have since killed 10 Colorado Elk with it including one 6 PT bull. Other manufacturers have simply designed their lever-action rifles around pointed bullet cartridges in the first place. Its handy in the brush, but can reach way out there down power line cuts and into the fields when you need to. You certainly dont want a high gloss finish on a hunting rifle.the matte blue finish on the Henry Long Ranger is perfect. This makes the barrel is fully free-floating instead of using a forend tip pressure point. Think about the bullets acting as a firing pin for the cartridge iahesd of it. A while back I picked up a Savage 99 in .300 Savage with factory aperture sights. This right at the top fo the BLR list when it comes to elegance. I especially am happy about their new single-shot line, and I hope we see more creative thinking like that from them. 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. 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. Tired of the tacticool crap. I hope they get around to a pistol grip sooner rather than later. I already own a Henry Single Shot in 45-70 and I have one of their little .22 AR-7 survival rifles. And in my opinion, it deserves to be. Either approach is sufficiently strong, but the front locking bolt won out. It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. Accuracy * * * * * Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad Affordability meets reliability in the budget-friendly Marlin Model 336. I have owned one or another M71/.348 since I was in my 20s, often used for hogs and black bearseven bison. And I have loaded some FGMM clones (per Dan Newberry). It releases with any solid push of the button. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? When I bought a 358 BLR, his advice was to clean the bolt rack often with a toothbrush and solvent. I like the idea of a 308 in lever action and the look of this gun. Kali Parmley, Editor-in-chief of Bakccountry Hunter speaks with Bret Maffet of Franchi Firearms to discuss the all new Momentum All Terrain Elite. The magazine holds four rounds, (4+1). 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. The less crap you have sticking out, the less chance of your rifle getting hung up on something when working through the brush. 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. A lot of manufacturers throw Made in America around a little recklessly or get around it with phrases such as Assembled in America. Not Henry. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). I had spoken to Henrys management and I understand a large loop lever will be coming. This is because of the higher pressures produced by the 5.56 cartridge & also slight differences in the throat length and angles of each. Henry rifles are great, everything about them is nicely done- except for the loading (but thats my own personal preference). It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. I felt the Henry was smoother and at least for me cycled and fed better. 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. Had it in 243 WIN and topped it off with a Redfield 4X. This is a HUNTING rifle. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. 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. The Browning BLR and Henry Long Ranger rifles are engineered to bypass the pressure limitations of traditional lever action designs. Is it an Anschutz? If I was going to use this gun from a rest most of the time, Id opt for the lowest rings I could get. Big Macs vs Prime Rib. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. I dont have them but heres some things to consider. The Henry may be more "practical," but the Browning's finish is prettier and very durable. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. (Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard as you operate the action of traditional lever action rifles and the Long Ranger.) Id like to see a little better finishing of the metal. Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. Get Guns.com offers and news!! The two rifles share a somewhat similar profile. I purchased my 2nd 308 because some black face communist dictator made mine illegal. It was the first successful repeating action, and in the 160 years of repeating rifles, almost all lever-action designs have been American. Sweet! check out the. Five Timeless Hunting Classics. Were it hand cut, this would be the more expensive checkering scheme. I found no quantifiable difference in their inherent accuracy. 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. Just how fast can you make a follow up shot with a bolt action compared to a lever? I attribute the heavy trigger pull to two misses I experienced. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. less than $400 if the $800 is too much for you. Theres no front sight and the barrel isnt cut for one. Maybe some WSMs? I wonder though. BLR was a Japanese Steel version. A smooth working action is a Henryhallmark, and this one is no different. 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. Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. .300 BO? It seems the overwhelming majority really like the Long Ranger. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. All rights reserved. The stock and fore-end grip areas are deeply checkered with a simple pattern. I already own a lever action 22 (Henry). Way to go Hennery . There is an iron sight version available. Some of us just like our guns like that. They did have a 243 with much better looking wood but not my flavor. Henry can keep up with demand eh? This will be my next irrational purchase. BLR has either a straight stock or a semi-pistol-grip stock, while the Long Ranger has a straight stock, and they are priced within just a few dollars of each other. 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. 1. One of the most instantly recognizable lever-action rifles is the Savage Model 99. 3. The lever action does not have a reputation for extreme accuracy, but it depends on the rifle. How easy (or hard) is it to clean, i.e. 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. 4. Across the country, many of us hunt thicker cover, where long-range shooting isnt necessary. Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. Barrel Length: 20 Round The Long Ranger is elegant. Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). In fast action, the bolts about a thumbs width from my nose if I keep a good cheek-stock weld. Therefore, a comparison is in order and should prove interesting. 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. Aesthetics are a personal matter. 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. It will be hanging above the door real soon. Looks good though. The BLR is supplied with a wide, gold finished, aluminum alloy trigger with a grooved face. I have plenty of spots to choose from. Specifications: Henry Long Ranger Rifle Model Number: H014-308 Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Caliber: .308 7.62X51 Capacity: 4+1 Length: 40.5 Barrel Length: 20 Round Weight: 7 lbs. 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. I think the Henrys barrel construction might lend itself to better theoretical accuracy and the trigger is easier to work on because it stays with the receiver. Shame! It looks good, but maybe not Henry-ish enough. If your resolution was dont buy any guns this yearway to set yourself up to fail. So they used familiar grips, slightly modified. for the price, but you you can also buy a hell of a lot of Big Macs for the price of prime rib. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. Accuracy was excellent so long as the bore was clean. 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. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. they pay for shipping both ways which is really nice. Some finishes offered in the blr are better, some not. A brass round counter set in the receiver was just one of the unique touches. They are available with open iron sights. Reliability * * * * 9/10th The five-shot group was particularly telling on this rifle, Many of my three-shot groups were well under one MOA. Threaded barrel Gun would strictly be for mule deer and elk hunting out to 500 yards (I would get the 308 chamber offering) and would anticipate still about 1400 ft lbs of energy at 500 yards T timberelk Well-Known Member Joined Mar 26, 2017 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. 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. I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. 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. I thought it would be cool to have a more modern caliber in a lever action rifle. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. I dont think "lever action" goes with "good trigger". Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Its characters like you that put a feced stain on responsible gun owners. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. Oh and and can I rent the clown, I think some of my fellow Canadians at xmetal need a Bass slap for tarnishing our reputation of being the only country no one is scared of or worse confirming it by making ammo while drinking Labatt 50. I do not know about the 338 Federal. SMOOTH action. Also, most Savage 99s and all Winchester 88s (and Sako Finnbears) can be easily rechambered, rebored, or rebarreled to the big family of .308-based cartridges, including .260 Remington, 7mm-08, .338 Federal, and .358 Winchester. The only one who sullies the office is the occupier of the office!! Several big game hunting rifles from major manufacturers, not just custom shops, come with MOA or sub-MOA accuracy guarantees. Extra magazines are available from the manufacturer. Nosler Accubonds have never failed me in his caliber. Unfortunately, both of these cartridges were almost lost to Marlins changes in ownership and manufacturing facilities. I really like browning. The lever action is one of Americas most significant contributions to modern firearms. Sometimes certain bullets and bores just dont get along nicely. just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! This means a rifle that will shoot 3" or smaller three shot groups at 300 yards! Seen the 223 for even less. 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. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. Can't talk for the Henry, but I had the BLR back in the day. 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. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. 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. Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. As for market, yes. One weighs 55 grains & the other weighs 62 grains. Often regretted that decision. The trigger lock Wickstrom referred to is a small tab at the rear of the trigger that has to be depressed in order for the Long Ranger to fire. 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. Overall * * * * * This gun cost twice what my BLR did (20 years ago) and feels like half the gun so far. The BLR is manufactured in Japan by Browning's long time partner, Miroku. Sometimes a fast second shot saves the day! The rifle is very accurate, more accurate than the blr, wich i also have. That was another shortcoming with the BLR. Hard to shoot well while chucking one's cookies. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. I thought I was good with an AR10 and a bolt action. rear, ramp front; Weaver type scope bases supplied, Catalog weight: 7.0 pounds (w/o magazine). The model tested wasset up for a scope. Another point to ponder. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. 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. 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. Ive often put scopes on other Marlins, and all the BLRs and Winchester 88s Ive used have been appropriately scoped. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. 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. Capacity: 4+1 Marlin is back and selling new variations of their 94, 336, and 95 lever actions as fast as they can make them. As it was in the 1890s, its the American deer hunter who makes or breaks sporting rifles. LOOKING FOR A. Uses a six-lug rotary locking head at the bolt face that locks like a bolt-action. 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 stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. Okay, Im not crazy about the look of scopes on traditional lever actions, but you cant hunt if you cant see. Subjectively, at least to me, operating the Long Ranger action feels a little better. Thanks for the tip. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. Levers dont discriminate against left-handed shooters. This one is different. I would lean towards it, especially since it has a free floated barrel. and .300 WSM. Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showt-shooter-too! Henry makes a 44 mag that would work in a revolver, also a 357 mag. Although its often used, the .30-30 is not an ideal elk cartridge. Not everything needs to be an AR-15 and use Pmags. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. Ive shot both and the Long Ranger has a much better trigger IMO. Ive never had much interest in their other items. More recently, Marlin was out of production for several years. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. Had some issues loading the clip, and cbambering rounds. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. Totally on point, but still mildly dickish. Of course, yourbodys geometry will determine how you set the gun. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 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. While any Model 94 will get the job done, its hard not to love the earlier pre-1964 models for their collectability as well as stellar quality. Doug Turnbull has made a great business building .475 Turnbull rifles on 86 Winchester actions. Thats the only time. Blr all the way. Of course, Henrys motto Made in America or Not Made at All was non-negotiable. The free floated barrel on the Long Ranger will surpass the BLR. 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. The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. Add to that the greater ballistic ability afforded by shooting pointed bullets and the Long Ranger delivers what its name promises. I have one and love it; its a buffalo-thumping machine. Buddies have em & Ive shot em, but no big deal. Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). Mag. The best-seller among hunters? I sent the rifle back to Henry, and they took care of it. 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. A max load of RL19 and 150 Sierra MK bullets turned it into a tack driver. Shame on you. Most of the time, its an assignment, and its work. Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. My New Years resolution was to buy a new Henry this year. No plans on the pistol grip though. I know its early days, but the wildcat potential could be there. 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