How do these two rifles stack up to each other? Its safe to say that any hunter whos had the pleasure of harvesting game with an old 99 would love to see that design return to production. 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. Posts: 1,128. tn. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. I know a couple guys that had the long rangerminute of barn was all they could muster, I just went to look. 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. No plans on the pistol grip though. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. If you truly have a rough action , contact Mr. Imperato at Henry and Im sure they will make it right. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Were it hand cut, this would be the more expensive checkering scheme. Some of us just like our guns like that. If I wasnt poor, Id go buy one of these right now. One obvious advantage of the Henry stock is the higher grade of black walnut used, at least in my test rifle. 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. The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. 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. Receiver: Matte Black Aluminum Barrel: Blued Steel, Round Profile Bolt: 6-Lug Rotating. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. I really like the looks of the Henry, but I do not like a gun that I cannot completely take apart-easily. The Long Ranger comes with a medium width, blued steel trigger with a smooth face. Ive never seen a lever action that wasnt accurate enough for 150-yard shots at deer. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. 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. The BLR mag release is a short, recessed lever at the bottom of the receiver, directly in front of the magazine, which I find easier to use. Kevin Steele stops by the Taurus booth to speak with Cody Osborn about the all new Raging Hunter platform from Taurus International. Accuracy * * * * * The BLR is lighter. Im a .308 fan and have more than a few. If you accuracy test one, you MUST wait until the barrel cools between shots. Several years back, Marlin teamed with Hornady to combine that same FTX technology with a new .308 Marlin Express cartridge. 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. Several big game hunting rifles from major manufacturers, not just custom shops, come with MOA or sub-MOA accuracy guarantees. 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. When you venture afield with a lever-action rifle, you must feel at least a small surge of patriotic pride. 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. 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. They are available with open iron sights. Unfortunately I havent been to the range with it yet either ( broken leg). 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). So if a dangerous-game lever-action suits your fancy, you might be better off with a Marlin .45-70 with optical sights. At only seven lbs, with a 20 barrel, this really is a walk-all-day and shoot-all-day rifle. Deer season is coming soon, and I cant wait to get back into the woods with my lever actions. Across the country, many of us hunt thicker cover, where long-range shooting isnt necessary. Aesthetically, both rifles attempt to combine a modern appearance with a traditional styling. With that construction, loads such as the .30-30 Win. Win. Another point to ponder. 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. I had a BLR in .243 that was as accurate as any bolt gun. 1. Magnums come with 24" barrels. Thanks Michael, Has no tolerance for any heat. Similarly, the BLR needs a glove loop lever. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. This appears to be a good solid rifle in the class of box magazine lever guns. henry long ranger. Calibers like the .300 Savage and .250-300 Savage brought new speed, and longer hunting ranges to the lever gun market, though the Savage 99 was produced in cool calibers from .22 High Power through .375 Winchester. Some finishes offered in the blr are better, some not. SMOOTH action. Sometimes certain bullets and bores just dont get along nicely. You bring up the old Savage 99c; Henry could bring back the .250-3000!!! Blr all the way. While the cartridges made using the lighter 55 grain CCB reach 3250 fps and a Muzzle Energy of around 1290 ft lbs. It seemed a little soft, but had no creep or overtravel to speak of. The magazine holds four rounds, (4+1). What a let down. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad MSRP: $1014.95 ( at Cabela's for ~$889) Ratings (out of five stars): Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * Its handy in the brush, but can reach way out there down power line cuts and into the fields when you need to. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: Long Ranger H014S-308 Action: LeverAction Caliber: .308 Win. 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. Is it an Anschutz? This rifle is an ultra-modern design built with state-of-the-art materials and methods. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. Hunting season is fast approaching! With their smooth receivers and no bolt handle sticking out the side, these lever actions are more comfortable to carry in the hand, or slung over the shoulder, than a bolt action or autoloading rifle. Scope Selection for Precision Rifles: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying. Most notably, the Henrys trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLRs is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. Had it in 243 WIN and topped it off with a Redfield 4X. Buddies have em & Ive shot em, but no big deal. Hard to find one in stock, anywhere. It releases with any solid push of the button. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. Its a tack driver. Obviously not a lever gun fan. They offered to send a youth stock FREE to a neighbor whod bought a 22 and didnt know there was a youth version. 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. Although production runs arent huge, Brownings sleek, fast BLR offers modern alternatives. More recently, Marlin was out of production for several years. (Not exactly hunting conditions.) And as has already been stated gunsmiths that can work on a BLR trigger are very few. Ultimately, seeing and thus hitting the target is more important than what youre hitting it with. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. Shooting 250 rounds of mixed ammunition revealed no failures to load, eject, fire, etc. Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. This will be my next irrational purchase. The .44-40 certainly is not. These two rifles have numerous similarities, but also significant differences. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. Thank you for writing this article. 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. 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. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. I hunted both elk and moose with the .338 ME, with awesome accuracy and performance. Where is the silky bolt drop promised to me by a misguiding gunwriter? Other manufacturers have simply designed their lever-action rifles around pointed bullet cartridges in the first place. 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) Browning has no warranty. Although the drop and length of pull is similar to traditional Henry models, the Rangers straight grip is shorter and the comb is considerably higher. (I love this brotherhood shit, its a lesser substitute then the military but still scratches the itch)) and while one guy helped the other went to his truck and brought in match quality reloads. No slight to the BLR, but I personally think the Long Ranger is a much more attractive rifle. Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know. The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. 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. Purchased both. 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. My 30 year old 336c Marlin 3030 with birch furniture is nicer than this gun, even uncheckered lol. Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. I shoot left handed. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. First 2 pros; I am very impressed with the quality of wood and despite the trigger being heavy (4.5) it is crisp with a tiny bit of travel (this is way better than either of the two axes I purchased prior to accutrigger option). 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. I have plenty of spots to choose from. It functioned well, however, because the trigger traveled with the lever, the trigger pull was very heavy (7+ lbs) and not really very suitable for accuracy while hunting. Actually, there are just two: Henry's Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Browning's BLR. I have a Browning BLR Lightweight in .308 and love that rifle. I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. The Long Ranger has many improved features over the Browning BLR. Great Review, thank you. I own sometwo dozen bolt guns. There is only an inconsequential $5.04 difference in their 2017 MSRPs. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. 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. I decided that the tacticool crap was not for me & have stayed away from it. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. Barrel lengths are most often either 20- or 24-inches. It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. Stock fit is a personal matter and anyone considering one of these rifles should try both of them for him/her self. and .30-06) and WSM Magnum calibers come with 22" barrels, while the 7mm Rem. Yea, nothing against ARs, but not my cup of tea. My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. 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. 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. From my experience and others. I did exactly the same thing with my BLR. I was not expecting a Minute of Angle rifle in western guise. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? Currently casting and loading: .32 Auto, .380 Auto, .38 Special, 9X19, .357 Magnum, .257 Roberts, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30 WCF, .308 WCF. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. 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. 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. 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. Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. 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. Great accuracy for a lever action ie for a gun Herr Mauser made obsolete a century ago However, as with power and range, adequate accuracy depends on what you need. All Rights Reserved, You Want a Practical Lever Gun? I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. They use magazines that dont line the cartridges up point-to-primer. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. 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. 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 me, thats silly. 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. A few of us really like walnut and steel (which inherently costs more than plastic and aluminum) and are willing to save up a little longer for it. 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. Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. Consequence knows about. And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. That light cleaning regimen stabilized accuracy and brought the average 100-yard group size down to 1.46 inches. Browning BLR rifles have harvested big game all over the world and look as good in the woods as they do in the safe. The Winchester Model 94 has been one of the longest-lasting and most well-respected lever-action rifles ever produced. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. What i said was true. 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