So PLEASE chamber the 338 !! Mag. I sold my BLR twelve years ago, I asked Browning to address these issues but no response. 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. Of course, these are different rifles from different manufacturers that are made in different countries and none of their parts are interchangeable. The M88, although Winchesters fourth best-selling lever action, is getting hard to find and Sako lever actions are scarce. 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. I kept mine in the shade when not moving. MSRP:$1014.95 (at Cabelas for ~$889). I noticed other comments. 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. My brother is a lefty and he never liked my marlin .30-30 cause of that right eject. Wont the heat affect the wood (plastic)? Pulling the trigger raises the transfer bar as the hammer moves forward, allowing the hammer to hit the firing pin. At only seven lbs, with a 20 barrel, this really is a walk-all-day and shoot-all-day rifle. Henry Repeating Arms' new Long Ranger is aimed at lever lovers who'd like a little more performance from a classic platform. These two rifles have numerous similarities, but also significant differences. 1 MOA from a lever gun isnt bad at all. Overall * * * * * The Long Ranger's out of the box trigger pull is about a pound lighter than the BLR's trigger. Some of us just like our guns like that. Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know its locked in. I own several lever guns and am very comfortable with them. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. The BLR uses a detachable box magazine. They are about the same size and equally easy to load. This makes the barrel is fully free-floating instead of using a forend tip pressure point. Way to go Hennery . Consequence knows about. And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. Cant remember the companies name that first made the pot metal lever action 22s but I think it was w German. After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. I tend to look at firearms as once-in-a-lifetime investments and save accordingly. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. I really like browning. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. Yup Browning still makes a BLR in 358. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. I own sometwo dozen bolt guns. Im glad to read that its selling well, because they certainly are promoting the heck outta it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The receiver is already drilled and tapped and a two-piece Skinner rail set comes installed. If you decide the LeHigh Defense Controlled Chaos Bullet design is not for you then Underwood also loads and sells cartridges using the 60 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip Spitzer in .223 Remington which claim average initial Muzzle Velocity around 3200 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1364 ft lbs. Extra magazines are available from the manufacturer. But you dont leave your love even when they snuggle up and fart on you. This is so difficult to achieve that Browning admonishes BLR owners not to take the rifle apart, period. That said, most modern rifles are suitable for optical sights. Thanks Michael, It will be hanging above the door real soon. We will continue to do that, expand the line and be a one-stop source for anything lever. 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. Although there are a number of excellent lever action hunting rifles from several manufacturers that are chambered for traditional rimmed cartridges (.30-30, .25-35, .38-55, .444 Marlin, etc. If you design a lever gun that takes 20-round AR-10 magazines, you can call it The Nonfunctional Knuckle Smasher. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. 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. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. As for market, yes. I purchased my 2nd 308 because some black face communist dictator made mine illegal. Doug Turnbull has made a great business building .475 Turnbull rifles on 86 Winchester actions. 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. 0.6" vs. 0.3") and less angular, which gives the cocking thumb a superior platform. If they can make a .308 they can make a .338. With proper bullets I suppose we could make an argument for lever actions in .44 Magnum and so forth, but the real shortage in lever actions is versatile, general-purpose cartridges. Plus, unlike the Browning BLR, this gun is entirely US made at about the same price. 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. Win. Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. We lost some great designs, including the Savage 99 and Winchester 88, and sales of traditional lever guns were slipping. 3. Our editors have hand-picked these essential pieces of gear to make you a more successful hunter when you hit the game trails this season. More than likey the Henry trigger is better. The trigger was very heavy and not conducive to field accuracy. I have one and love it; its a buffalo-thumping machine. The trigger on the Henry is far superior, and I got better accuracy out of this than any blr Ive ever shot. The .30-30 isnt red-hot, but it propels .30-caliber bullets from 140 to 170 grains at moderate but meaningful velocities, from a low of about 2,225 fps to nearly 2,500 fps. Usually, Im happy to turn a gun back into the office and get my next assignment. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. Henry has announced their new "Long Ranger" lever action rifle with box magazine in 308 Win., 243 Win., and 223 Rem.. Henry has a better trigger, wood and I like the way it cycles better(smoother). Is it an Anschutz? 1. Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * I would lean towards it, especially since it has a free floated barrel. Im a .308 fan and have more than a few. I havent noticed any corrosion issues with MC-7. We think that the lever is truly Americas rifle, he adds. The flush-fitting detachable magazine holds four cartridges (five in .223 Rem.). Aesthetics are a personal matter. I thoroughly expected to pay a reasonable price for the part, but they shipped me a new sight for free. Accuracy is good, but it depends a lot on the shooter and the ammo, advised Imperato. That 1 3/4 was the worst of the group, and frankly, good enough for most hunting. But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. 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). Brownings BLR also uses a detachable box and is chambered for such hot-stepping flat-shooters as 7mm Rem. Also have a golden boy that's smooth as can be. I plan to get a Big Boy in .44 Mag and I would love to have a Long Ranger at some point. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. The hot brass ejects to the right. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. 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. Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. 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. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. The lever action does not have a reputation for extreme accuracy, but it depends on the rifle. Browning BLR production began in the 1960s and continues to this day with over 15 chamberings suited for hunters. Most people dont consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man. 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. 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. Prolonged sitting by an open fire would be a bad idea but sitting next to a wood burning stove with a heat shield while you warm your feet and your coffee wont affect it at all. Except for custom gun manufacturers, Henrys customer service puts everyone else to shame. They offered to send a youth stock FREE to a neighbor whod bought a 22 and didnt know there was a youth version. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in . The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. They use magazines that dont line the cartridges up point-to-primer. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. BLR was a Japanese Steel version. With its rack and pinion bolt, hard anodized aluminum receiver, external hammer and two-piece stock, the Long Ranger inevitably invites comparison to the existing Browning BLR. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. I think they are modern classics. I can cycle the Long Rangerwith just my pinky, without any pause. The Browning BLR and Henry Long Ranger rifles are engineered to bypass the pressure limitations of traditional lever action designs. Accuracy * * * * * Wow thats expensive, Ill buy 2 bolt guns instead Never had to send one back cause never had a problem. Seen the 223 for even less. the guide gun). The magazine to metal fit was excellent. I love lever guns! My total prone group was only 1.9 inches, not bad for 10 shots. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. Some finishes offered in the blr are better, some not. A winchester 70 featherweight has a street price of $900 Neither were super accurate , I have heard some BLR s really hammered but mine was just OK. Do some of the smaller cartridges have weak ejection in the Henry? 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. I was tired of having to keep it out of the sunlight while hunting. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Even so, the gold standard and most plentiful lever-action cartridge is the .30-30, 125 years old and chambered in millions of rifles. 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