The Henry Guarantee. I couldn’t disagree with you more. I love my BLR, better ammo selection with a box fed lever gun. Some say outright that use of handloads, reloads, or remanufactured ammo voids any warranties the firearm may have. The Long Ranger’s stock geometry works for a scoped gun that’s meant to be hunted. The finish was too glossy and easily destroyed in the field. Don, if I understand your question correctly you are basically asking for information regarding any new or fast approaching improvements to the 5.56 x 45 mm also known as the 5.56 NATO cartridge. $259.99 Vortex Ranger 1000 Rangefinder INCLUDING $25 Gift Card, WTS:Magpul USGI Ranger Plate Black (3 PACK) $19.95. Shot two hogs the other day with my reloads. For me, a quality scope in fixed four or six power will suffice in magnification for hunting, and likely be more durable than I’ll ever need. Looks and feels fantastic. I purchased my 2nd 308 because some black face communist dictator made mine illegal. Henry’s new Long Ranger may change your perception of lever-action guns. Think about the bullets acting as a firing pin for the cartridge iahesd of it. 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. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. I gladly wait to save the money and have yet to be disappointed for doing so. I was using older brass from my other 308's. Can the action handle the pressures of some of the compact mag rounds? I have come to find out that it doesn't do well with reloads. Of course, Henry’s motto “Made in America or Not Made at All” was non-negotiable. Add to Cart Compare. The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. So I have stopped getting semi autos because apparently they sneak of and commit crimes when I’m not looking, I purchases a Marlin 45-70 dart 1895 and love it. And if you need 10 rounds to put an animal down, you shouldn’t be hunting at all. I wonder though. Sure, you could buy two Ruger Americans, Savage Axis etc. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. I just have to have specific 308 Henry brass. The Long Ranger doesn’t have an external safety. It may not seem fair to take off anything for what amounts to a sticky bolt, but there’s perfect and there isn’t. They won’t have sights or spare magazines available until March unfortunately. Sign Up. Accuracy * * * * * Thank you for writing this article. The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. It’s handy in the brush, but can reach way out there down power line cuts and into the fields when you need to. They simply cannot warrant that the reloaded ammo meets any specs, at all. I’m curious as to how it compares to the BLR, functionally, because I have a BLR in 7mm-08. I have a .338 Marlin Express that’s a 5 round subMOA gun. In 2016, Henry Repeating Arms introduced a modern lever-action rifle chambered for flat-shooting cartridges capable of making hits at extended distances. Jump to. Henry Talley Long Ranger Picatinny Rail (H014 Series) $ 69.95 View. Levers don’t discriminate against left-handed shooters. The action is tight, it shoots modern cartridges, and it combines all the nostalgia of the Old West with modern design and manufacturing. Even my CZ 308 had a bigger chamber than this gun. Compromise, schompromise. Information. I then cleaned the entire rifle, and tried the round again, with the exact same results. The receiver is already drilled and tapped and a two-piece Skinner rail set comes installed. That that doesn't fit, fits the bill. Underwood Ammunition is always extremely well made, very powerful, effective, and second to none. henry long ranger. Create New Account. This one is different. 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 magazine didn’t fit flush and rattled really bad. 1. It does have one distinct difference, the Long Ranger is made in the USA! Lastly for 5.56 NATO weapons they sell cartridges they have made with Hornady’s V-Max bullet design in both 50 and 55 grain weights. I could barely fit three fingers into the loop with gloves on when the weather turned cold. The Long Ranger’s wood isn’t AAA Fancy grade, but it’s well figured and the model tested is at least a Fancy A grade American Walnut…maybe closer to AA. I really like the blr, I’ve shot them, I’ve hunted with them and they are great guns. You’re a racist/bigoted idiot. The less crap you have sticking out, the less chance of your rifle getting hung up on something when working through the brush. Weight: 7 lbs. The customer service rep, and mr Imperato, both contacted me, wich is something you dont see from othermanufacturers, except Savage. Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. Just how fast can you make a follow up shot with a bolt action compared to a lever? So glad to have someone make a truly hunter’s rifle agian. Would it go better with a matte or gloss Leupold scope? I've been owning and using a Browning lever-action BLR in .308 for decades---bought in mid 80s---it's a hunting rifle---I simply don't go thru that many factory rds in any given year---the Henry rifle (which appears to be a close copy of a BLR) has a very good reputation and has tested well---sorry you will sell it because it won't function with your poorly resized reloaded ammo... Just an idea.....have a gunsmith run a 308 chamber reamer through it to see if it opens the chamber just enough to cycle your reloads. “The notion that we ‘ruined’ this cartridge by putting it into a lever-action platform is, of course, ill-conceived,” said Henry Repeating Arms’ Daniel Clayton-Luce. My BLR is a steel .243 that still shoot dimes at a 100. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. The trigger on the Henry is far superior, and I got better accuracy out of this than any blr I’ve ever shot. This is a box fed lever gun as well. Had a chance to buy one in 1978 for $225. Most problems solved and can reload 5 or more times depending on how hot the loads are. I have a 308 blr white gold that just does not want to group consistently, even after a trigger job, really has nothing to do with the trigger traveling with the lever. Shame on you. Thanks for that input, JWT. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. No way near as fast. Conversely, its Golden Boy smallbore lever guns are almost as fun to behold as they are to shoot. While the cartridges made using the lighter 55 grain CCB reach 3250 fps and a Muzzle Energy of around 1290 ft lbs. But turning the plan into reality wasn’t easy. for the price, but you you can also buy a hell of a lot of Big Macs for the price of prime rib. There’s no front sight and the barrel isn’t cut for one. I sent 3 fired brass to RCBS along with my sizer and they sent me a sizer die that worked. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. Some of us just like our guns like that. Sounds like you need to put some money aside in a savings account she doesn’t know about, and send the statements to an email she doesn’t know about. Way to go Hennery . I thought I was good with an AR10 and a bolt action. I want a Henry in .223 to go nicely with my CZ 527M in 7.62x39mm. Henry makes a 44 mag that would work in a revolver, also a 357 mag. I tend to look at firearms as once-in-a-lifetime investments and save accordingly. If not, I'm reluctant to pay a gunsmith to "polish" it and charge me a bunch of money. Henry Centerfire Lever Action Rifle Shims. I had spoken to Henry’s management and I understand a large loop lever will be coming. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Don’t leave anything, especially guns to your kids! I especially am happy about their new single-shot line, and I hope we see more creative thinking like that from them. Like traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar safety. On the model I received, the shoulder stock fit is perfect, but the fore-end to end cap fit isn’t. Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? 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 looked it over very well and “excellent” craftsmanship never came to mind, not when comparing to the wood of other similar priced satin walnut firearms. 6.5 Creedmoor: nothing beats 120 GMX Superformance in short action. If you want to use the rifle for snap shooting or firing from the kneel or off a tree, stick with medium height rings. I have the Savage 99c in 308 and it has always been my go to rifle. (Not exactly hunting conditions.) Read the manual that came with the firearm. I sold it for these reasons. 2. This was unacceptable to me. A smooth action, using an entirely different mechanism. I’m sure if this rifle gets customer support, other options like pistol grips and additional calibers, like the 6.5 Creedmor and 338 Federal, which aren’t available in a BLR will come. If I wasn’t poor, I’d go buy one of these right now. With no magazine tube hanging off the barrel, the gun is free to move as it wants. From Owner, Anthony Imperato “Henry owners have my personal guarantee to make certain that they are 100% satisfied with their purchase of our rifles. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. unauthorized adjustment or parts replacement, corrosion, neglect, or the use of wrong caliber ammunition, or the use of ammunition other than original, high quality, commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, or any combination thereof. Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. I hope they get around to a pistol grip sooner rather than later. Rifles are definitely in the you get what you pay for category. I bought my Henry Long Ranger 308 with great anticipation of a hunting rifle for a left hander. I was tired of having to keep it out of the sunlight while hunting. That was my final straw and I left without any gun. Hunting season is fast approaching! I have an old Marlin 1895 in .38-55 presently, but it needs a LOT of work. The box mags of the Long Ranger are also faster to reload. Going on a bear hunt with it in a few weeks in north central Saskatchewan Canada. 1. Remarks are appreciated. Totally on point, but still mildly dickish. People are the same. I like the idea of a 308 in lever action and the look of this gun. I was hoping Henry would put on a Lyman peep or at least a Skinner and wrote them such when the Long Ranger first came out. This is priced right where it should be for the features and quality. I have been looking at bolt guns in .308 for some time now. It loaded and unloaded easily, and never gave me any issue locking into the rifle. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. Great Review, thank you. I did exactly the same thing with my BLR. Henry had included a two-piece Skinner scope-base kit that screwed into the top of the rifle’s receiver; they fit perfect and provide solid anchor points for the Swarovski. And I will have to get my son one as well as he has always admired my savage . None of the Long Ranger models have an external safety. I’m glad to see Henry’s Long Ranger come out with these issues addressed. Henry Big Boy .357 Magnum Rifle (Review by Chuck Hawks and the G&S Online Staff) Henry Long Ranger Lever Action .308 Carbine (Review by the G&S Online Staff) Henry Long Ranger Lever action 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle with Styrka S7 3-12x42mm Riflescope (Review by Chuck Hawks) The NEW Original Henry Lever Action .44-40 Rifle (Review by the G&S Online Staff) Long box magazines and lever guns don’t usually mix well. Usually, I’m happy to turn a gun back into the office and get my next assignment. From the trigger to the bolt action, all parts are fluid and durable. It was hard to handle with gloves on when hunting in cold weather. This, at least theoretically, allows for a cleaner trigger pull. Please contact the Board Administrator for more information. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. Its characters like you that put a feced stain on responsible gun owners. A smooth working action is a Henry hallmark, and this one is no different. When in the back country, that makes a big difference Similar Gunner Forum Discussions: Thread: $850 I believe. Was it for the Henry or for another reason. The sole problem I experienced was a too-stiff trigger. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. Henry can keep up with demand eh? Now those Xmetel bulk loads shot fine in my BCL 102 (east shit Justine) so I wondered if the seemingly picky nature or my long ranger a known issue and put their as a trap so the Henry shame clown could track me down and hit me with a fish for using crap on such a fine gun, or is it a anomaly that passed through QA, QC by mistake? Not all dies are the same, not all chambers are the same. And why not? For testing we received a Henry Long Ranger chambered for .243 Win., although the model is also available in .223 Rem. Years ago my then new 25-06 Sendaro had a tight chamber and would not chamber my reloads built with RCBS dies that would fit fine in my Ruger #1v. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. That’s the long and short of it; the best plan for success and one I rarely see followed. There are more aggressive copper solvents which can speed up the process but some could be corrosive. Nosler Accubonds have never failed me in his caliber. This is because of the higher pressures produced by the 5.56 cartridge & also slight differences in the throat length and angles of each. That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. If I was going to use this gun from a rest most of the time, I’d opt for the lowest rings I could get. Wow that’s expensive, I’ll buy 2 bolt guns instead When you pull the trigger… And on this model, offer a Large Loop Lever. Except for custom gun manufacturers, Henry’s customer service put’s everyone else to shame. Such as a Skinner? I noticed other comments. Why get a small base to begin with? Henry Steel Frame Single Shot H015-223 Rifle. 3. My Henry will make a fine gun to haul on my quad or the back seat of my 4×4. This will be # 6. I would like a comparison review of Henry Single shot .308/7.62×51 to the Henry long Ranger for accuracy. Im having and issue. 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. The company didn’t want to build the same gun as its competition, yet it had to be recognizable as a Henry. Switch to Hybrid Mode. “Because customers asked for it,” Henry GM Andy Wickstrom said, simply enough. Consequence knows about.” And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. At the Range. Then they had to re-think everything. My Adams Arms had a very tight chamber I ask their gunsmith if I could use a Scotch Brite Pad to open the chamber or would that affect my warranty or should I return the upper. I own some two dozen bolt guns. OK, I have never had the time or money to hunt or even own a rifle. Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a ”pistol grip” stock. Watch Mrgunsngear’s video review where he explains this. OMG what in the world does that even mean? I go to the range and shoot several of the rounds but alot of them will not come out of the chamber without force. Sweet! I use a small base 308 die (which is a full length resizing die) and after doing 50 or so I check all of them to make sure they chamber. The gun did much better with other rounds. The American-made Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger shoulders fast and points like a stick. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. When Henry Repeating Arms revealed their box-fed lever-action Long Ranger series, I asked to test one in .308 Winchester. Question of the Day: What Other Weapons Should A Gun Owner Own? The rifle is very accurate, more accurate than the blr, wich i also have. it seems to kick harder then my Marlin 45-70 dark (sbl) and I would not have ever guessed it when the rounds are side by side. Big Mac’s vs Prime Rib. I have seen this problem with bottle neck cases in levers. Henry’s definitely marketing this rifle hard. Log In. I wasn’t kidding about buying it. There’s no plastic on this gun. I picked one up a few weeks ago from Cabelas. I am surprised it was that accurate and the trigger is heavier than I would like but I am sure it is very crisp and smooth at least. I’d pinch pennies for that. There’s no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. My 30 year old 336c Marlin 3030 with birch furniture is nicer than this gun, even uncheckered lol. bolt removal etc. The Long Ranger’s action springs open and then quickly engages the exposed hammer to drive the bolt rearward. Henry RAC will not honor claims involving this firearm for any reason or cause when such this is a fine gun. The trigger and fire control parts are fixed in the receiver, they do not move with the lever in the fashion of a Winchester Model 88 or BLR. Also, I’m partial to the pistol grip stock and I like the BLR’s trigger travelling with the lever (no pinching), although the trigger isn’t the greatest – needs a trip to Neil Jones, I think. I've noticed that empties are being kicked out with a tad less force. If you need fast follow-up shots on sounders of running pigs, this rifle will do it. When you pull the trigger… It releases with any solid push of the button. You win the internet for today. Just a press on the slightly curved bottom of the magazine and an audible and tactile click lets you know it’s locked in. The hot brass ejects to the right. If I did it myself my warranty would not be voided. Cleaning. Henry’s already adding machine capacity to meet booming demand. The resulting rifle shoulders quickly and delivers a full view of the scope and reticle to my eye. Reaching the hammer wouldn’t be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. The Henry Long Ranger .308/7.62 NATO caliber rifle supplied sports a 4 shot detachable magazine that fits flush in the receiver. I have been trying to find the right one. Will be trading for hopefully a Henry “7mm-08” in the near future! To increase the weight of the trigger pull, turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction using a 2mm Allen wrench. I contacted Henry who said that they do not recommend reloads for their rifles. 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. I’ve “lost” a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture…. For the first 215 rounds, I didn’t clean the rifle in any way. Lever actions, pumps and autos don't have the extraction power of a bolt action. Spitzer bullets and tube magazines do not mix. Location: out in the country..1,327 meters from nearest neighbor. Facebook. SO Sad, Henry 308 Long Ranger. I’m intrigued, but the simple answer is that I’ll stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. Yea, nothing against AR’s, but not my cup of tea. Now to find a land owner that will allow me to hunt wild boar to start with, that would be the go for me to get into this. So, is there a market for a BLR with no iron sights, that costs more? This just hit the top of the Henrys-to-buy list. That’s the only time. Small based dies were not enough. You certainly don’t want a high gloss finish on a hunting rifle…….the matte blue finish on the Henry Long Ranger is perfect. Bottom line I’m still short 500 ft pds to a 30-30 and almost a 1000 on 308 Measure the length of a fired case. You should investigate it’s design how it is made and how it functions to make sure you believe it will work for your situation. I buy 100 rounds new ammo for each rifle, shoot it and mark MTM boxes with Model of gun and reload these cases for that gun. .300 BO? In record time using only the sites on it I zeroed fast and consistent. I haven’t taken it to the range yet but fit and finish are great and I really like the trigger. I’m guessing you asked this in hopes finding the most lethal 5.56 NATO ammunition currently available. Most people don’t consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man. I wish I’d gone to the website before buying though…I didn’t realize that they were going to be selling a version with iron sights or I’d have waited. 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 won’t affect it at all. If anything, it’s better. I think the Henry’s barrel construction might lend itself to better theoretical accuracy and the trigger is easier to work on because it stays with the receiver. I have 2 pros and one con. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? Please , please chamber it in .338 federal ! Description: Henry Long Ranger .308 Win 20" Barrel NIB Manufacturer: Henry Model: Long Ranger (H014S-308) Condition: Factory New Caliber/Gauge: 308 Winchester Barrel Length: 20" Please be aware, because of the Holiday Season approaching and increase of auctions, the process of Gun Broker will take a little longer to complete. Instead of a tubular magazine, the Long Ranger has a detachable box magazine. The Long Ranger’s magazine fits flush into the bottom of the action. The Long Ranger retains traditional lever action operation with an exposed hammer and forged steel lever but updates it with a geared action. Not this one. Henry’s Long Ranger chambered in .308 does not sacrifice much. Thanks to that easy cycling action, that weld is easy to maintain. Email this Page. Won’t the heat affect the wood (plastic)? I believe I read that the barrel is threaded in. “Pistol-grip” buttstock: not an AR abomination, just the swell grip they offer on other rifles. I sold my BLR twelve years ago, I asked Browning to address these issues but no response. This is to Shannon Armitage. If your not willing to put in the time to get your reloading process dialed in, you are better off just buying factory loads, or load with virgin brass.