Henry's new "Long Ranger" lever action

[GunInEachHand]

Hey folks.

I work at a gun retailer, and recently had hands on a Henry "Long Ranger" chambered in 223.

Further digging revealed that there is a 308 version as well.

To make it that the rifle has long(er) range accuracy and to eliminate the typical requirement of having to use certain profile bullets for safety concerns, Henry made these so that they are magazine fed.

If you could accurately shoot 200 ish yards with 1.5 moa accuracy, I would think that a lever action magazine fed 308 with a 1-6 power scope, would be a great combo between a short to medium range hunting gun, but that also works really well in the brush too. It would be really cool, to dial in a 1 power on the walk to the stand, and if something flushes, take a shot, along with the ability to reach out to 200 yards and take elk..

If you could have an illuminated reticle, the close range shots get even faster. Any thoughts or other ideas or things I overlooked?

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[RVTECH]

What was your impression of the Long Ranger you held?

 

[GunInEachHand]

What was your impression of the Long Ranger you held?

Not bad at all. I thought the trigger was a little heavy, but the bolt has a rotating head that allows for what is effectively a bolt action style/strength lock up.
Since its mag fed, the barrel is effectively free floating.

 

[Member 34319]

I want the 223/556 version myself. For other reasons. I want to cut the barrel shorter and have it threaded. It could be a great brush gun, varmint gun, and suppressor host.

I think the barrel length is a bit long as there are mag fed options in 223 and 308 with more "brush" friendly lengths. 16-18". That's about all I got.

Though the lever action takes the cake for cool factor. That and Henry usually comes through with beautiful stocks.

 

[gmerkt]

The one I looked at, I liked. These may come in handy if the day comes when we have to turn in AR's and M1A's. To use up some of the ammo. It is advertised as having a .223/5.56mm chamber, 1-9 bbl. twist. Which if true as to having a 5.56mm throat, is a good thing as it will take military-type ammo. Seems just a little expensive but what isn't today. I'd take the one with sights.

 

[ATCclears]

I bought the Long Ranger in .308 and with the iron sights. I have yet to shoot it though - how pathetic is that?...

I like lever actions, and I thought having a backup for the .308 caliber would be nice should other rifles be discriminated against...

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[aflineman]

They remind me of the Browning BLR.

 

[The Heretic]

They remind me of the Browning BLR.

I believe they are a BLR copy - more or less: https://www.chuckhawks.com/compared_BLR_long-ranger.html

 

[CountryGent]

@Reno makes a compelling argument. I haven't heard of these before, but some mental gears are turning.

 

[orygun]

@Reno makes a compelling argument. I haven't heard of these before, but some mental gears are turning.

You mean Reno just gave you the excuse you were looking for.

 

[The Heretic]

I want the 223/556 version myself. For other reasons. I want to cut the barrel shorter and have it threaded. It could be a great brush gun, varmint gun, and suppressor host.

I think the barrel length is a bit long as there are mag fed options in 223 and 308 with more "brush" friendly lengths. 16-18". That's about all I got.

Though the lever action takes the cake for cool factor. That and Henry usually comes through with beautiful stocks.

I prefer the BLR, especially the lightweight stainless takedowns - of which I own one in .308. I have a scout scope mount for it and that is what I am going to put on it. I may have Velzey cut the barrel down to 16-18" and thread it, but it is a pretty handy rifle as is and is lighter than the Henry.

However, Browning tends to make their BLRs with a twist rate too slow for heavier bullets - IMO.

 

[orygun]

I prefer the BLR, especially the lightweight stainless takedowns - of which I own one in .308. I have a scout scope mount for it and that is what I am going to put on it. I may have Velzey cut the barrel down to 16-18" and thread it, but it is a pretty handy rifle as is and is lighter than the Henry.

However, Browning tends to make their BLRs with a twist rate too slow for heavier bullets - IMO.

A BLR takedown with an 18" barrel would be a great gun for travelling or stuffing in a backpack and the shorter barrel wouldn't be too much of a disadvantage with lighter bullets. 147-150can take care of most things.

 

[Member 34319]

I prefer the BLR, especially the lightweight stainless takedowns - of which I own one in .308. I have a scout scope mount for it and that is what I am going to put on it. I may have Velzey cut the barrel down to 16-18" and thread it, but it is a pretty handy rifle as is and is lighter than the Henry.

However, Browning tends to make their BLRs with a twist rate too slow for heavier bullets - IMO.

Even the Henry at a 1/9 is pushing it.

 

[orygun]

Even the Henry at a 1/9 is pushing it.

Maybe for a .223, but for a 308 that's fast. And it's what I'd like to do to my '06 AI.

 

[Member 34319]

I want Remington to bring back this. (Or one to pop up at a pawn shop for a good price) ((Or another company make one))

 

[Member 34319]

@GunInEachHand would a single shot suffice for the same purposes?

Henry also makes one in 308 and the barrel length becomes even less of a concern.


I did up a 223 single shot a while back, it might be the one and only gun I regret selling. Talking about handy and easy to carry around. And accurate as all get out.

 

[GunInEachHand]

@GunInEachHand would a single shot suffice for the same purposes?

Henry also makes one in 308 and the barrel length becomes even less of a concern.

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I did up a 223 single shot a while back, it might be the one and only gun I regret selling. Talking about handy and easy to carry around. And accurate as all get out. View attachment 781375

I (still) own a CVA hunter in 223 break action.
Hammer fired and good trigger.
Not a bad gun to let the new to guns crowd shoot the same (scary) round as the horrible black death machine ar's

 

[CountryGent]

I want Remington to bring back this. (Or one to pop up at a pawn shop for a good price) ((Or another company make one))


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Interesting rifle. I don't recall those, but a reverse image search yielded results. The fact it runs on standard AR magazines is a huge plus.

 

[RVTECH]

My early .223 Handi - Rifle ain't going anywhere soon....

 

[21 Ranch]

Buddy of mine bought the 308 and put a 1.5-5 leupold on it and with hand loads it shoots well under an inch at 100 yards, most accurate lever gun I've ever seen!