The Long Ranger

303Lithgow · 04-06-2016, 10:47 AM

Any thoughts on this rifle? Seems it was mean to have a scope on it.

https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/

gunjunkie · 04-06-2016, 11:03 AM

They look good, but I wish they would've used a blued steel receiver, and priced them less than a Browning BLR.

303Lithgow · 04-06-2016, 12:13 PM

From what I understand it has a rotating bolt similar to an AR15.

gunjunkie · 04-06-2016, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 303Lithgow

From what I understand it has a rotating bolt similar to an AR15.

That's what it sounded like to me too.
The Browning rotates in like a bolt action.

north country gal · 04-06-2016, 12:59 PM

What with its geared action, rotating bolt, detachable box mag, it looks like Henry's version of the Browning BLR, which has been around a long time. The original BLR had a steel receiver, but that was replaced fairly soon with the aluminum to keep weight, down. The BLR has an unbelievably smooth action. Very nice gun. I'm sure the new Henry will be a big hit with Henry fans.

Terry_P · 04-06-2016, 02:46 PM

It's listed at $1,015. What do they sell them in pairs?

tx gun runner · 04-06-2016, 03:02 PM

Those geared action and triggers sucked in a Browning . A bolt action is just as fast , smoother and a trigger job is easy to do on a bolt gun . Plus I can buy 2 bolt for $1000 .

north country gal · 04-06-2016, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tx gun runner

Those geared action and triggers sucked in a Browning . A bolt action is just as fast , smoother and a trigger job is easy to do on a bolt gun . Plus I can buy 2 bolt for $ 1000 .

True, not the greatest triggers on the Browning. Will have to wait and see what the Henry has.

303Lithgow · 04-06-2016, 06:18 PM

I just like levers. I ordered one but it won't arrive for a couple of months.

Dennis H · 04-06-2016, 06:26 PM

What caliber did ya go with?

303Lithgow · 04-06-2016, 07:05 PM

223

44s Rock · 04-07-2016, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 303Lithgow

223

Critters beware!!

north country gal · 04-07-2016, 08:50 AM

Wise choice on the caliber, knowing how much you like to shoot. It's why we only shoot .223, now, for a centerfire rifle round, since we don't reload, anymore.

moakes58 · 04-07-2016, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 303Lithgow

223

I will look forward to your report.

RidgeRunner · 04-07-2016, 01:53 PM

Are you staying with iron sights or are you gonna scope it?

RetiredSeabee · 04-07-2016, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Are you staying with iron sights or are you gonna scope it?

The Long Ranger is drilled and tapped for a scope base which comes with it. There is no front sight on it. So this one was built to be scoped.

RidgeRunner · 04-07-2016, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetiredSeabee

The Long Ranger is drilled and tapped for a scope base which comes with it. There is no front sight on it. So this one was built to be scoped.

+1
303 always builds his rifles with an artistic flair along with practicallity. I am curious to see what he does with the newest member of his family.

RetiredSeabee · 04-07-2016, 04:57 PM

I remember he posted about a fairly long range scope that may have been a 50mm objective. So I would bet he has the scope for it already.

cataulsjcb · 10-07-2016, 12:26 PM

I bought one from Cabelas in 308. Excellent fit and finish, very smooth bolt action the geared lever works well, smooth but you can feel the bolt rotate as it cams out the spent round. Not an issue but a different feel from a lever action.The trigger is good. Recoil is light for a 308. I put a Redfield 33MM scope on it which is enough and not so big it looks odd. Accuracy was OK but I found the scope was slipping back in the rings so I will do do some more shooting to see if the groups are better I was getting 2" at 100 yards about the same as my M1A with issue sights but good enough for hunting. I saw some people talking about extended mags and suppressors. The lever throw prevents an extended mag.I do not get the suppressor thing at all but it seems to be a current fascination. The story that it keeps game from being spooked can only come from someone that has not been shot at, the bullet supersonic snap spooks me (and any other game) well before the shot is heard..

daytime dave · 10-11-2016, 03:13 AM

Thanks for the report cataulsjcb. I'm glad to know they are getting out there.

04-06-2016, 10:47 AM	#1
303Lithgow Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373	The Long Ranger Any thoughts on this rifle? Seems it was mean to have a scope on it. https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/

04-06-2016, 02:46 PM	#6
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,356	It's listed at $1,015. What do they sell them in pairs? Last edited by Terry_P; 04-06-2016 at 02:49 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Gunner Forum Discussions
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Bianchi Ranger Series holster	bearcatter	Gun Pictures	3	05-23-2016 07:45 AM
Bond Arms Ranger	Hornet	Gun Pictures	20	01-17-2014 03:50 PM
Winchester Ranger Ammo	Wizard	Range Reports	4	06-08-2008 02:29 PM

The Long Ranger

browning blr vs henry long ranger

henry long ranger 308 review

henry long ranger ejection problems

henry long ranger problems

henry long ranger review

henry long ranger reviews

henry long ranger scope base

henry long ranger scope bases

henry long ranger vs browning blr

problems with henry long ranger 308 rifle

sighting in a scope on a lone ranger 308 riflr

weaver base for henry long ranger

04-06-2016, 11:03 AM	#2
gunjunkie Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: Texas Panhandle. Posts: 3,787	They look good, but I wish they would've used a blued steel receiver, and priced them less than a Browning BLR.

04-06-2016, 12:13 PM	#3
303Lithgow Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373	From what I understand it has a rotating bolt similar to an AR15.

04-06-2016, 12:59 PM	#5
north country gal Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 5,997	What with its geared action, rotating bolt, detachable box mag, it looks like Henry's version of the Browning BLR, which has been around a long time. The original BLR had a steel receiver, but that was replaced fairly soon with the aluminum to keep weight, down. The BLR has an unbelievably smooth action. Very nice gun. I'm sure the new Henry will be a big hit with Henry fans.

04-06-2016, 03:02 PM	#7
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626	Those geared action and triggers sucked in a Browning . A bolt action is just as fast , smoother and a trigger job is easy to do on a bolt gun . Plus I can buy 2 bolt for $1000 .

04-06-2016, 06:18 PM	#9
303Lithgow Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373	I just like levers. I ordered one but it won't arrive for a couple of months.

04-06-2016, 06:26 PM	#10
Dennis H Senior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: colorado Posts: 5,641	What caliber did ya go with?

04-06-2016, 07:05 PM	#11
303Lithgow Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373	223

04-07-2016, 08:50 AM	#13
north country gal Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 5,997	Wise choice on the caliber, knowing how much you like to shoot. It's why we only shoot .223, now, for a centerfire rifle round, since we don't reload, anymore.

04-07-2016, 01:53 PM	#15
RidgeRunner Senior Member Joined: Nov 2015 From: Buck Ridge, Georgia Posts: 3,355	Are you staying with iron sights or are you gonna scope it?

04-07-2016, 04:57 PM	#18
RetiredSeabee Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2012 From: Harrisburg, North Carolina Posts: 4,267	I remember he posted about a fairly long range scope that may have been a 50mm objective. So I would bet he has the scope for it already.

10-07-2016, 12:26 PM	#19
cataulsjcb Junior Member Joined: Sep 2016 From: georgia Posts: 3	I bought one from Cabelas in 308. Excellent fit and finish, very smooth bolt action the geared lever works well, smooth but you can feel the bolt rotate as it cams out the spent round. Not an issue but a different feel from a lever action.The trigger is good. Recoil is light for a 308. I put a Redfield 33MM scope on it which is enough and not so big it looks odd. Accuracy was OK but I found the scope was slipping back in the rings so I will do do some more shooting to see if the groups are better I was getting 2" at 100 yards about the same as my M1A with issue sights but good enough for hunting. I saw some people talking about extended mags and suppressors. The lever throw prevents an extended mag.I do not get the suppressor thing at all but it seems to be a current fascination. The story that it keeps game from being spooked can only come from someone that has not been shot at, the bullet supersonic snap spooks me (and any other game) well before the shot is heard..

10-11-2016, 03:13 AM	#20
daytime dave Senior Member Joined: Mar 2015 From: Upstate NY Posts: 462	Thanks for the report cataulsjcb. I'm glad to know they are getting out there.