Facebook. I contacted Henry who said that they do not recommend reloads for their rifles. The company’s Long Ranger lever-action rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor uses a 22-inch blued steel sporter-contoured, free-floated barrel with a 1:8″ twist to get the most accuracy out of the high BC bullet. even, the BLR Lightweight 6 lbs. I do some shooting with the new Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger rifle chambered in 308. The Long Ranger retains traditional lever action operation with an exposed hammer and forged steel lever but updates it with a geared action. Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2021 National Rifle Association of America, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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In 2016, Henry Repeating Arms introduced a modern lever-action rifle chambered for flat-shooting cartridges capable of making hits at extended distances. In fact, the factory routinely receives rifles for reassembly from chagrined owners who attempt it on their own. Unpacking the rifle revealed the craftsmanship that we have grown to associate with Henry. Due to the complexity of the Henry Long Ranger 6.5 Creedmoor lever’s rack and pinion gear system and the need for precise reassembly to ensure proper gear timing, the company discourages owner removal of the rifle’s bolt and lever. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Cleaning. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...t-shooter-too! Twitter. If not, I'm reluctant to pay a gunsmith to "polish" it and charge me a bunch of money. I prefer my leverguns with an exposed hammer. This modern lever action rifle was specifically designed for short action (.308 length) cartridges. This is a discussion on A note about the Henry Long Ranger within the Gun Talk forums, part of the Gunner Forum category; I have over the years owned many Henry lever rifles and a few Rossi's. Both forend and buttstock are carved from a highly-figured American walnut that exhibits character well beyond the rifle’s price point. Reassembly. This exclusive video series will help guide you to the proper maintenance of your Henry firearm. “Henry owners have my personal guarantee to make certain that they are 100% satisfied with their purchase of our rifles. I've noticed that empties are being kicked out with a tad less force. You can also visit the company website here. The rifles … the gunsmith I used to live back-to-back with had to clean the underbolt rack of a BLR 308 he'd sold a couple years before. Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Jon takes a look at the Long Ranger from Henry Repeating Arms. I have come to find out that it doesn't do well with reloads. For testing we received a Henry Long Ranger chambered for .243 Win., although the model is also available in .223 Rem. Lever and hammer deliver a timeless, familiar feel, while a free-floated barrel and detachable box magazine bring long-range precision and quick-reloading convenience. A Henry long ranger with iron sights, topped with quick detach rings and a leupold 2-7x, 1:14" twist, big loop lever, 358 winchester, and fed with big cast bullets. Scope Mounting. Hosted by Larry Shields and Dan Schneider, these instructional videos cover subjects from safety and adjustments to complete disassembly, cleaning and lubrication, and reassembly. In a practical user’s sense, what this means is that cleaning the Long Ranger’s bore by the less-mechanically inclined shooter must be done from the muzzle end if using a cleaning rod. We’ve developed the Henry Long Ranger to stretch the envelope in a design that takes the hunt to the fur in popular calibers at longer distances. The Henry is made in the USA, the Browning by Miroku in Japan. ... disassembly and reassembly by the owner. Why had Henry departed from its traditional tube-fed designs? I would like to have some of the creep and roughness removed from my Henry .44 mag's trigger. The new Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger with iron sights is a clear demonstration of the company's willingness to move in new directions in order to keep its customers happy. This video is for educational purposes and discussion only. Before I consult a gunsmith, I'm asking you guys whether or not the Henry trigger is one that can be improved. H014 The Long Ranger. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. The Henry Long Ranger is comfortable to carry, handy and allows a quick repeat shot when needed. Pinterest. 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Using 308 Go and No-Go gauges, a Sharpie to mark the gear and rack, and lots of trial and error, he got it the engagement set properly after 2 days of intermittent work. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/henry-long-ranger-lever-action-rifle I bought my Henry Long Ranger 308 with great anticipation of a hunting rifle for a left hander. The Henry weighs 7 lbs. By. My biggest gripe with the BLR is the tight chamber. A properly fitting cleaning rod with a muzzle protector will help prevent damage or wear to the muzzle, but a better way to accomplish cleaning is with a pull-through type device like Hoppe’s Boresnake. The Henry Guarantee. Shake Hands with the Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. Included are steel sling swivel studs, Weaver style scope bases and a solid black recoil pad. We didn’t cut corners here just to add a hot, … When I bought a 358 BLR, his advice was to clean the bolt rack often with a toothbrush and solvent. This, in conjunction with a free-floated sporter barrel and a gear-driven bolt, means that we’re taking full advantage of the cartridge. Get the Shooting Sports USA newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. Disassembly. Classic handling and style meets modern-day accuracy and ballistics with Henry's Long Ranger Lever-Action Rifle. The Boresnake has an integral, caliber-specific brush; dropped into the chamber to start from the breech end, the brush and several feet of cloth material make quick work of a dirty bore. Due to the complexity of the Henry Long Ranger 6.5 Creedmoor lever’s rack and pinion gear system and the need for precise reassembly to ensure proper gear timing, the company discourages owner removal of the rifle’s bolt and lever. The new Henry Long Ranger is an excellent choice for the hunter that is wanting an accurate, smooth, and reliable levergun that is, like all Henry rifles, “Made in America, or not Made at All”. 8 oz. But, the thing with milestones is that the first one only begins the journey, and in 2018 we’re adding more to that particular route. Subscribe to us for updates featuring lots of shooting, lots of guns and reviews! There is an external hammer and a … As with any purchase the user should read the instruction manual. Boresnakes are available pretty much everywhere we find gun cleaning tools and equipment, and Hoppe’s has posted an instructional video on YouTube. The Henry Long Ranger. Since the Creedmoor is so similar to the 6.5X55, it should be a, Henry Long Ranger Disassembly versus Browning BLR, https://www.henryusa.com/own-a-henry...e-long-ranger/, http://http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?293211-Bubba-w-a-45-70-is-a-bonafied-straight-shooter. Henry Repeating Arms has announced two new lever-action rifles for 2019: the handsome .22-caliber American Eagle and the Long Ranger chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.. Why would a lever action carbine need a tight chamber I have no idea, especially when the rack and pinion mechanism isn't the strongest thing. Like the Long Rangers that came before, the Creedmoor version is built with an aerospace alloy receiver, forged steel lever, rack-and-pinion lever action, and six-lug rotary bolt lockup. Henry offers the Long Ranger model in .223 Rem./5.56x45mm NATO as well as .243 and .308 Winchester, and with or without iron sights. Introduction.  Steel replacement/spare magazines for Henry Long Ranger Series Rifles in .223 Rem, .243 Win and .308 Win. A note about the Henry Long Ranger. [The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze. Without a round fired, I was impressed and intrigued. After calling Browning and being shocked by their price for re-timing the lever and bolt, he decided to try it himself. In fact, the factory routinely receives rifles for reassembly from chagrined owners who attempt it on their own. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. Henry chose an unobtrusive matte metal finish and satin stock finish for the Long Ranger. Dubbed the Henry Long Ranger, the initial offering of the new rifle is a traditionally styled (as much as is possible, given the new action and a detachable box magazine) lever action carbine with a round, sporter contour, 20" barrel and a two-piece, walnut stock. “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. Otherwise I really like it, my gunsmith is going to ream and polish it out for me. At the Range. Henry Long Ranger Disassembly versus Browning BLR; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. “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. The suggested retail price of the new Long Ranger is, as of the date of this review, $1014.95 US. Currently casting and loading: .32 Auto, .380 Auto, .38 Special, 9X19, .357 Magnum, .257 Roberts, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30 WCF, .308 WCF. Receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. From Owner, Anthony Imperato “Henry owners have my personal guarantee to make certain that they are 100% satisfied with their purchase of our rifles. A raised-comb, straight-English-gripped buttstock takes up the rear. check out the. This is certainly the case with the Henry Long Ranger Rifle. and .308 Win. If you are going to spend your money on a Henry, I can assure you that we will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are happy that you bought a Henry.” - Anthony Imperato. The manual cautions against any disassembly by the user. “Our Long Ranger rifle uses a six-lug rotary locking head at the bolt face, so it locks up just like a bolt-action. Featuring a geared action and a detachable magazine, the side-ejecting rifle has been designed from the ground up to perform like a bolt-action rifle. When Henry Repeating Arms revealed their box-fed lever-action Long Ranger series, I asked to test one in .308 Winchester. The new Long Ranger incorporates Henry's interpretation of certain Model 88 and Model 99 design elements, along with their own innovations. The company figured they could make money selling a good product […] I like them both but personally I think the Henry "Long Ranger" looks cleaner (trigger/lever & … Though instructions for bolt removal and reinstallation are not included with the owner’s manual, Henry will email a Long Ranger owner a PDF of the disassembly/reassembly procedure upon request. ON TARGET STAFF - May 16, 2018.