I find the Henry CF leverguns so impressively oogly that any further investigation is pointless. At only seven lbs, with a 20 barrel, this really is a walk-all-day and shoot-all-day rifle. Usually all that remains is copper jacket material. There is a lot more space inside the Henry's trigger guard, which might be important if you need to wear winter gloves while hunting. A bolt thatschromed steel with a six-lug rotary head. I wonder though. I had a new Browning A-Bolt in 30-06 that shot no less than ten different factory loads any better than 3" and most were worse. Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING magazine, Kevin Steele is at the Steiner Optics booth with Alberto Corbetta to discuss the Predator 4 and Predator 8. It looks good, but maybe not Henry-ish enough. 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 know a couple guys that had the long rangerminute of barn was all they could muster, I just went to look. I'd be more concerned with the trigger and the warranty. My sons and my right handed friends can easily shoot it too. I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. Lehigh Defense currently produces a Controlled Chaos Bullet for 5.56 NATO in 2 wieghts. I have 2 pros and one con. As a gun writer, I shoot a lot of different rifles and have done so for a long time. Sweet! Sometimes a bore is rough and that causes it to foul quickly. Thats the only time. If anything, its better. Blr all the way. The new Long Ranger incorporates Henry's interpretation of certain Model 88 and Model 99 design elements, along with their own innovations. I had my heart set on buying the Long Ranger in 6.5 CM and today I went to Cabelas to get one. Publisher, Kevin Steele is with Brett Marquardt from Streamlight Inc. discussing the new Streamlight Pro Tac 2.0, the latest edition in the Pro Tac series. Thinking now of short magnums like the 6.5 SAUM and 7 WSM especially. While the .30-30 Win is the most common chambering, the 336 is offered in the brush-busting .35 Rem caliber. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I then purchased the elk special wildlife edition because apparently I have more money then sense. Marlin tried again in the early 2000s with the .308 and .338 Marlin Express. That HPR round scored a group size of 1 3/4. I derive satisfaction from the added challenge of using iron sights, but as I get older, my effective range has shrunk. Federal Fusion seems to be near the top.. Joined: Feb 2009. henry long ranger. The BLR is manufactured in Japan by Browning's long time partner, Miroku. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showt-shooter-too! 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. Shame on you. Calibers like the .30-30 Win and .32 Win Special are certainly the most common chamberings, though the 94 has been offered in many others over the years, including .375 Win, .44 Mag, and even a .410 bore shotgun. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. My old buddy Payton Miller is a fan of the .35 Remington, slow but hard-hitting. From everything Ive read, the Henry is supposed to be a great shooter. 2023 Grand View Outdoors All Rights Reserved While the 50 grain V-Max bullets are said too leave the muzzle at around 3400 fps and average starting Muzzle Energy is 1284 ft lbs. The BLR mag release is a short, recessed lever at the bottom of the receiver, directly in front of the magazine, which I find easier to use. [The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze. The web-sight claims the 55 grain bullets average a muzzle velocity of 3300 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1330 ft lbs. A red-dot sight on a lever-action offers flexibility out to moderate ranges, but please dont infer that Im anti-scope. Side-eject Marlins have been able to accept scopes for generations, and the Savage 99 was the first factory rifle to be drilled and tapped clear back in the 1950s. 308. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. 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. While most lever-actions are fed by internal magazines, the Browning BLR made magazine-fed lever guns a legit contender. Browning BLR rifles have harvested big game all over the world and look as good in the woods as they do in the safe. i own 3 - 39A all 3 are accurate and my Henry 22`s in golden boys are accurate too.the old Marlin levers are built nicer and function better too.its your hard earned money you get to make the decision on what brand and cartridge you want to buy. Both offer fast repeat shots, should it become necessary. The Long Ranger safety is an automatic transfer bar mounted in the hammer face. Essentially a remanufacture of the John Browning design, the BHA action is shorter than the 1886, and longer than the 1892 (thus the in-between 89 designation). You have entered an incorrect email address! For more information, please see our Although its often used, the .30-30 is not an ideal elk cartridge. All rights reserved. Will be trading for hopefully a Henry 7mm-08 in the near future! My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. Though the original Marlin brand sold in 2010, production continues under the Remington Outdoors Family of Brands. Currently Henry is contemplating other short-action chamberings that will be announced. 2. Operating the BLR lever requires more effort than the Long Ranger, especially as the bolt cocks the hammer. A notable difference is that the BLR's trigger is attached to and moves with the lever, like the long discontinued Winchester Model 88. Theyre both useless, unlike your guns, whom you can always rely on!! Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Although this comparison is based on short action, blued steel, solid frame carbines chambered for .308 Winchester, the BLR Lightweight is also available with a long (.30-06 length) action and in stainless, rather than blued, steel. If I wasnt poor, Id go buy one of these right now. While any Model 94 will get the job done, its hard not to love the earlier pre-1964 models for their collectability as well as stellar quality. The trigger on the Henry is far superior, and I got better accuracy out of this than any blr Ive ever shot. Most of the time, its an assignment, and its work. Subscriber Services. Next, you'll notice the unique bolt design. And I have loaded some FGMM clones (per Dan Newberry). The inexpensive and commonly available Federal Premium 168grain SMK cartridge scored an extremely consistent 1 group after fully 10 five-round groups. Im intrigued, but the simple answer is that Ill stay away from the HPR ammo with this rifle. And BTW, a Savage bear hunter bolt action has a street price of $1000. Henry, on the other hand, actually publishes a wonderful video on their website showing how to disassemble and reassemble the LR, which shows how the small parts can be removed for replacement. Aesthetically, both rifles attempt to combine a modern appearance with a traditional styling. JWTaylor, your article here has pretty much convinced me that this will be the gun for me. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is at the Streamlight booth at SHOT Show 2023 to go over the Bear Trap light from Streamlight. Ive never seen a lever action that wasnt accurate enough for 150-yard shots at deer. We contemplated an internal hammer and tang safety but struggled with concepts for making high performance while avoiding non-traditional looks, says Imperato regarding the Long Rangers aesthetics. I just sold a BLR in .308, thought it was a great gun. The Henry Long Ranger is available in four chamberings: .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, .243 Win, .308 Win, and 6.5 Creedmoor and is capable of handling everything from varmints to big game. It seemed a little soft, but had no creep or overtravel to speak of. Some claims of sub moa groups are out there but so bar Ive only seen proof of 1.5 at best. Its safe to say that any hunter whos had the pleasure of harvesting game with an old 99 would love to see that design return to production. Its depressed by the finger lever as it closes, making it all but impossible to fire the Long Ranger before its action is fully and safely closed. Using Remingtons 168gr Hog Hammer round topped with the Barnes TSX bullet, the gun scored an average of 1.25 after four five-round groups. Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. The stock and fore-end grip areas are deeply checkered with a simple pattern. This rifle is an ultra-modern design built with state-of-the-art materials and methods. It is fitted with a generous butt pad to help recoil. carbine versions of both rifles that are compared here come with 20 inch barrels. The BLR is currently chambered to 17 cartridges, including four WSMs and two belted magnums. Id use it more, but the top-eject 1886 action is iron sights only, so I have to be careful where I take it. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. Those seeking something different and even more durable will appreciate the All-Weather Big Boy with its hard chrome finish and weather-resistant black-coated stocks or the newer X-Model with tactical features like a threaded barrel, fiber optic sights, and black synthetic M-Lok stocks. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: Long Ranger H014S-308 Action: LeverAction Caliber: .308 Win. The gun shoulders naturally while the generous rubber recoil pad soaks up kick and has enough grip to keep the gun on your shoulder for fast follow-up shots on big, tough bucks. The standard BLR Lightweight comes with a pistol grip stock and a Schnable fore end, but there is also a BLR Lightweight '81 model with a straight hand stock and a fore end secured by a carbine band. Have had a few over the years including a Winchester in .25-35, awesome little gun! I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. SMOOTH action. Every fall I sit on a couple of stands with my 1906 94 in .25-35, accepting that I cant start at dawn and must quit at sunset. How do these two rifles stack up to each other? The BLR is supplied with a wide, gold finished, aluminum alloy trigger with a grooved face. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. the Blr has been done, I saw the 338 for sale for just yesterday. Can the action handle the pressures of some of the compact mag rounds? But to be perfectly clear, 250 rounds went into the gun, 250 rounds went out the barrel, and all of them fired well. 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? Rifles are definitely in the you get what you pay for category. Stay in the know. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Unfortunately action has not improved. All Rights Reserved. They did have a 243 with much better looking wood but not my flavor. Mag cannot be any larger or the lever wont cycle. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. Others are shooters built for hard use but lacking class and unlikely to be remembered in a hundred years. Theres no plastic on this gun. The Henry Long Ranger .308/7.62 NATO caliber rifle supplied sports a 4 shot detachable magazine that fits flush in the receiver. My total prone group was only 1.9 inches, not bad for 10 shots. There is even a stainless/laminated, takedown version of the Lightweight '81 model. and .300 Win. I then cleaned the entire rifle, and tried the round again, with the exact same results. Youll like the trigger on the Henry Long Ranger. The field of new lever actions chambered to modern, high-intensity cartridges is very limited. There are way too many reviews showing ejection issues and poor triggers. With Cabelas Points and gift cards in excess of $500, I think I may own one of these soon. For an old-school hunting experience, seek out either a new or used Winchester 94 and relive past hunting days. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. or .308 Win. So, is there a market for a BLR with no iron sights, that costs more? Therefore, a comparison is in order and should prove interesting. Im hoping to eventually see 7mm-08 on the roster, too. However, long action calibers (.270 Win. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. 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. Before actual design work was started, the Henry team debated a rear locking bolt design, along the lines of the Savage 99, versus a front locking bolt design of the Winchester Model 88 type. All Rights Reserved, You Want a Practical Lever Gun? I already own a Henry Single Shot in 45-70 and I have one of their little .22 AR-7 survival rifles. I owned a Browning BLR in 308 Winchester. I wasnt kidding about buying it. This may be a great rifle but it is awfully expensive. Feeding is very smooth. 2. The Browning's black walnut stock is described as "Grade 1," which is standard grade walnut. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. this is a fine gun. The lever action is John Wayne, fast-firing Chuck Connors as The Rifleman, and even Teddy Roosevelt. First I suggest looking into Lehigh Defenses Controlled Chaos Bullet design if you never have. My Henry just got back from the shop as I sent it in to get the lever adjusted. I purchased my 2nd 308 because some black face communist dictator made mine illegal. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 32 Items. Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. I love my BLR, better ammo selection with a box fed lever gun. Had some issues loading the clip, and cbambering rounds. Its hard to imagine anything else in 308. (Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard as you operate the action of traditional lever action rifles and the Long Ranger.) Several years back, Marlin teamed with Hornady to combine that same FTX technology with a new .308 Marlin Express cartridge. 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. A brass round counter set in the receiver was just one of the unique touches. Except for custom gun manufacturers, Henrys customer service puts everyone else to shame. I discovered the Browning BLR and the Henry Long Ranger recently. The BLR uses a slightly different design than its earlier lever predecessors, with a rack-and-pinion driven system and a trigger that travels with the lever. Measuring the round at 2.705, its the shortest round I tested, and although within SAAMI spec, a little over 1/10 shorter than Barnes lists for that bullet. When in the back country, that makes a big difference I have plenty of spots to choose from. Both rifles use two-piece stocks with a butt that terminates in a functional recoil pad. I had a BLR in .243 that was as accurate as any bolt gun. as a gun dealer / FFL holder i know resale and what sells best ,if you want the best lever rifle ever made buy a used Savage 99. good luck with your choice,Pete53. Barrel lengths include 20- and 22-inches, and all barrels are free-floated. Doug Turnbull has made a great business building .475 Turnbull rifles on 86 Winchester actions. I have a .338 Marlin Express thats a 5 round subMOA gun. In any case, the lever stroke is shorter than that of a Winchester Model 94 or Marlin 336. 0.6" vs. 0.3") and less angular, which gives the cocking thumb a superior platform. This gun cost twice what my BLR did (20 years ago) and feels like half the gun so far. Petersen's HUNTING Publisher, Kevin Steele is in the CZ booth with Dylan Rice at SHOT Show to talk about CZ 600 Series Trail rifle. They ask for it, so I oblige. If you get to my area hit me up and you can come hold the Henry. not all BLR`s have bad triggers and with a little ability those triggers clean up and can work alot better too. Just throwing this out there because I e always wanted one since I watched The Rifleman with my Dad as a kid. Ultimately, seeing and thus hitting the target is more important than what youre hitting it with. I sold it for these reasons. Aesthetics are a personal matter. Guns and Guitars 241K subscribers Subscribe 51K Share 4.8M views 2 years ago Hey guys, if you like. Its characters like you that put a feced stain on responsible gun owners. A max load of RL19 and 150 Sierra MK bullets turned it into a tack driver. If you want to safe the weapon after cocking, gently release the hammer. That stock includes a quality recoil pad and sling studs. I am reasonably familiar with both rifles, having used and reviewed both of them. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. Lever actions have been chambered to many cartridges, from pistol cartridges on up to pachyderm-capable powerhouses. I checked to make sure everything on the Long Ranger was tight, and then cleaned the bore. I love the 308 round and own 5 rifle in that caliber. Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. This will be my next irrational purchase. The Long Rangergave me no problems of any kind, with one exception. Cookie Notice This has caused many people to believe this is simply the exact same cartridge called by 2 different names. Not everything needs to be an AR-15 and use Pmags. 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. The Big Horn Armory M89 Spike Driver, chambered to .500 S&W, is another big-bore lever action. Practical accuracy (the ease of shooting a rifle accurately) is more important in a hunting rifle than intrinsic (mechanical) accuracy. Henry just announced the Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. So I have stopped getting semi autos because apparently they sneak of and commit crimes when Im not looking, I purchases a Marlin 45-70 dart 1895 and love it. The Long Ranger is noticeably heavier than the BLR Lightweight. Theres something for every taste in the Big Boy lineup, with blued steel, silver, color case hardened, and high polish brass receiver options. rear, ramp front; Weaver type scope bases supplied, Catalog weight: 7.0 pounds (w/o magazine). Looks good though. I have never understood the hatred of Henry 22s. They already have some of their guns suppressor ready. In Ca. Looks like it is an inch to inch and a half type gun in the accuracy department. Usually, Im happy to turn a gun back into the office and get my next assignment. Regardless Henry re-badged them and prestothe birth of a gun company. That round was very difficult to eject, no others were. The Model 99s internal rotary magazine improved upon the standard tubular magazine used on earlier lever guns. 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. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. If you design a lever gun that takes 20-round AR-10 magazines, you can call it The Nonfunctional Knuckle Smasher. I might have to get this. 4. I would like to see the Long Ranger offered in a pistol grip stock. The stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. Can a peep go on this without fooling around with the front sight? Like all manually operated actions, and unlike autoloading actions, they allow reloaders to eject fired cases into the hand or onto a shooting bench to prevent dirt, dents and scratches. Reaching the hammer wouldnt be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. The gun did much better with other rounds. In the case of the Browning BLR Lightweight and Henry Long Ranger carbines, my honest opinion is they are both very good rifles. But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. I have a 22 mag with the octogon barrel and it's squirrel head accurate at 50 yards. The Long Ranger was introduced in 2016 by Henry Repeating Arms. They wont appreciate it the same as you did. In my opinion, the short action BLR rifles feel noticeably better balanced than the long action models; since you want a .308, you're gtg. Stock: Straight grip checkered American Walnut with butt pad MSRP: $1014.95 ( at Cabela's for ~$889) Ratings (out of five stars): Style, Fit and Finish * * * * * Tired of the tacticool crap. Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to The lever action does not have a reputation for extreme accuracy, but it depends on the rifle. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. Give a Gift For me, aquality scope in fixed four or six power will suffice in magnification for hunting, and likely be more durable than Illever need. Across the country, many of us hunt thicker cover, where long-range shooting isnt necessary. How The Long Ranger Proves A Perfect Platform To Launch The 6.5 Creedmoor: Capable of shooting long-range cartridges, such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, since it feeds off a removable box magazine. |, Python Hunter Catches 28 in Florida Python Challenge, Fail Video: Tournament Bass Angler Falls From Boat, Loses Fishing Rod, Great Gear: Bering Optics Rubicon Pro Reflex Sight, Best How-To Deer Hunting Article Ive Ever Read. Please , please chamber it in .338 federal ! Wow thats expensive, Ill buy 2 bolt guns instead The Henry has a slimmer stock and fore end, which provides an overall sleeker feel and silhouette that I prefer. Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor is proof. So one of those and a revolver makes the most sense. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. One element to appreciate about this rifle is that it's built out . How do you Sully the office? I don't have a protractor, but I would estimate lever throws in the 60-70 degree range. After cleaning, my next group measured a satisfying 0.55 inches. I wish Id gone to the website before buying thoughI didnt realize that they were going to be selling a version with iron sights or Id have waited. Purchased both. I bought the one for me after getting my daughter a youth model and liking hers. Henrys already adding machine capacityto meet booming demand. The barrel is a round that has a rate of twist of 1:9". Lever actions aren't the only thing on my list (the ever expanding list). Spitzer bullets and tube magazines do not mix. Any big game rifle that will shoot within 2 MOA is more than sufficiently accurate for its purpose and that certainly includes both of these lever actions, which typically deliver about 1.5 MOA with factory loaded hunting ammunition. Barrel. Add to that the greater ballistic ability afforded by shooting pointed bullets and the Long Ranger delivers what its name promises. Their price is close so I'm wondering about accuracy. is a no-brainer. the quality of the Browning BLR rifles is so much better than any Henry rifle made,there is no way i would spend any money on Henry rifles. Privacy Policy. Thanks to Henry for a fine rifle. You can spend less for better results. Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. Sights are a genuine limitation, especially with many older rifles. In the early 2000s Winchesters best-selling 1894 saw its first break in production. Winchester tried in the 80s with their big-bore 94 in .307 and .356 Winchester, but at that time the lever-action was at its nadir, and neither cartridge went anywhere. Another difference is the rack and pinion geared lever and bolt design that can accommodate high-pressure modern magnum rounds. I own several lever guns and am very comfortable with them. Being old I like lever action rifles and both of these manufactures make one chambered in 308. They cant keep up with demand and they are expanding capacity to be able to meet the demand for this line. Armed with new prescription shooting glasses, I can again use aperture sights comfortably to about 100 yards, open sights somewhat less. As a complete greenie, I think this rifle would be the best all around for the only one I will ever own to go deer and wild boar hunting in Georgia. The Single Shot is a quality firearm but I really dont want a break action .308. 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. The rifle is very accurate, more accurate than the blr, wich i also have. Try it. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. Moving forward I have cleaned, lubricated, and hand worked this LR action a thousand times. The American-made Henry Repeating Arms Long Ranger shoulders fast and points like a stick. The Long Ranger comes with a medium width, blued steel trigger with a smooth face. Only con I can think of is that the action feels very rough and that I am fighting machine burrs the entire stroke. The typically small ejection port of most autoloading and side-ejection lever actions makes getting a cartridge into the chamber difficult. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. On the model I received, the shoulder stock fit is perfect, but the fore-end to end cap fit isnt. The guy from lane gave me a mag load of his match grade 308s and it seemed to be fine. Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. Actually, hunting rifle accuracy is very over emphasized today. Henry fixes the biggest complaint about their guns on this model and people still give them shit. The BLR is more standard shape and feel of the butt stock and foregrip. However, instead of burying the receiver in a one-piece stock in Model 88 and bolt action style, a two-piece stock design more reminiscent of traditional lever action rifles (Savage 99, etc.) This makes them eminently suitable for reloaders. For example, Winchesters Model 1895 came chambered for cartridges such as the .30-06 and has a fixed internal box magazine that you top load. If you don't want to bring your iPad into the bathroom, we can send you a magazine subscription for free! Oh, The Humanity: Latest Polling Shows a Majority of Americans Now Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban, Smith & Wesson Announces the New M&P FPC Pistol Caliber Carbine, Get Ready for the Invasion of Canadian Feral Super Pigs. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The trigger and fire control mechanism are a unique, obvious improvement and is consistent with Henry centerfire products in that it uses a transfer bar safety and trigger lock, explains Henry General Manager Andy Wickstrom. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. they pay for shipping both ways which is really nice. Right now, the lever-action is once again hot. Has no tolerance for any heat. What To Do When Your Rifle Breaks While On a Hunt, Venison Backstrap with Sweet & Spicy Peach Relish Recipe, The Only Three Guns You Need to Go Hunting, Tested Tough - Modern Zeiss Sports Optics. Although the drop and length of pull is similar to traditional Henry models, the Rangers straight grip is shorter and the comb is considerably higher. Ive never had much interest in their other items. Is it smart to leave a weapon near a hot stove? I use a brass rod, a muzzle guard (Kleen-Bore, Dewey or Bore-Tech) and Shooters Choice MC-7. Didnt have to look for a left handed bolt. Tired of the tacticool crap. This was unacceptable to me. those words are like yelling free timmies coffee (yes Canadian) and within seconds I had almost everyone on the firing line helping. Six rotating lugs engage a barrel extension in the last inch of lever travel providing a level of lock-up equal to many bolt-actions. Blr has been done, i shoot a lot of different rifles and both of manufactures. 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