This one?
M.S.R.P. $1014.95 on the Henry site.
http://www.wideopenspaces.com/shoot-1000-yards-with-a-henry-long-ranger/
I think this is more purty than the Browning. The pistol grip on the Browning does nothing for me.
Does a 223/5.56 NATO lever rifle make any sense?
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I think this is more purty than the Browning. The pistol grip on the Browning does nothing for me.
Yes and no. Without the scope, I prefer the classic lines of the Henry. With the scope, the classic Winchester 1892/1894 receiver/stock look is ruined. The rifle looks ungainly. However on the Browning (as with some Marlins) the scope complements and balances out the design.
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Stoic58
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Browning also has a straight-gripped BLR, the '81, which is close to the original BLR configuration from the early '80s. And they have a limited edition takedown in .223 and .308 with rails and a flash hider! That one looks odd, but not as strange as the tactical .30-30 that Mossberg makes.
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iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
JMB weeps...
I wonder if the 223 BLR is a steel or alloy frame. The last ones I checked out in 308 were alloy so I assume the new offering is as well. Same for the 7mm as far as I know.
jaybee
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I have owned lever action guns
I have hunted with lever action guns
I like the look of lever action guns
I like the historical significance of lever action guns
But "IMHO" they are like black powder guns - not the best to use to get the job done but pretty cool to use and yes they do work
but lever action in .223/5.56 Why ????
I have hunted with lever action guns
I like the look of lever action guns
I like the historical significance of lever action guns
But "IMHO" they are like black powder guns - not the best to use to get the job done but pretty cool to use and yes they do work
but lever action in .223/5.56 Why ????
GunnerGunz
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But the tube mags are so much fun. Way back I sold my win 30-30 94 due to kids on the way. Now they are out the house and have a 22 WMR tube gun to fill the void.
Alan3413
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When you put it like that it sounds oh, so wrong. Not my thing, but it doesn't look completely awful in the photo.
Browning also has a straight-gripped BLR, the '81, which is close to the original BLR configuration from the early '80s. And they have a limited edition takedown in .223 and .308 with rails and a flash hider! That one looks odd, but not as strange as the tactical .30-30 that Mossberg makes.
But for my money this looks a lot nicer.
(Something like 5.5 lbs with the scope)
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That sir is one sharp looking rifle!
Thank you!
The maple wood stock and Browning bluing are an aesthetically pleasing combination. Was lucky to get a glossy Leupold scope at a nice price to add to it. Wish I had time to sight it in this weekend!
Thank you!
I'll bet! I'd be chafing at the bit to sight it in too. And yeah, that gloss is the ticket atop this rifle.
Let us know how it shoots!
rob257
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Well I'm not sure..
.. this is not gonna impress anybody (don't care either). I have a very early Browning BLR-81 in 257 Roberts. Low mount Redfield 3X9 Widefield scope. I 've used it for deer & groundhogs (different handloads). I used in all sorts of weather & temps without fail. It still looks wonderfull.
I also have a 1954 Remington 760 5 Diamond Pump Rifle in 257 Roberts. Both have the Redfield 3X9 Widefield Scopes shoot about 1 1/4 MIA @ 100 yards.
I realize I went off topic some but I'm not gonna lose any sleep over it.
.. this is not gonna impress anybody (don't care either). I have a very early Browning BLR-81 in 257 Roberts. Low mount Redfield 3X9 Widefield scope. I 've used it for deer & groundhogs (different handloads). I used in all sorts of weather & temps without fail. It still looks wonderfull.
I also have a 1954 Remington 760 5 Diamond Pump Rifle in 257 Roberts. Both have the Redfield 3X9 Widefield Scopes shoot about 1 1/4 MIA @ 100 yards.
I realize I went off topic some but I'm not gonna lose any sleep over it.
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Planning to do a range report! My first rifle in 22 Mag. Thought it might work well with this T-bolt platform. Hard to believe it's the Browning stock trigger as it has an incredible light and crisp break.
Maybe a slight exaggeration, but it feels like it.
Rifle is listed at 4lbs 14oz (benefit of maple)
Scope is 11.2oz
Scope rings - I don't know
Sling - to be added. Waiting for a leather one from Browning.
With what it has now, I'd be surprised if it's more than 5lbs 11oz.
.. this is not gonna impress anybody (don't care either). I have a very early Browning BLR-81 in 257 Roberts. Low mount Redfield 3X9 Widefield scope. I 've used it for deer & groundhogs (different handloads). I used in all sorts of weather & temps without fail. It still looks wonderfull.
I also have a 1954 Remington 760 5 Diamond Pump Rifle in 257 Roberts. Both have the Redfield 3X9 Widefield Scopes shoot about 1 1/4 MIA @ 100 yards.
I realize I went off topic some but I'm not gonna lose any sleep over it.
The Browning sounds like a beauty. I have a Belgian made BLR in 308 (1971 manufacture date?). Around 1 moa (or better) but quite a kick, lol. Tis the season for levers with wood and blued steel. Love shooting them in fall.
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iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
WOW!
Very, very, nice.
Very, very, nice.
Took you long enough, lol, but thank you.
Completely unstrategic use of resources given the current political climate, but hey.
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Tracker
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Because he can and that's reason enough.
Beautiful rifle by the way. I would get it in 270 or 358 Win but I already have two guns chambered in 223/556
