I sold a guy one of these yesterday. He was super happy to get a .308 in a lever gun, and he put a 4-16x50 vortex viper on it! I really hope he gets a deer with it, best wishes to that dude

I ran into one of these yesterday and I was shocked at how different it looked. I asked the clerk to let me look at it and I was excited that it was so different from a regular lever rifle, but not enough to be weird. I thought I would let it go, but this morning I searched to see if you had reviewed it and you had. Thanks for the insight. I enjoy your reviews. They are to the point and jammed packed with information.

Love all my Henry Rifles. This one is probably my favorite! Thanks to Anthony Imperato for making them in the U.S.A. with American parts and that beautiful American Walnut.

4 shots in one hole 🕳 just bought my long ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor 22 inch! Thank you Mr. Clean 🧼 and gear ⚙️

Good presentation. No dead time/ wasted time. Clear and concise, a lot of information conveyed in relatively short video.

Just ordered this lever gun in the .308 Win. as I'm a big fan of this round. Just wanted to give you a big thumbs up for a great review and rundown on the Long Ranger. That one hole Gorilla group in the wind was fantastic! All groups were acceptable in my eyes for hunting deer, coyotes, or hogs. I'm putting a Leupold V3 3.5x10x40mm and hope it works.

Just won one of these in a raffle on Thanksgiving. It is the 22 inch barrel in 6.5 Creedmore. Super stoked to try it out now.

I really loved how you stacked your shots with that gorilla ammo. Man that was some kind of shooting!! And for sure you got all 4 into the same hole. I watched it as it happened.

I just bought the Henry Long Ranger Deluxe Engraved, it is amazing! I am shooting 2in groups at 150 yards. So smooth, I think I am in love, don’t tell my wife!

Damn...four shots hrough one hole...nice work there, pard...

I would like to see a comparison with the Browning BLR in the same caliber.

I just bought my Henry 308 im definitely buying a Leupold scope for my rifle

You definitely need to do another 4 shot group with the Gorilla ammo on your B-channel

Awesome review! I ordered mine two days ago from my hometown dealer in 6.5 CR with iron sights for $849. That may sound like an oxymoron but my reasoning is that if I take this hunting, and I will, and I have a problem with the optics I can always remove the scope and continue the hunt. And besides, a lever gun just doesn't look right without iron sights. I'm right handed but shoot lefty because I am left eye dominant and this gun should be perfect for me. Made in the USA! Go Henry!

Looks to be about the same 1-1.5 MOA accuracy as my Browning BLR '81 in 308 Win. One difference is the Long Ranger trigger doesn't move with the lever assembly during cycling like the BLR trigger does. That feature of the BLR addressed a non-existent problem and made for a trigger that was harder to work on and tune than a conventional trigger. I like the takedown feature of my BLR.

I have a blued steel Henry 45-70. I love it. This Henry Long Ranger might be my next one.

I love that "Save California"-Shirt LOL

I agree with the threaded barrel. I would also like to see one more short action round available like 6.5 mm Creedmoor or 7mm-08.

I see that all-weather finish and think, that's so practical, then I see stained wood and blued finish on steel and think, that's so pretty. haha

Great Video! I’m one of the guys who is happy with the sighted option. This rifle becomes a really cool Appalachian practical rifle (not quite a scout rifle) project once you add the skinner scope base with an integral aperture sight.

A box-mag fed .308 lever gun? I'm suddenly interested in lever guns...

Great review! The Gorilla ammo group was awesome! Others were too, and just goes to show what a highly crafted lever action such as the Henry rifles can do out-of-the-box. Thanks for a down to earth realistic review. Very impressed. As I commented on your review of the Henry Long Ranger in .45-70, a Henry Long Ranger in .308 AND .45-70 are on my purchase list this year. Keep up the great work brother! ;) PS -- BTW, what brand and model rifle-rest are you using? If you have a link to it you can share that would be nice, thanks.

Thanks for the quick reply, true easily is relative, that's why I was interested as I saw you had the bolt and trigger mechanism out. I also only saw a few screws in the receiver, I was hoping would be just a matter of removing these. I asked Henry for a link or copy of the instruction manual but haven't heard from them in the past. I hunt in a very wet climate and have had problems in the past if rifle cannot be taken apart between trips. Thanks again for review, you provide more info about the product than the manufacture.

Most of the hunting I do is with irons. I usually use a 30-30, but if they came out with this rifle with iron sights, I might have to change my hunting rig.

Definitely interesting, I think it needs a front side blade and some kind of rear sight set-up. I'm not sure why they didn't utilize a complete rail on top either. Second a threaded barrel. Seems more fun than a bolt gun.

Solid review with some good "pros & Cons" information. Really enjoy my Henry in .44 Magnum, matched with my S&W 629 is a lot of fun at the range, Thanks

Excellent discussion here. The hand geometry of a large loop gives me more leverage in other lever rifles, it probably would here too.

I wish Henary would chamber the long Ranger in 45-70 & 338 Lapua i already have the brass big boy in 45-70 but still would like it in 45-70 and 338Lapus

Im watching a number of youtube reviews on this rifle recently. This one is ecceptionally good ! Seriously going to buy one asap. I've been shooting 30-30 lever guns in Pennsylvania since 1978. I expect this rifle will just add so much value - mainly the magazine and extended range. Made in USA 👍

Wow. I have two Henry rifles: .22 and .44 Mag. I want one of these in .243!

What a pleasant surprise of a rifle! I really like it. I have to agree 100% about the things to change. Especially the threaded barrel to install a good muzzle brake.

I just bought a longranger in 243 caliber w/sights,but i gotta nikon 4-12x40 on top, havent even shot it yet,still admiring the fit and finish,whatta awesome rifle.luv it!. shakyjake out.

I can't wait to get one of these!! I have been wrestling with whether to get a new Winchester M70 or a Ruger M77 , but I think I have decided to get this. A friend keeps telling me that they are crap and I should get the BLR, but I think this is an improvement on the BLR for sure. Now if someone would just get some in stock.

On my buy list. Henry is great; made in America or not ar all, love walnut, and truly outstanding customer service. Plus, I stock .308 in depth. Love its looks.

yeah a lot of rifles have the rail problem like that one where there are two little ones and you can't get good eye relief. but if you replace the two little rails with one bigger one you can.

That group at 5:05 ! Amazing accuracy. Nice gun. Very nice.

I had a Browning lever action I managed to trade for a safari grade BAR. I have been phasing out my 30/06 rifles for 308 Win. The BAR is one 30/06 that is going to stay in the safe. Nice video! Looks like a fun gun to shoot.

sceptical about picking one of these up... would be nice to see some low pro iron sights though ... not everyone likes scopes like myself and it's just an added bonus in case your scope happens to break you have a backup aiming system

My father has two Henrys. One is .22, the other is .17hmr. I love their history and their solid action. Made in America or Not at All means a lot to me.

Wish it was available in 350 Legend! Already in 223, so it would be an easy to add the 350 chambering!

To fix the scope problem, add a full length rail, and iron sights test your accuracy

I died when you said people had an aneurism 😂

kinda hard to operate a lever gun in the prone

2016 taco in grey? nice, I got the same truck and with the built in brass catcher lol.

IMO this is the finest "all around" medium to large game lever action hunting rifle for North America. Whitetail to Elk or even Grizzly the .308 will do the job. And now it comes in a levergun that is accurate out to Western type long ranges. They go for about $800 on Gunbroker and come with a no hassle LIFETIME warranty. If you love hunting with a levergun you NEED one of these.

Can you make a video of tearing it down and putting back together,getting it timed right,thanks it was a great video

love henry rifles i would of loved to be part of Henry's 1000 rifle shoot. Henry a great solid american company. being a lefty draws me to lever action rifles.

Also I think the Freedom Munitions rounds did not function well because I'm sure Henry used their standard receiver and it has never liked polymer tipped or longer rounds. they function best with like a flat soft point or something and I think it's because with a lever gun you have a set distance the bolt can come back because it is mechanical and not just an endless rear movement with a spring to bring it forward or something so longer rounds test the limit on feeding because that bolt can only come back so far unless you could extend the range of the lever throw

I'd like to see the base model include irons, and a threaded barrel. I don't really think there should be a tactical or upgraded one, just put those as basic features. And a stainless version would be awesome. If they drop a stainless one with iron sights, I'm getting it. I need a hunting rifle that isn't a milsurp. This will be an interesting competitor to the BLR.

Ever since I saw Dawn of the Dead when I was a kid I fell in love with Savage 99 and lever guns. I definitely see myself getting one of these. I can’t decide which caliber 243, 308, or 6.5. I hope they make some 10-round mags for it soon.

you mentioned one of the advantages over the BLR is the trigger. BLR's are notorious for bad triggers (mine has a trigger job and is nice and crisp now) but there is another aspect you didnt mention that intrigued me. I saw you take it apart and show some of the internals. Is this thing easy to strip down? The second advantage (and only other I can see) seems to be the field stripping. Browning specifically tells people not to completely take apart the receiver. This would really intrigue me if it strips as easily as normal lever actions.

I wasn't really interested in watching this video but now I have another gun on the must get list. Thanks!!!

Nice review. The Freedom ammo has been good for me, but now you've got me interested in the Gorilla ammo. Thanks.

I agree, the Gorilla Ammo was unreal out of a lever. Put Federal to shame. Agree as well that needs iron sights and threaded barrel. Maybe detachable rear peep sights would be good on a pic rail.

They should come out with an economy model, that has notch-andpost iron sights, and uses stripper clips.

The one hole 4 shot group was totally impressive. It shows just what that gun is capable of. But the one critical change I would suggest to Henry is: PLEASE PUT SOME OPEN SIGHTS ON IT. It's a lever gun, I love levers and I love open sights. The cost of putting sights on that gun is minor compared to the additional market of people who will buy it. Having a lever gun that's as accurate as that one is would be heaven.

Can't wait to get one

Just for fun, I'd love to see a lever gun like this that takes SR25 mags.

Damm man nice group.

Thank you Mr Mike another awesome honest review Brother good work as usual man!

Dude, Gorilla and your skills are awesome. That definitely was 4 in 1. I never liked Federal ammo in any of my weapons. Liked the shirt too.

They need to bring it out in 338 Federal.

Any good one inch scope with a 20mm objective lense should work with low rings. A Leupold 1.5-5 looks like the ticket for this if used as a hunting rifle. That Gorilla ammo looks great - and it takes a very good shot to utilize that. Nice shooting. Henry has come a long way in the past few years.

Its be cool to cut the barrel down to 16", work up some hand loads and put iron sights on it for hunting up here in Alaska In the bush.

First!

The higher of a gear, so it's shorter stroke so it can take detachable AR magazines I'll be in.

That gun is damn precise!! Amazing.

I notice you don't wrap your thumb over the top of the stock. You have the makings of a good cowboy action shooter!

Thank you! The 1st review of the Long Ranger (and I've watched a bunch of 'em) that finally mentions what material the receiver is made from. Aluminum alloy, not steel. Is it your opinion the receiver is durable for long life and heavy duty service? Thanks.

It is a awesome looking rifle. Henry has some great looking stocks with good figure. But unlike what you said I prefer the Browning. I have a all steel BLR in 7mm-08. The trigger breaks at just shy of 4 pounds. I get around 1 1/2 MOA out of some of the cartridges like the Hornady match and performance series. I also prefer having sights as well. If something happens to the scope , you still have open s and sights. Now the Henry like I said I prefer their wood stocks over Brownings. Now in all fairness I have a earlier browning with that Hi gloss finish. I do not like the hi gloss. I prefer satin. And Browning has satin available on some of their BLR's. The take down feature is also nice on the Browning. The accuracy is about the same as my 7mm-08 . The Browning has the trigger mechanism contained within the lever which I have mixed feelings on. The Browning also has the trigger forward safety from the half cocked position. The rack and pinion system seems about the same on both. Would I purchase a Long Ranger? Yes I would but only if I could find a super deal because I know the Browninh quite well and can not really see where Henry has the advantage. One thing you may note on the Browning is that the lever doesn't really interfere with magazine. And a company I believe from Australia makes higher capacity mags for the BLR. That is another advantage the BLR's have over the Henry. The take down which is offered by Browning I am not sure if Henry has this feature yet? Like I said before. Put a Browning BLR with a steel receiver on the shelf next to the Henry and add say $200.00 more on the Browning .I would purchase that Browning over the Henry every single time even though it is at a higher price. Henry has peeked my interest lately. And I have been watching and waiting for them to come out with a idea rifle and then I will pounce on it.

All those fte are making me change my mind on getting rid of my reliable tack driving 700

I tend to agree with you on the sites. On the Henry Forums most of the guys are asking for sites and I believe HRA has even agreed to ship future versions with sites. I don't really see the need as I'd run it with an optic anyway. Front site might get in the way of your threaded barrel too!

Stay tuned next week I will be testing The NEW Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor!!

I would love to have Henry build the same rifle in .338 Federal and .358 Win. The casing is the same for all three, .308 Win. Browning BLR still makes the .358 Win. The best, however, was the Savage Model 99 in .358 Win. I wish Savage still made them. Used ones cost too much.

That was a one hole group very cool

Checked at 3 dealers they all say they can't get Henry's what is going on. I want one!

I could see the 3 shots going through the same hole. Slight movement in the paper with each shot.

It's a very compelling gun for a deer hunter that is for sure.

Gorilla ammo...just north of me in Vero Beach! good stuff as usual! Maybe instead of a 2 piece base, a Pic rail. Or have one drilled to match the bolt pattern? I was always a fan of the Browning BLR...the comb is a bit low to me, and the stock has too much drop. This Henry looks perfect! Good review as ususal! Keep up the good work!

Beautiful rifle, and that second group..... holy crap batman!

I've been waiting for henry to put out a large caliber lever gun. I'm a huge fan of lever guns (one of my favorites being the savage 99's) but I'm probably going to have to pick one of these bad boys up.

when you were sinkin'em i was rootin like i was at a ball game. lol

Yay! Great review.

If this isn't an advertisement for gorilla ammo, idk what is. I'm sold.

Close viewing of the video does show 4 shots into one hole. The Freedom ammo initially surprised me until you said you needed to move due to plants in the way. Without proof, I'm now confident that the bullets touched a leaf or two.

I saw all 3 rounds hit that hole in your video, I know you know that :)

Good 'ol Henry

Hammering steel targets, it sounds like freedom! ‘Merica🇺🇸

I hope they release this with iron sights.

I would like to see it compare to the Savage 99 s

Ring distance and potential turret issues at the end of the video...easy fix is to put a rail on it...Henry has them on their site...with that said...mine has iron sights and I don’t have the issues you have, but to each their own, if you like guns, I like you... :)

This 308 with a 1-8x30 scope would be perfect.

Awesome rifle! I think you demonstrated why lever guns never caught on with infantry. : )

great review im going shopping now love lever guns

Totally sweet Wasn't happy about The injecting . Hopefully that was you just being lazy. I to would love to see some iron sights , and I do believe they will believe they are going to offer it with iron sites later this year . Regardless if I put a scope on it or not . Thanks great video.

Great review, can it be taken apart easily for cleaning, I have avoided the BLR because it can't but that henry would be a perfect hunting rig.

i LOVE Henry, i have 6 (S00tch got me too a while back...) but guns like this where they try to bridge classes I feel like are impractical. to me a lever action is made for close to medium range with handgun rounds or medium rounds like a 30-30. 308 people are going to want extreme accuracy and long range. At a minimum I think they should have stuck with a tube magazine on a Henry. I guess I feel like you should try to do a couple things great than all things average.

On the extended mag. So one might only need to remove lever, heat up the finger guard in a smithy, flatten the frontal part (without trashing it), cool it and put it back?

Nice! and well done - Thanks for sharing!

That group with the Gorilla ammo is amazing, but ... it seems a bit problematic to me with this many eject issue. After see this video, I could not trust in this on a hunting when need fast repeating. Maybe they it would need a bit bigger, redesigned eject hole?