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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by Mags » Sun May 12, 2019 12:26 pm

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When I bought my LR, I was going for the unsighted. I could not find any LGS that had one in .223/5.56. In fact the sighted LR in .223/5.56 was the only one around. Lots of other LR calibers available. I digress. Anyway, my first impression of the sight was that it was a fixed sight; not adjustable; that Henry must have zero'd it at the factory. I'd never seen a iron sight like that before. There are no instructions in the manual for how to adjust the rear sight. First time at the range it was clear that the sight wasn't zero'd. After taking a real good close look at the sight, it sorta became obvious how to adjust it for elevation. I got used to it after that. I like the fold over feature. Knowing I was going to scope it, I didn't give it much thought other than wondering if the iron sight could still be used once the Skinner scope mounts were installed.
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Yup its the same sight I didnt care for it as I mentioned. But that just might be me.
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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by Bubbas4570 » Wed May 15, 2019 1:27 pm

I know this discussion is pretty much geared toward a standard scope mounting situation, but I am curious as to if anyone here has Scout mounted a Long Ranger lever gun.

Putting a scout scope on one of these would be ideal for me, as this is how I prefer to have a scope mounted. I'm not averse towards putting standard eye relief scope on, but my love of a scout style long eye relief scope works way better for me and how I shoot. I have not seen too many, or any actually, pictures or anything where someone has scouted a Long Ranger oh, so I'm kind of thinking it hasn't really been done too much.
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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by wingnut » Wed May 15, 2019 8:16 pm

Mags wrote:
Sun May 12, 2019 12:10 pm
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Yes. That is so.
ESquared wrote:
Sun May 12, 2019 9:27 am
It's called a "Long Ranger" for a reason. It would be the rare shooter, it seems to me, that could get its long range capabilities out of it without putting a scope on it.
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Its called the "Long Ranger" for marketing purposes! Yes, it might have the best possible performance (max of 400 yards on game) of any other Henry produced rifle (impact speed, energy and groups measured in inches vice feet). However, each of us has our own definition of the term. My definition for 'long range" is after the bullet passes the point that is has traveled in 0.5 seconds. YMMV.
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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by Mags » Wed May 15, 2019 11:28 pm

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Sure, OK. My understanding is a bit more naive and basic.
The LR is available in the long range calibers
7.62x51mm NATO/.308 Winchester
.243
.223/5.56
6.5 Creedmoor
What is the range for those in 0.5 seconds?
wingnut wrote:
Wed May 15, 2019 8:16 pm
Mags wrote:
Sun May 12, 2019 12:10 pm
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Yes. That is so.
ESquared wrote:
Sun May 12, 2019 9:27 am
It's called a "Long Ranger" for a reason. It would be the rare shooter, it seems to me, that could get its long range capabilities out of it without putting a scope on it.
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Its called the "Long Ranger" for marketing purposes! Yes, it might have the best possible performance (max of 400 yards on game) of any other Henry produced rifle (impact speed, energy and groups measured in inches vice feet). However, each of us has our own definition of the term. My definition for 'long range" is after the bullet passes the point that is has traveled in 0.5 seconds. YMMV.
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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by wingnut » Thu May 16, 2019 11:37 am

0.5 second time-of-flight yardage for Henry LR with 20 in barrel though the barrel twist may not support (stabilize) the bullet weight listed:

223 (69g bullet) - about 400 yards
243 (105g bullet) - about 460 yards
308 (168g bullet) - about 400 yards
6.5 Creedmoor (140g bullet) - about 425 yards
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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by Mags » Thu May 16, 2019 1:31 pm

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Even with a scope, probably beyond my capabilities to shoot/hit a target that far away, so for me I'd call all those distances long range.
wingnut wrote:
Thu May 16, 2019 11:37 am
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0.5 second time-of-flight yardage for Henry LR with 20 in barrel though the barrel twist may not support (stabilize) the bullet weight listed:

223 (69g bullet) - about 400 yards
243 (105g bullet) - about 460 yards
308 (168g bullet) - about 400 yards
6.5 Creedmoor (140g bullet) - about 425 yards
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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by wingnut » Thu May 16, 2019 2:44 pm

"Windage and Elevation, Mrs. Langdon...windage and elevation."

When talking about straight shooting, there's never been a better line in a movie than John Wayne's character Colonel John Henry Thomas in the unforgettable classic The Undefeated.


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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by Bad Bob » Fri May 31, 2019 5:36 pm

I have a new Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor. It was supplied without sights, but with Skinner scope bases. Now awaiting delivery of Warne 1" medium scope rings. I have a Nikon Buckmaster 3 X 9 X 40 purchased for this rifle.
I am not into shooting paper or animals at long distances. Longest shot I need to take on my ranch is 150 yards (blind to feeder).
I have a Savage Axis bolt action rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor; so far I have taken 3 whitetails with it using Hornaday 143 gr. ELD-X bullets. All 3 were instant kills. Anxious to try the Long Ranger at the same distance
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Update: Warne rings delivered today (Sunday---Amazon) scope installed and rifle lazer boresighted. Headed to range on Tuesday..
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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by Ojaileveraction » Fri May 31, 2019 8:21 pm

Want a LR in 6.5 Creedmoore for shooting 200 meters and farther.
I've enough rifles for anything on this side of that.
Tomorrow I'm taking my Finnwolf in 243 to the Long Range Silhouette match.
The Finnwolf is kinda heavy for this old man.
A Longe Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoore would be great for that.
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Re: Scope on a Long Ranger?

Post by Mags » Fri May 31, 2019 8:46 pm

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I came this close || to getting the LR in 6.5 Creedmoor while searching for the LR .223/5.56. Almost gave up and went with the Creedmoor, until the Coastal Farm gun desk told me they had a .223/5.56 at another store. Besides I didn't really like the fat Creedmoor ammo and limit of 4 per magazine. Currently have a Leupold scope on it. Picture back on page 2 of this topic. http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... =10#p95176
Best of luck to you at the Long Range Silhouette match!
Ojaileveraction wrote:
Fri May 31, 2019 8:21 pm
Want a LR in 6.5 Creedmoore for shooting 200 meters and farther.
I've enough rifles for anything on this side of that.
Tomorrow I'm taking my Finnwolf in 243 to the Long Range Silhouette match.
The Finnwolf is kinda heavy for this old man.
A Longe Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoore would be great for that.
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