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Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

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Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

Post by NHshtr » Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:09 pm

Haven't seen as much activity from the owners and shooters of the great Henry Long Rifle.
I have one in .243 Win. that I got in November. Shoots great with some nice furniture to go with it.

Let's hear from other Long Rifle fans. Check in with the caliber, a picture if you have one, and how long you've been LONG!

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Re: Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

Post by NHshtr » Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:46 pm

It's been a few days and haven't had a reply. I must be the only one with a Henry Long Rifle on this forum! Now I know why I haven't seen much regarding Long Rifle posts! ;)

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Post by Cofisher » Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:54 pm

I like them, don’t have one, but they look like fine rifles.
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Re: Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

Post by JEBar » Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:04 pm

there are others, hopefully they will see this thread and chime in soon .... we don't have a Long Ranger but do have a 1970's vintage Browning BLR that is the rifle Henry used to come up with their design .... both have been proven to be very accurate rifles

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Post by Stump » Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:18 pm

I've been on the hunt for a Henry long ranger in 223 but have not been able to locate one, when it does I'll be bringing it home with me. Until then I'll be watching this thread for updates and to keep me entertained during my wait.

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Post by NHshtr » Sat Mar 13, 2021 3:35 pm

I had a Browning BLR in .30-06. Very accurate with the load I worked up. Shot a number of deer with it too.
The Henry rack and pinion is very similar. But the Henry fits me better and although it's a bit heavier, it's slimmer and for me, it handles very nicely.

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Post by JEBar » Sat Mar 13, 2021 4:14 pm

my BLR is chambered for 308 and has taken black bear, boar and deer .... if I was in the market today the Long Ranger would be my first choice and I'd probably stick with 308

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Post by NHshtr » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:03 pm

.308 is a great caliber. Short action and can take a wide variety of game. Easy shooting at the range. too.

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Post by JEBar » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:56 pm

great caliber indeed .... another reason I'd go for a 308 Long Ranger is I already have all of the equipment and supplies needed to load 308 ammo :D

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Post by Koyote » Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:10 pm

Long Rifle Shooters is an ambiguous term to me... Do you mean long distance shooters or shooters with a long rifle?
I am the proud owner of a Winchester Model 1894 Sporting Rifle .30 WCF mfg. in 1908. It has a 26" Octagon Nickel Steel Barrel.

Not to sleight Henry though, I also have a Henry Lever Action Repeater Rifle .30-.30 cal. Model H009CC (Color Case Hardened Steel Frame) with a 20" Octagon Barrel.

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Re: Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

Post by Bake » Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:42 pm

[quote=JEBar post_id=165434 time=1615690562 user_id=51]
great caliber indeed .... another reason I'd go for a 308 Long Ranger is I already have all of the equipment and supplies needed to load 308 ammo :D
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Just a quick question. Is your "Full-Length Sizing Die a regular base or a Small Base? Because I was reloading for three different rifles: an SSG [rear locking lugs], a Remington long action chambered 7.62 NATO [24" heavy barrel], and a Smith M-1A [ based on the "N.M." ] . All three had different size chambers . . .

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Re: Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

Post by Greyhawk » Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:29 pm

NHshtr wrote:
Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:46 pm
It's been a few days and haven't had a reply. I must be the only one with a Henry Long Rifle on this forum! Now I know why I haven't seen much regarding Long Rifle posts! ;)
Been looking for a Long Ranger in .308 for a while now. No luck, I'm thinking of going with a Browning as they are more readily available. I did just see one (a Long Ranger) on Gun Broker tonight, but they were asking over $2000 when the .243's go for around a $1000.

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Re: Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

Post by JEBar » Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:43 pm

Bake wrote:
Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:42 pm
Is your "Full-Length Sizing Die a regular base or a Small Base? .
mine are all standard 30-06 Springfield ===> https://www.nosler.com/media/load_data_ ... on-9-0.pdf .... I use Standard RCBS full length sizing dies

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Re: Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

Post by Hatchdog » Sat Jan 01, 2022 12:03 pm

“ Just a quick question. Is your "Full-Length Sizing Die a regular base or a Small Base? “

I load for a Springfield M1-A and have only used a full length sizing die and have had no chambering issues. I used to load for an AR-10 using the same die and had no issues there either.
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Re: Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

Post by markiver54 » Sat Jan 01, 2022 4:10 pm

At first I thought it was a rimfire thread, ( long rifle ) but on second thought, I figured you meant Long Ranger.
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Re: Who Are the Long Rifle Shooters Out There?

Post by Vaquero » Sat Jan 01, 2022 5:32 pm

markiver54 wrote:
Sat Jan 01, 2022 4:10 pm
At first I thought it was a rimfire thread, ( long rifle ) but on second thought, I figured you meant Long Ranger.
The OP wasn't clear, but I read through the lines and knew what he meant.
Been known to shot some long distance but no Long Ranger here.
I have a Marlin 308 MX that I would like to shoot next to one those long rangers though.

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