🔑 Core Concept

• A major departure for Henry — lever action rifles with detachable box magazines instead of tubular mags.

• Allows use of spitzer/pointed bullets in modern cartridges (.223, .243, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor).

• Rotating 6-lug bolt lock-up + free-floated barrel → bolt-action-like accuracy in a lever platform.

• Long Ranger (standard)

  • 20" barrel, American walnut furniture.

  • Versions with or without iron sights.

  • Drilled & tapped, usually ships with Weaver bases.

  • Earlier runs lacked threaded barrels.

• Long Ranger Express

  • Compact carbine (16.5" barrel).

  • Picatinny rail included, threaded barrel (1/2x28 for 5.56).

  • Birch laminate furniture, more utilitarian.

  • Currently offered in .223/5.56 only.

  • Excellent suppressor host 🔇.

• Accuracy:

  • .308 → 1.5–2 MOA at 100 yards with hunting ammo, better with match loads.

  • .223 Express → reliable hits at 500+ yards, even stretched to 750.

  • 6.5 Creedmoor → strong precision at mid-long range.

• Recoil: Soft shooting, aided by recoil pad + rifle heft.

• Ergonomics:

  • Lever throw is short & smooth.

  • Trigger crisp at ~4 lbs.

  • Lightweight & handy: rifle ~5.5–7 lbs, Express even more nimble.

• Quirks:

  • Must partially close lever to remove/insert mag.

  • Some chambering hiccups with certain ammo.

• Safety: Transfer bar safety (no manual cross-bolt).

• Optics: All models drilled/tapped; Express has rail.

• Magazines: 4 rounds (.308/.243), 5 rounds (.223). Extended mags limited by lever clearance.

• Build Quality: American walnut or laminate stocks, all-USA made 🇺🇸, lifetime warranty.

• MSRP: ~$999–$1,235.

• Viewed as excellent value given accuracy, craftsmanship, and modern cartridge support.

• Threaded barrels on all models.

• Higher-capacity mags (if design allows).

• Possible new calibers (30-06, 300 BLK, 6.5x55).

• Optic base spacing tweaks for broader scope compatibility.

The Henry Long Ranger blends the tradition of lever guns with the capability of bolt actions. Accurate, reliable, and versatile, it’s an ideal hunting rifle for shooters who want something classic yet modern.

👉 Express model = compact, suppressor-ready, and tactical-friendly.
👉 Standard model = classic hunting rig with excellent long-range potential.

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