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Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:33 am
by Sir Henry
I don’t really have a suitable deer hunting rifle after selling most of my collection before moving to Wisconsin. I’ve been searching for a Long Ranger but haven’t stumbled across one. I think I need to wander into my LGS and order one.
I would order one without sights and put a scope on it to cover 25 to 100 yards. I doubt I would take a shot beyond that. If I was in the Big Sky Country of Montana I might think different. What scope would you recommend?
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:15 am
by Rifletom
Sir Henry wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:33 am
I don’t really have a suitable deer hunting rifle after selling most of my collection before moving to Wisconsin. I’ve been searching for a Long Ranger but haven’t stumbled across one. I think I need to wander into my LGS and order one.
I would order one without sights and put a scope on it to cover 25 to 100 yards. I doubt I would take a shot beyond that. If I was in the Big Sky Country of Montana I might think different. What scope would you recommend?
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/
Ohh boy; might be a LOT of opinions/answers on this one. Burris Full Field II 3-9x40 would fill the bill. But, at that range, a fixed 4x would work just as well. Thinking NCG will have some ideas here.
Edit: Not fixed 4x, but, close: Sightron S1 1.75-5x32.[$239]. Leupold vx-Freedom 1.5-4x20[299], Both at cameralandny.com
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:32 am
by Sir Henry
Rifletom wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:15 am
Sir Henry wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:33 am
I don’t really have a suitable deer hunting rifle after selling most of my collection before moving to Wisconsin. I’ve been searching for a Long Ranger but haven’t stumbled across one. I think I need to wander into my LGS and order one.
I would order one without sights and put a scope on it to cover 25 to 100 yards. I doubt I would take a shot beyond that. If I was in the Big Sky Country of Montana I might think different. What scope would you recommend?
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/
Ohh boy; might be a LOT of opinions/answers on this one. Burris Full Field II 3-9x40 would fill the bill. But, at that range, a fixed 4x would work just as well. Thinking NCG will have some ideas here.
I’m a little partial to Leupolds. And I’m thinking of one with an AO.
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:42 am
by Rifletom
Leupold's have a large market, no doubt. Gene, at the distance you desribed, don't think an AO is needed. Look at cameralandny.com and ask for Doug. That fella knows his optics.
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:51 am
by GeoBoy
Gene, I put a Burris Veracity scope with Signature Z rings on my Savage .308, but wanted to reach out a little further than 100 yards. I purchased them from Europtic.com
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:26 am
by JEBar
I have an old Nikon 3X9 on my old Browning BLR 308 that has worked really well since the mid '60's .... it is reported to be the inspiration for the Long Ranger .... for a hundred yards or so, a 3X9 in whatever brand you prefer would be worth considering
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:28 am
by BigAl52
Burris for me. As far as Im concerned they are just as good as a Leupold and better price. One other advantage for myself is the warranty there factory is 8 miles from my house. That being said I have quite a few of there scopes and like them.
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:36 am
by Vaquero
Al, I have a Burris of some sort on one of the t-4's that has held up quite well.
It's a 3-9 x ? I can't remember and that one is way back in the safe.
RP
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:33 pm
by Mags
Sir Henry wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:33 am
I don’t really have a suitable deer hunting rifle after selling most of my collection before moving to Wisconsin. I’ve been searching for a Long Ranger but haven’t stumbled across one. I think I need to wander into my LGS and order one.
I would order one without sights and put a scope on it to cover 25 to 100 yards. I doubt I would take a shot beyond that. If I was in the Big Sky Country of Montana I might think different. What scope would you recommend?
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/
I put a Leopold V3xi 3.5-10x40 on my Long Ranger. It's good for the yardage you're interested in and a bit beyond.
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:44 pm
by Sir Henry
Mags wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:33 pm
Sir Henry wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:33 am
I don’t really have a suitable deer hunting rifle after selling most of my collection before moving to Wisconsin. I’ve been searching for a Long Ranger but haven’t stumbled across one. I think I need to wander into my LGS and order one.
I would order one without sights and put a scope on it to cover 25 to 100 yards. I doubt I would take a shot beyond that. If I was in the Big Sky Country of Montana I might think different. What scope would you recommend?
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/
I put a Leopold V3xi 3.5-10x40 on my Long Ranger. It's good for the yardage you're interested in and a bit beyond.
Thanks. It sounds like a winner.
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:57 pm
by Oldbrass
+ 1 for The loupy 3.5-10 Gene, I sure wish Nikon was still around
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:24 am
by Sir Henry
Oldbrass wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:57 pm
+ 1 for The loupy 3.5-10 Gene, I sure wish Nikon was still around
Me too on the Nikon. I bought several for rimfire when I heard they were going to stop making them. I’ve been on the phone all morning trying to find a H014-308 with no luck.
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:34 am
by BigAl52
There is 3 deluxe models on Gunbroker and one standard. You may not want to shop there and I dont blame you if thats the case. Just FYI
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:10 am
by Sir Henry
BigAl52 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:34 am
There is 3 deluxe models on Gunbroker and one standard. You may not want to shop there and I dont blame you if thats the case. Just FYI
How much? I bet I can get one for less than a grand.
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:22 am
by BigAl52
Deluxe models are about 1800 but they have an engraved receiver and the standard model current bid is just over 1K
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:28 pm
by Mags
Sir Henry wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:10 am
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How much? I bet I can get one for less than a grand.
On top of even finding one, finding one under 1K would be extremely lucky. Best discounted retail price I can find is $1070.
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:08 pm
by BigAl52
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/970299599. If you google this seller he has a website and they are a Henry Partner
https://highcalibergifts.com/
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:02 pm
by Sir Henry
Mags wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:28 pm
Sir Henry wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:10 am
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How much? I bet I can get one for less than a grand.
On top of even finding one, finding one under 1K would be extremely lucky. Best discounted retail price I can find is $1070.
It may take me two years but I bet I can find one.
I’ll wait til I have one in my hands. I don’t need one that bad.
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:52 pm
by BigAl52
Didnt think you would go for it anyway just dug them up to let one know they were out there. YMMV
Re: Long Ranger in 308
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:31 pm
by Sir Henry
BigAl52 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:52 pm
Didnt think you would go for it anyway just dug them up to let one know they were out there. YMMV
Thanks. I would have ordered one but would prefer to buy from my lgs’s