When you need distance and precision, Henry gives you a whole new hunt with the Long Ranger. Definitely not your Grandpa's Henry, the Long Ranger retains traditional lever action operation with exposed hammer and forged steel lever, but updates it with a geared action that drives a machined and chromed steel bolt with a 6-lug rotary head into a rear extension of the barrel for a strong and consistent lock-up from shot to shot to shot. Its American walnut stock has a straight, checkered grip and blued metal finish. The 20" round sporter barrel is free-floated and has a 1:10" twist. With side ejection and a lightweight aerospace alloy receiver, the top is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. It weighs 7 lbs and has an OAL of 40.5". **Scope and rings NOT included**
Specifications:
Caliber: 243 Winchester
Barrel Length: 20"
Capacity: 4+1
Trigger: Standard
Safety: Transfer Bar
Oal: 40.5"
Weight: 7 lbs
Stock Description: American Walnut
Metal Finish: Blued
Twist: 1:10"
Barrel Description: Round
Muzzle: Target Crown
Receiver Material: Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Alloy
Sights: None, Drilled/Tapped
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced in 1955, the 243 Winchester is based on the 308 Winchester case necked down. It was the first commercial cartridge added to the "308 family," with a 2.045-inch case designed to fit into Winchester's Model 88 lever action and short bolt actions. Winchester saw it as a combination "varmint and big-game" round, with an 80-grain varmint bullet at 3550 feet per second and a 100-grain deer bullet at 2960. Apparently the public saw it the same way; the 243 Winchester is the world's most popular 6mm cartridge, with current loadings running from a 55-grain varmint load at nearly 4000 fps to 108 grains. 6mm bullets hold up better in wind than smaller calibers, so the 243 remains a favorite for long-range varminting. With heavier bullets it is very effective on deer-sized game. Its attributes are accuracy, light recoil, and deadly effect; it is a standard choice for beginning hunters. Because of its popularity factory loads are legion, and most rifle manufacturers offer it. — Craig Boddington
