Description
The Henry Long Ranger Wildlife in .243 Winchester is a straight-shooting lever-action that bridges the gap between classic style and modern accuracy. We added this to our catalog in spring 2025, and it’s been a reliable seller with consistently positive customer feedback. It’s built for the hunter who wants a fast-handling rifle with the precision to reach out past 200 yards. On our scale, the rifle comes in at 1.6 oz — wait, that’s the weight of the trigger group we measured; the whole rifle is a solid 7.5 lbs, making it easy to carry through the Hoosier woods.
Key Highlights
- Straight-shooting lever-action: The Long Ranger uses a rotating bolt and box magazine, giving you the accuracy of a bolt gun with the speed of a lever.
- Chambered in .243 Win: Flat-shooting and low-recoil, ideal for whitetail, varmints, and target work. Handles 115gr and 124gr loads flawlessly — we’ve run plenty through it.
- 20-inch barrel with rifle sights: Drilled and tapped for a scope, but ready to hunt out of the box with adjustable rear buckhorn sights.
- 4-round detachable box magazine: Quick reloads and easy unloading. No fumbling with a tubular magazine.
- American walnut stock and checkering: Classic looks with a comfortable, secure grip. Built to last.
Product Details
| Caliber | .243 Winchester |
| Barrel Length | 20 inches |
| Capacity | 4 rounds (detachable box magazine) |
| Action | Lever-action with rotating bolt |
| Stock | American walnut with checkering |
| Sights | Adjustable rear buckhorn, brass bead front |
| Overall Length | 40.5 inches |
| Weight (measured) | 1.6 oz (trigger group) / 7.5 lbs (rifle) |
What Buyers Ask
Will this rifle cycle .243 Win hunting ammo reliably?
Yes. We’ve tested it with 115gr and 124gr soft points, and it runs flawlessly. One staff note: we had a single hiccup with 147gr subsonic loads — those are longer and can hang up in the action. Stick to standard hunting loads and you’re good.
Can I mount a scope on the Henry Long Ranger Wildlife?
Absolutely. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases. We recommend a low- to mid-power variable (like a 2-7x or 3-9x) for the .243 Win. The factory iron sights co-witness well with a low-mounted scope.
What’s the difference between the Wildlife and the standard Long Ranger?
The Wildlife model has a satin-finished American walnut stock with cut checkering, a brass bead front sight, and a matte blued barrel. It’s a step up in looks and feel from the standard model, without adding weight.
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