The Henry Long Ranger is a lever-action rifle chambered in .243 Winchester with a 20-inch blued barrel, hard anodized black receiver, and American walnut stock. It holds 4 rounds in the magazine plus 1 in the chamber, weighs 7 lbs., and measures 40.5 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Long Ranger 
• Caliber: .243 Win 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Weight: 7 lbs 
• Overall Length: 40.5 inches 
• Material Finish: Blued Barrel; Hard Anodized Black Receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

The round blued steel barrel has a 1:10 RH twist rate, appropriate for the range of bullet weights available in .243 Win. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting. The walnut stock has a satin finish with checkering for grip, and the lever action cycles smoothly for reasonably quick follow-up shots. 
 
The .243 Win caliber gives a flat trajectory at hunting distances and handles well from varmints up to deer-sized game, which explains why this rifle gets used for both roles. Henry's lever mechanism on this model uses a detachable rotary magazine rather than the traditional tube magazine, which makes loading faster and accommodates spitzer bullets.

The Henry Long Ranger in .243 Win draws consistently positive feedback from lever-action fans and hunters alike.

Build quality is frequently praised -- the walnut stock finish and overall fit and finish draw regular compliments, and owners describe it as feeling like a quality piece. The smooth action comes up in nearly every discussion; it cycles reliably and doesn't require much break-in compared to some lever guns.

Accuracy gets high marks, with owners reporting solid performance at hunting ranges, particularly with the .243 Win caliber's flat trajectory. Versatility is a common theme -- the same rifle works for varmint control and deer hunting depending on load selection.

Weight and balance are generally rated as good for a day in the field. The detachable magazine design (versus tube magazine) is liked by most owners for faster reloading. Price occasionally comes up, with some buyers feeling it's at the higher end for a lever gun, though most consider the quality justifies it.