The Henry Long Ranger in 6.5mm Creedmoor is a lever-action rifle with a 22-inch free-floated round blued steel barrel, American walnut stock in a brown/satin finish, and 4-round capacity. The 1:8 twist rate handles the longer, heavier 6.5 Creedmoor projectiles well. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Long Ranger 
• Caliber: 6.5mm Creedmoor 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 4 rounds (4+1) 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Weight: 7 lbs 
• Finish: Brown with blued barrel 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
• Front Sight: Ramp with ivory bead 
• Rear Sight: Adjustable semi-buckhorn 
• Safety: Transfer bar 
• Stock: American walnut, satin finish 
   

Detailed Features 

The 22-inch free-floated barrel minimizes stock interference during firing for repeatable accuracy. The 1:8 twist stabilizes heavier 6.5 Creedmoor loads. Ivory bead front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear provide iron sight coverage. The transfer bar safety prevents discharge unless the trigger is pulled. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.

The Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor draws consistent praise for its craftsmanship, smooth lever action, and grouping performance at range. Owners appreciate the Precision Brown finish and walnut stock combination as a distinctive departure from standard blued versions.

The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering is frequently noted as well suited to deer and elk hunting and precision target shooting, with flat trajectory and moderate recoil.

The main repeated concerns are weight (7 lbs is heavier than many comparable bolt-action 6.5 Creedmoor rifles) and a 4-round capacity that is lower than most bolt-action alternatives. Some shooters note a short learning curve coming from bolt-action or semi-auto platforms. Price relative to competing bolt-action 6.5 Creedmoor options also comes up in purchasing discussions.

This combines the lever action I enjoy with a floating barrel and rotating bolt in 6.5 Creedmoor. During the first outing, scoped groups with 143-grain ELD ammunition were around an inch or only slightly larger. That initial accuracy made a terrific impression while I began working up loads. The construction also displays the American craftsmanship I hoped to see, and the rifle has lived up to my excitement.