Henry Long Ranger 45 Raptor

[375ultramag]

So I've been contemplating a straight walled rifle but I don't want an AR, don't really want a bolt gun or a single shot.. So I was wondering if you could take Henry Long Ranger and rebarrel it to a 45 Raptor. The pressures of the Raptor are about equal to the 6.5 Creedmoor so the action shouldn't have a problem holding up to it. Let me know what you think.

 

[375ultramag]

Or maybe have a Remington 760 rebarreled? Any thoughts?

 

[Wolf76]

I load for and shoot a 45 raptor. Might even be the first person in Michigan to kill a deer with the cartridge. Its an amazing round. There is very little difference in the 450bm vs the raptor when both are loaded to the same pressure.
The issue with a lever gun is the recoil could actually cause an unintentional detonation in the tube if certain bullets are used. So, that would limit your choice of bullets.
I run a bolt gun and a 20" barrel and wouldn't consider a lever gun.
In a lever, I'd look at a 445 supermag because they use hp bullets most often.
I don't know where you could find a 45 cal barrel for a lever gun.
IMO you'll be working very hard and spend lots of $$ to get sub optimal performance.

 

[375ultramag]

The Henry Long Ranger is magazine fed. I've got OCD when it comes to cartridges. I would rather spend a little bit and have something most people don't.

 

[Wolf76]

Just get the 460 sw in a LA...same exact performance as the 45 raptor.

Model 90 - 460 S&W - Big Horn Armory

Honoring the long tradition of great American sporting rifles, the new Model 90s provide hunters with pride in ownership, and a powerful advantage afield

www.bighornarmory.com

Should be an easy button, except for the wallet.

 

[375ultramag]

Definitely have thought about it. The only thing stopping me is the tube. I'd like to play with Parker and Fury bullets to see what I can do.

 

[Wolf76]

Played with most of the bullets for this cartridge. When you get ready to reload, hit me up. I can save you a ton of time and money. Good luck.

 

[375ultramag]

Sounds good. Thanks

 

[asd9055]

I want one...Lever Action would be fun!