Long Ranger

[Caustic Burno]

Coon fingered one yesterday smooth action. It was in 243 I would prefer 7-08 that is not currently offered.

https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

"Coon fingered"?

 

[Caustic Burno]

"Coon fingered"?

Yes you never seen a coon play with
something shiny.

 

[Bright Raven]

"Coon fingered"?

They made a shiny metal image of a crayfish when I trapped. You clamped it onto the trap pan. The concept was a raccoon would reach into the trap to grasp it and be caught.

It never worked for me. I caught raccoons as a nuisance animal in dirt hole sets made for red fox. From 1960 to 1968, red fox were worth as much as a mink.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

"Coon fingered"?

Yes you never seen a coon play with
something shiny.

Ah yes, that's right, you taught me that a couple of years ago but it escaped my conscience thought process. For some reason "shoplifting" comes to mind.

 

[dun]

"Coon fingered"?

Yes you never seen a coon play with
something shiny.

Ah yes, that's right, you taught me that a couple of years ago but it escaped my conscience thought process. For some reason "shoplifting" comes to mind.

That would be "light" fingered

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Yes you never seen a coon play with
something shiny.

Ah yes, that's right, you taught me that a couple of years ago but it escaped my conscience thought process. For some reason "shoplifting" comes to mind.

That would be "light" fingered

Or five finger discount.

 

[talltimber]

This may be the Henry that gets me to buy one finally. I've been wanting to, but couldn't really find something I could use. Most of what little rifle use I require is for an occasional coyote or ground hog, and deer hunting. I use bolts, but this could be a nice little 243 deer rifle. I had been looking at the 45-70, but couldn't make myself buy something that kills on both ends when I don't need that much gun. The dbm on a lever is unique I think.

 

[Stocker Steve]

I had been looking at the 45-70, but couldn't make myself buy something that kills on both ends when I don't need that much gun.

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Handload -
300 gr plinkers
400 gr hammers

 

[talltimber]

Heck with that.

Buddy had a Guide Gun, ported, in 45-70. He "let" me shoot it once. First time I had ever even held one, and first ported gun as well. I was standing beside a dump truck's bed when I shot. I couldn't hear him giggling but I know he was.

 

[Stocker Steve]

With the right bullet it makes a hole about the size of a golf ball :nod: and really reduces the need for tracking skill.