The Henry Big Boy centerfire lever-action rifles. All rights reserved. Thanks for that input, JWT. I then cleaned the entire rifle, and tried the round again, with the exact same results. One of the things I really like about Imperato is that he is unquestionably a true American Patriot. This means a rifle that will shoot 3" or smaller three shot groups at 300 yards! These are completely different "feeling" guns. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. Had it in 243 WIN and topped it off with a Redfield 4X. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. Note to HUNTER: Please see my posts above starting with Feb 11, 2017. Most of the time, its an assignment, and its work. Wow thats expensive, Ill buy 2 bolt guns instead Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. More than just a play on words, this little. Henry Repeating Arms Co. AR-7 Magazine .22 LR 8 Rounds Steel Black HS-15. I'd be more concerned with the trigger and the warranty. I thought that was too much and got a Winchester 70 for $175. Henry has announced their new "Long Ranger" lever action rifle with box magazine in 308 Win., 243 Win., and 223 Rem.. I hope they get around to a pistol grip sooner rather than later. Theres no wiggling or odd angles to get the magazine to sit or release. The stock has a straight wrist, though Imperato says Henry is evaluating the possibility of introducing a pistol-grip version. Second, the high gloss wood finish on the stock and high gloss bluing gives the rifle an incredible glare in sunlight while working through the woods. There are several Long Ranger model variants, some with iron sights and others with sweet engraving and inlay like the Wildlife Editions. the Long Ranger has a much slimmer profile. Has no tolerance for any heat. This is semi-fancy wood with attractive grain and figure. The BLR is manufactured in Japan by Browning's long time partner, Miroku. I have had several blrs without a single issue. Lever-action rifles have traditionally suffered ballistically from things such as the strength of their designs and cartridges for which theyre chambered. 6.5 Creedmoor: nothing beats 120 GMX Superformance in short action. The gun shoulders naturally while the generous rubber recoil pad soaks up kick and has enough grip to keep the gun on your shoulder for fast follow-up shots on big, tough bucks. If youre looking for a brush gun or intend to shoot 200 yards or less and want iron sights, Henrys similar lever-action in .30-30 Win. I have one and love it; its a buffalo-thumping machine. Instead, a premium is placed on fast handling and easy carrying. The only one who sullies the office is the occupier of the office!! I would consider none of these a 300-yard shooter. Both levers have very little play and provide a solid feel. A very thorough review. The same finishing, with different applications. I am a fan of the faster .358 Winchester. BLR has either a straight stock or a semi-pistol-grip stock, while the Long Ranger has a straight stock, and they are priced within just a few dollars of each other. Filling the freezer with meat appeals to me, just remember to cook it well with all the parasites out there. and. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: Long Ranger H014S-308 Action: LeverAction Caliber: .308 Win. The Browning BLR is a very similar platform, though we're partial to the Henry for its American quality and unsurpassed customer service. So they used familiar grips, slightly modified. Shame! I sold it for these reasons. That is simply not the case because these 2 cartridges are not identical twins, and it is rarely good for a gun specifically chambered in .223 Remington to be fed 5.56 ammo. The BLR has a very light barrel which is great for hunting / carrying. The trigger was very heavy and not conducive to field accuracy. Recently, I had the chance to test a Long Ranger . My hunting partner commented on the glare to me. bolt removal etc. (Not exactly hunting conditions.) Unfortunately they went buckhorn which are only adjustable in a dream. Mine is in .308 and will kick empties as well as my Model 88 or Browning BLR had. The finish was too glossy and easily destroyed in the field. not all BLR`s have bad triggers and with a little ability those triggers clean up and can work alot better too. Pulling the trigger raises the transfer bar as the hammer moves forward, allowing the hammer to hit the firing pin. Why would a lever action carbine need a tight chamber I have no idea, especially when the rack and pinion mechanism isn't the strongest thing. I did exactly the same thing with my BLR. To fire a shot, you just manually cock the hammer; there is no manual cross-bolt or sliding tang safety to forget or fumble. I own several lever guns and am very comfortable with them. So, is there a market for a BLR with no iron sights, that costs more? All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. But that hasnt stopped manufacturers from trying to make them better at taking deer over longer distances. The Browning's black walnut stock is described as "Grade 1," which is standard grade walnut. Both are based on a geared (rack and pinion) lever action that operates a bolt with a rotating, multi-lug head that locks into a barrel extension via cam action when the lever is closed. Extra magazines are available from the manufacturer. I derive satisfaction from the added challenge of using iron sights, but as I get older, my effective range has shrunk. Although the drop and length of pull is similar to traditional Henry models, the Rangers straight grip is shorter and the comb is considerably higher. Some of us just like our guns like that. My first two shots using Hornady 165-grain SST Superformance touched, but the third shot dropped opening the group up to 1.19 inches. I love the Long Ranger, but I would definitely recommend going into a store and holding them. Scope Selection for Precision Rifles: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. The Henry Long Ranger is available in four chamberings: .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, .243 Win, .308 Win, and 6.5 Creedmoor and is capable of handling everything from varmints to big game. Henrys .22s are low quality fwiw. anyone? the gunsmith I used to live back-to-back with had to clean the underbolt rack of a BLR 308 he'd sold a couple years before. The 16.5- or 20-inch octagon barrel is topped with semi-buckhorn sights, though scopes are easily mounted as well. This has caused many people to believe this is simply the exact same cartridge called by 2 different names. The Long Ranger doesnt have anexternal safety. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Many of them conducted by people and organizations who aren't hesitant to call crap crap. Copyright 2017 by Chuck Hawks. Thanks to that easy cycling action, thatweld is easy to maintain. A few of us really like walnut and steel (which inherently costs more than plastic and aluminum) and are willing to save up a little longer for it. However, the BLR hammer spur is about twice the width of the Long Ranger hammer spur (approx. Mechanically, the Long Ranger worked great, though ejection seemed a little weak. There were no pressure signs on the brass or primer. The Long Rangerships with one magazine (Id certainly buy another). Both stocks are adorned with functional, single border, laser cut checkering. I think they are modern classics. From my experience and others. Mag cannot be any larger or the lever wont cycle. Re: BLR vs. Henry Long Ranger. Again, thanks for taking the time Beautifully made and very accurate, the BHA is a bear-proof guide gun. Its also among few lever actions Id consider fully adequate for African buffalo, provided you stoke it with proper bullets. But turning theplan into reality wasnt easy. The Long Ranger lever gun wasas reliable as any bolt action rifle Ive ever shot. Overall, I think the Long Ranger succeeds in providing whitetail hunters with a rifle who want bolt-action accuracy and chamberings, but in a lever gun. In the world of lever-actions, there are five that reach across all categories. Henry is coming out with a single shot that looks really nice for Thinking now of short magnums like the 6.5 SAUM and 7 WSM especially. rear, ramp front; drilled and tapped for scope mounts, Stock: Checkered American black walnut w/recoil pad and sling swivels, Sights: Folding adj. Or chamber for the .257 Roberts? I sold it. With their front locking bolts, the BLR and Long Ranger are as intrinsically accurate as comparable autoloading, falling block and bolt action hunting rifles. While the 50 grain V-Max bullets are said too leave the muzzle at around 3400 fps and average starting Muzzle Energy is 1284 ft lbs. I looked it over very well and excellent craftsmanship never came to mind, not when comparing to the wood of other similar priced satin walnut firearms. As it was in the 1890s, its the American deer hunter who makes or breaks sporting rifles. I'm a big fan of Henry rifles and the company. Every fall I sit on a couple of stands with my 1906 94 in .25-35, accepting that I cant start at dawn and must quit at sunset. The Long Ranger's out of the box trigger pull is about a pound lighter than the BLR's trigger. Good point and with a weight of 7 pounds, the Long Ranger is a much better choice to carry afield than a bull-barreled bench rest gun even if the trigger pull is heavier. A long-action for cartridges such as the .30-06 is being considered, though the timeline for that introduction has not been finalized. Its a hunting rifle, not a tactical bullet hose. Because customers asked for it, Henry GM Andy Wickstrom said, simply enough. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. Barrel. I wasnt kidding about buying it. This just hit the top of the Henrys-to-buy list. Lots of mention of deer and hogs here. I had a new Browning A-Bolt in 30-06 that shot no less than ten different factory loads any better than 3" and most were worse. Watch Mrgunsngears video review where he explains this. Using 308 Go and No-Go gauges, a Sharpie to mark the gear and rack, and lots of trial and error, he got it the engagement set properly after 2 days of intermittent work. Im a .308 fan and have more than a few. I thought it would be cool to have a more modern caliber in a lever action rifle. The Long Rangers action springs open and then quickly engages the exposed hammer to drive the bolt rearward. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. You probably know that firearms chambered in 5.56 NATO can also fire .223 Remington ammunition safely. At only seven lbs, with a 20 barrel, this really is a walk-all-day and shoot-all-day rifle. This makes the barrel is fully free-floating instead of using a forend tip pressure point. those words are like yelling free timmies coffee (yes Canadian) and within seconds I had almost everyone on the firing line helping. I had the trigger worked a bit, but it still was a bit heavy. I especially am happy about their new single-shot line, and I hope we see more creative thinking like that from them. Theres still a small (niche?) Lever actions are American history. Kevin Steele stops by the Taurus booth to speak with Cody Osborn about the all new Raging Hunter platform from Taurus International. The hot brass ejects to the right. Last year, Henry Repeating Arms entered the long-range lever gun business by introducing its Long Ranger rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .243 Win. However, used Savage 99s are available and affordable. The stock is a american walnut wood and the metal is finished in blued. Both are excellent rifles, but only the Henry is built in the USA, if that is It just comes down to personal preference. Their cartridges loaded with this .223 caliber 62 grain Controlled Chaos Bullet claim an initial Muzzle Velocity of around 3100 fps and Muzzle Energy of 1323 ft lbs. Those seeking something different and even more durable will appreciate the All-Weather Big Boy with its hard chrome finish and weather-resistant black-coated stocks or the newer X-Model with tactical features like a threaded barrel, fiber optic sights, and black synthetic M-Lok stocks. The on surprise was the recoil. Although its often used, the .30-30 is not an ideal elk cartridge. It seemed a little soft, but had no creep or overtravel to speak of. Much to my surprise, they all absolutely adore my Ruger 77/357 bolt gun. I shoot left handed. Neither were super accurate , I have heard some BLR s really hammered but mine was just OK. Do some of the smaller cartridges have weak ejection in the Henry? And I have loaded some FGMM clones (per Dan Newberry). Before actual design work was started, the Henry team debated a rear locking bolt design, along the lines of the Savage 99, versus a front locking bolt design of the Winchester Model 88 type. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. More seriously, though, theres a real danger it would become hers in short order; shes a woodworker as well as a shooter. That HPR round scored a group size of 1 3/4. So far it has taken 5 deer and 7 pigs. The Long Ranger stock has a slightly longer length of pull (1/4") and a lot more pitch down, although the drop at comb feels similar. Length: 40.5 My more or less average size finger found both triggers comfortable to pull. The Long Ranger is noticeably heavier than the BLR Lightweight. I love leverguns, and I dont (yet) have a rifle in the bolt-action niche; this one would fill that niche with more style than any boltie ever could. Thanks for the tip. The advantage of a detachable magazine is there is no need to cycle cartridges remaining in the magazine through the action to empty the rifle. just remember this word >"resale" the BLR`s will always be worth more than a Henry ! At 5.8 pounds pull, the trigger was OK. Who wants a long range rifle with the ballistics of a pistol? After spraying a littleRAAgun oilinto the Long Rangers action, I was rewarded with butter-smooth cyling. Oh, The Humanity: Latest Polling Shows a Majority of Americans Now Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban, Smith & Wesson Announces the New M&P FPC Pistol Caliber Carbine, Get Ready for the Invasion of Canadian Feral Super Pigs. Browning Arms come up first in terms of their offering of the BLR referenced early in this review. You can do it with the Midwest Industries Marlin MLOK handguard, one of the Henry X lever guns, a Henry Long Ranger, even a Mare's Leg though like the Tac-14 vs. a Remington 870 it's not going to be as effective as a Henry Big Boy X Model or Big Boy Steel Side Gate. Can the action handle the pressures of some of the compact mag rounds? Try it. Triggers are easier to tune on some actions vs others. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. Calibers like the .30-30 Win and .32 Win Special are certainly the most common chamberings, though the 94 has been offered in many others over the years, including .375 Win, .44 Mag, and even a .410 bore shotgun. The .44-40 certainly is not. Just how fast can you make a follow up shot with a bolt action compared to a lever? The BLR is lighter. Essentially a remanufacture of the John Browning design, the BHA action is shorter than the 1886, and longer than the 1892 (thus the in-between 89 designation). for the price, but you you can also buy a hell of a lot of Big Macs for the price of prime rib. Henry can keep up with demand eh? All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Looks and feels fantastic. Included are steel sling swivel studs, Weaver style scope bases and a solid black recoil pad. its become so restrictive on AR platforms, does anyone know if there are 5.56 cartridges upcoming with propellant and bullets where the 5.56 has better knockdown power for use in the back country, for both hunting and large animal defensive purposes-. 5.0. The Henry trigger stays on the reciever when the lever is cycled why the BLR has a trigger attached to the lever. Cant remember the companies name that first made the pot metal lever action 22s but I think it was w German. It also has less creep (almost none) before release. I loved it and shot some hogs with it, but I hadnt seen an eye doctor in a while and conceded that I couldnt resolve the front sight. I was expecting 1.5 to 2MOA. Most people dont consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man. The magazine didnt fit flush and rattled really bad. There is no separate mechanical safety. How easy (or hard) is it to clean, i.e. For more information: www.henryrifles.com. Im among them. It all depends on the quality of your ammunition. Time didnt allow a thorough testing of several different loads to further diagnose the stringing so I simply pushed a patch wetted with Hoppes Elite Bore Cleaner followed by a dry patch between groups. No, but I didn't pay anywhere near that much either. While Browning was first to the punch with longer-range, magazine-fed lever-action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms jumped in with both feet. The result is a forged steel lever operating a rack and pinion system to move a machined and industrial hard chromed bolt with a six lug rotary head. Its Henrys long-range lever-action intended for shots that are 200 yards or more where you want a scope, not iron sights, especially in a hunting situation. The web site I suggest you start looking thru appears to label all their 5.56 ammo as .223 Remington ammunition, so just in case I wanted to reiterate these slight differences before suggesting you go there & then find no 5.56 NATO ammo because they call it .223 Remington. Its nothing but a browning BLR with henry name. I noticed other comments. Dont leave anything, especially guns to your kids! Side-eject Marlins have been able to accept scopes for generations, and the Savage 99 was the first factory rifle to be drilled and tapped clear back in the 1950s. $850 I believe. Mad at myself, I sold it. The BLR's checkering is applied to the grip and fore end in four panels. Capacity: 4+1 This will be # 6. Most notably, the Henrys trigger is mounted in the receiver, while the BLRs is attached to the finger lever and travels with it. And why not? Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine talks to George Thompson from Benelli USA about the new features from the Benelli line in 2023. I dont think "lever action" goes with "good trigger". Reaching the hammer wouldnt be a problem; Henry supplies a hammer spur with each rifle. Without efficiency this wouldnt make sense, but the lever-action is more effective than we give it credit for. Sometimes certain bullets and bores just dont get along nicely. Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. The Long Ranger has many improved features over the Browning BLR. I had a whole comparison between the blr and the Henry Lever rifle but it got cut in editing. Only the Browning's comb is fluted, a thoughtful touch. Ugh. The Long Ranger is elegant. How do these two rifles stack up to each other? Across the country, many of us hunt thicker cover, where long-range shooting isnt necessary. For example, Winchesters Model 1895 came chambered for cartridges such as the .30-06 and has a fixed internal box magazine that you top load. fast-cycling, box magazine beauty is a rifle that shoots. Yeah, me too. The two rifles share a somewhat similar profile. Hard to find one in stock, anywhere. I gladly wait to save the money and have yet to be disappointed for doing so. Deer season is coming soon, and I cant wait to get back into the woods with my lever actions. Unlike traditional lever action rifles that rely on a quarter cock hammer notch safety, the BLR cannot be forced to fire by a strong blow on the hammer, even if it breaks internal parts. Henry has flush fitting magazines and looks better in my opinion but neither really have that lever rifle look to them. Such things as the difference in trigger pulls and stock fit may make one or the other easier for an individual shooter to shoot accurately under field conditions (practical accuracy). Because of the transfer bar safety, the Long Ranger is safe to carry with the chamber loaded and the hammer down. The stock and fore-end grip areas are deeply checkered with a simple pattern. This new lever-action rifle from Henry comes chambered for flat-shooting cartridges with the ballistic ability and accuracy to take deer at long range. This is because the BLR hammer is a two-piece design and the upper part, including the striking face of the hammer, rotates down to clear the firing pin if forced forward by a blow on the hammer. Turns out Shannon was right. I took two days to do the accuracy testing, and I took whatever time it took to pull the trigger. Actually, there are just two: Henry's Long Ranger in .308 Winchester and Browning's BLR. I learned from a Marlin 1895 that the straight stocks just dont work for me. Browning has no warranty. I believe that both the Lehigh Defense Company and Underwood Ammunition Company have been producing some of the most significant breakthroughs in ammunition design and loadings to date. There are quite a few reviews and tests out there on the Long Ranger. |
5 reasons why the HENRY LONG RANGER is the BEST LEVER GUN EVER! I have been trying to find the right one. Just throwing this out there because I e always wanted one since I watched The Rifleman with my Dad as a kid. Contact Mr. Imperato at Henry directly or the Sales Manager..bet they can find you one. It comes with a beautifully grained walnut stock with a matte clearcoat. They cant keep up with demand and they are expanding capacity to be able to meet the demand for this line. Posts: 1,128. tn. It was the only round where I hand to change my grip and really tug on the lever to get the round to eject. to .450 Marlin) and permutations than the Long Ranger. (Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard as you operate the action of traditional lever action rifles and the Long Ranger.) 2. All Rights Reserved, You Want a Practical Lever Gun? Winchester is also back, and faithful reintroductions of their classic lever guns consistently sell out. The action is tight, it shoots modern cartridges, and it combines all the nostalgia of the Old West with modern design and manufacturing. Its a tack driver. I cant say much about the smootheness of the action because Cabalas wouldnt unlock the lever and let me cycle it. Kevin Steele from Petersen's HUNTING speaks to Jordan Egli of Burris Optics about the all-new Veracity PH Riflescope. Bore scope showed a divet in the barrel, Henry replaced it. the guide gun). Similar to the traditional Henry lever guns, the Long Ranger employs the proven in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety. Because their bolts lock at the head, case stretch in minimized in the BLR and Long Ranger. Right now, the lever-action is once again hot. The Henry has a slimmer stock and fore end, which provides an overall sleeker feel and silhouette that I prefer. Both stocks fit me fine and my eye lines up correctly with a scope mounted in low or medium height rings when I bring the rifles to my shoulder. Being old I like lever action rifles and both of these manufactures make one chambered in 308. The wood-to-metal fit is very good, but not perfect. Add to that the greater ballistic ability afforded by shooting pointed bullets and the Long Ranger delivers what its name promises. The Winchester Model 94 has been one of the longest-lasting and most well-respected lever-action rifles ever produced. I'd say handle both rifles and pick the one that feels best to you. I love the 308 round and own 5 rifle in that caliber. Not this one. Six rotating lugs engage a barrel extension in the last inch of lever travel providing a level of lock-up equal to many bolt-actions. I do not know about the 338 Federal. I probably accommodate to different stock shapes more readily than the average shooter. Turnbull also offers the .470 Turnbull, scaled down to fit the Marlin action. Way to go Hennery . How do you Sully the office? The gun did much better with other rounds. Lol! This is priced right where it should be for the features and quality. Both the Long Ranger and BLR use a rack-and-pinion gear system lever with rotating bolt head, but they are different. Accuracy * * * * * Although there are a number of excellent lever action hunting rifles from several manufacturers that are chambered for traditional rimmed cartridges (.30-30, .25-35, .38-55, .444 Marlin, etc. Ive lost a good 1911, a very nice Henry lever gun, and have been convinced to convert her AR to wooden furniture. Consequence knows about. And this one is pricey enough to ping the radar. Like most Guns and Shooting Online rifle comparisons, the point is not for the article author to tell the reader which rifle is better, but to present an honest appraisal of each rifle, allowing you, gentle reader, to form your own conclusions, based on your unique needs and experience. It functioned well, however, because the trigger traveled with the lever, the trigger pull was very heavy (7+ lbs) and not really very suitable for accuracy while hunting. Sometimes a fast second shot saves the day! Theres no plastic on this gun. Hard to shoot well while chucking one's cookies. I shoot a lot of guns for TTAG. A spongy, heavy trigger was one of the most common complaints about the Model 88. Both are handsome, but neither is as trim as, for example, a Winchester Model 94 carbine. I purchased my 2nd 308 because some black face communist dictator made mine illegal. The lever throw of both rifles is less than 90 degrees. The companydidnt want to build the same gun as itscompetition, yet it had to be recognizable as a Henry. Purchased both. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. And I will have to get my son one as well as he has always admired my savage . I too am looking at the Henry Long Ranger. and I want it in a 338 federal if I could get it .358 would work too but I prefer the 338 federal. Itsreleased viaa black, flush-fit round button. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showt-shooter-too! Instead of a traditional lifter system, like on most lever guns, the Long Ranger strips cartridges from the top of the box magazine just like a bolt-action rifle. Where is the silky bolt drop promised to me by a misguiding gunwriter? Wont by an AR because the way the action works I get hot gases burning the inside of my nose, but not with a lever gun. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. If you want to use the rifle for snap shooting or firing from the kneel or off a tree, stick with medium height rings. The solid top receivers are drilled and tapped for convenient riflescope mounting. Ive often put scopes on other Marlins, and all the BLRs and Winchester 88s Ive used have been appropriately scoped. Browning lever in 243-trigger was 7 lbs, never thought of taking it to a gunsmith, too many guys wanted to buy the rifle due to accuracy, 60g Sierra HP For a bolt action man to go to a lever gun can be tough, when the trigger pull is over 4 lbs. Because of this, the BLR can be chambered for rounds with pointed tip Spitzer bullets that would be inappropriate for the tubular magazines more commonly used in lever-action rifles. I couldnt disagree with you more. Henrys definitely marketing this rifle hard. I tend to look at firearms as once-in-a-lifetime investments and save accordingly. I think the Henrys barrel construction might lend itself to better theoretical accuracy and the trigger is easier to work on because it stays with the receiver. OMG what in the world does that even mean? Unfortunately action has not improved. Of course, these are different rifles from different manufacturers that are made in different countries and none of their parts are interchangeable. Henry, on the other hand, actually publishes a wonderful video on their website showing how to disassemble and reassemble the LR, which shows how the small parts can be removed for replacement. I really like browning. Is it an Anschutz? The BLR is different from several other brand offerings in lever-action rifles. Any gun with a sole intended purpose of long-range shots might have a 2-pound trigger and a 24-inch heavy barrel, says Imperato, but I wouldnt want to walk around the woods with that gun.. Mossberg reports steady sales of their 464 .30-30. They wanted a new lever action design specifically intended for use with high intensity, short action cartridges (primarily the .308 Winchester family) and the Long Ranger is the result. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's The customer service rep, and mr Imperato, both contacted me, wich is something you dont see from othermanufacturers, except Savage. Easily mounted as well as he has always admired my Savage, is a! 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