Elk Wildlife Edition tells you what the rifle supports: a special edition of the Long Ranger with a wildlife theme. Henry builds it in .308 Winchester, also marked 7.62, which is a widely available and respected hunting cartridge.

The Long Ranger is a lever gun with a different action from the old patterns. It uses a rotating bolt design with the lever, which allows spitzer bullets and modern cartridges with a flatter trajectory. That makes it a legitimate choice for mountain hunts and open country where long shots can happen.

A .308 handles deer, elk, and other big game inside sensible ranges, and ammunition is easy to find. Hunters who like the look of a lever gun but want the reach of a modern rifle will find this one appealing.

Pick your ammunition with care, and practice from a steady rest to know your limits. Wipe the metal after wet days, and check the scope mounts if you add one. It ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check takes place there before you take it home.