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Henry Long Ranger RPP Trigger Kit Installation Instructions

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Henry Long Ranger Trigger Kit

Before You Start

  • Ensure your firearm is unloaded and safe to work on
  • Use proper tools to avoid damaging components
  • Review compatibility for your specific firearm model/variant before installation

Henry Long Ranger / Long Ranger Express Trigger & Sear Installation Instructions

For Ranger Point Precision Henry Long Ranger and Long Ranger Express rifles

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Before beginning installation:

  • Remove the magazine
  • Open the action and visually inspect the chamber
  • Verify the firearm is unloaded
  • Remove all live ammunition from the workspace
  • Wear eye protection

Tools Required

  • #2 Phillips screwdriver
  • 3/16″ Allen wrench
  • Flathead screwdriver
  • Small punch
  • Light oil (optional)

Included Components

Trigger Kit Includes:

  • Replacement Trigger/Sear
  • Replacement Sear Spring

DISASSEMBLY

Step 1 – Remove Butt Pad

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver:

  1. Apply a small amount of oil to the screwdriver tip (optional)
  2. Remove the two butt pad screws
  3. Remove the butt pad and set aside

TIP:
A small amount of oil helps prevent damage to the rubber butt pad during screw removal.

Step 2 – Remove Buttstock

Using a 3/16″ Allen wrench:

  1. Remove the stock retaining bolt located inside the stock
  2. Leave the bolt in the stock to avoid losing it
  3. Pull the buttstock rearward and remove

Step 3 – Remove Main Spring Assembly

At the rear of the receiver:

  1. Unscrew the mainspring coupler by hand
  2. Carefully control spring pressure during removal
  3. Remove:
    • Coupler
    • Main spring
    • Main spring piston

Set all components aside.

IMPORTANT:
No tools should be required to remove the coupler.

Step 4 – Remove Trigger Guard Plate Screws

Open the action.

Using a flathead screwdriver:

  1. Remove the rear trigger guard plate screw (short screw)
  2. Remove the front trigger guard plate screw (long screw)

IMPORTANT:
Keep track of screw locations.

  • Rear screw = Short
  • Front screw = Long

Step 5 – Remove Trigger Guard Assembly

  1. Pull the entire trigger guard assembly downward and out of the receiver
  2. Set the barreled action aside

SEAR INSTALLATION

Step 6 – Relieve Hammer Tension

With the trigger assembly removed:

  1. Ensure the lever is closed and locked
  2. Pull the trigger
  3. Allow the hammer to move forward

This removes tension from the sear.

Step 7 – Remove Factory Sear Spring

Using a small punch:

  1. Lift and remove the factory sear spring
  2. Set aside

Step 8 – Remove Factory Sear

  1. Push the sear retaining pin out
  2. Remove the factory sear

Step 9 – Install New Sear

  1. Position the new sear over the sear support post
  2. Align the pin holes
  3. Reinstall the sear retaining pin

Verify the sear pivots freely.

Step 10 – Install New Sear Spring

  1. Place the spring onto the spring post
  2. Compress slightly
  3. Engage the spring in its retaining notch

Verify the spring applies pressure to the sear.

REASSEMBLY

Step 11 – Position Trigger Guard Assembly

IMPORTANT:
Proper timing of the action is critical.

Before installing:

  1. Ensure the lever is fully closed and locked
  2. Rotate the hammer upward slightly
  3. Push the bolt fully forward into battery

The bolt must remain fully forward during installation.

Step 12 – Align Hammer Rebound Plunger

As the trigger assembly is installed:

  1. Ensure the hammer rebound plunger protrudes through the rear receiver opening
  2. Confirm it can be felt through the rear mainspring access hole

WARNING:
Failure to align this plunger correctly will result in improper operation.

Step 13 – Install Trigger Guard Assembly

  1. Insert the trigger guard assembly into the receiver
  2. Keep downward pressure on the assembly to maintain gear timing
  3. Align mounting holes

Step 14 – Install Rear Trigger Guard Screw

Install the short trigger guard screw first.

  1. Hold the assembly firmly in position
  2. Install the short screw
  3. Tighten snugly

Step 15 – Verify Timing

Check the rear of the receiver.

Correct installation:

  • Bolt sits flush with the rear of the receiver

If the bolt is not flush:

  • Remove the assembly
  • Repeat installation and timing procedure

IMPORTANT:
This is the primary indicator that the action is timed correctly.

Step 16 – Reinstall Main Spring Assembly

At the rear of the receiver:

  1. Align the mainspring piston with the hammer rebound plunger
  2. Insert:
    • Main spring piston
    • Main spring
    • Coupler
  3. Compress slightly
  4. Thread the coupler into the receiver by hand

IMPORTANT:

  • No Loctite required
  • No tools required
  • Hand-tight only

Step 17 – Function Check Hammer

Before reinstalling the stock:

  1. Cock the hammer
  2. Pull the trigger
  3. Verify proper hammer release

Step 18 – Reinstall Buttstock

  1. Slide the buttstock onto the receiver
  2. Reinstall the stock bolt
  3. Tighten using a 3/16″ Allen wrench

NOTE:
The stock bolt threads into the mainspring coupler.

Step 19 – Reinstall Butt Pad

  1. Position the butt pad
  2. Apply a small amount of oil to the screwdriver if desired
  3. Reinstall both screws
  4. Tighten snugly

Do not overtighten.

FINAL FUNCTION TEST

Perform the following checks:

Lever Function

  • Open and close the lever
  • Verify smooth operation

Bolt Position

  • Confirm the bolt sits flush with the rear of the receiver when closed

Trigger Function

  • Cock the hammer
  • Pull the trigger
  • Verify clean hammer release

Safety Verification

  • Cycle the action several times
  • Confirm proper trigger reset and hammer engagement

If all checks pass, installation is complete.