Henry Long Ranger

Ammunition Selection

ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARM.

Henry Repeating Arms Firearms are designed to function with a variety of brands and types of factory manufactured ammunition in the appropriate caliber, but not all ammunition produces the same result. Be sure the only ammunition you carry correctly matches the gauge or caliber you are shooting. Never use non-standard, reloaded, or “hand-loaded” ammunition which has not been subjected to internal ballistic pressure testing. Henry RAC recommends that after you read and understand this manual, you go to the range and fire different ammunition which is appropriate to the caliber of your firearm. Once you find the ammunition which functions best, keep using it.

Transfer Bar Safety

This firearm is designed with an ultra-safe patented Transfer Bar Safety Mechanism. This safety system prevents the gun from being fired under all circumstances, except when the hammer is fully cocked and the trigger is pulled. If the hammer is fully cocked and the trigger is pulled, the gun would fire as normal. However, if the hammer is fully cocked and is accidentally dislodged by some other means other than the trigger being pulled, the gun will not fire. If the hammer is in the process of being cocked and is accidentally released and dropped into the fired down position, before it is fully cocked, the gun will not fire. This rifle can be safely carried fully loaded with the hammer in the fired down resting position. Please note that this rifle does not have a half cock safety position nor a crossbolt safety. If you do not have a full understanding of how the safety system works, please call us immediately at 201-858-4400 and ask for technical assistance.

Maintenance Before Use

Before using your firearm for the first time, it should be cleaned. (See the cleaning instructions.) Your firearm was treated at the factory with either a preservative or oil to protect it against corrosion during shipping and storage. Preservative and oil should be wiped from the bore, chamber and exposed areas using a clean swab or patch before using the firearm.

Purchase cleaning supplies that are specifically designated for your type and caliber of firearm. Many suppliers offer these in kit form for your convenience. Follow the instructions provided. Whenever your firearm has been exposed to sand, dust, extreme humidity, water or other adverse conditions, it should be cleaned and lubricated.

How to Load Your Henry Rifle

This rifle is equipped with a flush mount, all steel, detachable box magazine that holds cartridges in a staggered column. To release the magazine push the magazine release button on the right side of the receiver and pull down on the magazine. (There is a spring behind the magazine release button, which ensures that the magazine will not be inadvertently released). Press rounds downward into the magazine until they are retained into place. Once the magazine is fully loaded, or loaded with the desired amount of ammunition, it can be inserted back into the receiver where it will click into place.

It is best to insert a loaded magazine with the bolt closed and then cycle the action to feed a cartridge into the chamber.

The Long Ranger can be single loaded, as long as the magazine is in place, by inserting the nose of a cartridge into the chamber and closing the bolt. The small extractor hook easily rides over the case rim when the bolt is closed.

NOTE: The lever should be closed or towards the closed/chambered position to remove or insert the magazine.

DO NOT EXCEED THE CAPACITY OF THE MAGAZINE WHICH IS 5 ROUNDS ON THE .223 AND 4 ROUNDS ON THE .243, .308, .338 and 6.5.

How to Operate

The rifle chamber can now be loaded by swinging the lever down/open completely and pulling it back into a closed position. Pull the hammer back into the cocked position. The rifle is now ready to be fired. If you are not yet ready to fire, then place your thumb on the hammer, and disengage the hammer by pulling the trigger slightly rearward. Immediately release the trigger while still holding the hammer, and bring the hammer into the fired down position. You now have the gun in loaded but safe to carry position. If you want to fire the gun, bring the hammer back to the cocked position, aim in a safe direction at your target, then pull the trigger.

How to Unload

To unload your Long Ranger, depress the magazine release button on the right hand side on the receiver and pull down on the magazine to remove it. Once the magazine is removed move the lever in a downward motion to open the action which will eject any live ammunition that is in the chamber. Be sure to double check the chamber to ensure the rifle is unloaded.

Scope Mount Installation (Non-Sighted Models)

Scope mounts improve the ease with which scopes are mounted on firearms. The mount allows scopes to be removed and reinstalled without losing the aiming point, or zero.
Use a gun cradle or padded bench vise to hold your firearm firmly and securely.
To install the included scopes mount on the H014 models, first check to see that the firearm is unloaded, then remove the filler screws on top of the receiver.
Use a degreasing agent to remove all traces of oil and grease from the mounting components including the rings, bases, and screws as well as the threaded mounting holes in the firearm’s receiver. Be sure to follow the safety protocols associated with whatever degreasing process you choose, including adequate ventilation.
Mount the bases to the receiver, paying careful attention that the slots are mounted in the correct position to allow the rings to interface correctly with the optic. Apply a very small amount of a substance like Surethread to the base of the screws. Use this liquid sparingly!
Use an adjustable torque wrench to apply the correct amount of torque to the mounting screws — torque specs vary, so you should refer to the directions of your mount you have chosen.
Tighten each screw a turn or two and then move to the next screw so that consistent pressure is maintained on all screws.
Refer to the instructions of your scope to complete the installation.

Sights and Sight Adjustments (Sighted Models)

If you purchased a sighted Long Ranger Rifle, it is equipped with a Folding, Fully Adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation (shooting high and low) and for windage (shooting left and right). The Folding Fully Adjustable Rear Sight is designed to fold down flat against the barrel on a rifle where another sight system, such as a scope, may also be used. The height adjustable sight notch piece, has a white enamel diamond that helps draw your eye to the center of the notch. It is also drilled and tapped for a Weaver 82 scope mount.

High Or Low (Elevation Adjustment)

Elevation adjustments are modified by raising or lowering the white diamond insert in the rear sight. Loosen the screw to the right of the white diamond, raise or lower as needed to correct elevation, then re-tighten the screw. In order to shoot higher, you need to raise the insert; if you want to shoot lower, then lower the insert.

Left Or Right (Windage Adjustment)

To adjust for windage (left/right), the rear sight can be moved left/right as desired by turning the screw on the side of the rear sight. If you want to shoot more to the right, turn the screw clockwise so the sight moves to the right. If you want to shoot more to the left, turn the screw counter clockwise so the sight moves to left.

Hammer Extension Installation (Non-Sighted Models)

A hammer extension is useful when a scope is mounted. It extends to the side, making it convenient to cock and lower the hammer even with a low-mounted scope. The hammer extension can be used in either the right hand or left hand position. To install the included hammer extension first check to see that the rifle is unloaded, then place the hammer extension on the hammer in either the left or right hand position. Check to be sure the hammer extension is far enough down on the hammer and check that the location it is placed does not interfere with the operation of the hammer, rifle scope, or the lever action. Tighten down tension screw provided with allen wrench, hand tight.

Malfunction and Troubleshooting

NEVER USE YOUR FIREARM IF IT FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND NEVER FORCE A JAMMED ACTION. Forcing the action could make the round explode, causing serious injury, possible death, or severe damage to your firearm or other property.

FAILURE TO FIRE. A misfire occurs when the firing pin strikes the primer and it does not fire.  IF THE FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE DO NOT PUT IT DOWN OR OPEN THE ACTION. ALWAYS HOLD THE FIREARM, KEEPING IT POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND WAIT 30 SECONDS. IF A HANGFIRE (SLOW IGNITION) HAS OCCURRED, THE ROUND WILL FIRE WITHIN 30 SECONDS.

If the round does not fire, remove the ammunition, eject the round and examine the shell. If the firing pin indent on the primer is light or non-existent, have the firearm examined by a competent gunsmith before firing again. If the firing pin indent on the primer appears normal (in comparison with similar previously fired rounds) assume you have faulty ammunition.  Segregate the misfired round from other live ammunition and empty cases, reload, and carry on firing.

FAILURE TO EXTRACT (FTE). This is when the firearm discharges the round and fails to extract the spent round from the chamber. This could happen because of a bad extractor or bad/damaged casings.

FAILURE TO FEED (FTF). This is simply when the firearm fails to feed another round into the chamber. Put the lever in the open position and clear the ejection port.

Note: The ejection port should face the ground; this will allow the round to easily fall out (gravity is your friend here). This will work for both left and right handed shooters.

Cleaning Safety Precautions

WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES, MAKE SURE THE HAMMER IS IN THE FIRED-DOWN POSITION, WHICH ALLOWS YOUR SAFETY TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED. OPEN THE ACTION AND MAKE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. NEVER TEST THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF YOUR RIFLE WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

NOTICE! It is very important that the bore of your rifle be cleaned thoroughly and promptly after shooting. Do not leave discharged (empty) cases in the chambers for any length of time, as the chemical composition of many cartridges contain moisture which can “sweat” out of the shell and onto the chambers’ surfaces, and possibly cause corrosion and rust.

How to Clean

Regular cleaning is important in order for your gun to operate efficiently and safely. Taking proper care of it will also maintain its value and extend its life.

WE SUGGEST THAT YOU USE BIRCHWOOD CASEY GUN SHEATH OR A MILD SOLVENT such as Hoppe’s No. 9, Kleenbore or Breakfree.

NOTICE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR FIREARM APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

Your firearm is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You may permanently damage it by attempting to disassemble the inner mechanisms. If further disassembly for service or cleaning is required, take your firearm to a qualified gunsmith. Your gun should be cleaned every time it is used. A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the action and oiling key parts. Regular maintenance will also include cleaning the barrel. In order to clean it, we suggest that you first open the action by cycling the lever forward. Inspect the chamber and bore for brass, copper and powder fouling. Using a brand name cleaning kit, run the cleaning rod down the bore from the breech towards the muzzle. A normal amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It can usually be removed by repeating the above step, using a new patch saturated with solvent every time.

ALWAYS CLEAN FROM THE NATURAL DIRECTION OF THE BULLET. When you fire your gun, the powder residue and dirt are in the barrel. The chamber and receiver are clean. If you run a brush or patch from the muzzle end you will push this dirt, residue, and moisture into the chamber and receiver. This is a major cause of stuck cases or problems. If you push or pull a brush back toward the chamber, you will notice the brush will throw the debris from the bore back into the chamber. You do not have to disassemble this rifle in order to clean it sufficiently and to keep it operating properly.

USE A CLEAN PATCH SURFACE EACH TIME YOU GO DOWN THE BARREL. When you are using your firearm you will get abrasive dirt in the muzzle. The patch with solvent will flush this dirt out in the shortest distance. If you use this patch surface again, the dirt will be deposited in the chamber and neck. The next bullet down the barrel picks up this dirt and erodes the throat. This is the exact equivalent of cleaning in the wrong direction.

NEVER GO BACK AND FORTH REVERSING THE BRUSH. This will bend the bristles on the brush. This is the equivalent of bending a wire back and forth until it breaks. You will always ruin a brush if you reverse it while in the bore.

USE ONLY A FEW DROPS OF SOLVENT/LUBRICANT OIL. Use only the amount of solvent that the patch will absorb. If you use too much, the solvent or oil will drip down into the trigger mechanism; this will cause a gummy trigger. If you use too much oil, it will drain back toward the stock and could cause premature failure of the wood.

CENTER THE TOP AND ROD. BE CAREFUL NOT TO LET EITHER RUB THE BORE. All firearms record their history. This is the reason most people look down the barrel of a firearm. An experienced eye can tell the method of cleaning, the number of shots, and the gun maintenance applied to the firearm. Many marks are caused by people who carelessly let the tip or rod rub the inside the barrel.

NEVER RUN A BRUSH IN THE BARREL FIRST. This will damage the firearm. The brush will pick up dirt, moisture or powder residue and deposit it into the chamber or receiver. Never dip a brush in solvent. The solvent at the brush core will collect dirt and drop it into the receiver and chamber. Remember – Rust is neglect. Make sure all exposed metal surfaces are coated with a film of oil. After being subjected to damp weather, thoroughly wipe the bore and metal surfaces. Then apply a new film of oil. If exposed to a soaking rain, snow or salt spray, a more thorough cleaning and oiling may be necessary. Wipe the bolt clean of any debris with solvent and a patch or small rag. Spray the bolt with some gun oil. A gun brought out of prolonged storage should also be cleaned before shooting. Accumulated moisture and dirt, or solidified grease and oil, can prevent the gun from operating properly. We recommend the use of pull through cleaning kits or cleaning with a rod type kit. Overtime, depending on the amount of use and how it is stored, we do recommend that you take your Henry to a gunsmith to have it inspected at which time it can also be cleaned more thoroughly.

Maintenance Before Storage

When storing your firearm, do not encase it in anything that will attract or hold moisture, for example, leather or heavy cloth. Also, do not store firearms with a plug inserted in the barrel because this can be a contributing factor to moisture accumulation.

If your firearm is to be stored for an extended period, the bore, chamber and internal surfaces should be oiled with a high-quality lubricating oil or preservative intended for firearms. The external parts; receiver, bolt and barrel should be coated with an anti-rust oil.

Before using your firearm again, be sure to clean it. Every time you clean your firearm, check it for signs of wear. If wear is noted, do not use the firearm, have it checked by a qualified gunsmith.

Make sure your firearm is in good mechanical condition before firing it. Periodically have your firearm checked for signs of erosion, cracking, or wear by the factory or a factory certified gunsmith.

Storage Safety and Precautions

NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM AND NEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!

ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR FIREARM IS NOT LOADED BEFORE CLEANING, STORING, TRANSPORTING IT, LAYING IT DOWN, OR HANDING IT TO ANOTHER PERSON so that it cannot be fired when it is unsafe to do so.

ALWAYS KEEP AND STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION IN SEPARATE, LOCKED LOCATIONS, OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN AND UNTRAINED PERSONS. Safe and secure storage of your firearm and ammunition are your responsibility.

NEVER LEAVE THE KEY TO THE LOCK FOR YOUR FIREARM WITH THE STORED FIREARM!

NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURE STORAGE METHOD.  Others may be aware of your storage location or come upon it by chance. It is your personal responsibility to use common sense when storing your firearm and ammunition and to always make sure they are not accessible to children or other unauthorized persons.

NOTE: Do not store your firearm in an air-tight container, and do not seal or attempt to seal the barrel to exclude dust, as the internal steel surface is more likely to rust or corrode by doing this.

BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting. Mud, water, snow or other objects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore. A small obstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure and may damage your firearm and cause injury to yourself and others.

BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. After assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded, open the action and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of obstructions. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning cord or a patch as described in the CLEANING section of this owner’s manual.

BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS SLINGS, SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARM AND THAT THE ACCESSORIES DO NOT INTERFERE WITH ITS SAFE OPERATION.

It is your responsibility to understand and follow all of the instructions in the safety manual that accompanied your firearm, as well as those which may be supplied with your ammunition and any accessory.

NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM BEYOND THE FIELD STRIPPING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. Improper disassembly or reassembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death.

NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.  Improper manipulation of any other internal component may affect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may cause serious injury or death.

NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM UNLESS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING AUTHORIZED PARTS. If you do otherwise, improper functioning of your firearm may occur and serious injury or death and damage to property may result.

List of Parts