How to Install a RISE Trigger

Installing Your RISE Trigger

RISE triggers install one of three ways, depending on which trigger you have. Find yours below and follow the steps for that type. Most installs take under ten minutes, and a Slide-and-Snap trigger can install in under a minute.

Before you begin: make sure your firearm is unloaded and clear, and wear eye protection.

RISE Rev 535 Slide-and-Snap AR Trigger - Black and Red

SLIDE-AND-SNAP TRIGGER
Fast, streamlined setup.

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REV-535 • REV 535 FRS

DROP-IN AR TRIGGER
Self-contained performance.

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ICONIC • RA-535 APT • Blitz • RA-434 HPT • Patriot • LE145 • Rave 140 • Rave PCC • RA-140 SST • RA-240 • RA-242

RISE RA-101 Trigger

COMPONENT TRIGGER
Traditional component system.

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RA-100 • RA-101

RELIANT R700
Remington and clone bolt-actions.

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Reliant Pro • Reliant Hunter

RAVE 140 Trigger Installation

Blitz Trigger Installation

RA-434 & Patriot Trigger Installation

LE-145 Trigger Installation

ICONIC Trigger Installation

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Install a RISE Drop-In AR Trigger

You will need safety glasses, a brass or nonmetal punch (smaller than .154″), a hammer (we recommend a ball-peen hammer), 5/64 Allen wrench, flathead screwdriver (type of screwdriver may differ depending on rifle manufacturer’s grip screw).

Before You Begin: Make sure your firearm is unloaded and clear, and wear eye protection.

1. Remove the Upper

After ensuring the gun is clear, remove the upper receiver.

2. Remove the Grip and Safety Selector

Secondly, loosen and remove the grip screw on the inside of the grip. Carefully remove the grip to expose the spring inside. There is a detent behind the spring; both are small and easily lost. Remove the spring and detent, using your hand or a bin to catch the detent. Then save them for reinstallation.

Remove and set aside the safety selector.

3. Remove the Existing Trigger

If a cassette-style trigger is currently in the gun, remove its pins and the trigger system.

If the gun has a mil-spec trigger, use a small brass punch or nonmetallic item to press out the hammer pin and remove the hammer and hammer spring. Press out the trigger pin. This may require pressing down on the disconnector. Remove the disconnector, disconnector spring, trigger, and trigger spring. The hammer is under tension and may spring out.

The pocket that everything was in should now be empty and ready for your new trigger.

4. Install the RISE Trigger

Drop the RISE trigger in the pocket using the holes as reference for direction; the trigger’s and receiver’s holes should align. Install the included anti-walk pins (or anti-rotation pins if it’s an RA-535 Advanced-Performance Trigger). For each pin, it’s helpful to use one of the enclosed 1/16” Allen wrenches to hold one screw while using the other 1/16” Allen wrench to tighten the screw on the other side.

5. Tighten the Set Screws

There are two small set screws located on the trigger system under the hammer spring legs. Release the trigger’s hammer to access them. (See image above.) Lift or shift over each hammer spring leg and use the included 5/64” Allen wrench to snug the setscrews to the floor of the receiver. (The 5/64” Allen wrench is the longer one on the back of the package, not the shorter one with the pins.) Do not overtighten the setscrews, simply turn them until they’re snug.

6. Reinstall the Safety Selector and Grip

Reinstall the safety selector. Then reinstall the grip assembly with the detent, detent spring, grip, and grip screw to their respective positions.

7. Perform a Function Check.

Perform a function check to verify correct installation.

RISE Rave 140 and Blitz Trigger Installation Instructions

  1. Remove the Upper
    After ensuring the gun is clear, remove the upper receiver.
  2. Remove the Grip and Safety Selector
    Secondly, loosen and remove the grip screw on the inside of the grip. Carefully remove the grip to expose the spring inside. There is a detent behind the spring; both are small and easily lost. Remove the spring and detent, using your hand or a bin to catch the detent. Then save them for reinstallation.Remove and set aside the safety selector.
  3. Remove the Existing Trigger
    If a cassette-style trigger is currently in the gun, remove its pins and the trigger system.If the gun has a mil-spec trigger, then use a small brass punch or nonmetallic item to press out the hammer pin and remove the hammer and hammer spring. Press out the trigger pin. This may require pressing down on the disconnector. Remove the disconnector, disconnector spring, trigger, and trigger spring. The hammer is under tension and may spring out.The pocket that everything was in should now be empty and ready for your new trigger.
  4. Install the Safety Selector and RISE Trigger
    Drop the RISE trigger in the pocket using the holes as reference for direction; the trigger’s and receiver’s holes should nearly align. Reinstall the safety selector to help align the trigger and receiver’s pin holes. Install the included anti-walk pins. To do this, we recommend inserting one of the pins in the hammer pin bushing (the upper hole) first, followed by the trigger pin bushing (the lower hole). You might need to apply downward pressure on the trigger to align the holes. For each pin, it’s helpful to use one of the enclosed 1/16” Allen wrenches to hold one screw while using the other 1/16” Allen wrench to tighten the screw on the other side. Note: If you’re installing the trigger in a 9mm AR (a PCC, for example), we recommend anti-rotation pins, rather than anti-walk pins, because of the more extensive wear and tear on the parts.
  5. Reinstall the Grip
    Reinstall the grip assembly with the detent, detent spring, grip, and grip screw to their respective positions.
  6. Perform a Function Check
    Lastly, perform a function check to verify correct installation.

As always, ensure you are following proper firearm safety guidelines when making upgrades to your AR. Ensure there is no magazine inserted and clear the rifle to make sure it’s empty.

  1. Punch out your takedown and pivot pins and remove your upper receiver from your lower receiver.
  2. Remove your grip. (Be sure to keep track of your safety detent and grip spring.)
  3. Remove your safety selector.
  4. Using a punch, carefully tap out the hammer pin and remove it.
  5. Then, tap out the trigger pin and remove it.
  6. Remove your old trigger. (You won’t be needing it anymore.)
  7. Place the RA-100 trigger and spring into your lower receiver.
  8. Push down on the trigger to line up the trigger blade hole with the pin hole on your lower receiver.
  9. Insert one of the included pins until it’s flush with your lower receiver.
  10. Angle the hammer as if it were in the forward position and place the hammer spring legs in the slots on the trigger pin.
  11. Push down on the hammer until the hammer pin hole lines up with pin hole on your lower receiver.
  12. Use a mallet to tap in the other included pin until it is flush with your lower receiver.
  13. Cock the hammer back into its ready-to-fire position.
  14. Reinstall your safety selector.
  15. Reinstall your grip.
  16. Place your upper receiver onto your lower receiver and push in your takedown and pivot pins.

Perform a Function Test
17. Pull the charging handle to make sure the trigger is reset.
18. Flip your safety selector in the safe position and squeeze the trigger to ensure it won’t fire.
19. Flip your safety selector into the fire position and squeeze the trigger to test the trigger’s functionality.
20. Repeat this process three to four times, to ensure all parts are installed and operating correctly.

If you have any questions along the way or any issues with your trigger, please reach out to us. We’re here to help! [email protected] | 844-747-3308

Make sure that your Rem 700 or clone action rifle is unloaded and pointed in a safe direction. Keep the safety in the on position until you’re ready to fire. If you run into any questions during the installation process, please don’t hesitate to give us a shout. Our customer service is available via phone (844-747-3308) or email ([email protected]) from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST) Monday–Friday. We will be happy to help you along the way.   

Regardless of whether you have a Reliant Pro or Reliant Hunter trigger, installation is based on the type of bolt-action firearm you’re using — a true, factory Remington 700 or an R700 clone action.

We recommend reading the installation instructions and/or watching the video prior to beginning.

– Reliant Trigger Installation Instructions for Factory Remington 700 Rifles
– Reliant Trigger Installation Instructions for Clone Action Rifles

Reliant Trigger Installation Instructions for Factory Remington 700 Rifles

Your Reliant trigger came with the following parts:

  • .125″ punch — for moving the pins holding the trigger
  • 5/32″ hex key — for separating the action and stock on your Remington 700
  • 3/16″ hex key — for separating the action and stock on some clone actions (you won’t need this)
  • .050″ ball-end hex key — for adjusting the pull weight on Reliant Hunter or the pull weight and overtravel on the Reliant Pro

Within the instructions, we’ll refer to front, back, left, and right.

  • Front is closest to the barrel.
  • Rear is closest to the stock.
  • Right and left refer to each side of the rifle from the perspective of the stock (standard shooting orientation).

Be safe
It probably goes without saying, but always practice gun safety. Ensure your firearm is pointed in a safe direction and keep your trigger on safe until you’re ready to fire.

Before you begin the installation process, double check that the trigger is in the safe position. Remove the gun’s magazine. Visually and physically check the chamber and action to confirm the firearm is unloaded.

Remove the rifle’s bolt
Push up on the bolt release lever. It’s located in front of the trigger, inside the trigger well.
With the bolt release lever pushed, pull the bolt out of the action.

Remove the action from the stock
Turn the rifle upside down, revealing the bottom metal plate and two action screws.

Using the included 5/32″ hex key (the medium sized hex key), loosen the front screw on the bottom metal plate.
Using the included 5/32″ hex key (the medium sized hex key), loosen the front screw on the bottom metal plate.
Using the same hex key, remove the rear screw from the bottom metal plate.
Remove the bottom metal plate, box mag, and stock from the action.

Remove the factory trigger pins and trigger
Using the punch, gently punch the rear pin from left to right until the trigger is free but the bolt catch assembly remains intact and is still held in its place with the pin.

Note: The trigger safety should still be in the on/safe position.

*Note: If the rear trigger pin is punched all the way out, the bolt catch and its spring may fly out. If this happens, make sure to retain these parts, as they are needed for installation of the Reliant trigger.

Using the included punch, punch out the front pin (the pin closest to the barrel) from right to left and set it aside.

Remove any trigger parts (factory trigger, trigger sear, and trigger spring) from the trigger well and toss them in the garbage.

Install the RISE Reliant trigger

Ensure the Reliant trigger’s safety is in the on position (rotated to the left).

Place the Reliant trigger into the trigger well and line up the pin holes.

Insert and gently punch in the front trigger pin until it is flush.

*Note: If your bolt catch and spring came out during uninstallation of the factory trigger, this is where you will re-install them. The long leg of the spring will run next to the bolt catch, the short leg will go into the trigger well, and the coil will go into the small pocket between the bolt catch and trigger well. Before you install the bolt catch and spring, pivot the Reliant trigger forward to clear the space in the trigger well for the bolt catch and spring.

Pivot the Reliant Trigger backward into the trigger well and line up the rear pin holes.

Gently punch in the rear pin from right to left until flush with the bolt catch.

Confirm that the bolt release on the Reliant trigger lines up with the hook in the firearm’s bolt catch using the following steps:

  • Using a pair of narrow pliers, gently bend the tab on the bolt release until it slots into the hook (or “V”) on the bolt catch.
  • When resting, the bolt release should be seated in the hook of the bolt catch as seen in Figure B.
  • Test to ensure the bolt release fully engages the bolt catch, functions smoothly, and does not stick when cycling. The bolt release should be in contact with the bolt catch throughout the cycle.

Reassemble your rifle

Re-insert the internal box mag (the side with the tapered edges will go into the action).

Install the front screw (the shorter one) and tighten until it is snug. Pressing the bottom metal plate down from front to back will make this easier.

Install the rear screw (the longer one) and tighten until it is snug.

Torque down both screws to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Test functionality

Perform a function test without ammunition using the following steps:

  1. With the safety in the on position, cycle the action. The firing pin should NOT move.
  2. Move the safety into the off (or fire) position and cycle the action. The firing pin should NOT move.
  3. Move the safety into the on position, cycle the action, and move the safety to the off position. The firing pin should NOT move.
  4. Move the safety into the on position, cycle the action, and pull the trigger. The firing pin should NOT move.
  5. Move the safety into the off position, cycle the action, and pull the trigger. The trigger and firing pin should move.
  6. Move the safety into the off position, cycle the action, and tap the stock. The firing pin should NOT move.

Safely repeat steps 1-5 at a range with live ammo with the rifle pointed in a safe direction to ensure your Reliant trigger was installed properly.

Enjoy the best upgrade money can buy!

If you have any questions along the way or any issues with your trigger, please reach out to us. We’re here to help! [email protected] | 844-747-3308

And if you aren’t completely satisfied with your trigger, please let us know! All RISE triggers are backed by a lifetime warranty and are covered with our More-Bang-For-Your-Buck Guarantee. With the More-Bang-For-Your-Buck Guarantee, if your trigger doesn’t perform as we promised, just let us know within 30 days and we’ll buy it back or replace it. And with the lifetime warranty, if you ever encounter an issue with your trigger — regardless of how long you’ve owned it, or even if you aren’t the original owner — we’ll replace or repair it.

Reliant Trigger Installation Instructions for Rem 700 Clone Action Rifles

Your Reliant trigger came with the following parts:

  • .125″ punch — for moving the pins holding the trigger
  • 5/32″ hex key — depending on your rifle, you’ll need this or the 3/16 hex key to separate the action and stock
  • 3/16″ hex key — depending on your rifle, you’ll need this or the 5/32 hex key to separate the action and stock
  • .050″ ball-end hex key — for adjusting the pull weight on Reliant Hunter or the pull weight and overtravel on the Reliant Pro

Within the instructions, we’ll refer to front, back, left, and right.

  • Front is closest to the barrel.
  • Rear is closest to the stock.
  • Right and left refer to each side of the rifle from the perspective of the stock (standard shooting orientation).

Be safe

It probably goes without saying, but always practice gun safety. Ensure your firearm is pointed in a safe direction and keep your trigger on safe until you’re ready to fire.

Before you begin the installation process, double check that the trigger is in the safe position. Remove the gun’s magazine. Visually and physically check the chamber and action to confirm the firearm is unloaded.

Remove the rifle’s bolt

Push down the bolt release lever. It’ll be on the left side of the action for right-handed actions or on the right side for left-handed actions. Pull the bolt out.

Remove the action from the stock

Flip the rifle over so you’re looking at the bottom.

Using either the 5/32¢¢ or 3/16¢¢ hex key, loosen the front screw on the bottom metal plate. (The hex key you use will depend on your rifle.)

Using the same hex key, remove the rear screw on the bottom metal plate and set it aside.

Remove the front screw and set it aside.

Remove the bottom metal plate and/or internal box mag (if applicable). If you have a chassis stock, you likely won’t have an internal box mag or bottom metal plate.

Remove the stock.

Remove the factory trigger pins and trigger

Note: Some rifles have a trigger hanger system. If the rifle has one, there will be a metal piece blocking your access to the trigger pins. In that case, unscrew and remove the trigger hanger system from the action to follow the standard steps to remove the old trigger and install the Reliant trigger. Tip: Make note of the hanger system’s orientation before removing it. You will need to reinstall it the same way.

Using the included punch, punch out the rear trigger pin from right to left.

Note: The trigger safety should still be in the on/safe position.

Set aside the rear trigger pin.

Using the included punch, punch out the front pin from right to left.

Set aside the front trigger pin.

Remove any factory trigger parts (factory trigger, trigger sear, and trigger spring) and toss them in the garbage.

Install the RISE Reliant trigger

Place the Reliant trigger into the trigger well and line up the pin holes.

Insert and gently punch in the front trigger pin until it is flush.

Insert and gently punch in the rear trigger pin until it is flush.

Reassemble your rifle and test your new trigger

Re-insert the internal box mag (the side with the tapered edges will go into the action), if applicable.

Install the front screw (the shorter one) and tighten until it’s snug. Pressing the bottom metal plate down from front to back will make this easier.

Install the rear screw (the longer one) and tighten until it’s snug.

Torque down both screws to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Test functionality

Perform a function test without ammunition using the following steps:

  1. With the safety in the on position, cycle the action. The firing pin should NOT move.
  2. Move the safety into the off (or fire) position and cycle the action. The firing pin should NOT move.
  3. Move the safety into the on position, cycle the action, and move the safety to the off position. The firing pin should NOT move.
  4. Move the safety into the on position, cycle the action, and pull the trigger. The firing pin should NOT move.
  5. Move the safety into the off position, cycle the action, and pull the trigger. The trigger and firing pin should move.
  6. Move the safety into the off position, cycle the action, and tap the stock. The firing pin should NOT move.

Safely repeat steps 1-5 at a range with live ammo with the rifle pointed in a safe direction to ensure your Reliant trigger was installed properly.

Enjoy the best upgrade money can buy!

If you have any questions along the way or any issues with your trigger, please reach out to us. We’re here to help![email protected] | 844-747-3308

And if you aren’t completely satisfied with your trigger, please let us know! All RISE triggers are backed by a lifetime warranty and are covered with our More-Bang-For-Your-Buck Guarantee. With the More-Bang-For-Your-Buck Guarantee, if your trigger doesn’t perform as we promised, just let us know within 30 days and we’ll buy it back or replace it. And with the lifetime warranty, if you ever encounter an issue with your trigger — regardless of how long you’ve owned it, or even if you aren’t the original owner — we’ll replace or repair it.

Note: The instructions are for reference only. Refer to your local gunsmith or dealer for professional installation advice. The assembly or installation of firearm parts and components should only be performed by a qualified gunsmith or certified armorer. Using a rifle assembled incorrectly or assembled using incorrect or modified parts can result in a damaged rifle, property damage, personal injury or death. Manufacturer is also not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the improper installation or use of our products. Always practice gun safety and handle your firearm responsibly. Ensure the gun is unloaded before installing the trigger. Lastly, always point your gun in a safe direction and use extreme caution.