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<big>December 27, 1998</big>
<h2>TECHNICAL NOTE 20: AMMUNITION, BARRELS, AND ACCURACY OF
AR-10B
RIFLES</h2>
<h3>PURPOSE: This technical note provides information
concerning the
accuracy guaranteed of ArmaLite .308 caliber AR-10(T) rifles</h3>
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GENERAL: ArmaLite occasionally receives AR-10(T)
rifles which
are returned for accuracy problems. In virtually all cases, the problem is due
to poor
ammunition, poor break in procedures, or poor firing procedures. 
ACCURACY GUARANTEE: ArmaLite AR-10(T) rifles are
guaranteed to
meet the same targeting requirements (the center of impact of the rifle) as the
M16A2
rifle as spelled out in milspec MIL-R-63997. In addition, they produce 5 shot
groups of
less than two inches extreme spread at 200 yards, measured between the centers
of the
extreme shots, when using Federal Gold Medal (GM308M) ammunition or better.

AMMUNITION: Even a fine rifle cannot make good
ammunition from
poor ammunition. It's amazing how frequently ArmaLite is asked why surplus or
imported
ammunition shoots poorly. A key fact of ammunition is that a target rifle
exhibits its
best accuracy with ammunition tuned to THAT PARTICULAR RIFLE. Even high quality
ammunition
varies between lots, and even the highest quality ammunition may not be quite
optimal for
a given target rifle. 
The AR-IO(T) has a special match grade barrel featuring 1
turn in
11.25 inch rifling. It is superbly accurate when used with proven lots of Black
Hills moly
coated .308 Win Match, Federal .308M, M852, or other match quality ammunition.
Accuracy
naturally is less impressive if lower quality ammunition is used, or if less
capable lots
are used. 
BARRELS: The barrel of the AR-10(T) is produced from
a custom,
target grade blank. For optimum accuracy and improved life expectancy, it
absolutely MUST
be properly broken in. This timeconsuming process will allow the barrel to
smooth out
without an accumulation of copper fouling in the pores of the steel. VIRTUALLY
EVERY
ACCURACY PROBLEM WITH THE AR-10(T) IS CAUSED BY FAILURE TO CAREFULLY BREAK THE
RIFLE IN,
AND FAILURE TO USE HIGH GRADE MATCH AMMUNITION. 
BREAK IN PROCEDURE: To properly break in the barrel,
first fire
11 single shots, each shot followed by about 20 strokes of a tight fitting
patch bearing
J-B bore cleaner (available from Brownells, telephone 515-623-5401) or another
high
quality paste type cleaner. Failure to use J-B or another paste type cleaner
can triple
the break in period. Use a Parker Hale or other wrap-around style jag rather
than a
slotted jag. It is convenient to perform this step from the muzzle, but a brass
or plastic
rod guide must be used to assure that the rod never touches the rifling at the
muzzle. 
From shots 12 to 30, clean after each 3 shots. From shots
31 to 50,
clean after each 5 shots. From shots 51 to 100 clean thoroughly with a high
quality bore
cleaner every 10 shots. The barrel should thereafter be cleaned every 20 rounds
to assure
best match accuracy. 
It is best to use solid based, hollow point match bullets
for break
in: full metal jacket ammunition normally contains a lead slug which is exposed
at the
base of the bullet. A small amount of lead ablates as the bullet travels down
the bore and
is deposited on the bore. 
Black Hills Ammunition's moly coated .308 Win Match
ammunition can
reduce or eliminate the normal break in procedure. Accuracy has proven to be
outstanding.
To procure this ammunition, contact either ArmaLite at 800-336-0184, or Black
Hills at
800-568-6625. 
FIRING PROCEDURE: ArmaLite tests rifles from a wooden
bench
using only simple sandbags as rests both fore and aft. A more complex machine
rest is not
needed to meet the minute of angle accuracy guarantee, but proper break in and
consistent,
sound firing procedure is. 
An ArmaLite ST96-10 telescopic sight is used in factory
accuracy
tests. 
Accuracy varies in different firing positions. Bipods, in
particular, tend to allow inconsistent rifle movement and are not as conducive
to accuracy
as a simple sandbag or rest. 
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