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July 8, 2000
<big>TECHNICAL NOTE 5: ERRATA SHEET FOR ARMALITE
AR-10B
SERIES RIFLES</big>
PURPOSE: This
errata sheet provides information that isn't contained in the AR-10 Instruction
Manual, or
highlights information that is extremely important. It is part of the AR-10
manual and
must be kept with it.
SAFETY: Read and understand the safety
warnings in
the operators manual before you do anything else. Use good hearing protection,
because the
recoil check (muzzle brake) concentrates muzzle blast near the
shooter.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR LIMITED LIFETIME
WARRANTY:
The limited lifetime warranty is applicable to original, individual ArmaLite
purchasers
only. Institutional purchasers receive warranty support for a period of one
year. THE
WARRANTY BECOMES EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
PROVIDED
WITH YOUR RIFLE. IF NO CARD IS ON FILE, ALL WORK WILL BE BILLED AT SHOP
RATES.
GENERAL: ArmaLites .308 caliber
(7.62 x 51mm
NATO) AR-10B series rifles are the third series in a historic family. The
first,
designated AR-10, was designed in the late 1950s and entered production in the
early
1960s. Only about 10,000 rifles were produced. The second series, the AR-10A,
was an
improved version that didnt enter production. ArmaLites new AR-10B
series is
the latest and most up to date. The AR-10B series includes the classic AR-10B,
the modern
AR-10A2 Infantry Model, the AR-10A4 Flattop, and the AR-10(T) Match
Rifle.
(Notice that the designation "AR-10B" is used
two ways,
causing confusion among some shooters. It designates the third, and most
current, series
of AR-10 rifles. In addition, it is used to designate a specific model within
the new
series. The rifles are all normally called "AR-10s".)
AR-10 rifles are very similar to ArmaLite .223 caliber
M15 series
rifles or the military M16A2 rifle. The manuals for either of those rifles
generally
pertain to the new AR-10s as well. Specific differences and additional facts
include: 
PATENTS and TRADEMARKS: The AR-10 rifle is protected by
U.S. Patents
5,638,626, 5,911,173, and 6,044,748. AR-10 and variants are trademarks of
ArmaLite, Inc.
FIRING PIN SPRING: The firing pin spring
reduces
the firing pin mark made on the primer as the rifle bolt closes. This mark is a
characteristic of all Ml, M14/MlA, and M16 type Rifles. If a primer is overly
sensitive,
it is possible for it to fire when the bolt closes (a "slamfire").
The AR-10B
firing pin spring makes slamfire virtually impossible (none have been reported)
while
maintaining reliable ignition. The design of the carrier group prevents a
slamfire before
the bolt is locked.
The tight end of the firing pin spring is slipped over
the front
of the firing pin first. It engages a groove on the firing pin, which
prevents the
springs loss. During assembly of the bolt carrier group, press the firing
pin
forward about 1/8 inch after feeling spring resistance. This allows the firing
pin
retaining pin to be inserted behind the large flange of the firing pin, and
thereby hold
it in position. THE FIRING PIN SPRING IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICE AND MUST
NOT BE LOOSE,
REMOVED, OR LOST. ArmaLite will provide a free replacement if it is
damaged.
FIRING PIN RETAINING PIN: Do not pound
or force the
firing pin retaining pin into position; it may be damaged. To check for proper
assembly of
the bolt carrier assembly, hold it with the bolt up to verify that the firing
pin and
spring don't fall out. Push forward on the rear of the firing pin and make sure
that it is
pushed back by the firing pin spring. Replace the retaining pin if it is
damaged. 
EXTRACTOR SPRING REINFORCEMENT:
ArmaLites
exclusive Extractor Spring Reinforcement Ring surrounds the extractor spring.
Remove the
ring if the rifle to be used at temperatures below 0 degrees
Fahrenheit.
McFARLAND GAS RING: Like the 3-piece
rings of the
AR-15, the one-piece McFarland Gas Ring should be replaced if rifle functioning
is
sluggish (i.e. if the fired cartridges dont quite eject.)
CAM PIN FIT: Tight tolerances on the AR-
10 may
require use of a flat tipped screwdriver or other suitable object to slip the
cam pin past
the bolt carrier key. The cam pin must never be altered to provide clearance.

INSERTING THE CAM PIN: When assembling
the carrier
group, insert the bolt into the carrier only enough to allow the cam pin to be
inserted.
Insert the cam pin straight into the carrier (you dont rotate it 90
degrees like the
AR-16 Cam). There is a groove inside the carrier, just ahead of the small
diameter hole at
the bottom of the gas cavity. Inserting the bolt too far into the carrier can
cause the
McFarland Gas Rings to expand into the groove. Removal might require the bolt
to be driven
forward with a brass rod, which can damage the rings. Once the cam pin is in
place, the
bolt cant be pushed too far into the carrier.
LUBRICATION: ArmaLite recommends Bore
Cote ,
LSA (Lubricant, Semi-fluid, Automatic weapons) or other high-quality
lubricants,
especially on the highly-stessed Bolt Carrier Group. Lubricate the rifle
generously.
MATCH TRIGGER ADJUSTMENTS:
ArmaLites National
Match trigger assembly isnt user adjustable. For safety reasons, it is
intentionally
built with a small amount of creep in the second stage. As it breaks in with
use (200 to
500 rounds) the creep tends to decrease to an acceptable level. If excess creep
remains,
the trigger can be tuned by a gunsmith using techniques similar to those used
with the
Ml/Ml4 trigger system. ArmaLite technicians will fine-tune the triggers for a
nominal shop
fee, plus shipping. We regret this inconvenience, but the current unpleasant
state of tort
law requires it.
PULLING THE TRIGGER: Failure to pull a
target or
match-grade trigger firmly can result in the shooter firing two shots. This
effect is
common to all self-loading firearms, and especially common to match triggers on
common
target rifles such as the M1 or M-14 National Match rifles. 
With each shot the rifle moves rearward in recoil, then
recovers
forward in counter recoil. The trigger finger is a springy structure, and as
the rifle
recoils the trigger finger and the rifle move relative to each other just a
little. If the
hand and finger are held too loosely or if the trigger is pulled too
delicately, it is
possible that the moving trigger can push into the stationary trigger
finger
as the rifle moves forward. The finger isnt moving, but the trigger is.
The relative
motion between the trigger and trigger finger can result in the shooter firing
two shots
before releasing the trigger. This is not a "double," but sounds like
it. This
error occurs most often when firing from a bench. To prevent this "false
doubling," pull the butt firmly into the shoulder, grip the rifle strongly
and pull
the trigger aggressively. If false doubling continues or is frequent, ArmaLite
will adjust
or replace the trigger mechanism. Safe gun handling prevents a false double
from causing
an accident.
AMMUNITION: The AR-10(T) has a specially
lapped
match grade barrel. It is superbly accurate when used with Black Hills moly
coated .308
Match ammunition, Federal .308M, G.I. M852, or other match quality ammunition.
Accuracy
naturally is less impressive if lower quality ammunition is used. ALMOST EVERY
ACCURACY OR
FUNCTION PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY FAILURE TO CAREFULLY BREAK THE RIFLE IN, FAILURE
TO USE HIGH
GRADE MATCH AMMUNITION, OR POOR MARKSMANSHIP.
BLOWN PRIMERS: Some .308 match
ammunition is loaded
for relatively high velocity, and some surplus ammunition is also suspect. An
occasional
round is unusually hot, or is made from soft brass. If the ammunition you use
shows signs
of primer flattening, gas leakage, loose primer pockets, or blown primers, try
a more
conservative lot. 
BREAK-IN PERIOD: ArmaLite rifles are
made more
tightly than other rifles of similar design. A break-in period of 200 rounds
allows
machined or phosphate-coated surfaces to mate. 
ArmaLites stainless steel barrels are produced from
custom,
triple-lapped target grade blanks. For optimum accuracy and improved life
expectancy, they
MUST be properly broken in. To do this, fire 11 single shots, each followed by
about 20
strokes of a tight fitting patch bearing J-B bore cleaner (available from
Brownells,
515-623-5401). Use a Parker Hale or other wrap-around style jag rather than a
slotted jag.
From 12 to 30 shots, clean after each 3 shots. From 31 to 50 shots, clean after
each 5
shots. Clean thoroughly with a high quality bore cleaner every 10 shots until
100 shots.
This time-consuming process will allow the barrel to smooth out without an
accumulation of
copper fouling in the pores of the steel. The barrel should thereafter be
cleaned every 20
rounds for best match accuracy. Accuracy continues to improve for several
hundred rounds
as the rifle breaks in. 
ArmaLite recommends Black Hills moly coated .308 Win
Match
ammunition for both break-in and competition. Black Hills molybdenum disulfide
("moly") coated ammunition reduces the break-in period to about
thirty rounds
(by pulling a dry patch through the barrel after each) and lengthens the period
between
cleaning. Contact ArmaLite to order this ammunition. 
FRONT SIGHT ADJUSTMENT TOOL: ArmaLite
recommends
that shooters use a front sight adjustment tool to zero their front sight
blades,
especially with the tight fitting removable front sight of the AR-lOA4 and AR-
10(T).
ZEROING THE FRONT SIGHT FOR WINDAGE:
Normal
manufacturing tolerances can result in the rear sight being off- center when
the rifle is
zeroed. ArmaLites exclusive screw-clamping gas blocks (T and A4 models)
and front
sight bases (A2 models) allow the owner to zero the front sight for windage
with the rear
sight centered. To do so, put the rear sight in the center of the rear sight
base. Fire a
three-shot group. To adjust the next shot group to the left, loosen the
clamping screws
and shift the front sight to the right slightly. To shift the group to the
right, shift
the sight to the left. Tighten the clamping screws of the front sight base and
finish
zeroing in the normal manner using the windage knob of the rear sight.
Elevation is
adjusted by raising or lowering the front sight. Once the front sight is
zeroed, turning
the elevation knob sets the range. 
PROTECTING BARE BARREL SURFACES:
Shifting the gas
block or sight base will normally expose a thin, line of unprotected steel
inside the
split base. This unprotected surface results from government regulations that
render it
impractical to phoshphate the barrel before assembly. Paint, oil, or another
suitable
protectant must protect it. 
RATE OF FIRE: The rate of fire of the
AR-10 is the
equals that of the M-14 rifle in rounds per minute for a maximum period
of:
2
minutes&#13
3;..40
rounds per minute
minutes&#13
3;30
minutes&#13
3;20
30 minutes or
more..13
rounds per
minute
BARREL LIFE depends on how fast the
rifle is fired,
and how accurate the shooter insists it must be. Shooting the rifle as fast as
the trigger
can be pulled can ruin the barrel in just a few hundred rounds. Firing at
controlled rates
(see above) will allow a standard-grade AR-10 barrel to last for 10,000 to
15,000 rounds
with accuracy acceptable for Police use. Target shooters fire at very moderate
rates, but
their higher accuracy requirements dictate 7.62mm barrel replacement by about
7,000 match
rounds.
REMOVING THE AR-10(T) TUBULAR HANDGUARD:
It should
seldom be necessary to remove the tubular handguard of the AR-10(T). If it must
be
removed, a vise with protected jaws is useful. Begin by holding the rifle by
the
fiberglass tube. Use a strap wrench to grasp the lock ring at the front of the
receiver.
Loosen the ring by rotating it counterclockwise (as viewed from the butt), and
pull
forward on the handguard at the same time. Wrapping the lock ring with double-
sided tape
or duct tape, or wiggling the handguard slightly as it loosens may help.
Reverse the
procedure to install. WARNING: EXCESSIVE TIGHTENING OF THE LOCK RING WITH A
STRAP WRENCH
CAN LOOSEN THE BARREL NUT OR DEFORM THE GAS TUBE. 
REMOVING THE AR-10A2 and A4 HANDGUARDS:
The AR-10
slip ring is held forward by a stronger spring than those of .223 caliber
rifles.
Handguard removal may be a two-man job. Its easiest to place the butt on
the ground
and push the slip ring back while a second person works the handguard panels
loose. They
should seldom need to be removed. 
LOADING THE MAGAZINE: AR-10B magazines
have a
patented spring-loaded plunger in the follower. It engages the bolt catch to
hold the bolt
open automatically when the last round is ejected. Load the first round into
the magazine
normally. Press the plunger into its hole to insert the second round. Insert
remaining
rounds as usual. Some early 10 round magazines must either be unloaded or
contain at least
2 rounds before they can be locked into a rifle when the bolt is closed.

INSERTING THE MAGAZINE: Smoothly press
the magazine
straight upward into the magazine well until the magazine catch snaps into
place. Pull
down on the magazine slightly to make sure that it is caught by the magazine
catch.
Contrary to Hollywood tradition, NEVER tap or pound the magazine into the
receiver.
Excessive pressure can force the magazine past the magazine catch. 
USING M-14 RIFLE MAGAZINES: The AR-10B
magazine is
based on the proven M-14/MlA rifle magazine. A good quality metal 20 round M-
14/MlA
magazine can be altered to work perfectly in the AR-10B. U.S. G.I. and imported
Chinese
magazines are acceptable. Most commercial metal magazines with blue finish or
pressed
latch plates require replacement of the shell. Fiberglass magazines (i.e.
Thermold, etc.)
are totally unsuitable for conversion.
ArmaLite sells 20 round magazines when available.
ArmaLite offers a
variety of methods for converting customers M1/M14 magazines. Conversion
kits are
available to allow customers to convert their own magazines. 
TIGHT FIRST ROUND: Due to design
constraints
resulting from 1994 Crime Bill, the cartridges in a fully loaded magazine are
tightly
compressed. If loading or operation are sluggish, reduce the number of rounds
in the
magazine by 1 (a common practice with the M14 rifle).
MAGAZINE INTERCHANGEABILITY: 10 round
AR-10B series
magazines and converted 20 round M-14 magazines will not work in the AR-10/AR-
10A rifles
made in the 1960s, or in the current SR-25 rifle made by Knights Armament
Corporation. Magazines for those same rifles will not work in the current AR-
10B series
rifles. 
CLEANING THE MAGAZINE: Disassemble the
magazine
carefully to avoid losing the spring-loaded Bolt Catch Trip in the Follower.
Wipe clean
and dry with a cloth soaked with a good bore cleaner. Lubricate sparingly. Make
sure that
the front and rear of the magazine shell are smooth.
RECEIVER FIT: The AR-10B is not a custom
fit
firearm. ArmaLite gets a close fit between the receivers, but normal forging
and machining
variations may result in play like that of .223 caliber M-16 style rifles, or
slight side
to side receiver mismatch. This is not a manufacturing defect and has no effect
on
accuracy. 
FIXED MUZZLE BRAKE: All AR-10Bs are
"Post-Ban" production rifles. The recoil checks (muzzle brakes) used
on them are
permanently attached in accordance with government regulations. DO NOT TRY TO
REMOVE THE
MUZZLE BRAKE: DOING SO WILL CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE BARREL. 
APPEARANCE: Almost all complaints
concerning
appearance come from customers who forget that the AR-10 is a Military
Specification
rifle, not a polished commercial-grade rifle. They are industrial products, not
custom
rifles, and bear simple finishes.
ArmaLite rifles are all thoroughly test fired before
shipping. New
rifles will normally show evidence of this firing. If the receiver looks light
or uneven,
its probably dry. A light coat of oil on the anodized surface will cure
the problem.

The anodized surface of new ArmaLite rifles bears a matte
finish.
This surface can be scuffed or polished, but the base layer of hard coat
anodizing (at
Rockwell C 60+) is undamaged. After repeated cleaning, the receiver assumes a
semigloss
finish quite similar to the early AR-10 rifles. Various soft plastic cleaning
pads and oil
may be used to "polish" the matte to bring the surface to a uniform
sheen. 
The receivers and front sights are made of forgings.
Forging is a
heavy industrial process that leaves small dents and dings on the forgings.
ArmaLite
inspects all forgings for excessive marks or deformation, but no forging is
free of them.
This is a normal condition of forgings, not a defect.
The AR-10 is normally equipped with a round edged
buttplate for
shooting comfort. The checkered buttplate is intended to protrude slightly from
the plate
to help the plate grip the shooters shoulder. 
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