OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR ALL AR-10B AND M15 SERIES RIFLES ARMALITE, [NC P.O, Box 299 Copyright AnMaLite, Ine. GENESEO, ILLINOIS 61254 Decemper. 1997 (309) 944-6039This book provides instructions on the operation and mainienance of rifles from both ArmaLite and the Eagle Arms division of ArmaLite. Read and understand it carefully before you try to use your rifle Your safety. and that of those around you, depends on your knowledge of your rifle and on your knowledge of safety rules common to all firearms. Please study the common-sense safety rules noted in this manual Your first responsibility as a gun owner is always safety" Your second responsibility as a gun owner is security. Make sure thal your rifle remains in responsible hands. YOURS! Don't become an unwitting partner ina crime of ragedy: make sure your rifle is properly secured. Lock it in a secure storage conainer or, if mone is available. remowe the Boll Cartier Assembly and store it separaicly. Ifyou don't know where to get a storage container al a reasonable price. contact ArmaLite 10 obtain ane. Armalite manufactures a variety of self loading rifles. and is constantly seeking improvements. All share the same basic desagn and have the same controls. This manual includes portions of U.S. Army and Marine Comps documents illustrating proven operaling and maintenance techniques. The information it comains is appropriate to all ArmaLite and Eagle Arms rifles and carbines. Instructions which refer to specific models will be clearly marked. The first section of this manual lists safety rules, including how to clear vour rifle and render it safe. The next section explains its operation. and the section that follows discusses Proper mainienance. The final section covers trouble shooting problems. NOTICE ArmaLite has no control ower the use of your rifle, and shall not be responsible for injury. death, or damage to propery resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge of this firearm. or for its function when used for purposes or subjected to treatment for which it was not intended AnmaLite will not honor claims under the Limited Warranty which result from careless or improper handling. unauthorized adjustments or parts teplacement, corrosion, neglect, use of the wrong type or caliber of ammuni- tion, or the use of ammunition other than original, high quality commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, or any combination thereof. AmmaLite will not honor claims under the limited warranty for any reason or cause when such claims are made by second oF subsequent owners. Contact ArmaLite directly at (309) 944-6911 with any questions, ‘or to return a rifle for service. ;TABLE OF CONTENTS Clearing Rifle. Safety Check Operating Procedures: Loading Chambering and Firing Zeroing the Sights National Match Trigger Collapsible Buttstock Removable Sights Field Stripping: Clearing The Rifle Handguards Upper and Lower Receiver Charging Handle and Bolt Carrier Group Lower Receiver and Extension Assembly (Cleaning and Inspection: Upper Receiver and Barrel Assembly Charging Handle and Bolt Carrier Group Lower Receiver Assembly. Reassembly Lower Receiver Assembly Charging Handle and Bolt Carrier Group Upper and Lower Receiver Handguards Trouble Shooting co Ln 10 10 11 ll ll 12 13 l4 16 18 18 18 20 20 21IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY ArmaLite’s limited warranty is applicable to original, individual purchasers of Armalite only. Institutional purchasers will receive warranty support for a period of ome year, regardless of rifle model. THE WARRANTY BECOMES EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD FROVIDED WITH THE RIFLE. IF NO CARD ISON FILE, ALL WORK WILL BE BILLED AT NORMAL. SHOP RATES. NO VARIATION IS ALLOWED. SERVICE, PARTS. AND ACCESSORIES Ammal.ite offers a wide range of service, eepair parts, and accessories. This enables you to stock the parts, tools, and instructions seeded 10 maintain your rifle for years, Parts and accessones include ALL rifle components Complete upper halves. to convert your rifle 10 another configuration, including 243 caliber uppers to convert your 708 to 243 caliber Telescople sights and mounts Target shootleg sights and supplies Cleaning supplies and rifle cases Maintenance manuals and wols Aremusnition Extra magazines The Armalite Catalog is available at ao charge 10 purchasers of Armalite and Eagle Arms rifles. To obtain yours, simply enclose a note with your warranty regisiraiion USING M-14 20 ROUND RIFLE MAGAZINES: High quality metal 20 round M-I4 or MA magazines can be converted to AR-IOE series magazines. US. Gil. magazines are best. Neither commercial metal magazines with peessed lateh plates now fiberglass magazines are useable Armal.ite’s mew AR-10B magazines are 90% imerchangeable with early AR-10 (waffle) magazines or with SR-25 magazines Armalite will provide » modified, refinished, and gaged 20 round magazine in exchange for cither two 20 round magazines. or for one 20 round magazine and a fee of $25.00, plus shipping. Rusty, dented, pitted, or oversize magazines are not acceptable for this program A. $10.00 charge will be added for unpacking and depreserving magazines with greasy or ‘COMOlING Caled interiors OF exteriors. New [0:round magazines are available from Armalite for $30.00 each. Converted 20 round Mmeagazines are sold for $65 cach when available. “Post-Ban™ 20 round magazines are available bo government and export purchasers. Prices are subject to change. Any magazine suitable for use in the MI series service #iffe will work in any Armalite 223/ §.54men rifle ‘ &CLEARING YOUR RIFLE Keep your rifle cleared when not in use. Fi 5 = 1. Place safety lever (1) on SAPE oie NOTE Ifrifle is not cocked, the lever cannot be pointed toward SAFE. ~” ef 3 2. Remove the magazine (2) by depressing the magazine catch button (3) and pulling the magazine down 4. To lock the bolt open, pulll the changing handle (4) rearward, press the bottom of the bolt catch (3). and allow the bolt to move forward until the belt catch ops Gy it Return the charging handle forward 4. Check the receiver and chamber (6) toensure that these areas contain no ammunition. CAUTIONS DO NOT REVERSE THE STEPS IX CLEARING WOUR RIFLE. IF VOU CLEAR THE CHAMBER BEFORE REMOVING THE MAGAZINE, VOU MAY REMOVE ONE CARTRIDGE THEN IMMEDIATELY ‘CHAMBER ANOTHER! SAFETY CHECK WARNING To avoid accidental firing. be sure that the magazine is removed and the chamvbet is clear. 1 Pull the chaeging handle (1) to the rear and release it Place the safety (2) on SAFE, Squeeze the iiggct, The tigger should not fall, 2. Place the safety (2}on FIRE. Squeeze the uigger (3); the haramer should fall. Hold the rigger to the rear Pull the charging handle (1) to the rear and release it Release the trigger. You should hear a click a5 you felease the trigger. Squeeze again; the hanamer should fall Call Armalite at (309) 944-6911 if your rifle Guils either vest.OPERATING PROCEDURE LOADING WARNING Poin muzzle in a sufe direction. 1. Pull the charging handle (1) rearward, lock the bolt, and felease the charging handle. Place the safety (2) on SAFE. Check to see that the chamber is clear and the bore is not blocked LOADING THE MAGAZINE Set the cartridge on the follower, between the feed lips. and press it straight down: LOADING THE AR-10 MAGAZINE The patented spring loaded plunger in the follower engages the ball catch and holds the bolt open when the last round is ejected. Insert the first round. To load the second round, press the plunger into its bole as you insert the round. Insert the remaining rounds as usual 2. Push upward on the magazine (3) unl the magazine caich (4) engages and holds the magazine. ‘You can pull downward slightly om the magazine to make sure that i is seated correctly CAUTION: USE ONLY FACTORY-MADE AMMUNITION, IN GOOD CONDITION AND OF THE CORRECT CALIBER FOR YOUR RIFLE. CHAMBERING AND FIRING A ROUND BOLT ASSEMBLY OPEN 1. Depress the upper portion of the bots 2. With the rifle pointed in a safe direction, catch (I) to release the bell move tbe safety (3) to FIRE 3. Squeeze the wigger (4) and fire.OPERATING PROCEDURE, CHAMBERING AND FIRING BOLT ASSEMBLY CLOSED 1. Insert magazine (3) unail magaziee 2 Pull the charging handle all the way back. catch (4) engages. Pull down slightly 10 assure proper scaging. NEWER tp or pound the magazine ino-the receiver 3. Release the charging handle, Wthe bolt 4. Newer “ride” the changing handle. Let it canner doesn't fully close tap the forwged slide forward on its own. assist (5) to close iL (5. Sonn’ 223 only) IF it still won't close, clear the rifle and eorrect the problem 3. Set safety to FIRE. grip the rifle flenaly. and squeeze the trigger. (4) Gripping the rifle with a limp wrist can resalt in the shoover firing two shots (the Second ks the fife recovers from recoil} This is not a “doubling” malfianction. Keep the safety on SAFE until you are ready to shoot, Unload and clear your rifle before leaving the firing position. CAUTION! DO NOT REVERSE THE STEFS IN CLEARING YOUR RIFLE. IF YOU CLEAR THE ‘CHAMBER BEFORE REMOVING THE MAGAZINE, YOU MAY REMOVE ONE (CARTRIDGE THEN IMMEDIATELY CHAMBER ANOTHER!OPERATING PROCEDURES ZEROING THE SIGHTS Because every shooter is different, two shooters may have a different zero on the same rifle. 1. Rotate the elevation knob in the downward direction (counter clockwise) until either the lowest digit on the scale is aligned with the line above the scale and sight in at the shortest range to be fired (match scale) or set the scale to the distance to be fired, ie. "2" for 200 yards (standard scale). 2. Carefully aim and fire at the center of the target. Fire at least. a three shot group, and locate the center of the group. 3. If your shot group is not in the center of the bull's-eye, use the following chart to shift the group, Turning the windage knob clock- wise moves the impact RIGHT. Turning the front sight clockwise (viewed from above) RAISES the impact. 4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you are satisfied that you have a good zero. 3. ArmaLite has digits on both the windage and elevation knobs, Record your zero for future reference. ge _OPERATING PROCEDURES, ZEROING THE SIGHTS, CONTINUED Armalite APPROXIMATE IMPACT SHIFT PER CLICK OF ADJUSTMENT ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT CHART RANGE SHIFT PER CLICK SHIFT PER CLICK Pe METERS STANDARD SIGHTS MATCH SIGHTS 25 Meters Jom, V8 in. Bem, 112 in 100 Meters 3.4m, | Min. Bi em, 1/3 in ‘200 Meters 7.0m, 24 in 1.66 em. 2/3 in WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT CHART RANGE SHIFT PER CLICK SHIFT PER CLICK Pe MEETERS STANDARD SIGHTS STANDARD SGHTS 23 Mesers Jem, 18 in 1S em, 1/16 in, 100 Meters 124 om, 12 in, 625 om, 14 iin, 200 Meters 24cm. 1 in. 1.24 om, 12 in 300 Meters. 3aem, | 1/2in 1écm, V4 in 400 Meters $.0cm, 2 im. 24cm | in 500 Meters 63cm, 21/2in 3.0Sem, 114 in. 600 Meters 7.6em, 3 in. ftom, 11/2 in. 700 Meters, 48cm. 3 1/2in. 440m, 134 im 400 Meters: 10.0 cm. 4 in, 4.0m, 2 in makes sights in a variety of configurations for different purposes: Front Sights A) Square front sight posts for standard rifles and carbines, B. Shon. square from sight posts for AR-| i's. C. Blade front sight posts for Narional Match rifles. The wide face of the blade [as viewed from above} must face the shooter. The blade must be adjusted in full 360 degree tars. Rear Sights: A. Standard, Gil grade. The smaller aperture gensrally has a curved surface facing ‘the shooter BL Match sights generally have the apertures reversed at the factory 90 a flat surface is always presented to the eye C. Elevation indexes are either marked 0 to 20 10 reflect clicks (match type) on with digits reflecting range (standard type). @) _OPERATING PROCEDURES THE NATIONAL MATCH TRIGGER ‘The Armalite Mational Match trigger mechanism is a precision device imended wo aiid accuracy by reducing the distracting effect of the long. heavy, irregular trigger pull of the standard trigger mechanism commonly found on M1é family rifhes ‘The National Match trigger is a two stage trigger with distinct characteris: tics: a first stage which is relatively light, and a second stage of heavier resistance. ‘Microscopic variations in the surface of the parts may cause slight graininess in the first stage. This is normal on production pars, and will not effect the release of the shot. A properly adjusted second stage will not be creepy, and is the key to a successful mechanism ‘The Armalite two stage match trigger is based on that of MI/M14 rifle, and is not uset adjustable, IL is intentionally built with a barely detectable creep in the Second sage. AS the Wigger breaks in wilh use (200 to 500 rounds) the creep tends to disappear. 11 is not possible to exactly predict the amount of break-in of anew trigger. 80 i1 is impossible to peoduce a fixed device which will always break in ta produce a perfect trigger pull. If creep remains. the trigger may be adjusted by a trained gunsmith using the same techniques used with the MI/M14 trigger systers. Armall ne technicians will adjust the triggers for a fee of $25 plus shipping. Instractions will be provided to licensed gunsmiths upon request Armalite absolutely cannot condome modification of the Armal.ite tigger mechanism by anyone other than a trained. licensed gunsmith. Any such modification may render the device unsafe and will void the | year factory warranty COLLAPSIBLE BUTTSTOCK To extend the collapsitile bunstock. depress lever (1) and pull the stock out until it locks into position. To collapse the buttstock. depress the lever again and push forward until it locks imo position REMOVABLE CARRYING HANDLE To install the removable carrying handle, removable front sight, oF scope mount, loosen the knobs (2) to give maximum clearance to the bar. Slip the carrying handle over the base, and tighten down uniil firm. Reverse this procedure to remove, CENTERING THE REAR SIGHT The removable carrying handle is designed as a backup sight. Manufacturing tolerances may result in the near sight being well off center when zeroed, ® @)MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, FIELD STRIPPING CLEARING THE RIFLE IMPORTANT: Remove the magazine. Pull back the charging bandle (1) and check the chamber Be sure that the safety is on SAFE SLING. PIECE HAND GUARDS. THE BUDDY SYSTE! 1 Stand the rifle on its burstock (1 } with ene hand gripping the stock and the othet gripping the lower end of the hand quard (21 2. While your buddy presses down on the slip ring (3). ‘which is a two hand job. pull the hand guard free. 3. Repeat this procedure to remove the other hand guard TUBULAR HAND GUARDS: ‘The tubslar handguards showld rarely be removed 1. With a strap wrench. loosen the handguard lock ring (1) by baming coumerclackwise (viewed from the butt) 2. Unsere the lock ring and slide the handguard (2) over the Picatinny gas housing and off the rifle UPPER AND LOWER RECEIVERS @ 1. Push takedown pin (1) as far as it 2. Pivot the upper receiver (2) from the ‘will go. Excess force can severely lower recewes 3) ” damage the receiver. Take it cay” 7. Push the receiver pivot pin (4) ax far as it will go. Take it easy! 4. Separate the upper and lower meceivers @) "MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, FIELD STRIPPING CHARGING HANDLE AND BOLT CARRIER ASSEMBLY |. Pail back the charging handle (1) and bolt cartier assembly {2} 3. Pull the changing handle (1) back and down ta remove it 4. Move the boll aisembly (3) forward to the tenlocked position and remove the firing pin felaining pin (4). Do not open or close the split end of the firing pin retaining pin. $. Push in on the bolt aisersbly (3) 10 put it in the locked position. {re 6 Canch the fining pin ($) as itdrops our of the fear of the bolt carrier assembly (2), DO NOT REMOVE THE AR-10 FIRING PIN ‘SPRING ~ “3° Sole 7. Give the bolt cam pin (6) 9 V4 turn and lift it ‘< gesMAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, FIELD STRIPPING CHARGING HANDLE AND BOLT CARRIER (CONTINUED) 8. Remove the bolt assembly (3) from the bolt carer assembly (2) NOTE Disassemble the extractor and spring assembly only when itis dirty or damaged Press the top rear of the extractor (7) to check that the spring works. 10, Use s dummy round (5)o tertowe the ‘extractor pin (B). LL Remove the extractor amd spaing assembly (9), Do not remove the speing assembly or its insen (if any) from the exiractor LOWER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 1, Cock the hammer with your thumh. Push in the buffer (Lh and depress the __—— retainer (2) 10 release the bufler 2. Remove the buffer (1) and the buffer spring GI eo NO FURTHER DISASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED.MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, CLEANING CLEANING SOLVENTS AND LUBRICANTS ‘The Military Services generally use a mghipurpose chemical called CLP (cleaner, lubricant, and preservative) sald commercially as “BreakFree.” Although it is useful if nothing els¢ is available, armament engineers prefer individual, specialized products. A combination of military RBC (rifle bore cleaner) and LSA (lubricant, semiffwid, axtornatic weapons} is superiog, A high quality cleaning solvent like Hoppes no. 9 removes metal fouling from the bore excellently. and Teflon bearing lubricants, such as Bore Cote, are outstanding lubricants Under NO conditions should any lubricant containing graphite bt used with your rifle, Graphite can encourage rapid corrosion to the aircraft-grade aluminum used in your rifle In addition to cleaning solvents and lubricants, the basic cleaning equipment you ‘will need includes » cleaning rod, brass bore brush. chamber brush, toothbrush. patches. pipe cleaners, and lint-free cloth ER RECEIVER AND BARREL ASSEMBL‘ NOTE Don't reverse the direstion of the bore brush whi it's bn the bore, Use cleaning solvent on the bore avd chanvber. the gas tube, the upper receiver and barrel assembly. locking lugs and all areas of powder fouling. comosion. dirt or dust. 1. Use a cleaning rod, bore brush and cleaning solvent, Run the rod (1) through the chamber (2) and flash supquessor several times. The recoil check (3) is not removable. IN has been pinned and welded in place to meet federal regulations 2. Install the chamber brush on the cleaning rod (1), dip it in cleaning solver. and insert it into the chamber (2) and locking lugs (4), Clean by pushing and twisting the cleaning rod ‘ @)MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, CLEANING AND INSPECTION UPPER RECEIVER AND BARREL ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 3. Use a-worn out bore brush to chean the outside surface of the protruding gas tube (5) (get the sides and bottom from the bottom of the upper receiver). This procedure ruins the brush NOTE, Gas tubes will discolor from heat. Do not try bo remove this discoloration ay 4. Take the bore brush off the rod (1) and install a swab holder and a swab Apply cleaning solvent to the swab, then run it through the chamber (2) and out the flash suppressor (3). Ta remove carbon build wp. let the solvent git, then wipe clean. A bore brush may be used with care 10 remove heavy carbon huildap Wipe the bore dry by running clean swabs all the way ehrough from the chamiber to the flash suppressor. REMEMBER, do not change directions ain the bore Inspect the barrel (1), g25 tube (2), and hand guards for cracks. bends, of breaks. Be sure the barrel has mo obstructions 1. Lightly lubricate the bore and chamber, outer surface of the buavel and fromt sight, amd the surfaces under the handguards 2. With a lubricated swab, run the tod from the receiver to the flash suppressor. Do nod overMAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, CLEANING AND INSPECTION UPPER RECEIVER AND BARREL ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 3, Lubricate the locking hags. 4. Drip lubeicant.on the front sight detent. then depress the detent to work the lubricant in 2, Clean the bolt cartier key (2) with a worn bore brush dipped in solvent and dry with a pipe cleaner 3. Remowe carbon deposits and diet from the locking lugs (Bhwith a bore brush dipped jin solvent 4. Clean the areas behind the bolt rings (4) and under the 1, Inspect the charging handle (1) for cracks. bends or breaks. 2. Inspect the boll assembly (2) for cracks oF fractures, especially in the cam pin hole area DO NOT interchange bolts between tifles. 3, Inspect the firing pin retaining pin (3) for bends, breaks, o dents. E 4. Inspect the firing pin (4) for bends, cracks. or a blunted ‘ip. 3. Inspect the bolt cam pin (4) for cracks or chips. AR-I0 only: Acsure that the firing pin spring (mot shown) is installed with its tight end in the Firing pin's groove. ‘ @) _MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, CLEANING AND INSPECTION ‘CHARGING HANDLE AND BOLT CARRIER (CONTINUED) 1, Lightly lubricate the firing pin (1) and Giring pin recess. (2) in the bolt assembly. 2. Generously lubricate the outside of the bolt cam pin (3p and the Firing pin retaining pin (4). Make cenain to lubricate the bolt cam pin hole (8), bolt rimgs (6), and the outside of the bolt 4) Lightly lubricate the inner and owler surfaces of the bolt carrier (#}. Generously lubricate the slide (9) and che cam pin area (10) of the bolt carrier. 3. Dry the key of the boll cartier asstenbly (8) with a pipe cleaner. Place one dropof lubricert inside the key LOWER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY CAUTION (Do nos use a wire brush or any type of abrasive material to clean aluminum surfaces 1. Wipe din from the trigger with a swab. 2. Use a swab and cleaning brush to clean powder fowling, corrosion, and dint from the lower receiver. (2) 4. Clean the buffer (4), recoil speing (5), and inside lower receiver with a swab dipped in solvent @ nMAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, CLEANING AND INSPECTION LOWER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ] Examine the lower receiver ansembly for a beoken of bent trigger (2) buttock (3). corroded or deformed kawer receiwer (I. cracked or damaged grip(4), and bent or damaged safety (5), Look at the inside pans for racks, (2) dents, of breaks. 2. Generously lubricate the takedown (4) and pivot pins (3)and the inside parts of the lower receiver assembly REASSEMBLY LOWER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY Insert buffer spring (1) and buffer (2) CHARGING HANDLE AND BOLT CARRIER OTE The extractor has a silicone insert (2) in the spring, Dow’t lose it 1. Ifthe spring comes loose, seat the lange end of Ubt Spring im the extractor. 2. Insert the extractor (1) with spring assembly into boll. 3. Push extractor until the holes om the extractor (3) and bolt are aligned and insert the extractor pin (4) 4. Wfdhree piece gas ring system is used. stagger the gaps in the (BRS rings (5) to prevent gas loss. " eMAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, REASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) CHARGING HANDLE AND BOLT CARRIER (CONTINUED) Y 5. Slide the bolt assembly (6) into the bolt 6, Insert the bot cam pin (8) and give it a earriet (7) Va turn foo] { Pa HX] 7. Drop the firing pin (9) into its opening. $. Pull ht bolt assenvbly forward and replace QAR: verify that the tight end of the the firing pin retaining pin (10) im the area firing pie spring engages the groove onthe behind tht lange flange of the firing pin (9). firing pin.) (Uhe AR-10 firing pin must be pressed forward 9. Tum bolt carrier assembly over amd ry 10. Engage. then push the charging handle to shake owt the firing pin. The firing pin’ (11) pan way into the upper receiver should not fall out LI. Slide the bobt carrier assembly {7}, bolt extended, into the upper receiverMAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, REASSEMBLY (CHARGING HANDLE AND BOLT CARRIER (CONTINUED) 12. Push the charging handle assembly (11) and bolt cartier assembly (7) together into the upper receiver (12). UPPER AND LOWER RECEIVERS NOTE ‘The hammer must be in cocked: position to join receivers. 1. Join the upper and lower feceiwers. 2. Aligen the pivot pie hotes and push in pivot pin (3) CAUTION ‘The ejection port cower (5) must be closed before the receivers are joined to prevent damage to the cover 4. Close the upper and lower receivers ‘Push im the takedown pin (6). co | NOTE Normal forging and manufacturing variations may result be slight overhang or play. This will nog affect function of accuracy HANDGUARDS AND SLING - THE BUDDY SYSTEM L. Place the weapon on its buttstock with one hand gripping the stock. Insert one handguard into the hand guard cap (2). 2. Have your buddy press down on the slip ring (3) 3. Install handguard 4. Repeat these steps to install the secood handguard TUBULAR HANDGUARDS: |. Slide the tubular handguard over the muzzle and picatinny gas housing 2. Line up the handguard with the hock ring so that the slung shad (4) is in the desired posision. WARNING: Excessive 3. Rotate the lock ring clockwise 10 tighten down foror may boosen barrel nus of deform the gas tube 4. Attach sling (1).TROUBLE SHOOTING FROBLEM CHECK FOR WONT FIRE Selector lever on SAFE Improper assembly of firing, in. Too much ail in Firing pin recess Defective ammunition. Too much catbon on firing pin or firing pin recess BOLT WONT USLOCK Dany bola Burred of broken bolt, WONT EXTRACT. Broken extractor spring Silicone insert missing {ror ‘extractor spring, Dinty. corroded. or reloaded ameurition. Carbon in chamber Frozen extractor ‘Restricted buffer assembly. Restricted movement of bolt ccagrier assembly Clogeed gas tube ‘Short receil, WON'T FEED ansmunition Dinty or defective mugarit Diny, comeded, of reloaded Too many rounds in magazine Rtuffer assembly is restricted Magazine not fully seaied, Shon recoil @ _ WHAT TO DO Put it on FIRE Assemble comectly. NOME: Ihe retaining pin goes in back of large thoulder of firing pin ‘Wipe out with pipe cleaner Remove and discard ‘Clean, Clean. Comtact ARMALITE. Replace. Replace Remove and discard. Clean chamber Remove and clean Remove and clean Remove, clean, and lubricate Replace. ‘See below. Remove and discard. Clean or replace Remove excess rounds. Take out and clean buffer and spring. Adjust magazine catch: Press button on right side, and turn catch on left. Clockwise tightens. See below. aTROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED) PROBLEM DOUBLE FEED WON'T CHAMBER WONT LOCK SHORT RECOIL, BOLT FAILS TO LOCK OPEN AFTER LAST ROUND. SELECTOR LEVER BINDS. BOLT CARRIER “HUNG UP” CHECK FOR Defective magazine. Dirty corroded or defective ammunition ‘Carbon ie carrier key or chamber Dirt, conosion, ar carbon buildup in barrel locking lugs ‘Giaps in boll rings not saggered Rings wom or too loose Carbon or diet in carrier key or on outside of gas tube Q-Tin'pipe cleaner stuck inside carrier key ‘Weak or reloaded ammuni- tion, Defective magazine Disty of corroded bolt catch ‘Weak or reloaded ammani- tion, Needs oil Dirt of sand under Ligger. Round jammed between bolt and charging handle andor double feed KEEP CLEAR ‘OF THE MUZZLE! @) WHAT TODO. Replace. Remove and discard, Clean Clean lugs Stagger ring gaps (if three piece system is being used). Replace with McFarland | piece pas Clean, Remove Replace with factory fresh ammunition, Remington UMC is recommended Replace Clean or replace. Replace with factory fresh ammunision, Remington UMC is. recommended: Lubricate. Clean 1 Remove magazine 2 Push in on bottom of bolt catch 3 Bang rifle butt on ground, bolt should lock to rear 4 ‘While bolt is held to rear, round should fall out through magazine well. NOTE: Ifthis procedure fails, use a cleaning rod to push bolt fully a0 the rear through the efection portSAFETY RULES BE A SAFE SHOOTER ACCIDENT (Ak'si dent) N 1. An unintentional or unexpected happening that is undesirable or unfortunate, esp. one resulting jury. damage. harm, or loss. BE A RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNER: ** Always keep the muczht pointed in # safe dirtetion, * Never point a gue thing that you do wot intend to shoot, * Keep your finger(s) off the trigger and owl of the rigger guard until you are aiming at your target and reads to shoot * Always keep safety on, especially when the gun is loaded and corked. until you are ready to fire © Be sure of your target will bit ifit misses or goes t d backstop before you shoot, Ask yourself what your bullet rough the target. * Be sure that your barrel is clear of obstrections, including excessive oil and grease, before shooting. n with an empty chamber until you intend to shoot, 0 * Always keep and carry your that your gun cannot be fired wi * Firearms should he unboaded when not actually in use. * Treat every pun as if it is loaded...AT ALL TIMES. ° Store guns and ammunition separately beyond children's reach. * Wear hearing protection when shooting. © Never shoot af hard, Mat surfaces or water_.bullets will ricochet, * De notalter or modily your gun, * De not try to change your rifle's trigger pull. because alterations of trigger pull usually affect sear engagement and might cause accidental firing. * Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result is exposure to lead, a substance kmown to be associated with birth defeets. reproductive harm, and other seriows injury. Have adequate ventilation at all ‘times amd wash hands after handling.SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! NEVER HANDLE YOUR RIFLE IF YOU HAVE BEEN DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; ALCOHOL AND GUN POWDER DON'T MIX! NEVER POINT YOUR RIFLE AT ANYTHING YOU DON'T INTEND TO SHOOT ALWAYS HANDLE YOUR RIFLE AS IF IT WERE LOADED MAKE SURE THAT THE BORE IS CLEAR BEFORE LOADING USE ONLY FACTORY-MADE AMMUNITION OF THE RIGHT CALIBER NEVER LOAD YOUR RIFLE UNTIL YOU ARE GOING TO SHOOT KEEP THE SAFETY ON UNLESS YOU ARE SHOOTING WEAR EAR AND EVE PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING CLEAR YOUR RIFLE WHEN YOU FINISH SHOOTING, BEFORE CLEANING, AND EVERY TIME YOU HAND IT TO ANOTHER PERSON IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION STOP, REWIEW THIS MANUAL TO FIND AND CLEAR THE PROBLEM. IF YOU CANNOT RESOLVE IT, CONTACT ARMALITE KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR RIFLE. IF YOU SELL THE RIFLE, GIVE THIS MANUAL TO THE NEW OWNER