User manual ARMALITE AR-15

[. . . ] Either condition could indicate an incomplete propellant bum and a bullet still in the bore. Clear weapon and check for unburned powder grains in the receiver or bore, and for a bullet in the bore. Remove unburned propellant or bullet from bore before resuming firing or barrel could explode. If your rifle stops firing with a live round in the chamber of a hot barrel, remove the round quickly. [. . . ] If you are zeroing on a 25-meter range, the rear sight elevation knob is adjusted to the 300-meter mark plus one "click" up. BATTLESIGHT ZEROING ADJUSTMENTS (all values rounded off) FOR WINDAGE KNOB (per click) IMPACT DISTANCE 0. 3 cm (. 175") 25 meters 100 meters 1. 25 cm t. 5") 2. 5 cm (1") 200 meters 3. 8 cm (1. 5") 300 meters 5. 0 cm (2") 400 meters 6. 3 cm (2. 5") 500 meters 7. 6 cm (3") 600 meters 8. 8 cm (3. 5") 700 meters 10. 0 cm (4") 800 meters To remember your correct battlesight zero windage, note location of windage scale and windage knob pointer (heavy mark on outside of knob). Keep your correct battlesight zero windage on the rifle at all times. Loading WARNING Point muzzle in a safe direction \ 1. Pull charging handle assembly (1) rearward, lock bolt, and release charging handle. Pull charging handle assembly rearward and check to see that chamber is clear. Release charging handle assembly. NOTE Magazine may be loaded with bolt assembly open or closed. Push upward on cartridge magazine (3) until magazine catch (4) engages and holds cartridge magazine. Tap upward to make sure cartridge magazine is seated correctly. Operating Procedure Chambering and Firin 1. Tap forward assist assembly (2) to ensure bolt is fully forward and locked. 3. " Operating Procedure Chambering and Firing a Round (Cont. ) BOLT ASSEMBLY CLOSED (CONT. ) 5. Tap forward assist assembly (3) to ensure bolt is fully forward and locked. 6. Squeeze the trigger (4) and fire. Operating Procedures Clearing Your Rifle WARNING To avoid accidental firing, always look into chamber after clearing weapon to make sure it does not contain a round. Remove cartridge magazine (2) by depressing magazine catch button (3) and pulling cartridge magazine (2) down. 3 To lock bolt open, pull charging handle assembly (4) rearward, press bottom of bolt catch (5), and allow bolt to move forward until it engages bolt catch. Return charging handle assembly (4) forward. Operating Procedures Clearing Your Rifle (Cont. ) NOTE Ensure that selector lever (1) is on SAFE. Check receiver and chamber (6) to ensure these areas contain no ammunition. 5. With selector lever (1) pointing toward SAFE, allow bolt to go forward by pressing upper portion of bolt catch (5). NOTE If weapon is to be stored, it should be dry fired to release tension on hammer spring. Place selector lever (1) on FIRE and squeeze trigger to release tension on hammer spring. w Operation Under Unusual Conditions NOTE Unusual conditions are defined as any climatic condition requiring special maintenance of the weapon. Perform the maintenance outlined for the climate that most applies to your operational area. HOT, DRY CLIMATES NOTE Hot, dry climates are usually dusty and sandy areas. Dust and sand will get into the rifle and will cause malfunctions and excessive wear on component working surfaces through abrasive action during the firing operations. Corrosion is less likely to form on metal parts in a dry climate; therefore, lubricate internal working surfaces only with a small of cleaner, lubricant and preservative (always shake CLP prior to use). Doing so will only collect dust and sand, making the rifle difficult to keep clean. [. . . ] Stagger gaps in bolt rings (5) to stop gas loss. DO NOT switch bolt assemblies between rifles. WARNING 5. Insert bolt cam pin (8) and give it a l/4 turn. REASSEMBLY (Cont. ) 7. Pull bolt assembly (6) back and replace firing pin retaining pin (10) NOTE Firing pin should not fall out when bolt carrier assembly is turned upside down. - \ Y / 9. Turn bolt carrier assembly (7) over and try to shake out firing pin. 10. [. . . ]