Care and Maintenance Instructions

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AAC — BLACK RIFLE MANUAL
from an overcharge of powder or other deviations
from established reloading guidelines. Be very
careful. The process of reloading exposes you to
environmentally hazardous material. Lead, which is
known to cause cancer and birth defects, is the most
common substance in bullets and shot. It is important
to handle lead bullets and shot with extreme care.
Work only in a well-ventilated area and always wash
your hands after exposure and before eating. Never
smoke while reloading.
Primers and powders are also highly toxic and
flammable. So after reloading be sure to clean up all
materials from your work area. Don’t leave primer
or powder spills anywhere on the floor or bench top.
Dispose of all waste material in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Finally, when reloading or hand loading, concentrate on
what you’re doing at all times. Do not be distracted by
talking to others, listening to the radio or watching TV
while reloading. Never reload after consuming alcoholic
beverages or drugs of any kind. You are working with
extremely hazardous materials, and you can’t risk
even a few seconds of distraction. Remember, if you
reload, you are the ammunition manufacturer, and you
are responsible for the performance and safety of your
reloaded ammunition.
6th COMMANDMENT
IF YOUR FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER
IS PULLED, HANDLE WITH CARE.
If for some reason the ammunition doesn’t fire when
you pull the trigger, stop and remember the 1st
Commandment of Firearm Safety - always keep the
muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep your face
away from the breech, then put the safety on, carefully
open the action, unload the firearm and dispose of the
cartridge safely. Remember that anytime there’s a shell
in the chamber, your firearm is loaded and ready to use.
Even if you tried to shoot and your firearm didn’t fire,
treat your firearm as if it could still discharge.
7TH COMMANDMENT
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION
WHEN SHOOTING.
Your sight and hearing risk injury from shooting and
should be protected at all times. Wear protective
shooting glasses to guard against falling shot, clay
target chips, powder residue, ruptured cartridge
cases and even twigs and branches in the field.
Also be sure to wear eye protection when you’re
disassembling or cleaning a firearm so that tensioned
parts (like springs) and cleaning solvents don’t come
in contact with your eyes. Continued exposure to
shooting noise can permanently damage your hearing.
On the range, where shooting volume is the loudest, be
sure to use the maximum protection of a headset. Learn
to use ear protection at all times.
8TH COMMANDMENT
BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.
Before loading your firearm, open the action and
make sure there’s no ammunition in the chamber or
magazine. Check the barrel for any obstructions or
debris. Even a small amount of snow, mud, excess
lubricant or grease in the bore can dangerously
increase pressure and cause the barrel to bulge or
burst when firing. Use a cleaning rod and patch to wipe
away anti-rust compounds or any other residues or
obstructions in the barrel. Never try to shoot out an
obstruction by loading another shell and firing!
When firing, rely on your instincts. If the noise or recoil
of your firearm seems weak, stop everything, unload
your firearm and be sure nothing is lodged in the barrel.
Remember the 12/20 burst? That’s what can happen
when the barrel is obstructed.
Always be sure you’re using the correct ammunition in
your firearm and that it’s free of obstructions.
9TH COMMANDMENT
DON’T ALTER OR MODIFY YOUR FIREARM AND HAVE
IT SERVICED REGULARLY.
Your firearm has been designed to operate according
to certain factory specifications. You’ll jeopardize
your safety and that of others around you by
attempting to alter its trigger, mechanical safety or
other mechanisms. So never alter or modify your
firearm in any way.
Like any mechanical device, a firearm is subject to
wear. It must be maintained and periodically serviced
to assure optimum safety and performance. Only
a qualied service facility should service, repair or
modify your AAC firearm. Consult your instruction
book for instructions on how to send your firearm
to the factory or for the location of the nearest AAC
authorized repair station.
Proper cleaning and lubrication are also important
to firearm maintenance and are necessary to assure
accuracy, safety and reliability. Before cleaning,
always make sure that your firearm is completely
unloaded. And always clean the barrel from the
chamber end to the muzzle when possible.
Make it a practice to clean your bore every time you’re
going to shoot. Be sure to clean your entire firearm
before and after long-term storage and no less than
once a year. It’s also important to clean your firearm
whenever it’s been exposed to adverse conditions such
as rain, dirt, mud, snow, sleet or saltwater.
For safe and dependable operation of your firearm, all
parts of your firearm must be properly cleaned and
lubricated. Periodically inspect the internal workings of
your firearm to be sure they’re clean and free of rust,
unwanted dirt and debris.
Use recommended lubricants on your firearm and
do not over-lubricate. Excessive use of a non-
recommended lubricant could adversely affect
the function and safe operation of your firearm.
Remember, you are responsible for the proper care
and maintenance of your firearm. Failure to properly
maintain your firearm cannot only damage or ruin your
firearm, it can expose you and others to unnecessary
risks of personal injury or death.
Remington
®
has a wide range of firearm care products
and resources for best results when cleaning your
firearm. Everything from solvents and lubricants
to rods and patches. They’re all available from your
Remington and AAC dealer.
10TH COMMANDMENT
LEARN THE MECHANICS AND HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR FIREARM.
Not all firearms are alike. They have different
mechanical characteristics that dictate how you should
carry and handle them. Anyone who plans to use a
firearm should first become totally familiar with the type
of firearm it is and the safe handling procedures for
loading, unloading, carrying, shooting and storing it.
Before you even unpack your new AAC firearm, read
this instruction book from cover to cover and familiarize
yourself with the different component parts of the
firearm. Then read, understand and follow the Ten
Commandments of Firearm Safety in this manual.
WARNING! Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated
areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may
result in exposure to lead, a substance known to cause
birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer and other
serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at
all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
SHOOT SOBER!!
There’s one other rule that must be followed
when handling firearms. In fact, respect for this
rule is necessary in order to effectively practice
the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety. The
rule is: SHOOT SOBER! Firearms and alcohol or
drugs make a deadly combination. Never consume
anything that would mildly impair your judgment or
physical coordination when you’re using a firearm. A
staggering percentage of the shooting accidents that
occur every year involve alcohol or drugs. Be smart.
Always shoot sober and stay alive.
WARNING! Failure to follow any of these safety rules
may cause personal injury or death to the shooter
or bystander and damage to property. Do not use
a firearm until you fully understand and practice
the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety. If you
have any questions about the safe use of a AAC
firearm, write to us at Remington Arms Company,
LLC, Consumer Service, P.O. Box 700, Madison, NC
27025-0700, or call us at 1-800-243-9700.
DON’T KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF.
Now that you’re a firearm owner you have the
obligation to help ensure that shooting sports are safe
for everyone, participants and bystanders alike. You
can do that by practicing these principles of firearm
safety and passing them on to others - especially new
shooters. Set an example for beginners. Be a guide
to their safe entry into the exciting world of shooting
sports. Invest your time and patience for the love of
the sport and for its future. After all, it’s your love of
the sport that led you to buy a new AAC firearm.
Firearm ownership is a right and privilege. It’s
a privilege, which carries with it a personal
responsibility to use your firearm in a way which
will ensure your safety and the safety of others. The
preservation of this right and privilege depends on the
personal commitment of you and your fellow shooters
to the safe and responsible use of firearms. Let the
Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety outlined in the
book guide you at all times. Teach and promote these
rules whenever you can. Remember, firearm safety
depends on you! That’s the only way to really enjoy
your new AAC firearm and to preserve sport shooting
as we know it today.