Manual

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Use of this manual
Before you handle the MRAD rifle, read this manual in its entirety. It is
important that you understand the principles of safe gun handling in general
and the unique features of this rifle. This manual is not a substitute for
training from a qualified instructor. Important safety topics are discussed in
this chapter and throughout this manual. This manual should remain with
the rifle and it should be transferred with the rifle to subsequent owners.
Additional manuals can be ordered from Barrett Firearms Manufacturing or
can be downloaded from the company website, www.barrett.net. This manual
covers the MRAD only. Technical specifications are subject to change without
notice.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Ammunition
Barrett does not condone the use of handloaded, remanufactured, or surplus
ammunition. The use of clean, dry, properly stored, and correct caliber
ammunition will preserve your warranty.
Safety distance
Bullets fired from this rifle may travel as far as 4 miles. Make certain that you
have an adequate backstop.
Hearing protection
Hearing loss is permanent. Hearing loss from gunfire is cumulative, but the
noise from even one shot may cause permanent loss. Wear both ear plugs
and ear muffs. It is also your responsibility to protect the hearing of those
around you. The muzzle brake is integral to the design of your rifle and works
to divert a large portion of a shot’s blast to the side of the muzzle. Your rifle
must not be fired without it. People and objects should not be in the vicinity
of the muzzle brake because its blast consists of high pressure and high
temperature gas. All spectators should use double hearing protection. The
safest place for a spectator is directly behind the shooter.
WARNING
Failure to follow safety guidelines may cause injury or death.