Manual

CLEANING SUGGESTIONS

The correct procedure for cleaning your rifle is as follows:

BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE ON

SAFE POSITION.

Again, to unload your rifle, eject any live round in the

chamber by pulling the operating handle to the rear. Unload the mag-

azine by pushing forward on the base of each round until it clears the

retaining lips.

PULL THE BOLT FULLY REARWARD WITH THE OPERATING HANDLE.

will be held in this open position if the magazine is installed. If the

magazine is missing, open the bolt and manually push the bolt

release lever up to lock the action open.

USING A RIFLE CLEANING ROD WITH TIP AND PATCH LARGE ENOUGH

FOR SNUG FIT IN BORE,

insert rod and patch in barrel from the muz-

zle end and run back and forth several times. Caution should be exer-

cised to ensure that the cleaning rod or handle does not strike the

crown of the muzzle, as damage to this area can adversely affect the

accuracy of the rifle.

INSPECT THE CHAMBER AND BORE FOR POWDER FOULING.

A normal

amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It can

usually be removed by repeating step number 3, using a patch satu-

rated with nitro-solvent. If or when fouling should become heavy, it

can be removed with a brass bore brush. Dip the brush in nitro-sol-

vent and scrub the chamber and bore until the fouling is removed. To

prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush should be pushed

completely through the bore before being withdrawn. Your BAR will

operate smoothly and reliably with a clean bore and chamber.

AFTER FOULING HAS BEEN REMOVED, THE BORE SHOULD BE WIPED

DRY.

Then pass a slightly oiled patch through it for preservation. A

fine, light gun oil like Browning Oil is recommended.

THE INTERIOR OF THE RECEIVER AND THE BOLT SHOULD PERIODICALLY

BE WIPED OFF WITH A CLEAN RAG.

This is best done with the trigger

group removed, see “Removing the Trigger Group”on pages 13 and

14, and with the magazine floorplate open and the bolt in its open

position.

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