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n Place a target at the desired distance from

W the shooting point which will clearly show

the impact of the bullet from a known

point of aim. For this purpose a regular

bullseye paper target is most suited.

Shoot three or four shots at the target from

a prone or sitting position using a rest

under the forearm (not the barrel) and

supporting the elbows to maintain the rifle

in the steadiest manner possible. Unsteadiness

in holding the rifle on target will have a

considerably greater effect on the results

than either rifle or cartridge.

Shoot carefully and deliberately, trying as

much as possible to align the sights exactly

the same way each time. It is also

advisable to shoot a first shot through the

barrel before the sighting shots if the

barrel is clean and oiled, as the

combustion of the oil may change the

ballistics of the bullet slightly.

If sight correction is required, the rear sight

or the telescopic sight must be adjusted

accordingly. Some BAR's are fitted with

open sights consisting of a hooded front

sight and a fully adjustable rear sight as

well as being drilled and tapped to accept

scope mounts. Other BAR's are drilled and

tapped only to accept mounts for

~ If vertical correction is desired, loosen the

vertical adjustment screw and slide the rear

sight assembly along the inclined ramp of

the sight base. Again calibration marks on

the sight will reference movement, and simi-

larly, each calibration mark represents

approximately 4 inches at 100 yards.

Just remember this simple rule in making

rear sight adjustments. Always move your

rear sight in the same direction you want

the point of bullet impact to move. If you

want the point of bullet impact to move to

the left, move the rear sight setting to the

left. If you want to raise the point of

impact, raise your rear sight setting.

n To adjust a telescopic sight on your BAR

... rifle, the same general procedure, outlined

above, may be followed to sight in the rifle,

except the adjustment of the telescopic

sight should be made according to the

instructions supplied by the maker of the

sighting instrument used.

To obtain the 200 yard zero preferred by

.. many experienced hunters on a 100

YARDS

RANGE refer to the table in Figure

6. Merely adjust the sights in the manner

prescribed above so that at the 100 yards

range, the center of impact of your bullet

group is located at the distance ABOVE

telescopic sights. To adjust the BAR's open

rear sight proceed as follows: Always

unload your rifle before making any

alignment to the sights.

If horizontal or windage correction is

desired, slightly loosen the screw

immediately in front of the rear sight

notch. (This windage screw is set in a

bright metal collar; the screw next to it is

the vertical adjustment screw. Refer to

Figure 7.) Slide the rear sight blade in the

direction you wish the bullet impact to

move. The base containing the rear sight

blade is precisely calibrated for referencing.

Each calibration mark represents

approximately 4 inches of movement of

the point of impact at 100 yards.

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your point of aim shown in the chart for

the particular cartridge employed. When

this is achieved, the bullet will strike the

point of aim at 200 yards within ordinary

limits of dispersion for such ammunition at

that distance.

Trigger

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The trigger mechanism has been adjusted at the

factory to provide a short crisp pull, yet one

consistent with safety. The trigger is a single

stage design with the weight of pull holding

closely to 4 pounds. It is recommended that no

attempt be made to change the weight of pull of

the trigger.

Cleaning suggestions

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The Correct Procedure for Cleaning Your Rifle

Follows:

BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED

AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE ON SAFE

POSITION.

~ Pull the bolt fully rearward with the

... operating handle. It will be held in this