Instruction Manual

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PROBLEMS / SOLUTIONS…
COLD WEATHER SHOOTING…COLD WEATHER SHOOTING…
MAINTENANCE IN EXTREME WEATHER…MAINTENANCE IN EXTREME WEATHER…
If cold weather requires it, your Bushmaster can be shot with gloved or mittened hands. The Trigger Guard
is designed to open and swing down allowing better access to Trigger when the shooter is wearing gloves or
mittens.
EXTREME COLD: Clean and lubricate Rifle in a warm room with Rifle at room temperature. Do not lay a warm Rifle directly
on snow or ice. Moving Rifle from cold into warmth will cause condensation which could keep Rifle from functioning.
HOT, WET CLIMATES: Clean and lube Rifle more frequently in moist climates. Inspect hidden surfaces of Bolt and Carrier
Assembly, Upper Receiver, and Chamber / Barrel Extension (Locking Lugs), and Lower Receiver and Receiver Extension
Assembly (Buffer Tube) for rust or corrosion. Also pay close attention to the Spring Loaded Detents on the rifle. Wipe
off any hand / finger prints on the Rifle as they can accelerate the onset of rust or corrosion.
HOT, DRY CLIMATES: Take extra care with cleaning and lubrication as rifle will be exposed to blowing sand and fine dust,
and extreme temperature shifts (hot in the daytime, freezing at night). Corrosion is less likely to form on metal parts in a
dry climate. Lightly lube functional parts only - too much lubrication can attract and hold dust and sand.
RAINS: DO NOT FIRE THE RIFLE IF WATER IS PRESENT IN THE BARREL. Excess pressure can cause the Rifle to explode.
ALWAYS drain any water from Barrel prior to firing. Dry the Bore with a Swab and Cleaning Rod if wet.
1. Push in Forward Trigger
Guard Pin with Bullet tip
to release Trigger
Guard.
2.
Swing Trigger Guard
down for shooting
with gloves or mittens.
CAUTION:
Be
careful of accidental discharges when inserting gloved fingers into Trigger Guard area.
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