Owner's Manual

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Pull charging handle all the
way to the rear and release.
Possible Causes:
-Dirty
-Poor ammunition
-Ammunition out of spec
-Worn recoil spring
Check for sluggishness of
operation. Clean. If problem
persists, contact Desert Tech
Warranty at 801.975.7272
Make sure the barrel locking
lug is in its locked position.
(see pages 24, or 12-13)
Disassemble and clean the
magazine. If the malfunction
persists, replace the magazine.
Remove magazine and
reinstall until magazine
catch engages.
Check that the amount of
cartridges in the magazine
is compliant with magazine
cartridge capacity, and
cartridges seated to the back
of the magazine.
Disassemble magazine and
clean.
Replace magazine.
Inspect for stuck case or
cartridge and check extractor
and ejector, or check for
broken magazine feed lips and
replace if damaged.
4. Bolt not fully closed.
5. Dirty firing mecha-
nism, defective firing
pin, or defective striker
assembly.
6. Barrel not properly
seated.
1. Malfunctioning
magazine.
2. Magazine improperly
seated.
3. Magazine improperly
loaded.
4. Dirty magazine.
5. Damaged magazine.
6. Double feeding of
cartridge.
b) Failure to Feed from Magazine
Malfunction MalfunctionRemedial Action Remedial Action
*Rifle jams with empty chamber
Clean chamber.
Check for damaged
cartridges.
Check for sluggishness in
bolt and firing mechanism.
Clean and oil as necessary
(see pages 41-47).
Remove the magazine, then
cycle the bolt via the charging
handle multiple times to
ensure the malfunction
has been cleared. Insert
magazine, charge the rifle,
and resume firing.
1. Dirty chamber.
2. Defective
ammunition.
3. Excessively dirty rifle.
4. Double feed.
c) Failure to Chamber
*Bolt does not fully close and
rifle will not fire
Malfunction Remedial Action
4. Double feed.
(continued)
Malfunction Remedial Action
If the problem persists, replace
the magazine.
If the double feed round is
jammed between the bolt
carrier group and the chute
panel, removal of the chute
panel may be required. Ensure
the rifle is safe and pointed
in a safe direction before
removing the panel to clear
the malfunction.
Possible Causes:
-Magazine improperly seated
-Underpowered ammunition
-Dirty chamber
-Damaged/Worn magazine
-Short stroke upon charging
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