Operations Manual

.22LR CALIBER

UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

Extreme Cold-

a. Clean and lubricate rifle using a gun lubricant. (Break FreeTM, Mil-TechTM, etc.)

Keep it moisture free.

b. Operate controls through their entire range, at intervals, to keep them from

freezing up.

c. When your rifle is not being used and kept outside, protect it with a cover.

Hot Climates-

a. Inspect rifle more frequently, especially the hidden surfaces of the bolt

assembly, and lower receiver components. Make certain they are lubricated with

a gun lubricant.

b. When handling,make certain to wipe dry, as moisture could cause corrosion.After

drying, lubricate with gun lubricant.

Hot, Dry Climates-

a. Clean and oil rifle more frequently with a gun lubricant.

Dusty and Sandy Areas-

a. Clean and lubricate your rifle more frequently.

b. Keep sand out of parts when inspecting, lubricating, or assembling rifle. Apply

only a very light amount of lubrication on outside of rifle. Using too much

lubricant can attract dust and sand.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Check For What To Do

Won’t Fire Selector lever on SAFE Put on FIRE

Defective ammo Remove & discard

Too much carbon on firing pin Clean

Won’t Extract Broken extractor spring or extractor Contact DPMS

Dirty or corroded ammo Remove. Push the round

out by running a

cleaning rod down the

barrel from the muzzle.

Be careful not to scrape

or gouge the rifling.

Carbon in chamber - Clean chamber

Fouling or carbon in extractor recess

or lip.

Won’t Feed Dirty or corroded ammo Clean

Dirty magazine Clean

Defective magazine Replace