FNH USA FNAR Autoloading rifle OWNER'S MANUAL
1. Foreword We are pleased that you have chosen a FNH USA FNAR autoloading rifle. Based in sound firearm design, the FNAR stands for the highest level of reliability, consistent accuracy, functional design and provides the operating precision and safety expected from an FNH USA firearm. Simple in design, the rifle is very easy to maintain. With a reasonable amount of care, your FNH USA FNAR should give you many years of dependable, enjoyable service.
. Firearm SAFETY INFORMATION your firearm’s muzzle in an unsafe direction. See Section 9 for instructions on the operation of this firearm’s “safety.” Failure to follow any of the following warnings could result in serious injury or death. Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearm’s mechanical “safety” devices, it starts there. Always treat this firearm with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. As a firearm owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities.
Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Allow proper distance (eye relief) between a scope and your eye when firing a scoped rifle, rifle or shotgun. Do not use unorthodox shooting methods that could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt of a firearm to contact your eyes, face or hands. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury.
If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction corrected before further use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that there are no obstructions in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself and others.
20 BE CERTAIN your firearm is UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition. 25 We reserve the right to refuse service on firearms that have been altered, added to or substantially changed.
FIGURE 1 Scope Rail Bolt Comb Trigger Buttstock Recoil Pad Operating Handle Bolt lock Barrel Accessory Rails Magazine “Safety” Ambidextrous Magazine Release Various exposed metal parts of this rifle have been coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before using the rifle, clean the antirust compound from the inside of the barrel, receiver, bolt and the action/ chamber areas with a high-quality, lightweight gun oil as explained in Section 18.1.
rifle is in the “on safe” position, and rearward movement of the trigger is completely blocked. With “safety” pushed completely to the left the rifle is off safe and ready to fire. In the off safe position a band of red is visible on the “safety” where it projects beyond the left face of the trigger guard (Figure 3). Do not depend on the red color alone to indicate your firearm’s safety status. time, exposure to the elements, and the abrasive action of cleaning agents can erase it.
known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. wash hands thoroughly after handling ammunition. The barrel and action of this rifle have been made with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by established American loads.
4. Care should be exercised in positioning each cartridge so that its base is flush with the rear of the magazine. If the nose of a cartridge protrudes beyond the front of the magazine, it could cause feeding problems or interfere with the insertion of the magazine into the rifle. 5. position. If the bolt is not allowed to close in this manner, there is a possibility that it will not close completely, preventing the rifle from firing.
THE Rifle IS now READY TO FIRE BY MOVING THE “safety” TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION and pulling the trigger. 3. When ready to fire, move the “safety” into the off safe position, take aim and squeeze the trigger. 4. After a cartridge has fired, the bolt automatically moves rearward, ejects the empty case, then returns forward, chambering a loaded cartridge from the magazine. Because fired cases are ejected to the right side, bystanders should not stand to the right of the shooter. 5.
16. Mounting accessories FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 Three recoil pads are included with the FNAR. Carefully remove the two screws that attach the recoil pad to the buttstock. Before mounting a scope, sight or other accessories on your rifle, place the “safety” in the on safe position. Eject the magazine, open the action and make certain YOUR rifle IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
FIGURE 10 Three combs pads are included with the FNAR. FIGURE 11 Carefully remove the two screws that attach the comb to the buttstock. 17.2. Adjusting Comb Height Three combs have been included with your rifle to allow precise height adjustments to allow correct eye-to-optics alignment (Figure 10). Three combs are included with the FNAR, with 8mm height differences between each comb. Comb #1 is the lowest comb, #2 is the middle height and #3 is the tallest comb.
Shims marked 1R1L, 2R2L, and 3R3L, will all adjust drop at comb the same amount as shims 1, 2 and 3, and will also adjust the cast right or left approximately 1/8". You will notice that the two opposing edges of these spacers are different in thickness. For right-handed shooters, install shims between the receiver and the stock with the R facing the end of the buttstock, so its thicker side is on the left side. This casts the stock slightly to the right, away from the face of a right-handed shooter.
A muzzle protector can be purchased separately from your local firearms dealer to help protect the muzzle crown while cleaning the barrel of your rifle. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR rifle TO PREVENT springs, springloaded parts, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in injury. Keep all ammunition away from the cleaning area. Never test the mechanical function of your rifle with live ammunition.
19. Cleaning the Gas System FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 Remove the magazine block. Pull the action bars forward and out of the receiver. BEFORE PERFORMING disassembly PROCEDURES, place the “safety” in the on safe position. Eject the magazine, open the action and make certain YOUR rifle IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22 Tap out the pin from the left to the right side. Remove the set screw that holds the action spring guide. Pull the inertia block rearward until the action spring guide is exposed. Slide the action spring guide rearward. 8. With a small punch, gently tap out the pin located to the rear of action spring guide set screw (Figure 19). IMPORTANT: The pin must be tapped out from the left to the right side. 9.
very lightly oiled cloth after cleaning. The gas cylinder interior and the gas piston should not be oiled beyond this. 3. Compress the spring and replace the recoil buffer assembly. 4. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR rifle TO PREVENT springs, springloaded parts, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in injury.
11. Replace the forearm by sliding it onto the receiver. Turn the forearm attachment nut in a clockwise direction until it is firmly seated into the receiver. Do not overtighten. FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 Push the trigger group pins through the receiver. Lift the trigger assembly from the receiver. 20. Cleaning the Trigger Group The trigger mechanism has been adjusted at the factory to provide a short, crisp pull consistent with safety and reliability.
Your firearm is now fully assembled. Immediately confirm that the “safety” is in the on safe position. Take time to wipe down and clean all external surfaces as explained under “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions.” FIGURE 28 FIGURE 29 Push the bolt cover forward until the slot in the bolt is exposed.. Lift up on the operating handle catch and slide the operating handle forward. NOTICE! Do not TAKE YOUR firearm’s ACTION APART beyond what is explained in this owner’s manual.
FIGURE 31 FIGURE 32 FIGURE 33 FIGURE 34 The bolt must be fully extended Carefully rotate the bolt out of the receiver. Lubricate the bolt at the points shown. Slide the bolt cover to the rear of the bolt carrier prior to installation. 10. Fully extend the bolt to disengage the camming latch (Figure 31). 3. Use compressed air to dry the bolt or allow it to air dry. 11.
Carefully rotate the back of the bolt to the top of the receiver until is in place on the receiver guide rails (Figure 36). FIGURE 36 WEAR EYE PROTECTION SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in injury. When the bolt is installed correctly it will slide freely on the receiver guide rails and the bolt head will lock and unlock into battery as the bolt is slid forward and rearward. We do not recommend disassembling the magazine.
Notice! If the operation of the rifle seems abnormal, report it to your dealer or departmental armorer immediately. When returning your FNH USA firearm for servicing you must do the following: 1. Be sure it is completely unloaded. • Always keep the rifle in immaculate condition and good working order. 2. Remove the scope, optics or accessories. • Always clean and lubricate the rifle after use. 3. Package it securely in a cardboard container. • Regularly inspect the rifle, its parts and accessories.
26. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Caliber : 7.62x51mm NATO (308 Win.) Type of fire : Autoloader Trigger pull : 3.25-5.50 lbs. Weight : FNAR Standard W/O mag. : 8.25 lbs. FNAR Heavy W/O mag. : 9.25 lbs. FNAR Standard W/ 10-round mag. : 8.75 lbs. FNAR Heavy W/ 10-round mag. : 9.75 lbs. FNAR Standard W/ 20-round mag. : 9.00 lbs. FNAR Heavy W/ 20-round mag. : 10.0 lbs. Length : 41.50" Height : 7.
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