FNH USA SPR Bolt-action rifle OWNER'S MANUAL
Important operating instructions for: CONTENTS FNH usa SPR bolt-action rifles 1. Foreword................................................2 If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please contact us. 2. Contents of the Storage Box.................2 FNH USA, LLC, (703) 288-1292, extension 122, www.fnhusa.com 4. Firearm Safety Information..................4 3. Safety and Warranty Notes...................3 5. Description and Operation.................11 5.1. Description.........
1. Foreword We are pleased that you have chosen an FNH USA Special Police Rifle (SPR). Based on sound firearm design, the SPR stands for the highest level of reliability, consistent accuracy, functional design and provides the operating precision and safety expected from an FNH USA firearm. There are slight variations between SPR models. This owner’s manual covers basic operating procedures and features current to all current SPR rifles.
. 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 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 Cheekpiece Locking Screws Cheekpiece Receiver “Safety” Bolt MIL-STD 1913-Type Rail Barrel Muzzle Bolt Handle Fore-End Trigger Buttstock Recoil Pad Trigger Guard FLP Magazine Release Location Sling Swivel or Bi-pod Stud Detachable Box Magazine (DBM) (shown) or Hinged Floorplate Magazine (FLP) resulting in the rifle firing. During the rearward movement of the bolt, the empty cartridge case is ejected out of the ejection port.
7. Serial Number The serial number is located on the right side of the receiver, just forward of the loading/ejection port. Record the serial number at the front of this owner’s manual for future reference. 8. Initial Cleaning and Oiling WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN assembling and DISASSEMBLING YOUR rifle TO PREVENT springs, spring-loaded parts, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in injury.
The “safety” can be operated only when the firing pin is cocked. To cock the firing pin, lift up on the bolt handle and then return it to the locked (fully down) position. When the firing pin is cocked, an indicator is visible at the rear of the bolt (Figure 7). If the indicator is protruding from the bolt sleeve a minimum of 1/8", the firing pin is cocked. The “safety” can be easily operated with the thumb. FIGURE 7 The firing pin indicator (shown cocked).
The bolt of your rifle may have been packed separately in the carton in which your rifle is shipped. You will need to insert the bolt into the action. In addition, it is always advisable to remove the bolt before cleaning. Consequently, becoming familiar with removing and inserting the bolt assembly quickly and easily is absolutely essential. 10.1. First Installation Of The Bolt Before inserting the bolt into the SPR, make sure the firing pin is cocked.
11. Ammunition Do not use ammunition other than what is inscribed on the left side of the barrel. Examine every cartridge you put in your firearm. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. wash hands thoroughly after handling ammunition.
1. With the “safety” in the intermediate position, lift the bolt handle and pull the bolt completely rearward (Figure 13). 2. Lay a cartridge on top of the magazine follower just forward of the bolt. Press the cartridge down with your thumb until it snaps into the magazine (Figure 14). 3. Press each succeeding cartridge into the magazine in the same manner. 4. facilitate sliding the cartridge back under the magazine feed lips. Take care that the bullet tips are pointing to the front of the magazine.
3. Slide the magazine upward into position evenly, front to back, to prevent binding. 4. Make sure the magazine snaps into place in the magazine well. An audible click will be heard. 13.4. Loading the Chamber 4. Press down on the top cartridge in the magazine so that it is below the bolt and close the bolt (Figure 19). Immediately place the “safety” in the rearward, fully on safe position. THE Rifle IS now READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE “safety” TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION and pulling the trigger.
14. Firing never chamber a cartridge or move the “safety” from the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. 1. With the “safety” in the intermediate position, lift the bolt handle and pull the bolt completely rearward. 2. Load a cartridge into the chamber (as explained previously) by loading a cartridge from the magazine or directly to the chamber.
FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21 5. Ensure the "safety" is in the intermediate or on safe position. 6. Unload the magazine by sliding the cartridges forward and out of the magazine one at a time. 15.3. Unloading by Cycling the Action Press the floorplate catch. 4. Catch the cartridges as the floorplate swings down. Allow the floorplate to swing open (downward). Let the magazine follower lower until it is out of the magazine opening.
FN A2, A3 G, and A5 M rifles feature a McMillan® stock that is adjustable for length of pull and comb height. The comb can be adjusted over a range of 1¼", from ¼" below to 1" above the bore line. Length of pull can be adjusted over a range of 1½", from 12¾" to 14¼". Multiple shooters can quickly adjust the stock in the same manner, making it easy for the rifle to be comfortably and accurately fired by more than one shooter.
. Mounting a Scope Before mounting a scope, sight or other accessories to your rifle, place the “safety” in the Intermediate position. 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. The top of the SPR receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting a scope base.
NOTICE! Do not use a stainless steel brush to clean the bore of the SPR rifle. It will damage the bore's chrome lining. To maintain the utmost accuracy of your rifle it is recommended you clean the bore with a copper solvent. Modern bullet jackets are made mainly of copper. Residues from copper bullet jackets stick to the barrel and require more frequent cleaning. Magnum calibers will require more frequent inspection and cleaning.
FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 Do not disassemble the bolt beyond this point. Compress the firing pin spring with your thumb. Move the "safety" lever into the intermediate position. Bolt Sleeve Lock Press the bolt sleeve lock. Unscrew the bolt sleeve. Notice! To simplify assembly Be extremely careful to leave the “safety” in the intermediate position. 5. It is not necessary or recommended that you disassemble the firing pin assembly further than this (Figure 26). 6.
NOTICE! Do not TAKE YOUR firearm’s ACTION APART beyond what is explained in this owner’s manual. This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism; any attempt to disassemble the inner mechanism may mar it for life. It is unnecessary, and may do damage to the inner mechanism to disassemble it for routine cleaning and oiling.
This owner’s manual should always accompany this rifle and be transferred with it upon any change of ownership. 5. If convenient, send a copy of the service/repair form or letter to us separately. FNH USA products are serviced by the FNH USA Product Service Center in Arnold, Missouri. 6. Never return ammunition with your firearm. It is against postal and most commerce regulations. Please call (800) 635-1321 to discuss any product repair requirements.
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