Manual

WARNING –BORE OBSTRUCTIONS

exposed to humid conditions which could cause condensation, or to rain or snow

which might have entered the bore, open the bolt carrier and clean out the

barrel. Inspect the bore visually to be sure that it is perfectly clear. (See “Warning

- Ammunition,” p. 11 and “Care and Cleaning” section p. 28.)

A gun user should recognize that a lodged bullet is a fairly common form of bore

obstruction. Therefore the following information on how a bullet may become

lodged in the bore, and how it should be removed, deserves most careful reading

and understanding!

1. When firing, a bullet may become lodged in the bore if the cartridge contains

no powder, or the powder fails to ignite and only the primer charge ignites,

producing insufficient force to propel the bullet out of the bore.

2. A bullet may also become lodged in the bore when extracting a cartridge from

the chamber (unloading). If the bullet is not crimped tightly enough in the

cartridge case, the bullet may stick in the bore, with only the case being

extracted.

Experience indicates that the two conditions described above occur most

frequently with reloaded ammunition.

When either of the above described (1 or 2) situations occurs, proceed as follows

with the rifle pointing in a safe direction:

a) If the rifle is cocked, move the safety to the “SAFE” position.

b) Remove the magazine from the rifle.

Before loading or shooting the SR-556, be certain the

bore is unobstructed. Firing the rifle with any

obstruction in the bore may result in severe damage

to the rifle and serious injury to the shooter and

other persons nearby.

A MISFIRE or unusual report (sound) upon firing is

always a signal to cease firing immediately and after

waiting for one minute, examine the chamber and

bore of the firearm. It is not sufficient to retract the

charging handle and examine the chamber. You must

remove the magazine, clear the chamber, lock the bolt

carrier open and inspect the chamber visually. Then

close the bolt. Disengage the take down pin, remove

the bolt and carrier (see “Disassembly” p. 24, steps 3

& 4) and inspect the bore visually, and with a rod if

necessary - to be certain it is completely clear of any

obstruction. Failure to detect and correctly remove a

bore obstruction can result in serious injury to the

shooter and bystanders, and damage to the firearm.

DO NOT “SHOOT OUT”

A BORE OBSTRUCTION