R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 1 R 93 LRS 2 Long Range Sporter Instruction manual WARNING ! Please read and understand this instruction manual entirely, before using the rifle. Keep this manual with your firearm. Upon change of ownership, transfer this manual with the firearm. As a supporting measure to this instruction manual, please ask your dealer to explain your rifle to you in detail and let him instruct you about its use. I M P O RTA N T: Do not discard. Keep this manual with your firearm.
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R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 4 WARNING ! Please read and understand this instruction manual entirely, before using the rifle. Keep this manual with your firearm. Upon change of ownership, transfer this manual with the firearm. As a supporting measure to this instruction manual, please ask your dealer to explain your rifle to you in detail and let him instruct you about its use.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 5 Contents 11. Safety rules 12. Main rifle components 13. Technical specifications 14. Assembling, taking down 15. Safety and bolt handle lock 16. Ammunition 17. Magazine 18. Loading the rifle 19. Firing and repeating 10. Unloading the rifle 11. Removing and replacing the bolt assembly 12. Caliber group table 13. Changing the barrel 14. Changing the bolt head 15. The trigger assembly 16. Stock 17. QD scope mount 18. Fixed scope mount 19. Optional accessories 20.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 6 1. Safety rules Your new Blaser bolt action rifle model R 93 LRS 2 differs from other repeaters through a number of special design features. Although your Blaser firearm exhibits additional safety features, do not forget that you must take care when handling firearms and also observe the statutory regulations.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 7 1. Safety rules Before loading, check the barrel for obstructions and make sure no foreign matter (water, snow, soil) can get into the barrel after loading, too. Only use CIP-approved ammunition which is in good condition and check that the ammunition is correct for the caliber of the firearm. Wrongly reloaded ammunition can damage your firearm and cause serious injury. Do not load your firearm until just before you fire it.
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R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 9 3. Technical specifications Caliber .223 Rem. 6 mm Norma BR 6,5x55 .308 Win. .300 Win Mag. .338 Lapua Length overall 44.5” 44.5” 44.5” 44.5” 45.3” 45.3” Barrel length 24.6” 24.6” 24.6” 24.6” 25.6” 25.6” Rate of twist 1-9“ 1-8“ 1- 8.6” 1-11“ 1-11“ 1-11“ No. of grooves 4 4 4 4 6 6 Magazine capacity 5 5 5 5 4 4 Weight (excl. scope) approx. 10.5 lbs. Trigger pull weight approx. 2.65 lbs.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 10 4. Assembling, taking down fig. 3 fig. 1 fig. 2 WARNING: Make sure there are no cartridges in the chamber or magazine. 4.1 Assembling • Remove the large allen key (SW 4) from its pocket in the shipping carton. With the barrel screw studs pointing down, insert the bar rel into the receiver (fig. 1). • Then, insert the allen key into the holes on the bottom of the fore-end and tighten the two allen screws equally locking the barrel and receiver together (fig. 2).
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 11 4. Assembling, taking down NOTE: Always make sure the bolt handle is locked in the back position when installing the bolt assembly, i.e. at an angle of approx. 45°. If the bolt handle is close to vertical, you cannot mount the bolt assembly. Pull the bolt handle back until it engages in the 45° position. fig. 4 • Place both bolt rails parallel on the rear end of the receiver and insert the bolt by sliding the bolt rails forward (fig. 4).
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 12 5. Safety and bolt handle lock 5.1 Safety system The safety system of the Blaser R 93 LRS 2 bolt action rifle is centered on the uncocked firing spring: you operate the safety slide to cock the firing spring just before firing the rifle or to release it again. When repeating, it remains cocked. With the safety slide released, the bolt handle is simultaneously locked to prevent accidental opening of the bolt when carrying the rifle, provided this was fully closed.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 13 5. Safety and bolt handle lock fig. 7 fig. 8 fig. 9 5.3 “On Safe“ position • To release the safety to the most rearward position place your thumb on the rear portion of the safety slide, push the safety slide downwards (fig. 7) and release to the most rearward position (fig. 8) so the red dot marking cannot be seen. 5.4 Bolt handle lock Prevents accidental opening of the bolt.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 14 6. Ammunition 6.1 Ammunition WARNING: Use only commercially available, CIP proofed ammunition in the original packaging, and which matches the caliber of your rifle. The correct caliber is stamped on the left side of the rifle barrel at the rear. Never use reloaded, “refurbished“, hand-loaded, non-standard ammunition, or ammunition of a different caliber. Never use dirty, wet, corroded, bent, damaged or oiled ammunition. Never leave ammunition unattended.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 15 7. Magazine 7.1 Magazine The Blaser R 93 LRS 2 bolt action rifle is equipped with a removable single-row magazine. The detachable magazine is held in the rifle by two magazine releases on the right and on the left of the magazine well. See chapter 3 for magazine capacity. WARNING: Ensure correct magazine and ammunition is used to match the caliber of the barrel. The magazine is marked on the left hand side with the caliber for which it is designed to be used. 7.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 16 8. Loading the rifle WARNING: 8.1 Loading the rifle Always keep muzzle of the rifle pointed in a safe direction. • Move the safety slide in the “On safe“ position (see chapter 5.3) Before loading, always wipe off any excess grease and oil, then verify that there is no obstruction in the chamber or the trigger guard. • Open the bolt (see chapter 5.5) Do not place your finger on trigger, keep it outside of the trigger guard.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 17 9. Firing and repeating WARNING: 9.1 Firing and repeating Do not move the safety to the “off safe“ position until you are ready to fire. • Push the safety slide all the way forward with the thumb in the “off safe“ position (see chapter 5.2). Keep your finger away from the trigger unless you wish to fire the rifle. • Sight the target. When you interrupt or finish firing move the safety slide immediately backwards in the “on safe“ position.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 18 10. Unloading the rifle 10.1 Unloading the rifle • Remove your finger from the trigger and point the rifle in a safe direction. • Move the safety slide in the “On Safe“ position (see chapter 5.3) • Press both magazine releases and remove magazine (fig. 11).
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 19 11. Removing and replacing the bolt assembly 11.1 Removing the bolt assembly 11.2 Installing the bolt assembly • Unload the rifle (see chapter 10). • Carefully position the ends of the two slide rails onto the rear end of the receiver in line with the bolt guide. • Remove the magazine. • Pull the bolt assembly all the way back. fig. 12 WARNING: Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, make sure there are no cartridges in the chamber or magazine.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 20 12. Caliber group table Caliber group Barrel and Bolt head are stamped with Caliber Mini MI .223 Rem. Standard ST 6 mm Norma BR 6,5x55 .308 Win. Magnum MA .300 Win. Mag. 338 Lapua LA .338 Lapua Mag. Some of the listed calibers may not be available. WARNING: Always ensure you have the correct barrel & bolt head for the cartridge selected. Firing a cartridge with the incorrect barrel & bolt head can cause serious injury or death.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 21 13. Changing the barrel There are 4 caliber groups available (see table chapter 12). When changing the barrel to a different caliber group, you will also have to change the bolt head to suit the caliber group of the barrel you have chosen to use. The table (chapter 12) shows the cor rect components to be used together. In addition, bolt heads and barrels are stamped with markings which identify the caliber group (fig. 13).
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 22 14. Changing the bolt head fig. 14 fig. 15 fig. 16 14.1 Changing the bolt head • Grasp the retaining latch with thumb and forefinger and push to the left. With your other hand pull the bolt head out of the bolt assembly (fig. 15). 14.2 Installing the bolt head NOTE: It is advisable to have this operation explained by your Blaser dealer. • Unload the rifle (see chapter 10). • Remove the bolt assembly from the rifle (see chapter 11).
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 23 14. Changing the bolt head fig. 17 fig. 18 fig. 19 • Lift the retaining latch in the bolt housing. • Flip the retaining latch down again and push it back into its recess so that it snaps into position (fig. 18). NOTE: If the retaining latch is not in the correct position, a warning pin will project from the outside of the rail (fig. 19).
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 24 14. Changing the bolt head rivet bolt head expanding shell fig.20 fig.21 NOTE: The bolt assembly can only be inserted in the receiver when the warning pin is flush in the bolt rail (fig. 20), indicating that the retaining latch is seated correctly. WARNING: The bolt head assembly consists of two major parts: The bolt head and the surrounding expanding shell. These two parts are bound together by a rivet (fig. 21).
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 25 15. Trigger assembly 15.1 Trigger assembly Adjustment potential: The Blaser R 93 LRS 2 bolt action rifle is equipped with an adjustable direct trigger. The trigger pull weight is adjusted at the factory to approx. 1200 g (9.8 N). - Trigger position - Trigger pull - Trigger stop WARNING: Before making any adjustments make sure there are no cartridges in the chamber or magazine. 1 2 fig.22 3 4 15.2 Trigger position The trigger blade (fig.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 26 16. Stock The following adjustments are possible: - Buttplate elevation - Length of pull - Cheekpiece height and offset - Handrest 16.1 Buttplate • Loosen baseplate knob and move buttplate to desired elevation and tighten. 16.2 Length of pull • Loosen allen screw (SW 4) and remove buttplate • Loosen and remove allen screws (SW 4) which hold the spacers to the baseplate. Add or remove spacers to set the desired length of pull. • Installation in reverse.
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R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 28 17. QD scope mount The barrels of the Blaser R 93 LRS 2 bolt action rifle are equipped with notches to accept Blaser QD scope mounts with 1“, 26 mm or 30 mm rings or rail or Zeiss ZM rail. It is assumed that an authorized dealer has fitted your scope correctly to match the barrel. 17.1 Mounting the scope • Flip open the covers of the front and rear locking lever, then thumb these fully up and forward.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 29 18. Fixed scope mount The barrels of the Blaser R 93 LRS 2 bolt action rifle are equipped with notches to accept Blaser fixed scope mounts with 1“, 26 mm or 30 mm rings or rail or Zeiss ZM rail. It is assumed that an authorized dealer has fitted your scope correctly to match the barrel. 18.1 Mounting the scope • Loosen the two screws on the side of the mount a few turns with an 1/8“ allen key. 18.
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R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 31 20. Care and maintenance WARNING: Before performing any cleaning or maintenance make sure there are no cartridges in the chamber or magazine. Always make sure you use suitable materials that are intended for the purpose of cleaning rifles. Barrels: After firing, prior to storing for long periods and after carrying the rifle, treat barrels and cartridge chamber with suitable gun oil, particularly when conditions are damp or wet.
R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 32 21. Warranty conditions LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY BLASER firearms are warranted by the BLASER Jagdwaffen GmbH to be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 5 years from date of first purchase by a consumer. ture has been incorporated into the rifle or if other than factory loaded ammunition is fired in the BLASER rifle.
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R-93-LRS_2 6/8/01 2:32 PM Page 36 Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH D-88316 Isny GERMANY om-LRS2-USA 8-2000 36
