R93-Manual-english 08.01.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:22 Uhr Caution ! Please always read this instruction manual entirely, before using the rifle. The rifle may only be passed on together with this instruction manual. 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.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:22 Uhr Seite 3 Contents Safety rules 11. Assembling, taking down 12. Safety system and bolt handle lock 13. Loading the rifle 14. Firing and repeating 15. Unloading 16. Removing and replacing the bolt assembly 17. Changing the barrel 18. Changing the bolt head 19. Removing / changing the fore-end 10. The trigger assembly 11. Open sights (adjustable) 12. Mounting the telescopic sight 13. Mounting the fixed scope mount 14. Caliber group table 15. Case 16.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:22 Uhr Seite 4 english Safety rules Your new Blaser bolt action rifle model R 93 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. First of all, check you have the right user manual: the model name R 93 and caliber can be found on the left side of the barrel at the rear.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:22 Uhr Seite 5 Safety rules - Whenever holding the rifle, always point the muzzle in a safe direction to ensure you neither injure people nor damage property. - Do not cock your rifle (take off safety) until you are ready to fire. When cocking (taking off safety), point the muzzle in a safe direction. - Before loading, check the barrel for obstructions and make sure no foreign matter (water, snow, soil) can get into the barrel after loading, too.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:22 Uhr Seite 6 english 1. Assembling, taking down fig. 3 - Drop the magazine into the receiver with the magazine lips upwards (fig. 3). fig. 1 fig. 2 1.1 Assembling - 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). Do not use any extension tools on the allen key to tighten screws. Good hand tightness is sufficient.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:22 Uhr Seite 7 1. Assembling, taking down WARNING: 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 - Push the magazine down to the bottom of the receiver - with your thumb - and hold! (fig. 4).
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:22 Uhr Seite 8 2. Safety system and bolt handle lock 2.1 Safety system The safety system of the Blaser R 93 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.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 9 2. Safety system and bolt handle lock fig. 7 fig. 8 fig. 9 2.3 Uncocking (»breech in safe position«) - Press with your thumb firmly on the safety slide towards the front/bottom position (unlock - fig. 7) and let it slide back into its original position (fig. 8). 2.4 Bolt handle lock Prevents accidental opening of the bolt. It is automatically activated when the rifle is uncocked and fully locked. 2.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 10 3. Loading the rifle 4. Firing and repeating - Pull back the slide („On safe“) - Open the bolt (see chapter 2.5) - Place a cartridge onto the magazine and press firmly downwards - with the thumbs if necessary - so that it snaps through the magazine lips. - Cock the rifle by pushing the safety slide forward with the thumb (take off safety - see chapter 2.2). Capacity of magazine: 3 cartridges.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr 5. Unloading the rifle Seite 11 6. Removing and replacing the bolt assembly - Press the right magazine lip inwards. This puts the short-case bolt stop out of operation. - Remove your finger from the trigger and point the rifle in a safe direction. - Move the safety slide in the „On Safe“ position (as in chapter 2.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 12 7. Changing the barrel english MA There are 8 caliber groups available (see table on page 42). 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 on page 42 shows the correct components to be used together. In addition, bolt heads and barrels are stamped with markings which identify the caliber group (fig. 11).
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 13 8. Changing the bolt head fig. 12 fig. 13 fig. 14 8.1 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. 13). 8.2 Installing the bolt head It is advisable to have this operation explained by your gunsmith. - Unload the rifle (see chapter 5). - Remove the bolt assembly from the rifle (see chapter 6.1).
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 14 english 8. Changing the bolt head fig. 15 fig. 16 fig. 17 Note: To make this process easier, jiggle the firing mechanism up and down with the thumb of the other hand (fig. 15). - Flip the retaining latch down again and push it back into its recess so that it snaps into position (fig. 16). Warning: If the retaining latch is not in the correct position, a warning pin will project from the outside of the rail (fig. 17).
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 15 8. Changing the bolt head rivet bolt head expanding shell fig. 18 fig. 19 The bolt assembly can only be inserted in the receiver when the warning pin is flush in the bolt rail (fig. 18), 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. 19).
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 16 9. Removing / changing the fore-end Removing or changing the fore-end: - Unload rifle (as in chapter 5). - Use allen key (SW4) to unscrew the two barrel attachment screws holding barrel and receiver together. - Lift off the barrel. fig. 20 The Safari and Match versions of the Blaser R 93 repeating rifle have a special, wide fore-end.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 17 10. Trigger assembly 11. Open sights 11. (adjustable) The Blaser R 93 bolt action rifle is equipped with a light and crisp trigger. The trigger resistance is adjusted at the factory to virtually the lightest setting allowable under international safety standards. The setting can and may only be altered by the factory or by your authorized Blaser dealer following factory instructions. 11.1 Front sight for height adjustment - Insert the 1.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 18 12. Mounting the telescopic sight english The R 93 barrels are equipped with notches to accept Blaser QD scope mount bases for 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. 12.1 Mounting the scope - Flip open the covers of the front and rear locking lever, then thumb these fully up and forward.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 19 13. Mounting the fixed scope mount 13.1 Mounting the scope - Loosen the two screws on the side of the mount a few turns with an 1/8“ allen key. 13.2 Removing the scope - Grasp the rifle with your left hand around the fore-end and scope, steadying the rifle on your upper thigh. - Grasp the centre tube of the scope with the right hand above the mount. - Loosen the two screws on the side of the mount a few turns with an 1/8“ allen key.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 20 14. Caliber group table Hornet „HO“: Mini „MI“: Standard „ST“: Medium „ME“: Magnum „MA“: .22 Hornet .222 Rem. .222 Rem. Mag. .22-250 5,6x57 .243 Win. 6 mm Rem. 6x62 Frères .25-06 6,5x55 6,5x57 6,5x65 RWS .270 Win. .280 Rem. 7x57 7x64 .308 Win. .30-06 8x57 IS 9,3x62 6,5x68 7,5x55 8x68 S 9,3x64 .257 Weath. .300 Rem. Ultra Mag. Mag. .264 Win. Mag. 7 mm Rem. Mag. .300 Win. Mag. .300 Weath. Mag. .338 Win. Mag. .375 H & H .416 Rem. Mag.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 21 15. Case 16. Care and maintenance The R 93 together with extra barrel, 2 scopes and accessories for travelling is securely stowed in a double-shell ABS carrying case with 3 locks. Always make sure you use suitable materials that are intended for the purpose of cleaning rifles. Metal parts: Always keep all metal parts of the rifle clean and lightly oiled.
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R93-Manual-english 08.01.2001 16:23 Uhr Seite 23 18. Warranty conditions 1. Manufacturer’s warranty The warranty of Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH supplements the statutory warranty rights through the dealer, under the condition that the accompanying warranty card is received at Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH fully completed within ten days of the purchase date. The warranty applies only to the original purchaser who resides in the country of purchase.
R93-Manual-english 08.01.
