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Accuracy International Ltd.

P.O. Box 81

Portsmouth

Hampshire

P03 5SJ

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)23 9267 1225

Fax: +44 (0)23 9269 1852

Email: precision@accint.org

USA Only

Accuracy International North America

P.O. Box 5267

Oak Ridge

TN 37831

USA

Tel: (865) 482-0330

Fax: (865) 482-0336

AI NA@accuracyinternational.org

Email:

Accuracy International Ltd.

Contents

1.0

1.1

1.2

1.3

2.0

3.0

4.0

4.1

4.2

4.3.

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

4.9

4.10

Paoe

Introduction

What's Covered Within This Manual

Accuracy International

General Description - Rifle

Technical Specification - Rifle

Top level GAlParts Identification

Safety

General

Safe Storage

Protection

Maintenance Of The Rifle

Safe Handling Instructions

Checking That The Rifle Is Unloaded

Checking That The Bore Is Free Of Obstructions

Clearing A Bore Obstructions

Safety Mechanism

Checking The Firing Pin's Safe Operation

Operating Instructions - Rifle

Assembling The Rifle

Fitting & Removal Of The Bolt

Insertion & Removal Of The Magazine

Preparing To Fire The Rifle

Firing & Operating The Bolt

Failure To Fire

Reloading

Unloading

Unloading A Live Round

Disassembling The Rifle

Stripping & Reassembling The Bolt

Stripping The Magazine

Tests After Reassembly

User Maintenance - Rifle

General

Cleaning & Lubricating Before Firing

Cleaning The Barrel & Chamber Before Firing

Cleaning & Lubricating After Firing

To Clean Heavy Copper Fouling

5.0

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6

5.7

5.8

5.9

5.10

5.11

5.12

5.13

5.14

6.0

6.1

6.2

6.3

6.4

6.5

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Accuracy International Ltd. Contents UK & Rest Of World (Excluding USA) Accuracy International Ltd. P.O. Box 81 Portsmouth Hampshire P03 5SJ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)23 9267 1225 Fax: +44 (0)23 9269 1852 Email: precision@accint.org USA Only Accuracy International North America P.O. Box 5267 Oak Ridge TN 37831 USA Tel: (865) 482-0330 Fax: (865) 482-0336 Email: AI NA@accuracyinternational.org Paoe 1.0 Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.
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AE Users Manual 7.0 Recommended 8.01 Accuracy 9.0 & Cleaning Solutions Shooting Paae 24 25 & Ammunition User Ti ps 101.0 Customer 11.0 lubricates Accuracy 25 Communication 26 log 1.1 What Is Covered Within This Manual 1.1.1 The information contained within this manual will provide the user with sufficient instruction for the continual safe usage of the AE rifle. 1.1.
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AE Users Manual 2,,0 Technical Specification Accuracy - Rifle 3.0 Calibre: 0.308 Win (conforming to International CIP/SAAMI regulations) Weight: 6 kg (131b 40z) Length Overall: 1200 mm (44") Action: Steel, front locking, seperate Mil Std 1913 rail Bolt: 60° opening, Trigger: Two stage adjustable, 70z) Safety Mechanism: 'Safe' and 'Fire' modes only. set between 1.5 kg to 2 kg (3lbs 50z to 41bs security.
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AE Users Manual Accuracy 4,,0 Safety 4.1 General 4.1.1 This manual must be read and fully understood weapon system. before attempting to use the 4.1.2 From time to time the manual uses cautionary notices to alert the user to either safety imperative or potential instances which may result in causing damage to the weapon system, as shown below: - 4131& CAUTION The safety precautions set out under section 4.5 "Safe Handling Instructions", must be strictly adhered to, when: .
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AE Users Manual Accuracy 4.ft Checking 4.fi,1 Remove the magazine from the rifle, see section 5.3 "Insertion & Removal Of The Magazine" and ensure it is clear of ammunition. 4.6.3 Raise the bolt handle and slide the bolt fully to the rear. 4.6.4 Check that the action is clear of ammunition by looking through the ejection port and using a finger to feel inside the chamber. 4.6.5 That The Rifle Is Unloaded International Ltd. 4.9 Safety Mechanism 4.9.
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AE Users Manual 4.110 Checking The Firing Pin's Safe Operation 4.10.1 Check to ensure that the rifle is not loaded, see section 4.6 "Checking That The Rifle Is Unloaded". 4.10.2 Open and close the bolt to leave it in the cocked position. 4.10.3 Accuracy International Ltd. 5.0 Operating - Instructions Rifle 5.1 Assembling The Rifle 5.1.1 Rifles are normally supplied packaged with the magazine fitted and the bolt separate. The bolt willneed to be fitted, using the instructions below.
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AE Users Manual Accuracy International Ltd. 5.~1 Preparing To Fire The Rifle 5.6 Firing & Operating 5.4.1 & 5.6.1 The sequence detailed below assumes that the user has already identified the target and made the relevant adjustments to optimise whichever sighting system is being employed. 5.6.2 Move the safety lever to the "Fire" position. 5.6.3 Place the finger naturally on the trigger without pulling it. 5.6.4 Whilst taking a faw deep breaths take up the first pressure. 5.6.
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AE Users Manual Accuracy 5.8 Reloading 5.8.1 Remove the expended magazine and insert a fresh one, see section 5.3 "Ins,ertion & Removal Of The Magazine" 5.8.2 Close the bolt to feed a new round into the chamber. International Ltd. 5.11 Disassembling The Rifle 5.11.1 The user should not disassemblethe rifle further than that described within this section. 5.11.
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Accuracy AE Users Manual 5.12.7 International Ltd. To reassemble the bolt, insert the shroud/firing pin assembly back into the bolt body aligning that the shroud retaining lugs with the opening in the bolt body, see Fig. 04 "Refitting The Shroud/Firing Pin Assembly Back Into The Bolt Body". Fig. 06 Cocking Piece/Bolt Body Dent Engagement Fig. 04 Refitting The Shroud/Firing 5.12.8 Pin Assembly 5.12.
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Accuracy AE Users Manual 5.13.2 The magazine platform is under tension. International Ltd. j Keep a hand over the opening when removing the bottom platE!,to prevent the spring from 'jumping out'. 5.13.3 To strip the magazine, hold it in the left hand with the bottom plate uppermost. 5.13.4 Insert a flat bladed tool in the gap between the magazine wall and base plate. ~:::arefullv,lever plate forwards until the detent in base plate is released from the magazine's wall. Fig.
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AE Users Manual - Rifle 6,0 U~~er Maintenance 6.1 Accuracy 6.3 6.3.1 GEmeral 6.1.1 This section only covers the level of maintenance that the user would be expected to perform using the tools supplied with the rifle. It recognises that a user is unlikely to be able to conduct the same level of maintenance whilst operational. International Ltd. Cleaning The Barrel & Chamber Before Firing The use of a pull through is not recommended. The preferred option is to use a cleaning rod. 6.3.
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Accuracy AE Users Manual Always wet the bore with a patch before using a brush. 6.3.15 J Refit the jag or patch holder to the cleaning rod and pass through a clean patch to dry' the bore and chamber. & Lubricating International Ltd. 6.4 Cleaning 6.4.1 It is recommended that the barrel's bore and chamber; together with the gas affected parts should be cleaned, inspected and lubricated after each shooting. JD.fter firing 6.4.
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Accuracy AE Users Manual 1.0 Becommended lubricates Solutions IClaao", International Ltd. 8.0 Accuracy & Ammunition & Cleaning 8.1.1 All of Accuracy International's consistent first shot capability. sniper rifles are capable However, this performance ammunition used. is reliant of very fine accuracy and Part Number AI15-0968 Typical Uses General cleaning and lubrication of action and rille exterior. Penetrating oil ZX-54 8030-99-923-1633 Lubrication of the trigger.
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AE Users Manual 10.0 Gustomer Gommunications 10.1.1 Accuracy Ltd. 11.0 Shooting log Accuracy International welcomes your feedback on our products and service, both negative and positive. Rifle Serial Date We are able to offer Service/ International No. Barrel Serial No. DaHy Rounds Cumulative Rounds Commen!ts Date Daily Rounds Cumulative Rounds Comments Repair and Spares packages.