User's Manual

AT308 - USER MANUAL

7.3 FIRING AND OPERATING THE RIFLE

The following sequence will be of assistance when firing and operating the rifle:

 Adjust the telescopic sight eyepiece to bring the reticule into sharp focus and adjust the

parallax drum (where fitted) to suit the distance.

 Set the elevation and windage on the telescopic sight.

 Get into a comfortable and stable fire position.

 Set the safety lever to ‘FIRE’ position.

 Ensure correct aim, take up first stage and pull the trigger.

 Follow through and observe the target.

 Remain “on aim” during recycling of bolt.

NOTE: The following procedure minimises rifle and body movement during the firing

sequence (right handed operators only).

 To open the bolt, place the thumb of the right hand on top of the shroud body and grasp

the bolt with the fingers of same hand.

 Bring the fingers towards the thumb. If any resistance is felt during initial unseating of

the fired case (primary extraction) increase upward pressure on the bolt handle with the

fingers.

 Pull the bolt FULLY rearwards to allow ejection of the fired case and pickup of next

round.

 Push the bolt firmly forward to feed next round into the chamber. Close the bolt handle

fully.

 Repeat sequence for each round as required.

7.4 RELOADING THE RIFLE

To reload the rifle:

 Remove the empty magazine by depressing the release catch and pulling down on the

magazine.

 Pull the bolt FULLY rearwards before re-closing the bolt fully to chamber a new

cartridge.

 Apply the safety lever, when necessary.

 The rifle is now reloaded and ready to continue firing.