ARMALITE®, INC OWNER’S MANUAL FOR AR-10A & AR-10B SUPERSASS™ READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY, PARTICULARLY THE WARNINGS, BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM! IT’S IMPORTANT! ©2011 ArmaLite®, Inc., All rights reserved. August 2013 Rev 24 P/N: MANUAL AR10 SS ArmaLite®, Inc. P.O. Box 299 Geneseo, Illinois, USA 61254 1-800-336-0184 www.ArmaLite.
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1. READ THIS FIRST! Throughout this manual you will find WARNINGS and/or CAUTIONS printed in bold print. All WARNINGS and CAUTIONS should be read carefully and followed completely. WARNINGS discuss issues that could result in damage to your firearm, or injury or death to you or a bystander. CAUTIONS discuss issues that could result in damage or malfunction of your firearm. WARNING: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM IS HANDLED, FIRED, AND STORED SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY AT ALL TIMES.
2. SAFETY FIRST! IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! * Treat every gun as if it is loaded …AT ALL TIMES! * Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. * Never point your firearm at anything that you do not intend to shoot. * Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you are aiming at your target and ready to shoot. * Always keep the safety in the “SAFE” position, especially when the firearm is loaded and cocked, until you are ready to fire.
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. READ THIS FIRST!-----------------------------------------------------------4 2. SAFETY FIRST! IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!--------------------5 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS------------------------------------------------------6 4. SAFE STORAGE---------------------------------------------------------------7 5. GENERAL INFORMATION------------------------------------------------8 6. EXPLODED DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS-------------------------11 7.
4. SAFE STORAGE WARNING: ALWAYS ASSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED BEFORE STORING IT. ALWAYS TREAT YOUR FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED. ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM IN A SAFE LOCATION, SEPARATE FROM THE AMMUNITION. Make certain that both the chamber and magazine of your rifle are unloaded before you store it. Store your rifle in a securely locked gun safe.
5. GENERAL INFORMATION Your rifle is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed semiautomatic rifle produced for a high degree of accuracy, reliability, and durability. The rifle’s construction features extensive use of aircraft-grade forgings, with no die-cast or extruded parts employed in the receivers. The patented bolt assembly provides higher strength than that found on similar designs. WARNING: YOUR ARMALITE® FIREARM WAS DESIGNED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY WITH ITS ORIGINAL COMPONENTS.
5.1 AR-10A VERSUS THE AR-10B The AR-10A family of ArmaLite® firearms is functionally identical to our AR-10B family. Operation, controls, and maintenance are the same. However, the AR-10A family is designed to accept early ArmaLite AR-10 “Waffle” magazines and good quality magazines copied from them, instead of ArmaLite’s proprietary steel magazines that are used in our AR-10B family. Neither family of firearms will function correctly with the other family’s magazines.
ArmaLite® absolutely cannot condone modification of the ArmaLite® trigger mechanism by anyone other than a trained gunsmith. Any such modification may render the device unsafe and will void the factory warranty. 5.3 BARREL LIFE Barrel life depends on how fast the rifle is fired and how accurate the shooter insists it must be. Shooting the rifle as fast as the trigger can be pulled can ruin the barrel in just a few hundred rounds.
6. EXPLODED DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS The drawings and associated parts lists in this section will give you visual references to parts discussed in the text. In the text, you will note part numbers in parentheses behind some part names. Those part numbers are the same as part numbers shown in the exploded drawings and part lists. For example, a part numbered “U-7” in the text would refer to the part numbered “7” in the Upper assembly exploded view.
7. AMMUNITION Nomenclature of cartridges can be confusing. It is vital that you understand cartridge nomenclature and only fire cartridges for which this firearm was designed. To assist you, the name of the appropriate cartridge will be etched on the receiver and/or barrel of each ArmaLite. (More information regarding cartridge nomenclature can be found in the Tech Notes on our website.) WARNING: USE OF INCORRECT AMMUNITION CAN CAUSE FIREARM DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
8. INITIAL ASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND CLEANING 8.1 INITIAL ASSEMBLY 8.1.1 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE TELESCOPIC SIGHT Optional accessories for the SuperSASS™ include a Leupold Mark 4 telescopic sight fixed to the receiver with A.R.M.S. number 22 lever lock scope rings. It is a superb optic designed to assure clear vision and accurate fire. Clean the rail interface of the upper receiver to assure that the sight settles into its proper position. Even a small amount of dirt can cause the sights to be off.
If you purchased the optional Leupold scope, see its enclosed “Riflescope Owner’s Handbook” and “Ranging System for the Mil Dot Reticle” booklets for installation, use, and maintenance instructions. WARNING: IF YOU MOUNT A SCOPE TO YOUR RIFLE, MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SCOPE IS MOUNTED FAR ENOUGH FORWARD SO THAT IT WILL NOT IMPACT YOUR FACE DURING RECOIL. CHECK THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SCOPE AND YOUR FACE WHEN YOU ARE IN THE FIRING POSITION.
The pressure of propellant gas built up in sound suppressors increases the cyclic rate of firearms, and can cause them to cycle so quickly that reliability and durability are reduced. The SuperSASS™ is equipped with a gas regulator assembly (U-8) with a special suppressor setting that reduces the flow of gas to the mechanism to counter this problem.
8.1.6 INSTALLING, ADJUSTING, AND USING THE RIFLE SLING Some rifle slings serve only as simple carrying straps. However, a tactical/competition sling has far more uses. In addition to carrying the rifle, it can serve to improve shooter accuracy by stabilizing the rifle during firing. Depending on the particular model of ArmaLite® you own, it may be shipped with a carrying strap sling or a tactical/competition sling. Tactical/competition slings can be purchased on our website (ArmaLite Part # EX0081).
2. Remove the sling swivel stud adapter from the bipod. 3. Disassemble the bipod adapter. 4. Attach the bottom plate to the bipod using the square stud, and the bevel bottom plate. The small square will fit into the hole left open by the sling swivel attachment.
5. Attach the top plate to the bipod and tighten the screws. The bipod is now ready for installation to the rifle. 6. Open the lock of the bipod adapter. Hook the fixed side of the adapter over the bottom rail, with the crossbar of the adapter aligned with a slot in the rail. Swing the locking side of the adapter over the rail and push the lock lever parallel to the rail to lock the assembly in place. 8.2 INITIAL INSPECTION WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AS YOU INSPECT YOUR NEW ARMALITE® FIREARM.
WARNING: TO ASSURE ITS PROTECTION FROM CORROSION, YOUR ARMALITE® FIREARM HAS BEEN SHIPPED WITH PRESERVATIVE OIL IN THE BORE. FIRING THE FIREARM WITH PRESERVATIVE IN THE BORE CAN INCREASE PRESSURES, WITH POSSIBLE FIREARM DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. CLEAN AND DRY THE BORE BEFORE FIRING YOUR ARMALITE® FIREARM. 8.4 BREAKING IN MATCH BARRELS “Match barrels” are any of our stainless steel barrels. Our chrome lined barrels do not require break in. ArmaLite® has spoken with several barrel manufacturers.
9. LOADING AND FIRING WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE SAFETY IN THE “SAFE” POSITION UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE THE FIREARM. REMEMBER THAT THE SAFETY IS SIMPLY A MECHANICAL DEVICE, AND AS SUCH, COULD POSSIBLY FAIL. NEVER DEPEND ON ANY SAFETY TO JUSTIFY UNSAFE GUN HANDLING. ALWAYS KEEP THE CHAMBER EMPTY AND THE FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION EVEN WHEN THE SAFETY IS ON. WARNING: INJURY, DEATH, OR FIREARM DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM FIRING A FIREARM WITH AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE BORE.
6. EXAMINE THE FIREARM AND CARTRIDGE CAREFULLY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION. WARNING: RAPID FIRING OF THE FIREARM MAY CAUSE SOME COMPONENTS TO BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE INJURY. EXTENDED SESSIONS OF VERY RAPID FIRING MAY CAUSE A CARTRIDGE LEFT IN THE CHAMBER TO “COOKOFF”, FIRING ITSELF WITHOUT YOU PULLING THE TRIGGER. ALWAYS UNLOAD THE FIREARM IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH FIRING.
Place the safety selector (L-22) on “SAFE”. Check to see that the chamber is clear and the bore is not blocked. 2. Push the magazine up into the receiver until the magazine catch (L-15) engages and holds the magazine. CAUTION: TAKE IT EASY WITH YOUR MAGAZINES. KEEP THEM CLEAN, DRY, AND DON’T POUND THEM INTO THE RIFLE. IT LOOKS GREAT IN THE MOVIES BUT CAN DAMAGE THEM. INSERT THE MAGAZINE FULLY INTO THE RIFLE THEN TUG DOWNWARD ON IT TO ASSURE IT’S SECURELY LOCKED INTO THE RIFLE. 3.
and press the top of the bolt catch or pull the charging handle to the rear and release it (preferred). CAUTION: NEVER “RIDE” THE CHARGING HANDLE FORWARD. LET IT SLIDE FORWARD AT FULL SPEED. NOTE: The cartridges in a fully loaded magazine can be packed tight and require firm upward pressure to assure that the magazine catch holds the magazine. It’s always easiest to insert the magazine when the bolt carrier assembly (U-3) is locked to the rear.
9.4 FIRING Aim at the target. Set the safety selector (L-22) to “FIRE”, grip the rifle firmly, and pull the trigger (L-30) straight to the rear, increasing the pressure until the shot fires. WARNING: KEEP THE SAFETY ON SAFE UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. UNLOAD AND CLEAR YOUR RIFLE BEFORE LEAVING THE FIRING POSITION. WARNING: GRIPPING THE RIFLE LOOSELY WHEN FIRING CAN CAUSE THE SHOOTER TO FIRE TWO SHOTS (THE SECOND AS THE TRIGGER STRIKES THE SHOOTER’S TRIGGER FINGER DURING COUNTER-RECOIL.
10. CLEARING / UNLOADING THE FIREARM WARNING: ALWAYS ASSUME ALL FIREARMS ARE LOADED. ANYTIME YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY INSPECT IT TO ASSURE THAT IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. WARNING: IF YOU KNOW NOTHING ELSE ABOUT YOUR ARMALITE® FIREARM, YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO UNLOAD IT AND CLEAR IT TO MAKE IT SAFE. 1. Place the safety selector (L-22) on “SAFE”. NOTE: If the firearm is not cocked, the lever cannot be pointed toward “SAFE”. 2.
11. ZEROING THE SIGHTS 11.1 ZEROING THE TELESCOPIC SIGHT Your SuperSASS™ is designed to use a telescopic sight as its primary sighting device. To install and zero the scope on your SuperSASS™, follow the instructions in your scope owner’s manual. WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SCOPE IS MOUNTED FAR ENOUGH FORWARD SO THAT IT WILL NOT IMPACT YOUR FACE DURING RECOIL. CHECK THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SCOPE AND YOUR FACE WHEN YOU ARE IN THE FIRING POSITION. WHEN IN DOUBT INCREASE THE EYE RELIEF. 11.
12. DISASSEMBLY WARNING: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM BEFORE CLEANING, LUBRICATION, DISASSEMBLY, OR REASSEMBLY. WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN DISASSEMBLING, MAINTAINING, OR ASSEMBLING YOUR FIREARM. IN PARTICULAR, THE OPERATING SPRING IS UNDER HIGH COMPRESSION. IF IT SLIPS FROM YOUR GRASP, IT COULD CAUSE INJURY. 12.1 CLEAR THE RIFLE IMPORTANT: Put the safety selector (L-22) on “SAFE”. Remove the magazine, THEN pull back the charging handle (U-2) and visually inspect the chamber. 12.
2. Pivot the upper receiver (U-1) from the lower receiver (L-1). 3. Push the pivot pin (L-18) as far as it will go. 4. Separate the upper and lower receivers.
12.4 CHARGING HANDLE AND BOLT CARRIER ASSEMBLY 1. Pull back the charging handle (U-2) and bolt carrier assembly (U-3). 2. Remove the bolt carrier assembly (U-3). 3. Pull the charging handle back and down to remove it.
4. Move the bolt assembly (BC-8) forward to the unlocked position. The firing pin retaining pin (BC-1) is retained in the carrier assembly by friction. Press it out of the bolt carrier to remove the firing pin (BC-2). Do not open or close the split end of the firing pin retaining pin. 5. Push in on the bolt assembly (BC-8) to put it in the locked position. 6. Catch the firing pin (BC-2) as it drops out of the rear of the bolt carrier assembly.
7. Lift the cam pin (BC-4) straight out. 8. Remove the bolt assembly (BC-8) from the bolt carrier assembly. 9. Press the rear of the extractor (B-6) to check that the spring works. 10. Remove the extractor pin (B-7).
11. Remove the extractor and spring assembly. NOTE: Do not remove the spring assembly (B-4), its insert (B-3), or the O-ring (B-5) from the extractor. 12.5 LOWER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 1. Cock the hammer (L-26) with your thumb. Push in the buffer (L-5) and depress the buffer detent (L-6) to release the buffer. 2. Remove the buffer (L-5) and the operating spring (L-4).
12.6 DISASSEMBLING THE MAGAZINE Use the tip of a cartridge or another suitable tool to very slightly pry the rear of the floorplate up so that it can be pulled off the magazine. Remove the spring and attached follower from the magazine shell. The spring will exit the shell easily, but the follower must be twisted and withdrawn, rear first. Do not remove the spring from the follower. NO FURTHER DISASSEMBLY OF THE FIREARM IS REQUIRED.
13. MAINTENANCE WARNING: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM BEFORE CLEANING, LUBRICATION, DISASSEMBLY, OR REASSEMBLY. WARNING: DO NOT APPLY LUBRICANT OR PRESERVATIVE TO YOUR AMMUNITION. DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE CARTRIDGE TO PARTIALLY MALFUNCTION, LEAVING THE BULLET LODGED IN THE BORE, CREATING A BORE OBSTRUCTION. 13.
CAUTION: PROTECT THE RIFLE FROM CONDENSATION The gasses generated during firing contain a surprising amount of water vapor. This water vapor can condense in the suppressor (especially a cool suppressor) and travel down into the rifle bore if the rifle is stored pointing up. Until all possible moisture is dried out, store the rifle with the muzzle down to prevent water from traveling through the bore and into the action.
5. Use a worn out bore brush to clean the outside surface of the protruding gas tube (U-10) (Get the sides and bottom from the bottom of the upper receiver). NOTE: This procedure ruins the brush. NOTE: Gas tubes will discolor from heat. Do not try to remove this discoloration. CAUTION: DO NOT TRY TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE GAS TUBE. IT IS NOT NEEDED WITH GOOD QUALITY PROPELLANT, OR EFFECTIVE WITH BAD PROPELLANT.
6. Take the bore brush off the rod and install a swab holder and a swab. Apply cleaning solvent to the swab, then run it through the chamber and out the flash suppressor (U-11). To remove carbon build up, let the solvent sit, then wipe clean. A bore brush may be used with care to remove heavy carbon buildup. Wipe the bore dry by running clean swabs all the way through from the chamber and out the muzzle. REMEMBER, do not change directions in the bore.
If no brush is available, place two cleaning patches on a cleaning rod with one end of the patches protruding only slightly, and the other end protruding approximately two inches. Wet the patches well with CLP and wash the hidden areas of the barrel extension by placing the patches in close contact and rotating the rod. Alternatively, place a patch on the steel bristles of a very worn and unserviceable chamber brush and use it to press the patch against the hidden surfaces. 10. Lubricate the locking lugs.
13.3 CHARGING HANDLE AND BOLT CARRIER ASSEMBLY 1. Clean all parts and outer surfaces of the bolt carrier assembly with a swab saturated with cleaning solvent. 2. Clean the bolt carrier key (BC-7) with a worn bore brush dipped in solvent and dry with a pipe cleaner. 3. Remove carbon deposits and dirt from the bolt locking lugs with a bore brush dipped in solvent. 4. Clean the areas behind the gas ring (B-1) and under the lip of the extractor (B-6). 5.
6. Inspect the charging handle for cracks, bends or breaks. 7. Inspect the bolt assembly for cracks or fractures, especially in the cam pin hole area. WARNING: DO NOT INTERCHANGE BOLTS BETWEEN RIFLES. 8. Inspect the firing pin retaining pin (BC-1) for bends, breaks, or dents. 9. Inspect the cam pin (BC-4) for cracks or chips. Assure that the firing pin spring (BC-2) is installed with the tight end in the firing pin’s groove. 10. Inspect the firing pin for bends, cracks, or a sharp, chipped, or blunted tip.
13. Lightly lubricate the inner and outer surfaces of the bolt carrier (BC-5). 14. Lightly lubricate the charging handle. 15. Dry the key of the bolt carrier assembly with a pipe cleaner. Place one drop of lubricant inside the bolt carrier key (BC-7). NOTE: Carbon in the groove at the bottom of the gas cylinder in the carrier cannot accumulate enough to become a problem. Efforts to remove it cause more damage than leaving it. Avoid the instinct to over clean your rifle.
13.4 LOWER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY CAUTION: DO NOT USE A WIRE BRUSH OR ANY TYPE OF ABRASIVE MATERIAL TO CLEAN ALUMINUM SURFACES 1. Wipe dirt from the trigger (L-30) with a swab. 2. Use a swab and cleaning brush to clean powder fouling, corrosion, and dirt from the lower receiver (L-1). 3. Use a pipe cleaner to clean the buttstock screw vent hole. 4. Clean the buffer (L-5), operating spring (L-4), and inside lower receiver with a swab dipped in solvent then lubricate them lightly.
5. Examine the lower receiver assembly for a broken or bent trigger, buttstock, corroded or deformed lower receiver, cracked or damaged pistol grip (L-8), and bent or damaged safety selector (L-22). Look at the inside parts for cracks, dents, or breaks. 6. Generously lubricate the takedown and pivot pin and the inside parts of the lower receiver assembly. WARNING: ARMALITE®’S NATIONAL MATCH TRIGGER ASSEMBLY ISN’T USER ADJUSTABLE.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE ABRASIVES TO CLEAN THE BEARING SURFACES. SURFACE DAMAGE REDUCES ACCURACY WHEN FIRING WITH THE SUPPRESSOR ATTACHED AND INCREASES POWDER FOULING. CAUTION: NEVER MIX TWO OR MORE BORE CLEANING SOLVENTS. SOME COMBINATIONS OF SOLVENTS PRODUCE ACIDS WHICH MAY DAMAGE RIFLE OR SUPPRESSOR METALS. NOTE: Do not allow solvent to flow into the suppressor body. Keep the suppressor “muzzle up” when brushing the inside or when soaking the compensator/adapter contact area.
WARNING: FOLLOW ALL OF THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING ANYTIME YOU DRY FIRE YOUR FIREARM. CAUTION: NEVER DRY FIRE YOUR FIREARM WITHOUT THE BOLT CARRIER ASSEMBLY INSTALLED. THE FIRING PIN STOPS THE FALL OF THE HAMMER. WITHOUT THE BOLT CARRIER ASSEMBLY INSTALLED, THE HAMMER CAN IMPACT ON THE LOWER RECEIVER, DAMAGING IT. Reasonable amounts of dry firing should not damage your firearm. Clear all cartridges from your firearm. Remove the magazine.
14. REASSEMBLY WARNING: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM BEFORE CLEANING, LUBRICATION, DISASSEMBLY, OR REASSEMBLY. 14.1 LOWER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 1. Insert operating spring (L-4) and buffer (L-5). 14.2 CHARGING HANDLE AND BOLT CARRIER NOTE: The extractor has a silicone insert (B-3) in the spring and a silicone o-ring (B-5) around the spring. Don’t lose them. 1. If the spring comes loose, seat the large end of the spring in the extractor. Assure the o-ring is around the spring. 2.
4. Slide the bolt assembly into the bolt carrier ONLY FAR ENOUGH TO INSERT THE CAM PIN. CAUTION: INSERT THE BOLT INTO THE CARRIER ONLY DEEPLY ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE CAM PIN TO BE INSERTED. THERE IS A GROOVE INSIDE THE CARRIER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GAS CAVITY. INSERTING THE BOLT TOO FAR INTO THE CARRIER WITHOUT THE CAM PIN IN PLACE CAN, IN SOME CASES ALLOW THE MCFARLAND GAS RING TO EXPAND SLIGHTLY INTO THE GROOVE AND JAM THE BOLT IN THE CARRIER. REMOVAL CAN ORDINARILY BE PERFORMED BY WIGGLING THE BOLT SLIGHTLY.
7. The tight end of the spring engages a groove in the firing pin, which prevents the spring’s loss. Verify that the tight end of the firing pin spring engages the groove on the firing pin. WARNING: THE FIRING PIN SPRING IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICE AND MUST NOT BE LOOSE, REMOVED, OR LOST. THE AR-10 FIRING PIN SPRING MAKES SLAMFIRE VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE WHILE MAINTAINING RELIABLE IGNITION. ARMALITE® WILL PROVIDE A FREE REPLACEMENT IF IT IS LOST OR DAMAGED. 8.
9. Turn the bolt carrier assembly up and try to shake out the firing pin. The firing pin must not fall out. 10. Place the charging handle into the upper receiver and engage the handle’s lugs with the track in the receiver, then push the charging handle part way into the upper receiver. 11. Slide the bolt carrier assembly, bolt extended, into the upper receiver.
12. Push the charging handle assembly and bolt carrier assembly together into the upper receiver. 14.3 UPPER AND LOWER RECEIVERS NOTE: The hammer must be in cocked position to join receivers. 1. Join the upper and lower receivers. 2. Align the pivot pin holes with the pivot pin and push the pivot pin in. CAUTION: CLOSE THE EJECTION PORT COVER BEFORE THE RECEIVERS ARE JOINED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE COVER.
3. Close the upper and lower receivers. Push in the takedown pin. NOTE: Normal forging and manufacturing variations may result in slight overhang or play. This will not affect function or accuracy. 14.4 SLING Attach the sling. 14.5 REASSEMBLING THE MAGAZINE Insert the follower and spring assembly into the magazine shell. Insert the right front corner of the follower into the magazine and roll the rear of the follower into the shell. This step will take some practice.
14.6 FUNCTIONAL CHECK 1. Remove the magazine and visually inspect the chamber to assure that it is empty. Install an empty magazine. Assure that it is caught solidly by the magazine catch. 2. Pull the charging handle (U-2) to the rear and release it. The bolt should remain to the rear against the bolt stop (L-11). Remove the magazine. Press in on the bolt stop. The bolt carrier assembly should be propelled forward by the operating spring. 3. Place the safety (L-22) on SAFE. Squeeze the trigger (L-30).
PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO WON’T FIRE Selector lever on “SAFE” Improper assembly of firing pin Put it on “FIRE”. Assemble correctly. Oil or fouling in bolt Clean with pipe cleaner. Defective ammunition Remove and discard. Too much carbon on firing pin or firing pin recess Clean. Bolt not fully locked. Extract cartridge, clean area. Dirty bolt Clean. Burred or broken bolt Contact ArmaLite®. Ejector stuck Contact ArmaLite®.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED) PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO WON’T EXTRACT Clogged gas tube Replace. Short recoil See below. Gas regulator incorrectly set Set to NORM if not using suppressor. Dirty, corroded, or reloaded ammunition Remove and discard. Dirty or defective magazine Clean and lubricate or replace. Too many rounds in magazine Remove excess rounds. Buffer assembly is restricted Take out and clean buffer and spring.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED) PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO SHORT RECOIL Rings worn or too loose. Replace. Carbon or dirt in carrier key or on outside of gas tube Clean. Q-tip/pipe cleaner stuck inside carrier key Remove. Weak or reloaded ammunition Replace with factory fresh Ammunition. Quality match ammo is recommended. Loss of gas power Check entire gas path, especially carrier key. Dirty rifle Clean. Improper lubrication Lubricate generously.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED) PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO BOLT CARRIER “HUNG UP” Round jammed between bolt and charging handle and/or double feed 1. Remove magazine. 2. Push in on bottom of bolt catch. 3. Bang rifle butt on ground, bolt should shift to rear. 4. While bolt is held to rear, round should fall out through magazine well. NOTE: If this procedure fails, use a cleaning rod to push bolt fully to the rear through the ejection port.
16. WARRANTY, SERVICE, AND SUGGESTIONS I. DURATION OF WARRANTY: This warranty applies for all ArmaLite® and Eagle Arms firearms for the duration shown below: --Lifetime for ArmaLite® Series: M-15™, AR-10®, AR-30™, AR-50™, and SPR MOD 1™ --Five years for ArmaLite® Series: AR-24™ --One year for ArmaLite® Series AR-180 and all Eagle Arms firearms II.
gives only the original retail purchaser specific legal rights; other rights may also be available which may vary from state to state. III. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETURNING FIREARMS FOR SERVICE/REPAIR: 1. Before seeking any service on your ArmaLite firearm: use the troubleshooting guide in the Operator's Manual to attempt to solve the problem; perform all instructed maintenance; and assure that ammunition and magazines are correct and in good condition.
WARNING: NEVER SHIP LIVE AMMUNITION OR SPENT CASES WITH ANY FIREARM THAT YOU ARE RETURNING TO ARMALITE® FOR SERVICE. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DO SO! WARNING: IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSURE THAT ANY PARTS THAT ARE PURCHASED FROM ARMALITE® ARE CORRECTLY FITTED AND INSTALLED. IMPROPER FITTING OR INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE/MALFUNCTION OF THE FIREARM. 5.
PATENTS & TRADEMARKS “ArmaLite®, “AR-10®”, and “SPR®”, are registered trademarks of ArmaLite, Inc. “M-15”, “AR-30™”, “AR-50™”, and other model variants are trademarks of ArmaLite, Inc. The AR-10® Series Rifles and Carbines (including the SuperSASS™) are protected by U.S. Patents 5,638, 626 and 5,911,173 and 6,044,748. The M-15™ Series Rifles and Carbines are protected by U.S. Patents 5,911, 173 and 6,044,748. The AR-30™ and AR-50™ Series Rifles are protected by U.S. Patents 6,487,805 and 6,637,142.
STAPLE A COPY OF YOUR: ATF FORM 4473 AND/OR BILL OF SALE AND/OR SALES RECEIPT HERE If, in the unlikely event that you’ll have a problem with your ArmaLite that requires warranty service, you will need to send a proof of purchase document to ArmaLite with the firearm. We recommend that you staple one or more of the above proof of purchase documents here so that you can readily find it. If your proof of purchase document does not include the model number and serial number, you may want to record them here.
