Cal. .22 L.R.
ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. INCLUDE IT WITH THE FIREARM WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP OR WHEN IT IS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
CONTENTS Page BASIC SAFETY RULES NOMENCLATURE DESCRIPTION SAFETY FEATURES OPERATIONAL AND ANATOMICAL FEATURES GENERAL OPERATION TECHNICAL DATA LOAD CHECK OBSTRUCTION CHECK DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY AMMUNITION LOADING UNLOADING FIRING TROUBLESHOOTING SETTINGS MAINTENANCE STORAGE 4 10 12 12 13 15 16 17 18 18 20 21 22 25 26 27 29 32 34 3
BASIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: PLEASE READ HANDLING YOUR FIREARM. THIS MANUAL BEFORE WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT. Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any part of your body or at another person.
inside to see if a round is present. Removing or unloading the magazine will not guarantee that a firearm is unloaded or cannot fire. Shotguns and rifles can be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by then opening and inspecting the chamber so that a visual inspection of the chamber for any remaining rounds can be made. 3. STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT.
4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD SURFACE. Shooting at the surface of water or at a rock or other hard surface increases the chance of ricochets or fragmentation of the bullet or shot, which can result in the projectile striking an unintended or peripheral target. 5. KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT REMEMBER: SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES. Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident.
obstruction in the barrel or chamber can rupture the barrel and injure you or others nearby. In the event you hear an unusual noise when shooting, stop firing immediately, engage the manual safety and unload the firearm. Make sure the chamber and barrel are free from any obstruction, like a bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper ammunition. 7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION. Only use factory-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to industry specifications: CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI® (U.
Open and empty the chamber(s) of your firearm and engage the manual safety before climbing or descending a tree or before climbing a fence or jumping over a ditch or other obstruction. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person. Always unload a firearm, visually and physically check to see that the magazine, loading mechanism and chamber are unloaded, and action is open before handing it to another person.
12. LEAD WARNING. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. WARNING: It is YOUR responsibility to know and abide by Federal, State and Local laws governing the sale, transportation and use of firearms in your area.
NOMENCLATURE Ambidextrous Ambidextroos Magazine Release Magazine Release Upper Picatinny Top Picatinny Rail Rail Ejection Port Pistol EndCap Cop Pistol End Bolt Handle Bolt handle Magazine Ambidextroos Ambidextrous Fire Selector Safety Selector ARX 160 pistol Fig. 1 Safety Selector in SAFE position Fig. 2 Safety Selector in FIRE position RIGHT SIDE RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE LEFT SIDE Fig. 3 Safety Selector in SAFE position 10 Trigger Guard Fig.
Muzzle Flash Hider Bottom Picatinny Rail Lower Receiver PIcatinny Side Rail ARX 160 carbine Flip-Up Front Sight Upper Receiver Trigger Stock Locking Button Pistol Grip Flip-Up Rear Sight Buttstock Latch Telescopic Stock
DESCRIPTION The ARX 160 in caliber .22 L.R. is the perfect platform for training purposes. The weight and the balance of the gun are similar to the caliber 5.56 mm x 45 NATO rifles and most operating elements are in the same position. Magazines are available in varying capacities: 20 (standard) or 30 rounds. 5, 10, SAFETY FEATURES SAFETY SELECTOR Your ARX 160 is equipped with an ambidextrous manual thumb safety. WARNING: ALWAYS LEAVE THE MANUAL ENGAGED (ON “SAFE”) UNTIL YOU INTEND TO FIRE.
WARNING: TO VERIFY YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED, ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER AFTER THE MAGAZINE HAS BEEN REMOVED. Empty chamber indicator. The empty chamber indicator (Fig. 5) is a piece of polymer that simulates a cartridge. When the indicator is installed into position in the chamber the red tab clearly shows that the chamber is clear of any ammo. The empty chamber indicator can be also used when dry-firing the gun, because the firing pin does not hit the barrel but the soft polymer.
Foldable, adjustable stock. Pick your preferred position. The stock collapses into four positions and folds for easy transportation. All sling swivels are strategically positioned to give you the most options for use and to provide complete comfort and ease of use. All Picatinny rails meet MIL – STD-1913. Top and bottom rails are CNC machined from high strength aluminum. The finish is hard anodized and laser engraved. Adjustable flip-up front sight. Click- adjustable for windage and elevation.
The capacity of magazine for follows: the ARX 160 models is as cal. .22 L.R. – 5, 10, 20, 30 rounds, staggered magazine. WARNING: Consult local authorities for maximum magazine capacity restrictions that may apply in your locale. GENERAL OPERATION The ARX160 is a semiautomatic blowback type firearm. Upon firing the inertia of the fired cartridge pushes the bolt back, ejects the spent cartridge, cocks the hammer and compresses the recoil spring.
TECHNICAL DATA 16 ARX 160 CARBINE ARX 160 PISTOL Overall length 920 - 680 mm 36.22 - 26.77 inch 480 mm 18.90 inch Overall height 290 - 250 mm 11.42 - 9.84 inch 290 - 250 mm 11.42 - 9.84 inch Width 80 mm / 3.15 inch 80 mm / 3.15 inch Barrel length 460 mm / 18 inch 380 mm/15 inch 211 mm / 8.5 inch Sight radius 330 mm / 13 inch 255 mm / 10 inch Weight without the magazine 2800 g / 6.1 lbs 3000 g /6.6 lbs 1700 g / 3.7 lbs. Trigger pull (2500 - 4500 g) 5.5 - 9.9 lbs (2500 - 4500 g) 5.
LOAD CHECK In this manual you will frequently be instructed to “visually check to be certain your ARX 160 is unloaded.” This should become second nature to you, you should: • Never assume that a firearm is unloaded (even a gun that is new and in its original packaging). • Never point or push a firearm toward yourself or another person. • Always open and visually check to see that the chamber is unloaded.
If the firearm is unloaded, proceed to the following step, otherwise refer to the procedure: UNLOADING THE FIREARM. • Pull bolt handle rearward and then release allowing it to freely move forward. THE HAMMER IS COCKED! If you wish to decock the hammer to relieve hammer spring tension for storage, please proceed as follows. • Remove the magazine. • Pull the bolt handle rearward and inspect the chamber to ensure the firearm is unloaded.
Notice: It is advisable to carry out the field stripping operations over a table to catch components should they drop. WARNING: NEVER DO ANYTHING BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANUAL. NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM. WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS, EVERY TIME YOU HANDLE YOUR FIREARM FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. To disassemble your ARX 160 first ensure it is unloaded, with the chamber empty.
If there is an obstruction detected in the barrel, qualified personnel (for example, a gunsmith) must remove the obstruction and inspect the firearm before it can be fired. DISASSEMBLY OF THE BOLT GROUP Notice: Only disassemble the bolt group if the firing pin or extractor need to be replaced. For cleaning and maintenance it is not necessary to disassemble the bolt group. • Press the bolt cover pin from right to left with the help of a punch or a small screwdriver (Fig. 14).
AMMUNITION AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE: Beretta specifically disclaims responsibility for any damage or injury whatsoever occurring in connection with, or as the result of, the use in the Beretta ARX160 rifle and pistol of faulty, or non-standard, or “remanufactured,” or hand-loaded (reloaded) ammunition, or cartridges other than those for which the firearm was originally chambered.
Caution: If you want to practice shooting your ARX160 without using live ammunition (called “dry firing”), insert the empty chamber indicator supplied with your firearm into the chamber to cushion the fall of the firing pin and reduce the chance of firing pin breakage. LOADING WARNING: Beretta assumes no responsibility for any injury or property damage resulting from improper or careless handling, intentional or accidental discharge of the firearm.
LOADING THE MAGAZINE • To load the magazine, remove it from the firearm by pushing the magazine release button (Fig. 6). • With the magazine firmly on a surface, use the forfinger and thumb of one hand to slide down the follower as you insert rounds from the top of the magazine with your other hand. Each round should be fed rim-first through the guides in the feed lips. (Fig. 7). • Repeat process until magazine is fully loaded.
WARNING: THE FIREARM IS NOW LOADED WITH A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER, COCKED AND READY TO FIRE. Keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire. WARNING: THIS FIREARM, WHEN LOADED AND FIRED, WILL AUTOMATICALLY PICK UP THE NEXT ROUND AND FEED IT INTO THE FIRING CHAMBER AS LONG AS THERE IS AMMUNITION IN THE MAGAZINE.
UNLOADING WARNING: Be certain the firearm is pointed in a SAFE direction. WARNING: Do not place your finger on the trigger or inside the trigger guard. • Engage the manual safety by turning the safety selector to the SAFE position (Fig 1+3). • Pointing the firearm in safe direction, remove the loaded magazine from the magazine well. • Fully retract the bolt handle by means of the bolt handle to remove the chambered cartridge. WARNING: Always visually inspect the firing chamber to ensure that it is empty.
FIRING WARNING: Only point a firearm at something that is safe to shoot. Never put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot. Never disengage the safety on a firearm unless you intend to shoot. The positions visible on the safety selector are the following: SAFE POSITION - rotate the safety lever so that it points to SAFE, indicated by the letter S (Fig. 1 + 3). FIRE POSITION - rotate the safety lever so that it points to FIRE, indicated by the letter F (Fig. 2 + 4).
• After the last round in the magazine is fired, the bolt will automatically lock in the rearward position. • If you have completed shooting before the magazine is empty, engage the manual safety, UNLOAD THE FIREARM (See page 25). • To resume shooting, insert a loaded magazine and pull the bolt handle rearward and release to load the firearm. WARNING: REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE HANDLING A LOADED FIREARM WITH A LIVE ROUND IN THE CHAMBER Keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire.
WARNING: Never attempt to fire ammunition that did not fire the first time. 2. Barrel Obstruction • Using the disassembly instructions in the beginning of this manual under Obstruction Check, field strip the firearm and check to be sure there are no obstructions in the barrel. If a barrel obstruction is detected, qualified personnel such as a gunsmith must remove the obstruction and inspect the firearm before it can be fired.
SETTINGS WARNING: Always be certain that the firearm is unloaded and the empty chamber indicator installed. Please refer to the instructions given in the ”Load Check” portion of this manual. (See page 17.) SETTING THE REAR SIGHT The aiming device consists of a five position rear sight and a front sight adjustable both in elevation and for windage. Both the rear sight and the front sight are flip-up type.
• The elevation is adjusted by turning the Front Sight Post itself. It is also click-adjustable. Use the supplied tool to adjust the elevation (Fig. 17). • By turning the post clockwise the point of impact moves down, by turning it counter-clockwise it moves up. That means if your firearm shoots too high you have to turn the post counter-clockwise. In case the firearm shoots too low, you need to turn it clockwise.
Next, follow the accessory manufacturer’s instructions to attach the accessory to the rail. REVERSING THE BOLT HANDLE WARNING: Always be certain that the firearm is unloaded and the empty chamber indicator installed. Please refer to the instructions given in the ”Load Check” portion of this manual. The bolt handle can be attached on either side of the bolt.
adjustments that may be necessary to the operating mechanism should be performed by the Manufacturer or a Beretta authorized service center. WARNING: Excess oil and grease obstructing the bore, even partially, is very dangerous when firing and may cause barrel rupture and serious injury to the shooter and bystanders. Never spray or apply oil to cartridges. Use lubricants properly. You are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of your firearm.
• • • • • • • Make sure the firing pin assembly is in the correct position. Apply 2 drops of gun oil to the main spring. Apply 1 drop of gun oil to the extractor. Apply 1 drop of gun oil to each end of firing pin assembly. Reassemble the firearm and check for proper function. Verify the gun is ON SAFE. Insert an EMPTY magazine and retract the bolt handle so that the bolt assembly remains in the open position. • Insert the red tab (Chamber Unloaded Indicator). • Remove the magazine.
STORAGE WARNING: The firearm should always be stored UNLOADED, with the bolt in the closed position, the safety engaged and the hammer decocked (to decock the hammer pull the trigger). WARNING: Store firearms and ammunition separately, each in its own locked container, and away from children and unauthorized adults! WARNING: Be certain your firearm is unloaded before shipping or taking it to the dealer. CAUTION: Do not store your firearm in a leather, fabric or canvas holster or case.
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The illustrations and descriptions given in this brochure are intended as a general guide only, and must not be taken as binding. The Company, therefore, reserves the right to make, at any moment and without prior notice, any changes it thinks necessary to improve its models or to meet any requirements of manufacturing or commercial nature. Beretta U.S.A. Corp 03/2013 Printed in the U.S.A.
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