FNH USA Bolt-Action Rifle OWNER'S MANUAL
Important operating instructions for: CONTENTS FNH usa bolt-action rifles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please contact us. FNH USA, LLC, (703) 288-1292, extension 122 or 104, www.fnhusa.com Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm. Model ________________________________________________ Serial Number___________________________________________ 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. Foreword We are pleased that you have chosen an FNH USA bolt-action rifle. Based on sound firearm design, FNH USA rifles represent the highest level of reliability, consistent accuracy, functional design and provides the operating precision and safety expected from an FNH USA firearm. There are variations between rifle models. This Owner’s Manual covers the common operating procedures and features of all current FNH USA bolt-action rifle models.
. Firearm SAFETY INFORMATION your firearm’s muzzle in an unsafe direction. See Section 9 for instructions on the operation of this firearm’s “safety.” Failure to follow any of the following warnings could result in serious injury or death. Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearm’s mechanical “safety” devices, it starts there. Always treat this firearm with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. As a firearm owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities.
Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Allow proper distance (eye relief) between a scope and your eye when firing a scoped rifle or shotgun. Do not use unorthodox shooting methods that could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt of a firearm to contact your eyes, face or hands. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury.
If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction corrected before further use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that there are no obstructions in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself and others.
20 BE CERTAIN your firearm is UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition. 21 TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NON-SHOOTERS.
FIGURE 1 Bolt MIL-STD 1913-Type Rail Receiver Barrel “Safety” Comb Muzzle Bolt Handle Fore-End Trigger Buttstock Recoil Pad Trigger Guard FLP Magazine Release Location DBM Magazine Release Sling Swivel Studs Detachable Box Magazine (DBM) (shown), Hinged Floorplate Magazine (FLP) or Tactical Box Magazine (TBM) 5. Description and operation 5.2. Operation 5.1.
The TSR XP USA features a Controlled Round Push Feed (CRPF) bolt design (Figure 3). Like the Controlled Round Feed bolt, the CRPF bolt securely captures the base of the cartridge when chambering for a straight shot into the chamber, protecting the bullet point. It also allows for easy extraction, even if the cartridge is not fully chambered. Like a push-feed bolt design, the CRPF extractor rides easily over the cartridge rim for direct-to-the-chamber loading.
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 9. Operation of the “safety” Always keep the “safety” in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. Lubricate at these locations. Lubricate at these locations. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” found in Section 19.1.
FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 10. Installing and Removing the Bolt ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY or disassembly PROCEDURES, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. place the “safety” in the intermediate position. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. “Safety” shown in the intermediate position. “Safety” shown in the off safe position.
11. Ammunition 10.2. Bolt Installation 1. On models with the claw extractor, make certain the claw extractor is aligned with the right-hand locking lug. 2. Insert the bolt into the receiver with the lugs on the bolt aligned with the lug tracks in the receiver. 3. Push fully forward and lower the bolt handle down to a locked position. The “safety” can now be operated. 4. Again, make sure the “safety” is already in (or placed in) either the intermediate or rear on safe positions. 10.3.
. Loading FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 Press the cartridge down until it snaps into place. Hold down the top cartridge and close the bolt. When loading your rifle Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, Always place the “safety” IN THE intermediate position and keep your fingers away from the trigger. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. Do not carry your rifle with a cartridge in the chamber to avoid accidental discharge.
2. Remove the DBM from the rifle by pulling the magazine release latch rearward (Figure 18). Let the magazine drop into your hand (Figure 19). 3. Place the base of the cartridge on the magazine follower between the lips on the magazine body and the lips on the magazine follower.
3. Place the base of the cartridge on Figure 22 the follower between the feed lips on the magazine body and the cartridge guide on the magazine follower. Press the cartridge down until it can be pushed rearward under the feed lips (Figure 22). Push the cartridge fully to the rear of the magazine so there is maximum clearance between the Press the follower or cartridge down with your bullet tip and the front of the thumb and slide a cartridge under the fed lips. magazine body.
13.5. Loading the Rifle to Full Capacity (FLP) 1. With the “safety” in the intermediate position, lift the bolt handle and pull the bolt completely rearward. 2. Load the magazine to capacity as explained previously. 3. When shooting is imminent, place a cartridge directly into the chamber. 4. FIGURE 24 When shooting is imminent, insert the magazine into the rifle. 4. Close the bolt. This loads a cartridge directly into the chamber. Immediately place the “safety” in the rearward, on safe position.
3. When ready to fire, move the “safety” into the off safe position, take aim and squeeze the trigger. 4. After a cartridge is fired, cycle the bolt rearward to eject the empty case. If you wish to continue shooting, push the bolt fully forward. This picks up a loaded cartridge from the magazine and chambers it. You may continue to fire the rifle in this manner until the magazine is empty by pulling the trigger to fire each cartridge. 5.
15.2. Unloading THE DETACHABLE BOX MAGAZINE (DBM) 16. Trigger Adjustment 1. Place the “safety” in the intermediate position. 2. Open the bolt, extracting the cartridge in the chamber. Leave the bolt open. 3. Depress the magazine release and remove the magazine from the rifle. Notice! Attempting to adjust the trigger may affect the stock bedding and affect the accuracy when the barrelled action is removed from and reinstalled into the stock.
17.1. ADJUSTING COMB HEIGHT The cheek piece is adjusted using the two knurled locking screws located on the side of the stock. The locking screws can be switched to either side of the stock. If you are a right-handed shooter, position them on the right side of the stock. If you are a left-handed shooter, position them on the left side of the stock. Tighten the locking screws only finger tight. 1.
18. Mounting a Scope Before mounting a scope, sight or other accessories to your rifle, place the “safety” in the Intermediate position. open the action and make certain YOUR rifle IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting a scope base.
If, or when, fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore brush. Dip or spray the brush with nitro solvent and scrub the chamber and bore until the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush should be pushed completely through the barrel before being withdrawn. To maintain the utmost accuracy of your rifle it is recommended you clean the bore with a copper solvent. Modern bullet jackets are made mainly of copper.
FIGURE 30 Should the “safety” be inadvertently put in the forward (fire) position with the firing pin removed, the firing pin will be released forward and locked in the forward position. This makes reassembling the firing pin into the breech bolt somewhat more difficult. FIGURE 31 Bolt Sleeve Lock Press the bolt sleeve lock. Unscrew the bolt sleeve. Do not disassemble the bolt beyond this point. 2. Place the “safety” in the intermediate position. 3.
We do not recommend disassembling the DBM magazine. Frequently inspect magazines to determine the need for cleaning as lubricant and dirt will gradually collect in the mechanism. 20.1. Cleaning the DBM magazine 1. Clean the magazine by spraying it with a gun cleaning solvent that will not adversely affect the polymer magazine follower or corrode the metal components. Spray the magazine with this solvent, both inside and out, to loosen debris. 2. Drain the solvent and residue from inside the magazine. 3.
3. While holding the magazine spring in the magazine body, slide the magazine bottom plate onto the magazine body. The magazine bottom plate can only be moved back into position when the magazine bottom retainer is pushed far enough into the magazine body. 4. Ensure the magazine bottom plate locks into position. A slight tap on the front of the magazine may be required to seat the retainer.
23. SERVICE POLICY 24. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS If you have any questions about this owner’s manual or other FNH USA products, contact: FNH USA, LLC Commercial and Law Enforcement Sales Phone (703) 288-1292, extension 122 or 104 Or visit us online at www.fnhusa.com Caliber IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING YOUR FNH USA FIREARM, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE FNH USA CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT (703) 288-1292 EXT. 122 OR 104 BEFORE USING THE FIREARM.
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