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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. Use compressed air to dry the magazine or allow it to air dry and lightly oil.
20.2.1. DISASSEMBLY OF THE TBM MAGAZINE
1. Remove the magazine from the rifle and completely unload it as
previously described.
2. Using a tool such as a small screwdriver, press on the protruding part
of the magazine floorplate retainer through the hole in the magazine
bottom plate (Figure 32). Hold the retainer in that position and slide
the bottom plate slightly forward (Figure 33, page 42).
3. While holding the magazine
bottom retainer (which is under
tension by the magazine spring)
in position, slide the magazine
bottom plate off the magazine
body and then carefully release
the magazine spring which is
under pressure.
4. Remove the magazine spring,
follower and retainer.
This level of disassembly is sufficient
to perform thorough cleaning (Figure 34).
20.2.2. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION OF THE TBM MAGAZINE
1. Disassemble the magazine as described above.
2. Use a soft cloth or rag to clean all parts of the magazine.
3. Using a soft cloth moistened with lubricant, lightly apply lubricant to
all surfaces of the metal parts. Wipe off excess lubricant. Ensure that
the inside of the magazine is dry.
4. Reassemble the magazine.
20.2.3. ASSEMBLING THE TBM MAGAZINE
1. With the components of the magazine clean, ensure that the magazine
follower and the magazine bottom catch fit correctly onto the follower
spring and that the assembly is oriented correctly.
2. Insert the spring, together with the follower and retainer, into the
magazine body follower first.
FIGURE 34
The TBM magazine shown disassembled
for cleaning.
FIGURE 33
Hold the magazine floorplate retainer and
slide the floorplate off the magazine
FIGURE 32
Press the magazine floorplate retainer.