Manual

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Figure 41: Pull the ejection chute forward to remove it
Removing the Bolt from the Carrier Group
The Bolt Carrier Group may be disassembled into its individual components for periodic
maintenance and cleaning. After the Bolt Carrier Group has been removed from the rifle
during field stripping, the Bolt Camming Pin may be pushed out from the right side using
the nose of a dummy cartridge. No further disassembly of the carrier group is necessary or
advisable.
Figure 42: Push out the cam pin with the nose of a bullet
The pin should remain captive in the carrier. The Bolt is now free of the Bolt
Carrier Group.
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Figure 43: With the pin pushed out, the bolt is easily removed
Firing Pin Removal and Extractor Inspection
It will be necessary to periodically remove the firing pin for cleaning and
inspection. Take the bolt and press the rear of the firing pin against a hard flat surface to
compress the firing pin spring. Take a punch or nose of a bullet and press out the Firing
Pin Retaining Pin.
Figure 44: Use the nose of a bullet to push out the firing pin retaining pin
Slowly reduce the downward pressure against the bolt to release the firing pin.
Check to ensure the extractors are not damaged or broken. Take an empty case and insert
the rim into the extractors and make sure that the extractor spring lifts the empty case
upward smoothly and without resistance. Check that the Extractor Clamp Spring is properly