PO BOX 16776 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 Website: www.robarm.com ROBINSON ARMAMENT CO. M96 Recon™ Carbine M96 Expeditionary® Rifle WARNING! READ THIS MANUAL CARFULLY BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2 2002 Robinson Armament Co. All Rights Reserved ALWAYS REMEMBER TO KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP, OUT OF SIGHT, AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
TERMINOLOGY ………………………6 SPECIFICATIONS ……………………9 METHOD OF OPERATION …………10 BEFORE LOADING ………………….12 LOADING …………………………….13 AIMING & SIGHT ADJUSTMENT …16 SECTION II SECTION III SECTION IV SECTION V SECTION VI SECTION VII UNLOADING ……………………...….22 DISASSEMBLY ………………………23 ASSEMBLY ………………………...…31 SECTION X SECTION XI SECTION XII CHILD SAFETY LOCK …………..….44 SECTION XVI ACCESSORIES & MODIFICATIONS ………………..45 SECTION XV SECTION XIV MAINTENANCE ………………...…...
5 Always store your firearms, unloaded, locked up, and out of the sight and out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. It is your responsibility to make sure that children and other unauthorized persons do not have access to your firearms and that the firearms are safely stored out of sight and in a secure place. Never use a firearm if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking drugs or medication which could alter or impair your vision, physical responses, or judgement.
7 8 M96 Field Stripped Major Subassemblies 1) Operating Rod; 2) Gas Tube; 3) Rear Sight; 4) Receiver; 5) Bolt Carrier; 6) Barrel; 7) Hand Guard; 8) Magazine Well; 9) Lower Receiver; and 10) Buttstock
9 Caliber:………………………………..223 Rem. (5.56 NATO) Barrel Length:………………………...16.20” incl. Muzzle Brake Sight Radius…………………………...19.1” Rate of Twist:…………………………1 in 9” Overall Length:……………………….35.7” Weight (with empty Magazine):….…...7.82 Lbs. Feeding Devices:……………..………AR15/M16 Magazines Operating System:……………………Gas Operated Piston Bolt Type:…………………………….Multi-Lugged Proprietary Charging Device:……………………..Left Side, Non-Reciprocating Front Sight:…………………………...
11 The disconnect of the trigger catches the hammer so that it cannot rotate forward. As the trigger is released, the disconnect disengages the hammer allowing it to be caught by the trigger sear. One complete cycle has now been completed and the rifle is ready to be fired again by pulling the trigger. As the bolt carrier with its bolt reaches the rear limit of its travel, the compressed recoil spring forces the bolt carrier and bolt forward.
The M96 is not issued with a magazine. The M96 rifle was designed to be used with standard AR15/M16 magazines that were manufactured to military specifications. Load the magazine by taking it in your hand, while using the thumb of your other hand to push one live Loading the Magazine Fig. 2 Fig. 1 The caliber of your M96 is indicated on the bottom of the muzzle brake of the barrel. See Fig. 1. 13 Continue this process until you cannot easily load any more cartridges into the magazine.
15 NOTE: The charging handle cannot be pulled all the way to the rear if the rifle has been “dry fired” (i.e., the trigger has been pulled with no round in the chamber) and then the selector lever has been rotated to the safe position (“S”). Keeping the rifle pointed in as safe direction, rotate the safety lever to the fire position (“F”). Now the charging handle maybe pulled completely to the rear and the safety lever returned to the Safe position (“S”). 1.
Fig. 9 – 100 Yrd. Aperture 17 To zero the rifle sights, use the rear aperture for 100 yards and set the vertical line of the rear Fig. 10 sight on the middle mark of the rear sight base. See Fig.9. Next shoot a close grouping of three or more shots. Adjust only the front sight for windage and elevation until zeroed. The rear sight adjustment knob is for adjustments in the field. The rear sight aperture can be adjusted for windage with the windage adjustment knob. See Fig.10.
19 If the rifle is hot, stop firing, remove the magazine, empty the chamber, and let it cool. A good indication that the barrel is too hot is when the handguard becomes hot. Use good judgement. WARNING! IF THE BARREL BECOMES TOO HOT, THE HEAT MAY CAUSE A CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER TO FIRE WITHOUT THE TRIGGER BEING PULLED. Insert another loaded magazine into the rifle, keeping the muzzle of the rifle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
21 NOTE: The gas adjustment regulator can be rotated in either direction. NOTE: If the empty cartridge case is not ejected from the firearm, the empty cartridge may be forced back into the chamber. Because empty cases swell slightly, it may be difficult to retract the charging handle. If this is the case, strike the charging handle to the rear with you hand or other soft object. This should break the empty case free of the chamber so it can be ejected.
23 The M96 was designed to be disassembled and reassembled without the use of special tools. Most of these procedures can be performed with the use of a .223 cartridge. However the cartridge used as a tool may be damaged and should not be fired. WARNING! ADEQUATE EYE PROTECTION SHOULD ALWAYS BE WORN WHILE DISASSEMBLING ANY FIREARM AS SPRING LOADED PARTS MAY JUMP OUT AND MAY CAUSE PERMANENT VISION DAMAGE OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY.
Fig. 18 25 1. Move the safety lever to the fire position as indicated by the letter “F”. Pull the cocking handle completely to the rear. This action is to ensure the hammer is in the cocked position. (NOTE: The hammer must be in this position to remove the bolt carrier.) Release the charging handle allowing the bolt carrier to move forward. Now move the safety lever to the safe position as indicated by the letter “S”. 2.
1. Hold the receiver so the front faces you. 2. Push the operating rod into the receiver about 1” and turn the operating rod ¼ turn counter clockwise so that the key of the operating rod is sticking straight up. If you look into the rear of the receiver after the ¼ turn, the operating rod with its key should appear as in Fig. To remove the operating rod: Fig. 23 27 The bolt carrier assembly and barrel must be removed before the operating rod and gas tube can be removed.
Remove the two assembly pins shown in Fig. 27. Pull the Magazine Well from the receiver. Magazine Well Removal Fig. 27 29 NOTE: The takedown pin of the lower receiver is not meant to come completely out like the other assembly pins. If you push it all the way out with a punch, you will make it so it won’t stay in the lower receiver. If you must use a punch, do so only to get it moving. 1. Take a empty cartridge case in your hand.
Recess (Enlarged) Fig. 33 4. Once seated, rotate the gas tube so that its large holes are pointing down. See Fig. 33. NOTE: If the barrel will not go far enough into the receiver to lock into place, the gas tube may not be seated properly. 1. Attach the gas tube assembly to the receiver by sliding its narrow end into Fig. 31 the gas tube guide of the receiver. 2. Insert the tip of a .223 cartridge through the two holes near the top of the gas tube as shown in Fig. 31. 3.
1. Set the buttstock of the rifle on a solid surface with the front of the receiver pointing upward in a safe direction. 2. Using your thumb, push the barrel release button in as far as possible (Fig. 36). 3. Push the wide end of the barrel into the receiver, while holding in the barrel release button. 4. As the barrel is pushed into the receiver, make sure the gas block mates properly with the gas tube. 5. Continue to push the barrel into the receiver and onto the gas tube as far as it will go. 6.
35 1. Insert the bolt into the bolt carrier, lining up the hole in the bolt with the bottom of the cam slot of the bolt carrier. 2. Insert the cam into the bolt through the cam slot. Make sure the flat protrusion of the cam lines up with the rail of the bolt carrier (Fig. 40). 3. Examine the firing pin. If the tip looks damaged or worn, replace it. 4. Insert the Carrier Tail with the firing pin and its return spring into the rear end of the bolt Fig. 40 carrier and into the rear end of Fig.
Fig. 43 37 1. Slide the front of the lower receiver inside the rear of the magazine well so that its holes are aligned with the holes of the receiver and the magazine well. 2. Install the front assembly pin. 3. Rotate the back of the lower receiver up into engagement with the receiver until the holes align. 4. Push in the takedown pin of the lower receiver. Installation of Lower Receiver Assembly 1.
39 WARNING ! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE RIFLE AGAIN UNTIL YOU HAVE REMOVED THE BARREL AND CHECKED IT FOR OBSTRUCTIONS. SEE THE PROCEEDURE FOR 1. Completely remove the magazine from the rifle. 2. Pull back on the charging handle, remove any empty or live cartridges from the action. Discard any damaged rounds. 3. Move the safety lever to the safe position as indicated by the letter “S”. 4. Remove the barrel and check it for obstructions.
remove one or more rounds from magazine replace magazine, stretch out magazine spring RIFLE DOES NOT FIRE Cause Remedy firing pin broken or replace firing pin worn, primers are only slightly dented BOLT DOES NOT LOCK Cause Remedy bolt, barrel extension, or clean bolt, barrel extension, and chamber are dirty or chamber and lightly oil obstructed cartridge is dirty, clean or use different ammunition as damaged, or of poor necessary quality bolt, barrel extension, or replace bolt or barrel chamber is damage
43 1. Dip the parts of the bolt carrier assembly into gun cleaning solvent and scrub them with a brush to remove all powder deposits and brass shavings. 2. Wipe the parts clean with a dry cloth. Bolt Carrier Assembly 1. Dip it in solvent and scrub with a brush. Remove all carbon deposits. 2. Wipe off all solvent. 3. Lightly lubricate. Wipe off all excess lubricant. Operating rod 1. Dip a wire brush of proper diameter into gun cleaning solvent. Some Shotgun brushes work well. 2.
45 WARNING! THE MODIFICATION OF ANY PART OF THE FIREARM MAY RESULT IN DEATH, OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE RIFLE AND OTHER PROPERTY. MODIFICATIONS MAY ALSO BE ILLEGAL. Kits to build the rifle in different configurations should be available from the manufacturer shortly. WARNING! THE RIFLE MUST NOT BE FIRED IN OTHER CONFIGURATIONS WITHOUT THE CORRECT PARTS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
