OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR TM SUPER VEPR RIFLES ROBINSON ARMAMENT CO. PO BOX 16776 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 url: www.robarm.
WARNING!!! READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND RECEIVE FIREARMS SAFETY TRAINING FROM A COMPETENT INSTRUCTOR BEFORE HANDLING OR OPERATING THIS FIREARM. THIS OPERATION MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED BY ANYONE HANDLING OR OPERATING THIS FIREARM. IMPROPER HANDLING OR OPERATING OF ANY FIREARM MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. NEITHER THE IMPORTER, ROBINSON ARMAMENT CO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTON I FIREARM SAFETY RULES 4 SECTION II TERMINOLOGY 5 SECTION III DESCRIPTION OF THE VEPR’S ACTION 6 SECTION IV LOADING THE VEPR 9 SECTION V AIMING THE VEPR 12 SECTION VI FIRING THE VEPR 13 SECTION VII UNLOADING THE VEPR 15 SECTION VIII DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 17 SECTION IX ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 20 SECTION X CLEANING AND LUBRICATION 22 SECTION XI ATTACHING THE SCOPE MOUNT 23 SECTION XII CHILD SAFETY LOCK 25 SECTION XIII MODIFICATIONS 27 SECTION XIV SPECI
SECTION I - FIREARM SAFETY RULES WARNING!!! THESE SAFETY RULES ARE OF A GENERAL NATURE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE EXHAUSTIVE NOR ARE THEY INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER FIREARMS TRAINING FROM A COMPETENT FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR. 1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Firearms must be treated as if always loaded and always firing a steady stream of bullets. Do not point the muzzle of the firearm at any thing you do not intend to kill or destroy. 2.
TAKE TIME TO THOROUGHLY FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE TERMS IN THIS SECTION DESCRIBING THE FEATURES AND COMPONENTS OF THE VEPR AS THEY WILL BE REFERRED TO THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL.
SECTION III VEPR’S ACTION DESCRIPTION OF THE The VEPR is a gas operated semiautomatic sporting rifle. The VEPR’s action is based on that of the Automat Kalashnikov designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the former Soviet Union shortly after WWII. The operating cycle of this semiautomatic action is briefly described below. To begin the description of the operating cycle, it is assumed that the following operations have been performed: A loaded magazine has been inserted into the firearm.
high pressure to force the bullet out of the cartridge case and down the bore of the barrel (See Fig.2). Fig. 2 As the bullet passes the gas port in the barrel, some of the gasses are forced through the port into the gas block. The gas block diverts the gasses into the gas tube allowing them to impinge upon the piston of the bolt carrier forcing it to the rear of the firearm against the force of the recoil spring (See Fig.3). Fig.
the receiver with the bolt carrier (See Fig 4). As the bolt carrier and bolt travel further to the rear of the firearm, the extractor which is engaging the rim of the cartridge case pulls the empty cartridge from the chamber. As the bolt carrying the empty cartridge passes the ejector, the spent case is forced out of the grip of the extractor and is ejected from the right side of the firearm.
SECTION IV - LOADING THE VEPR WARNING!!! USE ONLY NEW, UNDAMAGED, COMMERCIAL GRADE AMMUNITION MEETING SAAMI SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROPER CALIBER WITH YOUR VEPR. THE CALIBER OF YOUR VEPR IS INDICATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RECEIVER UNDER THE REAR SIGHT (SEE FIG.5). FAILURE TO USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND BYSTANDERS AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Fig. 5 Before loading the VEPR, inspect the bore of the barrel for any obstructions.
1. Load a magazine by taking it in your hand, and using the thumb of your other hand to force one live cartridge into the magazine at a time. Continue this process until you cannot load any more cartridges into the magazine. 2. Engage the safety by pushing the safety button from left to right as far as it will go. The safety button is located just above and forward of the trigger. The safety is on when the safety button is flush with the left side of the rifle as shown in Fig. 6. Fig. 6 3.
4. Disengage the safety by pushing the safety button from right to left as far as it will go. The safety is off when the safety button is protruding from the left side of the rifle as shown in Fig. 8 below. Fig. 8 5. Keeping the rifle pointed in a safe direction, pull the charging handle to its rear-most position then release it. WARNING!!! THE CHARGING HANDLE CANNOT BE RETRACTED IF THE SAFETY BUTTON OF THE FIREARM IS IN THE SAFE POSITION AND THE HAMMER IS IN THE REALEASED POSITION (I.E.
SECTION V - AIMING THE VEPR 1. Align the sight post of the front sight with the squared notch of the rear sight so that the top of the front sight post is level with the top plane of the rear sight. Make sure that the space on either side of the front sight post is equal. Place the center of the target on top of the front sight post as shown in Fig. 9 below. Fig. 9 2. Sight adjustments for zeroing are made by screwing the front sight post up and down for elevation.
SECTION VI - FIRING THE VEPR WARNING!!! ALWAYS ASSUME A STABLE SHOOTING POSITION, CLEARLY IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET, AND HAVE AN ADEQUATE BACK STOP BEFORE PLACING YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER. WARNING!!! IF THE RIFLE FAILS TO FIRE A PROPERLY CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE, YOU MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED A “HANG FIRE”, A DELAYED DISCHARGE OF THE CARTRIDGE.
2. With the target clearly in your sights, place your finger on the trigger (See Fig.12). Keeping your intended target within the sights at all times, slowly and gently squeeze the trigger until the rifle discharges. If your sights move off the target during the trigger pull, release the trigger immediately. You may begin pulling the trigger again when your target is within your sights. Fig. 12 3. The procedure described above may be repeated until the rifle is empty.
SECTION VII – UNLOADING THE VEPR WARNING!!! THE RIFLE MAY STILL BE LOADED EVEN THOUGH THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED. THERE MAY STILL BE A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER WHICH COULD BE DISCHARGED IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED. 1. Remove the magazine from the rifle by depressing the magazine release lever with your right index finger while simultaneously rotating the rear of the magazine down and away from the rifle with your left hand (See Fig. 13). Completely remove the magazine from the rifle (See Fig.14). Fig. 13 Fig.
2. While keeping the rifle pointed in a safe direction, push the safety button from the right to the left as far as it will go (the “Fire Position”) and pull the charging handle to its rearmost position. WARNING!!! THE CHARGING HANDLE CANNOT BE RETRACTED IF THE SAFETY BUTTON OF THE FIREARM IS IN THE SAFE POSITION AND THE HAMMER IS IN THE REALEASED POSITION (I.E., THE TRIGGER WAS PULLED RELEASING THE HAMMER BUT A ROUND WAS NOT FIRED.).
4. After visually inspecting the chamber and finding no round is present, release the bolt carrier. Keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction pull the trigger to release the hammer. Next, engage the safety by pushing the safety button from the left to right as far as it will go (See Section IV, Paragraph 20.). The rifle is now ready for safe transportation.
4. Remove the recoil guide and spring by pushing it forward to disengage the tongue from the slot in the back of the receiver. Once clear of the slot, the receiver guide and spring may be pulled up and out of the bolt carrier Fig. 17 5. Remove the bolt carrier from the receiver by pulling it towards the rear of the receiver. Slots cut in the rear of the receiver allow the bolt carrier to be lifted up and out of the receiver (See Fig. 18). Fig.
5. Remove the gas tube by pushing the sight catch to the rear of the rifle as far as it will go. (See Fig. 19). It may be necessary to wiggle the rear sight leaf about its axis to push the sight catch all the way to the rear. Once the sight catch is completely pushed to the rear and the notch of the gas tube is fully visible, the gas tube may be removed from the rifle. Now grip the gas tube and lift it up and away from the rifle (See Fig.20). Fig. 19 Fig.
SECTION IX - ASSEMBLY PROCEEDURES WARNING!!! ADEQUATE EYE PROTECTION SHOULD ALWAYS BE WORN WHILE ASSEMBLING ANY FIREARM AS SPRING LOADED PARTS MAY JUMP FROM THE FIREARM DURING THIS PROCEDURE AND MAY CAUSE PERMANENT VISION LOSS. Attach the gas tube to the receiver by sliding its forward opening over the end of the gas block on the barrel. Make sure the notch of the gas tube is pointed straight up. Pull the sight catch back until the gas tube can be dropped into the receiver. Next release the sight catch.
Fig. 22 Insert the front of the recoil spring guide into the hole in the rear of the bolt carrier. Push the recoil spring guide forward, moving the tongue of its rear portion down and into alignment with its slot on the back of the receiver. Release the recoil spring guide so that it fully engages the receiver (See Fig.23). Fig. 23 Replace the receiver cover by inserting its forward end into its slot in the receiver (located just behind and beneath the rear sight).
SECTION X - CLEANING AND LUBRICATION WARNING!!! DO NOT USE HARSH BORE CLEANERS TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE BARREL OR TO OIL THE STOCK. USE ONLY LIGHT OIL TO CLEAN THESE PARTS. HARSH CLEANERS MAY HURT THE FINISH OF THESE PARTS. The rifle should be cleaned and lubricated after firing, long storage or exposure to dirt and moisture. For complete cleaning the rifle should be field stripped. Before cleaning, the rifle should be unloaded (see SECTION VII) and disassembled (see SECTION VIII).
be cleaned using a brush dipped in solvent. A light film of gun oil should be applied for protection and lubrication. The gas tube and gas piston should be cleaned and dried but not oiled. SECTION XI - ATTACHING THE SCOPE MOUNT The scope mount has 26mm rings. Spacers are provided for use with one inch scopes. 1. Install the scope on the scope mount using the rings and spacers provided. 2.
4. Carefully align the channels of the scope mount with the scope mount rail located just below the rear sight. Also the legs of the scope mount must be aligned with the protrusions on each side of the receiver. See Fig. 26. Fig. 26 5. Carefully slide the scope mount forward until its square front edge is aligned with the square front edge of the receiver. It should end up in the position shown in Fig. 27 below. 6. Rotate the locking lever down to the locked position flush with the mount (See Fig. 27).
SECTION XII - CHILD SAFETY LOCK WARNING! USE OF THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK DOES NOT GUARANTY THAT THE FIREARM WILL NOT BE MISUSED. KEEP YOU FIREARMS LOCKED UP IN A SECURE PLACE OUT OF SIGHT. Your new rifle has been provided with a child safety lock. Install the lock as follows: 1. Pull back the charging handle as far as it will go and hold it. 2. Thread the cable of the lock through the ejection port and down through the magazine well as shown in Fig. 28. 3.
SECTION XII - MODIFICATIONS WARNING!!! THE MODIFICATION OF ANY PART OF THE FIREARM MAY RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. MODIFICATIONS MAY ALSO BE ILLEGAL. SECTION XIII - SPECIFICATIONS SUPER VEPRTM .308 RIFLE SPECIFICATIONS Semiauto Action Kalashnikov, Gas Operated, Rotating Bolt, Modified for Low Recoil Caliber .308 Win. (7.62x51mm) Barrel 21.65” (550mm) Long Fluted, Chome-Lined, Hammer-Forged Overall length 40.94” (1040mm) Weight 8.55 lbs.
