Operations Manual
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1. B Always wear eye and ear protection when firing your weapon Load firearm as previously described Grasp firearm with one hand on handguard and the other hand on the pistol grip with trigger finger resting along side of the trigger guard Raise firearm and pull buttstock firmly into shoulder Aim by aligning your scope with the target Scope not included Move selector to FIRE Keeping steady aim place trigger finger on trigger and gently squeeze until trigger releases hammer Do not jerk trigger as you will disturb your aim and ruin your accuracy To fire the next round and subsequent rounds all that is necessary is to release the trigger and gently squeeze the trigger again after every shot until you are finished firing or the magazine is emptied This is a semi automatic firearm and is immediately loaded and ready to fire after each shot until the magazine is empty and the last round in the chamber has been fired Release trigger remove finger from trigger and set selector lever to SAFE If you have fired the last round from magazine the bolt assembly will not be held to the rear so you will need to pull back the bolt to ensure the chamber is empty Important This rifle will fire a chambered round with the magazine removed Attention No bolt hold open device for last round MOUNTING OPTICS The Panther 22LR rifle has either a flattop upper receiver featuring a MIL STD 1913 Picatinny rail on top or an A2 upper rece2. broken or badly worn BT 02A a BOLT Cracks or fractures especially in the cam pin hole area Bolts that N contain pits extending into the firing pin D gt hole need replacing BT 17 CAM PIN Replace BT 14 if cracked chipped or missing BT 07 FIRING PIN Replace if it has a bent cracked or blunted end a 08 gt gt IF PARTS ARE MISSING EXTRACTOR AND EXTRACTOR SPRING OR DEFECTIVE Check extractor for chipped or broken edges in the area of the lip that engages CONTACT DPMS the cartridge rim ASSEMBLY New extractor has a silicone insert w spring Be sure not to lose it If the spring comes loose put the large end of spring in the extractor and seat Tos 1 Insert spring and buffer 2 Insert extractor and spring WARNING Don t switch bolts between rifles 4 Slide bolt into carrier 4 Ty STAGGER RING GAPS TO STOP GAS LOSS 2 Replace Bolt cam pin WARNING Be sure that the cam pin is installed in the bolt group If it Izrr t your rifle can still fire and will explode FIRING PIN M 4 NOTE Firing pin should not fall out when bolt carrier group is turned upside down 1 Pull bolt back 8 Replace retaining pin ASSEMBLY 11 Push in charging handle and bolt carrier group together 9 Engage then push charging handle part way BE SURE BOLT IS STILL UNLOCKED gt Mi 10 Slide
3. dirt and rust 32 E DON T REVERSE DIRECTION WHILE IN BORE Bore amp chamber 32 F Use a worn bore brush to get outside surface Locking lugs 32 F of protruding gas tube get sides and bottom Gas tube 32 6 from bottom of receiver CLEANING Lower Receiver Clean areas of powder fouling corrosion and dirt Wipe dirt from trigger mechanism Clean buffer and inside lower receiver extension CAUTION Do not use wire brush or any type of abrasive material to clean aluminum surfaces Bolt Carrier Group CLEANING Bolt Carrier Group Outer amp inner surfaces of bolt carrier Photo 33 A e Carrier key Photo 33 A e Firing pin recess and firing pin Photo 33 B Firing pin hole Use pipe cleaner e Carbon deposits amp dirt from locking lugs Photo 33 C Areas behind bolt ring and under lip of extractor Photo 33 D NOTE There is no rubber tip inside the extractor spring Ot UNUSUAL CONDITIONS Extreme Cold a Clean and lubricate rifle using a gun lubricant Break FreeTM Mil TechTM etc Keep it moisture free b Operate controls through their entire range at intervals to keep them from freezing up c When your rifle is not being used and kept outside protect it with a cover Hot Climates a Inspect rifle more frequently especially the hidden surfaces of the bolt assembly and lower receiver components Make certain they are lubricated with a
4. With the bullets facing forward insert loaded magazine into magazine well and push it in until it stops and is retained by the magazine catch Tap the bottom of the magazine in an upward motion to ensure that the magazine is seated tight Photo 29 G 5 With the rifle pointed in safe direction press in on the top button of bolt catch This will release the bolt and carrier and move a round into the chamber The rifle is now loaded With a round in the chamber and the hammer cocked Photo 29 H 6 Make sure safety selector is still on safe Photo 29 1 290 4 IM id Fir UNLOADING THE RIFLE Set selector to SAFE position Photo 30 A Press magazine catch button and remove magazine Photo 30 B Pull charging handle to rear and push in lower portion of the bolt catch If a round had been in the chamber it would have been ejected M ake sure to visually check to make sure that the chamber is empty If last round in magazine had been fired bolt and carrier should already be held to the rear if the magazine was in place Photo 30 C ee ep FIRING THE RIFLE ing Preparation Before firing your rifle practice your stance aim rhythm and breathing for a steady aim with your firearm unloaded You should practice firing on a range before going hunting or before using your firearm for any other type of shooting 2 9 Always wear eye and ear protection when firing your weapon Load f
5. front and rear sights 6 Move selector lever to FIRE 7 Keeping steady aim place trigger finger on trigger and squeeze gently until trigger releases hammer Do not jerk the trigger as you will disturb your aim and ruin your accuracy To fire the next round and subsequent rounds all that is necessary is release the trigger and squeeze it again after every shot until you are finished or the magazine 15 emptied This is a semi automatic firearm and is immediately loaded and ready to fire after each shot until magazine is empty 9 Release trigger remove finger from trigger and set selector lever to SAFE If you have fired the last round from magazine the bolt and carrier will be held to the rear so that you can quickly reload by replacing the magazine or the chamber can be checked to ensure it is empty E MAINTENANCE Your DPMS rifle is based on military rifle design and is very rugged but proper maintenance is necessary to keep it in good working condition Field Stripping Disassembly 1 Press take down pin in from left of lower receiver it may be necessary to use a punch as the fit between upper and lower may be very tight Pull it out the right side until it comes to a positive stop 2 Pivot lower receiver down and away from upper portion of receiver 3 Press front pivot pin in from left side of lower receiver and pull out right side until it comes to a positive stop 4 You can now separ
6. an dead 36 WARNING If this firearm is carelessly or improperly handled unintentional discharge could result and could cause personal injury death or damage to property FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS this Operations Manual contains impor tant instructions warnings and safety procedures that must be understood BEFORE using your DPM S Panther Arms firearm It is imperative that you read the ENTIRE M ANUAL and if you do not understand any part of it or the operation of your DPM S Panther Arms firearm you should seek professional firearms instruction A WARNING Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it you may be fined or sent to prison ADVERTENCA A los ninos los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer funcionar Ellos pueden causarse lesiones graves y la muerte Evite que los ninos tengan acceso a las armas de fuego guard ndolas siemprecon llave descargadas cuando no las este utilizando Si usted tiene una arma de fuego cargada en un lugar en que un nino tiene acceso a ella y la usa indebidamente le pueden dar una multa o enviarle a la c rcel NOTICE DPMS shall not be responsible for personal injury death or damage to property resulting from either intentional or ac
7. gun lubricant b When handling make certain to wipe dry as moisture could cause corrosion After drying lubricate with gun lubricant Hot Dry Climates a Clean and oil rifle more frequently with a gun lubricant Dusty and Sandy Areas a Clean and lubricate your rifle more frequently b Keep sand out of parts when inspecting lubricating or assembling rifle Apply only a very light amount of lubrication on outside of rifle Using too much lubricant can attract dust and sand TROUBLESH OOTING Problem Check For What To Do Won t Fire Selector lever on SAFE Put on FIRE Improper assembly of firing pin Assemble correctly Too much oil in firing pin recess Wipe off Defective ammo Remove amp discard Too much carbon on firing pin Clean Bolt Won t Unlock Dirty Clean Won t Extract Broken extractor spring Contact DPMS Dirty or corroded ammo Remove Push stuck round with cleaning rod Be careful not to damage rifling If possible use a plastic rod Carbon in chamber Clean chamber Fouling or carbon in extractor recess or lip TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check For What To Do Won t Feed Dirty or corroded ammo Clean Dirty magazine Clean Defective magazine Replace Too many rounds in magazine Take out excess Restricted buffer assembly action Take out buffer and spring clean M agazine not fully seated Adjust magazine catch Press button on right side Turn catch clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen Won
8. ready for the next shot The following sections contain caliber specific information Please open to the section relevant to your particular rifle s caliber If you are unsure of the caliber of the rifle the caliber marking can be found on the barrel of the rifle immediately in front of the gas block on the bottom of the barrel Everyone should read page 36 for additional information pertaining to the Three Year Limited Warranty and returns 204 Ruger 2 56 x 45mm 6 8mm Rem SPC 223 Rem 7 62 x 39mm Includes the Following Rifles Panther LR 204 Panther Classic Sixteen Pardus Rifle Panther Lite 16 Panther 20th Anniversary Rifle Panther Carbine Panther Bull Sweet Sixteen Panther A2 Tactical 16 Panther Bull Twenty Panther AP4 Carbine w Miculek Comp Panther Race Gun Panther AP4 Carbine Panther Bull 24 Special Panther 6 8mm AP4 Carbine Panther Bull Twenty Four Panther Super Bull 24 Panther 6 8mm 20 Rifle Arctic Panther Southpaw Panther Panther Tuber Panther Pump Action Rifle Panther Pump Action Pistol DPMS Single Shot AR Rifle Panther Bull Classic Panther Lo Pro Classic Panther DCM Panther Kitty Kat Panther 7 62 x 39mm Panther Classic AP4 Panther Carbine SIGHTS 1 Rear sight can be adjusted for both windage and elevation and has a dual aperture peep sight one for short range and one for long range 2 When flipped forward the aperture is marked O 2 for zero to 200 meters When us
9. t Chamber Dirty or corroded ammo Replace ammo Damaged ammo Replace Carbon in chamber Clean Won t Lock Dirt corrosion or carbon buildup Clean lugs in barrel locking lugs Frozen extractor Remove and clean Restricted buffer assembly Remove and clean Restricted movement of bolt Remove clean lube carrier group When putting bolt back in make sure gas tube fits into carrier key and moves freely Double Feed Defective magazine Replace Short Recoil Gaps in bolt rings not staggered Stagger ring gaps Carbon or dirt in carrier key or on Clean outside of gas tube Bolt Fails to Lock After Last Round Dirty or corroded bolt catch Clean Faulty magazine Replace Selector Lever Binds Needs oil Lubricate with a gun lubricant Bolt Carrier Hung Up Round jammed between bolt and charging handle Remove magazine charging handle 2 Hold charging handle back and bang rifle butt on ground KEEP CLEAR OF MUZZLE Caution After round is removed bolt is under tension 3 While bolt is held to rear push charging handle forward Round should fall through magazine well 5 THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This DPM S Panther Arms firearm is warranted to the original retail customer for Three Years from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship All parts and labor or replacement at our option are covered Transportation to and from our repair facilities government fees damage caused by failure to perform normal main
10. will fire a single shot each time the trigger is squeezed When set to SAFE a cam bears upon the rear of the trigger blocking movements and pre venting the hammer from being released 5 SAFE FIRE Rifle will not fire Selector lever cannot Rifle will fire one round each time the be on safe unless rifle is cocked trigger is pulled Always place on SAFE when loading and unloading FUNCIION CHECK SAFE Note Remove magazine and make sure your rifle is unloaded and there is no ammunition in the chamber Point in safe direction Pull charging handle to rear and release Place on safe Pull trigger Hammer should not fall FIRE Note Remove magazine and make sure your rifle is unloaded and there is no ammunition in the chamber Point in safe direction Place selector on fire Pull trigger and hold to rear Hammer should fall Pull charging handle to rear and release Release trigger and pull again Hammer should fall SAFETY FEATURES Disconnector Firing Pin Collar The disconnector a part of the firing mecha The bolt carrier assembly located within the nism prevents the firearm from firing full upper receiver is designed to prevent the automatic As the hammer is cocked after firing pin from striking a cartridge until the each shot the disconnector holds the ham bolt is locked to the barrel mer until the trigger is released When the trigger 15 released retention of hammer passes from disconnector to trigger
11. 8 To remove the firing pin first you must remove the firing pin retainer Push the firing pin retainer from right to left Remove it by pulling the retainer pin all the way out of the carrier MAINTENANCE 9 Tilt bolt face up and remove firing pin 10 Push bolt in towards the carrier until it rotates and comes to a stop 11 Remove cam pin by lifting it out away from bolt and carrier 12 Pull bolt forward out of carrier Photo 32 A 13 Depress buffer maintaining pressure as buffer is under spring tension to prevent it from being ejected when buffer retainer is depressed Depress buffer retainer to permit buffer and spring to move forward and be removed from receiver extension Photo 32 B 14 With a punch remove the extractor pin from the bolt assembly Photo 32 C 15 Remove the extractor and spring DO NOT remove the spring from extractor Photo 32 D 16 Press top of extractor spring for spring function Do not strip your firearm further than previously described If additional maintenance is necessary consult DPMS or a competent gunsmith Your rifle is now field stripped for cleaning To reassemble repeat procedure in reverse order Notes on the Panther 308 The 308 does use a different buffer and spring than the standard A 15 rifles even though it takes the same A 15 A2 stock CLEANING Upper Receiver CLEAN WITH RBC Rifle Bore Cleaner All areas of powder fouling corrosion BORE BRUSH
12. Ed T eae 11 44544 PT 12 13 Cleaning the Rifle 14 15 Lubricating amp Inspecting the Rifle 16 17 MT 18 19 Extreme CODI OBS ss acucurck a sar tive RRCERER CR keine RO oi 9 9 dc I OA 20 Troubleshooting isses RH mmm 34 35 22 oe woe xx a ee OR Ce aC 21 27 Ju 22 a Magazie is satu EE OE RR EE 22 Loading amp Unloading the Rifle lesse nn 23 FINO fe oa ud weeks as BAe oe warns ee 24 es ees 24 Maintenance amp Cleaning mmm 25 UNUSUAl Conditions 13 apa de ie RES REG EG ond E RID e Rr wes dead ds 26 TOUDIECSNOOUING pias A 26 27 30 CANDO 53 433 65505650008 ERE 28 35 Loading the Magazine sax 29 Loading th RING was oe es ede aye 29 Unioading the RING lt 2 uccsangdntua 43 93 4 eames a nuns JE HIC COR m 30 ANC TNC i E EEEE eee ee ok eee ee oes oe eee cae ee 30 MOUNENGODUCS 21 Maintenance ssse hmm hrs 31 32 cogo EM PrrrmTr 32 33 RL Drr 33 TOUDIESHOOUNG 34 35 Enn C 36 Alterations amp Modifications lisse Hm m 36 ROWING cc avccewdoapauseeese deeded shed
13. Made in the USA OPERATIONS MANUAL 20 SST HUTED BULL BARREL 300 REMSALM PANIEIE CRIE 300 Calibers Featured Include 204 Ruger 22LR 5 56 x 45mm 223 Rem 6 0mm Rem SPC 7 62 x 39mm 243 Win 260 Rem 308 Win 300 Rem SAUM www dpmsinc com 1 800 578 DPMS SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION Record the serial number of your DPMS Panther Arms firearm When holding the firearm the serial number will be found on the left side of the firearm stamped on the magazine well and a description of it M ake a copy of this operations manual and proof of purchase sales record M aintain these items in a secure safe or fireproof container These materials will be necessary if the firearm Is damaged stolen or returned to DPM S Panther Arms for warranty or repair Attach original proof of purchase here TABLE OF CONTENTS Wamings amp NOUCE aa aga ocean da dede Road ended 4 General Handling Cautions 0 ccc RH Hm 5 Dangerous PIOEBOMI OS coo qued TuS 9 MEC CERE ERE E ROC eC a 2 Senecam 5 aei qe IPTTPTTMMT 6 civic nau da aera ees au eo aa eee eee 6 5 56 x 45mm 223 Caliber ccc eee ees 7 20 34 35 Jg cde PTTTTTPTmMT 8 9 Loading d aaa dca ac odeur sitke Er dde TER toed bee RC ooh cio 10 Loading amp Unloading the Rifle ccc n 10 sers det RR Pd Fe QE EI dud eA
14. and can be easily used during shooting to compensate for range and windage Although the elevation knob is the same as the one used on other DPMS rifles you will not be able to battle sight zero and adjust for elevation as you would with the 5 56 This is due to the reduced ballistics offered by the 22LR In order to adjust the rear sight for elevation or windage adjust the aperture in the direction you wish to move the impact of the bullet For example if you are hitting left of your intended target move the rear sight to the right If you are hitting low adjust the sight higher etc LOADING A MAGAZINE CAUTION Always check that ammunition is clean and undamaged before using Loading damaged ammunition into the chamber could damage your rifle and could result in personal injury death or damage to property 1 Only use ammunition for which your firearm is chambered 2 With front of magazine forward place a round between the lips of the magazine with the bullets pointed forward Press the round until the magazine lips retain it Place the next round on top of the last and repeat until the desired number is loaded LOADING THE RIFLE M ake sure the rifle is pointed in a safe direction and the safety is engaged at all times while loading the rifle NEVER allow your fingers or other objects to contact the trigger while loading or unloading the rifle Do NOT disengage the safety until you are ready to fire and have the rifle po
15. ate the upper and lower receivers 5 Pull charging handle to rear and remove bolt and carrier assembly 6 Remove charging handle by pulling it backwards to key way and down out of receiver 1 Push take down pin as far as 2 it goes iw XN out to the left FF Nes 8 Tilt bolt face up and 2 Pivot upper receiver charging handle and bolt carrier remove firing pin from lower receiver Remove bolt carrier and bolt Page 13 Picture 8 7 Push in firing pin retaining pin right to left of bolt carrier and remove it by pulling it PULL BACK 9 Push bolt in towards DOWN the carrier until it rotates and comes to a stop then turn cam pin 90 Page 9 3 Push receiver 4 Separate upper and 6 Remove charging 10 Remove cam pin by pres pim lower receivers dolis lifting it out away from bolt and carrier 11 Pull bolt forward out of carrier Page 13 Picture 11 CAM PIN FIRING PIN 12 Depress buffer maintaining pressure as MM Ny buffer is under spring tensions to prevent _ e eses it from being ejected when buffer retainer is depressed Depress buffer retainer to permit buffer and spring to move forward Then depress hammer to allow the buffer and spring to continue to move forward and be removed from receiver extension Page 13 Picture 15 a amp b RF Remove firing 3 ATA pin retaining pin OFEN OF i POSITION Put bolt assembl
16. c range Windage 25m 3 8 In 100m 1 3 8 In 200m 2 3 8 in Elevation 25m 1 8 In 100 m 1 2 in 200m in 300m 1 1 2 in 400 m 2 in 500m 2 1 2 in 600m 3 in 700 m 3 1 2 in 800 m in ZEROING SIGHTS 1 Set elevation to 8 3 low or 6 3 for detachable carry handle and flat top rear sights then raise it one click No further adjustment should be made during zeroing 2 Flip aperture to small long range sight 3 Set aperture to mechanical zero by adjusting windage until sight is aligned with center line on scale under sight 4 Carefully aim and fire at bull s eye on target at 25 meters Fire ten rounds to establish a group 5 Compare group with bull s eye if they match no further adjustment is necessary 6 If group does not match bull s eye measure vertical and horizontal distance from bull s eye 7 Calculate clicks of windage required to move impact appropriate distance Turn windage knob accordingly see chart on page 6 for 25m windage clicks 8 Calculate clicks of front sight required to raise or lower impact appropriate distance 1 click 2 3 8 in at 25 m 9 Depress plunger and front sight required number of clicks Clockwise will lower sight and raise impact and counter clockwise will raise sight and lower impact 10 Repeat
17. cidental discharge of this firearm or from its function when used for purposes or subjected to treatment for which it was not designed DPMS will not honor claims involving this firearm which result from careless or improper handling unau thorized adjustment or parts replacement corrosion neglect or the use of wrong caliber ammunition other than original high quality commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition or any combination thereof DPMS will not honor claims involving this firearm for any reason or cause when the second or subsequent owner makes such claims Before the rifle left the factory this firearm was tested carefully inspected and packaged DPM S cannot control product handling after it leaves the factory therefore please examine this firearm carefully at the time of purchase to ensure that it is unloaded and undamaged 4 W N rm co wo Hi 12 GENERAL HANDLING CAUTIONS Do NOT alter or modify your DPM S Panther Arms firearm and have it serviced regularly Always handle your firearm as if loaded Never point your firearm at anything you don t intend to shoot Always make sure your firearm is not loaded and the bolt is latched open and to the rear before laying it down or handing it to someone else Never leave a loaded firearm unattended Always be sure bore muzzle chamber and action are clear of obstruction Always check that ammunition is clean and undamaged Never dr
18. dependent upon many factors such as bullet weight powder load rifling twist rifling lands operator technique etc Our produc tion barrels have achieved anywhere from 1 8 to 1 1 2 M O A Obviously we would hope that every production barrel would shoot 1 8 but with all of the above factors we cannot guarantee a specific group size Date Notes SHOOTER NOTES Ammo RIFLES PARTS ACCESSORIES DPMS offers a complete line of AR Rifles Parts and Accessories Call for a catalog or visit us online at www dpmsinc com and download the latest version THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING DPMS 3312 12th Street SE St Cloud MN 56304 Phone 1 320 258 4448 Fax 1 320 258 4449 www dpmsinc com email dpms dpmsinc com 1 800 578 DPM Orders only please 3767
19. heck any work not performed by a gunsmith PROBLEMS RETURNS Although we go to great lengths to make a perfect product and get it to you in perfect condition sometimes things happen If there is a problem with our product or if shipping damage has occurred please call us immediately for instructions at 800 578 3707 visit our website at www dpmsinc com or email us at doms dpmsinc com NOTE It is illegal to ship a firearm with ammunition in the firearm or in the same packaging Firearms and ammunition must be shipped separately For more information about shipping call DPM S Panther Arms at 320 258 4448 AMMUNITION WARNING Due to a number of calls and comments concerning AR type rifles we have incurred feeding problems with the following A 1 Israeli ammunition 2 Korean ammunition We have heard and reviewed several reports of problems with many manufacturers rifles using this ammunition The problem appears to be the bullet contour and the overall length of the cartridge which is contacting the rifling before firing This is creating a gas port pressure and chamber pressure higher than recommended therefore causing feeding and extraction problems due to the increased bolt carrier velocity In addition there is accelerated fatigue on internal parts There are also indications that brass may be oversized which could create an unsafe condition B 1 PMP 2 South African produced surplus We have used this ammunition in the
20. in a safe direction and the safety is engaged at all times while loading the rifle NEVER allow your fingers or other objects to contact the trigger while loading or unloading the rifle Do NOT disengage the safety until you are ready to fire and have the rifle pointed safely downrange To load the rifle 1 Press in on bottom of bolt catch while pulling back on charging handle to cock the hammer and leave the bolt and carrier to the rear 2 Return the charging handle to fully forward until it locks and remove finger from bolt catch 3 Set selector to SAFE position 4 With the bullets pointing forward insert loaded magazine into magazine well and push it in until it stops and is retained by magazine catch 5 With the rifle pointed in a safe direction press in on top of bolt catch This will release the bolt and carrier and move a round into chamber The rifle is now loaded with a round in the chamber and the hammer cocked 6 You may now close the ejection port cover if you wish it is located on the right side of the upper receiver and will open automatically when the first round is fired To Unload the Rifle 1 Set selector to SAFE position 2 Press magazine catch button and remove magazine 3 Pull charging handle to rear and push in lower portion of bolt catch If a round had been in the chamber it should have been ejected If last round in magazine had been fired and if the magazine was in place bo
21. in bolt carrier group 14 Close upper and lower receiver groups Push in takedown pin CAUTION CHECK THE Selector lever Selector lever must be on FIRE BY PERFORMING THE safe before closing FUNCTIONAL CHECK SAFEX 0 SEE PAGE 6 E RELEASE rr f X MALI 16 Snap on sling IS EVERYTHING INSTALLED HOLD DELTA 15 Put handguards CHECK FOR FULL RING DOWN in place ENGAGEMENT UNUSUAL CONDITIONS EXTREME COLD a Clean and lubricate rifle with gun lubricant Keep it moisture free b Operate controls through their entire range at intervals to keep them from freezing up c When your rifle is not being used and kept outside protect it with a cover HOT CLIMATES a Inspect rifle and bipod more frequently especially the hidden surfaces of bolt carrier group forward assist assembly and lower receiver components M ake certain they are lubricated using gun lubricant b When handling make certain to wipe dry as moisture could cause corrosion After drying lubricate with gun lubricant HOT DRY CLIMATES Clean and oil rifle more frequently with gun lubricant DUSTY AND SANDY AREAS a Clean and lubricate your rifle more frequently b Keep sand out of parts when inspecting lubricating or assembling rifle Apply only a very light amount of lubrication on outside of rifle c Use magazine bag and muzzle cap for dust and sand protection CAUTION D
22. ing this setting the elevation knob should be set at 8 3 low or 6 3 for detachable carry handle or flat top rear sights and at its lowest position 3 When the aperture is flipped back it is set for using the long range sight When using this setting you can adjust the elevation Knob for range required 8 3 low for 300 m 4 for 400 m 5 for 500 m 6 for 600 m 7 for 700 m and 8 3 high for 800 m There are click settings in between for fine tuning 4 The windage knob is located on the right side of the rear sight To adjust for horizontal movement on target turn knob clockwise for right and counter clockwise for left 5 The front sight is adjustable for elevation zeroing only it is not used at any other time in firing PEER SIGNTET FRONT SIGHT To adjust elevation depress detent WITH SNA RANGE 300800 rotate post To raise strike of bullet rotate post the direction of arrow marked up Reverse the direction of rotation to lower strike of bullet Each graduation notch moves the point of impact of bullet as indicated in chart SIGHT POST SPRING LOADED DETENT WINDAGE KNOB ZEROING SIGHTS This procedure is for 223 ammunition For our rifles chambered in 7 62x39mm and 6 8mm SPC the trajectory will differ please call DPMS with any questions The procedure described is for zeroing at 25 meters but may be adjusted accordingly for longer ranges The following table shows change of impact per click at specifi
23. ink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting Always keep safety on SAFE when firearm is loaded and a round is chambered until ready to shoot Never attempt to fire if water is in the bore Never indulge in horseplay when holding your firearm DANGEROUS PROCEDURES Be sure the cam pin is installed in the bolt group If it isn t your rifle can still fire but it could possibly explode causing you personal injury or harm Applies only to the 308 caliber and 5 56 223 caliber rifles not the 22LR rifle DO NOT exchange or switch bolt assemblies from one rifle to another It could cause personal injury to you and others and damages to your rifle If your firearm fails to fire hold it keep it pointed towards the target and wait 30 seconds If a hangfire has occurred the round will fire within 30 seconds If the round does not fire remove magazine eject round and examine the primer If firing pin indent is light misaligned or non existent have your firearm examined by a competent gunsmith If firing pin indent on primer appears normal in comparison to previously fired rounds assume faulty ammunition appropriately dispose of misfired round from other live ammunition reload and resume firing USE OF SAFETY SELECTOR A selector lever located on the left of lower receiver has two positions FIRE and SAFE When set to FIRE the firearm
24. inted safely downrange Ensure that the selector is in the SAFE position Photo 23 A 2 With the bullets facing forward insert loaded magazine into magazine well and push it in until it stops and is retained by the magazine catch Tap the bottom of the magazine in an upward motion to ensure that the magazine is seated tight Photo 23 B Photo 23 C 3 With the rifle pointed in safe direction pull all the way back on the charging handle and return it to the fully forward locked position to cock the hammer and feed a round into the chamber The rifle is now loaded with a round in the chamber and the hammer cocked Photo 23 D Photo 23 E 4 Make sure safety selector is still on safe Photo 23 F 1 e m dde m P UNLOADING THE RIFLE Set selector to SAFE position Photo 23 C 2 Press magazine catch button and remove magazine Photo 23 H 3 Pull charging handle completely to the rear If a round had been in the chamber it should have been ejected Make sure to visually check to make sure that the chamber is empty After visual inspection of the chamber allow the bolt forward to the closed position Photo 23 1 FIRING THE RIFLE Firing Preparation Before firing your rifle practice your stance aim rhythm and breathing for a steady aim with your firearm unloaded You should practice firing on a range before going hunting or before using your firearm for any other type of shooting b 2
25. irearm as previously described Grasp firearm with one hand on handguard and other hand on pistol grip with trigger finger resting along side of trigger guard Raise firearm and pull buttstock firmly into shoulder Aim by aligning target with your scope Scope not included Move selector to FIRE Keeping steady aim place trigger finger on trigger and gently squeeze until trigger releases hammer Do not jerk trigger as you will disturb your aim and ruin your accuracy To fire the next round and subsequent rounds all that is necessary is to release the trigger and gently squeeze the trigger again after every shot until you are finished firing or the magazine is emptied This is a semi automatic firearm and is immediately loaded and ready to fire after each shot until the magazine is empty and the last round in the chamber has been fired Release trigger remove finger from trigger and set selector lever to SAFE If you have fired the last round from magazine the bolt and carrier will be held to the rear so that you can quickly reload by replacing the magazine or if not reloading the chamber should be checked to ensure that it is empty WARNING This rifle will fire a chambered round with the magazine removed Panther 308 rifles feature a Lo Pro style upper receiver These rifles have a Mil Std 1913 Picatinny Rail on the top of the receiver This will accept Weaver based rings and mounts Standard size rings will be sufficient f
26. iver The rail will accept Weaver based rings and mounts Standard size rings will be sufficient for scopes with objective diameters less than 40mm Larger diameter scopes depending on the size of the objective lens may need either a riser or high rings The A2 upper receiver features a scope hole mount for many of the A2 mounting systems A2 Upper Receiver Hattop Upper Receiver MAINTENANCE Your DPMS rifle is based on a military rifle design and is very rugged but proper maintenance is necessary to keep it in good working condition Field Stripping Disassembly sure your rifle is unloaded with no ammunition in the chamber 1 Bolt assembly should be closed in the forward position 2 Press the rear take down pin in from left of lower receiver it may be necessary to use a punch as the fit between upper and lower receivers may be very tight Pull Prot Pin the pin out until it comes to a positive stop A Take Down Pin detent keeps the take down pin from falling out of the rifle 3 Pivot the upper receiver and barrel assembly down and away from the lower receiver 4 Press the front pivot pin in from the left side of lower receiver and pull out right side until it comes to a positive stop A detent keeps the front pivot pin from falling out of the rifle 5 You can now separate the upper and lower receivers Photo 25 A 6 Pull charging handle to rear and remove bolt assembly Photo 25 B 7 Remove cha
27. lt and carrier should already be held to the rear CLEAR YOUR RIFLE 1 Place selector on SAFE If weapon Is not cocked lever cannot be pointed toward SAFE 2 Remove magazine 3 To lock bolt open pull charging handle rearward press bottom of bolt catch amp allow bolt to move forward until it engages bolt catch Return charging handle to forward If you haven t before place on SAFE 4 Eyeball receiver and chamber to ensure these RY areas contain no 2 du ammo 5 With selector lever pointing toward SAFE allow bolt to go forward by pressing upper portion of bolt catch Before firing your rifle practice your stance aim rhythm and breathing for steady aim with your firearm unloaded Practice firing on a range before going hunting or using your firearm for any other type of shooting FIRING NEVER load a cartridge into the cham ber until you are ready to fire the rifle Do NOT disengage the safety until the rifle is pointed in a safe direction and you are ready to fire To Fire 1 Always wear ear and eye protection when firing your weapon 2 Load firearm as previously described 3 Set rear sight to range required 4 Grasp firearm with one hand on hand guard and other hand on pistol grip with trigger finger resting along side of trigger guard Raise firearm and pull buttstock firmly into shoulder 5 Aim by aligning target with FRONT SIGHT
28. lubricant Hot Dry Climates a Clean and oil rifle more frequently with a gun lubricant Dusty and Sandy Areas a Clean and lubricate your rifle more frequently b Keep sand out of parts when inspecting lubricating or assembling rifle Apply only a very light amount of lubrication on outside of rifle Using too much lubricant can attract dust and sand TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check For What To Do Won t Fire Selector lever on SAFE Put on FIRE Defective ammo Remove amp discard Too much carbon on firing pin Clean Won t Extract Broken extractor spring or extractor Contact DPMS Dirty or corroded ammo Remove Push the round out by running a cleaning rod down the barrel from the muzzle Be careful not to scrape or gouge the rifling Carbon in chamber Clean chamber Fouling or carbon in extractor recess or lip Won t Feed Dirty or corroded ammo Clean Dirty magazine Clean Defective magazine Replace TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check For What To Do Won t Feed M agazine not fully seated Adjust magazine catch Press button on right side Turn catch clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen Won t Chamber Dirty or corroded ammo Replace ammo Damaged ammo Replace Carbon in chamber Clean Double Feed Defective magazine Replace Short Recoil Defective ammo Replace Carbon or dirt in carrier Clean Selector Lever Needs oil Lubricate with gun Binds lubricant ATTENTION Please Note 22LR rifles may not function prope
29. ng corrosion dirt and rust Bore amp chamber Locking lugs START AT s Goethe RECEIVER Use a worn bore brush to get outside surface of protruding gas tube get sides and bottom from bottom of receiver GO RIGHT THROUGH THE COMPENSATOR OR END OF BARREL dim ia a n BORE BRUSH DON T REVERSE BARREL LOCKING LUGS AND GAS TUBE DIRECTION WHILE IN BORE bolt carrier group Be sure to include Bolt Carrier Outer amp inner surfaces of bolt carrier e E EA wiikey amp LIE 1 9 Screws BT 19 Carrier key Firing pin recess and firing pin SN THEE 02 Firing pin hole Use pipe cleaner there Bolt AN Gi emer gt Bria WORN BORE 2 Pin Firing Pin BRUSH IF a BT OF BT O8 Fup Extractor Extractor Spring Assembly Pin GET THAT LAST 1 16 TOO Carbon deposits amp dirt from locking lugs Areas behind bolt ring and under lip CARRIER KEY of extractor THOROUGH CLEANING lower receiver group Clean areas of powder fouling corrosion and dirt PIPE Wipe dirt from trigger CLEANER mechanism Clean buffer and inside lower receiver extension CAUTION Do not use wire brush or any type of abrasive material to clean aluminum surfaces CLEAN INSPECT LUBE With the rifle disassembled thoroughly clean inspect and lube so you have a reliable weapon you can always depend on After firing clean your
30. o not use magazine bag and muzzle cap on stored rifles PROJECTILE LODGED IN BORE WARNING If an audible POP or reduced RECOIL is experienced during firing immediately CEASE FIRE remove the magazine 1 lock the bolt to the rear 2 and place the selector lever on the SAFE position 3 Visually inspect and or insert a cleaning rod into the bore to ensure there is not a projectile lodged in the bore 4 DO NOT APPI Y IMMEDIATE ACTION gt b _ FIRE GD 2 7 3 If a projectile is lodged in the barrel of the weapon DO NOT attempt to remove it Contact DPMS TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION LOCATED ON PAGES 34 39 22LR Includes the Following Rifles Panther 22LR Panther DCM 22LR Panther 4 22LR Training Rifle Panther 22LR Pistol Panther AP4 22LR Panther AP4 22LR Training Rifle Pistol Before continuing in this section please be sure you have read pages 4 6 SIGHTS The 22LR bull barrel and the AP4 training rifle can have a scope reflex sight or other sighting device mounted directly to the Picatinny Rail on top of the receiver The AP4 can also utilize a detachable A2 sight or carry handle and the DCM rifle comes standard with national match A2 sights The front sight of both the DCM and the AP4 rifle is adjustable for elevation during zeroing Once zeroed the front sight is not adjusted during normal firing The rear sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation
31. or scopes with objective diameters less than 40mm Larger diameter scopes depending on the size of the objective lens nay need either a riser or mgr nos MOUNTING OPTICS MAINTENANCE Your DPMS rifle is based on a military rifle design and is very rugged but proper maintenance is necessary to keep it in good working condition Field Stripping Disassembly M ake sure your rifle is unloaded with no ammunition in the chamber 1 Bolt carrier assembly should be closed in the forward position 2 Pressthe rear take down pin in from left of lower receiver it may be necessary to use a punch as the fit between upper and lower receivers may be very id the pin out until it comes to a positive stop A detent get ro RR TC keeps the take down pin from falling out of the rifle 3 Pivot the upper receiver and barrel assembly down and away from the lower receiver 4 4 Pressthe front pivot pin in from the left side of ch lower receiver and pull out right side until it Pivot Pin comes to a positive stop A detent keeps the front pivot pin from falling out of the rifle 5 You can now separate the upper and lower receivers 6 Pull charging handle to rear and remove bolt and carrier assembly Photo 31 A 7 Remove charging handle by gently pulling it backwards until you feel a slight resistance Charging handle will fall free from the upper receiver Do not force the charging handle damage to the charging handle wings will occur
32. past for testing purposes and found that the brass Is extremely soft and can flow into microscopic pores and grooves in the chamber creating sticky extraction This had been reported in many types of rifles but is more prevalent in semi automatic weapons C Lacquer Coated Ammunition or Steel cased lacquer coated ammunition The problem with this ammunition is the lacquer coating on the case As the barrel heats up the lacquer turns to a soft varnish substance and upon cool down becomes very solid and difficult to remove This effectively creates an undersized chamber and creates understandable problems DPMS recommends the use of high quality domestically produced ammunition for best results and highest accuracy For plinking and practice we recommend only domestic commercially manufactured ammunition or high quality surplus NATO specification ammunition Please note that the use of re loaded ammunition voids the factory warranty as well as the use of the above mentioned types of ammunition Your rifle is an investment and it only makes sense to choose quality ammunition for a quality rifle BARREL INFORMATION To achieve the best results for accuracy you should clean the chamber and bore after every round for the first 25 rounds and then every 10 rounds up to 100 rounds It usually takes about 200 rounds per barrel for optimum accuracy Please keep in mind that our barrels are production barrels not custom barrels Accuracy is
33. rging handle by gently pulling it backwards until you feel a slight resistance Charging handle will fall free from the upper receiver Do not force the charging handle damage to the charging handle wings may occur Photo 25 C 8 Gently clean and lubricate the 22LR bolt assembly but do not disassemble further without first contacting DPMS CLEANING Upper Receiver CLEAN WITH BORE CLEANER All areas of powder fouling corrosion dirt and rust 25 D Bore amp chamber 25 E BORE BRUSH DON T REVERSE DIRECTION WHILE IN BORE Use a worn bore brush to clean the inside surfaces of the upper receiver Lower Receiver Clean areas of powder fouling corrosion and dirt Wipe dirt from trigger mechanism CAUTION Do not use wire brush or any type of abrasive material to clean aluminum surfaces 25 UNUSUAL CONDITIONS Extreme Cold a Clean and lubricate rifle using a gun lubricant Break FreeTM Mil TechTM etc Keep it moisture free b Operate controls through their entire range at intervals to keep them from freezing up c When your rifle is not being used and kept outside protect it with a cover Hot Climates a Inspect rifle more frequently especially the hidden surfaces of the bolt assembly and lower receiver components Make certain they are lubricated with a gun lubricant b When handling make certain to wipe dry as moisture could cause corrosion After drying lubricate with gun
34. rly with an adjustable trigger installed Additional information pertaining to the three year limited warranty additional warnings and information concerning how to return merchandise to DPMS can be found on page 36 Panther LR 308 30 Caliber Includes the Following Rifles Panther LR 243 Panther LR 308T Panther LR 260 Panther LR 308AP4 Panther LR 260H Panther LRT SASS Panther LR 308 Panther LR 30S Panther LR 308B Before continuing in this section please be sure you have read pages 4 6 LOADING A MAGAZINE CAUTION Always check that ammunition is clean and undamaged before using Loading damaged ammunition into the chamber could damage your rifle and could result in personal injury death or damage to property 1 Use only ammunition for which your firearm is chambered Photo 29 A 2 With front of magazine forward place a round between the lips of the magazine with the bullets pointed forward Press the round until the magazine lips retain it Place the next round on top of the last and repeat until desired number is loaded Photo 29 B Photo 29 C 20 C LOADING THE RIFLE 1 Pull back on the charging handle to cock the hammer and then press in on the bottom of the bolt catch to lock back the bolt carrier assembly Photo 29 D 2 Return the charging handle fully forward until it locks and remove finger from bolt catch Photo 29 E 3 Setselector to SAFE position Photo 29 F 4
35. steps 4 through 9 until impact matches bull s eye Your sight is now zeroed 11 Set elevation knob back to 8 3 or 6 3 low and flip aperture back to 0 2 for ranges of 0 200 m m BATTLESIGHT ZERO TO ZERO THE RIFLE YOU MUST HAVE THE FRONT SIGHT ELEVATION AND THE REAR SIGHT WINDAGE ADJUSTED SO THAT IT CAN HIT YOUR POINT OF AIM ATA GIVEN RANGE Erud xc LEE LL cms POINT OF AIM POINT OF AIM STRIKE OF BULLET STRIKE OF BULLET 2 4 CM BELOW NOTE To battlesight zero your rifle you adjust your sights so you can hit an aiming point at 250 meters Zeroing can also be accomplished on a 25 meter range by adjusting the sights so that the bullet will strike 2 4 centimeters below the point of aim el LOADING CAUTION Always check that ammunition is clean and undamaged before using the forward assist Forcing damaged ammunition into the chamber could result in personal injury or death to you and others and damage your rifle and property The use of reloaded hand loaded or high pressure ammunition can be dangerous and will void the warranty To load a magazine 1 Use only ammunition for which your firearm is chambered 2 With front of magazine forward place a round between the lips of the magazine with the bullet forward Press the round down until it is retained by the magazine lips Place the next round on top of the last and repeat until desired number is loaded Make sure the rifle is pointed
36. tenance sales outside the United States damage due to high velocity high pressure reloaded or other nonstandard ammunition or any unauthorized repair modification misuse abuse or alteration of the product is not covered by this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year from date of purchase Consequential or incidental damages and or expenses or any other expenses are not covered by this warranty To obtain warranty performance send your firearm with proof of retail purchase freight prepaid to DPM S Panther Arms 3312 12th Street SE St Cloud MN 56304 WARNING Alterations amp Modifications Altering or modifying parts is dangerous and will void the warranty This S Panther Arms rifle was manufactured to perform properly with the original parts as designed It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are made for this rifle and are installed correctly and that neither the replacements nor originals are altered or changed Your DPM S Panther Arms rifle is a complex precision tool with many parts that must relate correctly to other parts in order for proper and safe operation Putting a rifle together wrong or with incorrect or modified parts can result in a damaged rifle serious personal injury or death to you and others through malfunction Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your rifle or at least c
37. weapon for 3 consecutive days with Rifle Bore Cleaner RBC Wipe dry and lube according to lubrication instructions If any parts are missing or defective contact DPMS 25 LUBRICATING GUIDE Lightly Lube A film of oil barely visible to the eye Generously Lube Heavy enough so that it can be spread with the finger Remember to remove excessive oil from the bore before firing LUBRICATING Upper Receiver LIGHTLY LUBE BORE amp CHAMBER OUTER SURFACES OF BARREL AND FRONT SIGHT SURFACES UNDER HANDGUARD DEPRESS FRONT SIGHT DETENT SEVERAL TIMES TO WORK LUBE INTO THE SPRING START AT RECEIVER GO RIGHT THROUGH THE COMPENSATOR C ES DON T REVERSE DIRECTIONS IN BORE Bolt Carrier Group DRY WITH PIPE CLEANER THEN PLACE ONE DROP OIL GENEROUSLY LUBE OUTSIDE OF THESE PARTS MAKE CERTAIN TO GET CAM PIN AREA PISTON RINGS AND OUT SIDE OF THE BOLT BODY e CAUTION LIGHTLY LUBE CHARGING HANDLE INNER Lightly lube fir AND OUTER SURFACES OF BOLT CARRIER ing pin and firing oe GENEROUSLY LUBE SLIDE AND CAM PIN recess in bolt AREA OF BOLT LUBRICATING Lower Receiver Group GENEROUSLY LUBE ACTION S TAKE DOWN AND PIVOT PINS BUFFER INSIDE LOWER RECEIVER EXTENSION INSIDE PARTS LOWER RECEIVER INSPECT before assembly WARNING interchange bolts between rifles 2 16 FIRING PIN RETAINING PIN Replace if bent
38. y n CLOSE SPLIT END OF PII in lack position PUSH Ih KEY BOLT RINGS EXTRACTOR PIN EXTRACTOR SPRING WITH RUBBER INSERT BOLT CARRIER EXTRACTOR BOLT FIRING PIN LOCKING LUGS ar NTENANCE a Drop firin pin out rear x 13 With a punch remove the extractor eem pin from the bolt assembly 14 Remove the extractor and spring T GIVE CAM PIN A 1 4 DO NOT remove the spring from IT AMC LIFT OUT extractor Remove bolt cam pin 15 Press top of extractor spring rubber tip to test spring function 3o m gc FURTHER DISAS SEMEL Y SHOULD OAD BE PERFORMED 11 Remove bolt assembly 13 Remove BY THE FACTORY DPMS from carrier extractor pin USE j DON T SEPARATE SPRING FROM EXTRACTOR S VA Be RETAINER 14 Remove extractor 15 Press in buffer depress 15b Remove buffer and spring retainer and release buffer and spring 16 To remove handguards push delta ring towards receiver while pulling up on half of the handguard Repeat process for other half of handguard NOTE Do not strip your firearm further than previously described If additional maintenance in necessary consult a competent gunsmith Your rifle is now field stripped for cleaning To reassemble repeat procedure in reverse order THOROUGH CLEANING upper receiver Be sure to include CLEAN WITH RBC Rifle Bore Cleaner All areas of powder fouli
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