Accuracy International AW Sniper 7.62x51
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1. L1 With the bolt in the receiver body close the bolt in the cocked position L2 Apply safety catch to FIRST SAFE position L3 Open bolt withdraw and remove from gun L4 Grasp the bolt and shroud as shown in Fig 8 L5 Depress the bolt location pin with left thumb and turn the shroud clockwise until the shroud and firing pin assembly can be withdrawn L6 Remove the firing pin and shroud assembly from the bolt 2M Re Assembly of Bolt Assembly is the reverse order to stripping ensuring that the cocking block and firing pin assembly is positively engaged in the bolt 2N Stripping the Magazine Fig 9 CAUTION Care should be taken during the stripping to ensure damage does not occur to the corners of the magazine platform N1 With the magazine held in the right hand press down and forward on the rear of the magazine platform with the left forefinger N2 Take hold of the front of the platform with the right hand and twist it through 45 degrees N3 Keeping the platform twisted pull it forward until it clears the magazine 16 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com N4 Remove the platform together with its spring from the magazine Replacement is the reverse of the procedure detailed in paragraph N MAGAZINE PLATFORM MAGAZINE FIG 9 STRIPPING THE MAGAZINE 20 Tests after Re Assembly O1 Load the magazine with a full load of 10 drill testing rounds Check that the lips of the magazine2. D2 D3 D4 D5 NOTE D6 D7 D8 D9 WARNING D10 Adjust eye piece parallax setting to bring reticle and target into sharp focus Set range and windage on sight Set the safety catch to FIRE and push the rifle firmly into the bipod using the shoulder to pull back on the bipod can cause vertical stringing of shots especially on soft ground Ensure correct aim and operate the trigger Follow through and observe target The following procedure minimises the movement of the rifle and body during the firing sequence right handed firers only Remain in the aim position during re cycling Place the thumb on the action or shroud and grasp the bolt with the fingers of the right hand Bring the fingers towards the thumb If any resistance is felt during initial unseating of the fired case primary extraction increase the upward pressure on the bolt handle with the fingers Pull the bolt all the way rearward to allow ejection of the fired case and pickup of next round Always cycle the bolt to its most rearward position ie to touch the bolt stop as failure to do so could result in a double feed or misfeed when picking up the next live round Push the bolt forward to feed the next round into the chamber Close the bolt handle Repeat the sequence of operations for each round to be fired until the ammunition in the magazine is expended 11 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory
3. COCKING CAM EXTRACTOR COCKING PIECE BOLT BODY FIG 3 THE BOLT To insert the bolt in the receiver body depress the bolt catch on the left side of the receiver body with the left thumb and holding it thus slide the bolt gently into the receiver When the bolt is half way in the thumb bolt catch can be released The bolt then should be slightly rotated back and forth to make sure the catch has located in the bolt groove that runs down the left hand side of the bolt body The bolt can then be fully operated Apply the safety catch to FIRST SAFE position A4 Magazine The box magazine can be inserted by locating it into the opening underneath the rifle and pushing all the way home until the catch engages which can be both heard and felt Releasing the magazine for loading cartridges is by pressing the catch in front of the trigger guard with the right thumb and with the fingers of the right hand pulling the magazine clear 2B Setting up the Rifle To set up the rifle Fig 4 B1 Adopt the prone firing position B2 Adjust the bipod legs to suit terrain B3 Fully open the bolt B4 Place the cheek on the stock just touching bolt shroud FIG 4 SETTING UP THE RIFLE 9 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com B5 Check and if necessary adjust the position of the telescopic sight to obtain the correct eye relief factory set whenever possible B6 Adjust the butt length by adding or subtracting butt
4. Yd ft sec secs ft Ib in 0 2820 0 3000 0 200 2470 0 227 2300 2 6 400 2135 0 488 1720 11 1 600 1806 0 794 1230 27 4 800 1475 1 160 821 54 5 1000 1200 1 614 541 96 9 CONDITIONS Sea Level Air pressure 29 53 inches Hg Air Temperature 59 deg F Sidewind 10 mph Below is a table of the approximate exterior ballistic comparisons between 7 62x51 NATO 144grn 2900 ft sec 308 Match 168grn 2550 and COOPER HPS 170grn 2821 CALIBRE 300yd 7 62x51 NATO 1675 308 168gn Match 1540 7 62x51 HPS 1800 STRIKE ENERGY ft lb DROP IN WIND DRIFT 10 mph 800yd 300yd 800yd 300yd 800yd 607 21 3 215 6 7 64 670 27 5 269 7 5 65 821 22 1 210 6 0 54 The company reserves the right to change the specification to Improve the product without prior notice this does not Apply within individual contracts Accuracy International Limited PO Box 81 Portsmouth Hampshire England PO3 5SJ Tel 44 0 23 9267 1225 Fax 44 0 23 9269 1852 27 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com 13 TORQUE SETTINGS FOR AW RIFLE Stock side screws 0 8Nm Shroud cover screws 2 0Nm Muzzle brake clamp 4 0Nm Foresight clamp 3 5Nm Rearsight clamp 3 5Nm Trigger clamp screws 3 5Nm Action screws 4 0Nm Butt pad screws 3 5Nm Scope to action screws 4mm key 3 5Nm 3mm key 2 5Nm Scope ring screws 2 5Nm 14 SUPPLEMENT FOR WEAPONS FITTED WITH A SUPPRESSOR UNIT Cleaning the Suppressor Unit Important SUPPRESSOR UNIT
5. 7 Replace magazine 1 8 APPLY SAFETY CATCH FULLY 7 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com 2 ASSEMBLING AND STRIPPING THE RIFLE 2A Assembling Rifles are normally delivered to customers complete in their transit case in which instance he stripping instructions should be read before the assembly instructions If however the rifles are broken down for transport without a transit case then the following instructions should be followed A1 Bipod Fit the bipod by inserting the spigot on the bipod into the socket at the front of the rifle forend The rifle can now be turned over and the bipod feet put on a flat surface while the other parts are fitted The bipod can easily be removed by pushing the release button under the forend and withdrawn A2 Sight Mount Install the sight mount unit by first ensuring that the mount base tightening screws are sufficiently loose to allow the clamping bar to move outward enough to enable the complete unit to be rolled on to the sight rail from the left side on top of the action body Locate the recoil pin in the base of the mount With this towards the muzzle place the mount on top of the action body with the recoil pin in a position adjacent to one of the two special recoil pockets on top of and at the front of the receiver sight rail The sight mount assembly should roll on when the recoil pin enters the recoil pocket Ensure that the action rail and sight
6. com 2E Reloading to reload the rifle E1 Remove the empty magazine by depressing the release catch and pulling the magazine out with the fingers E2 Insert a fresh magazine with the same hand and push home until catch engages audible click E3 Close the bolt chambering a new cartridge E4 Apply safety catch E5 The rifle is now reloaded and ready to engage a new target 2F Unloading To unload the rifle Fig 6 FIG 6 UNLOADING F1 Remove the magazine from the rifle and F2 Open the bolt and draw it to the rear ejecting the fired case F3 Look or feel that the chamber is empty Leave the bolt open unless it is to be put away in its transit case in which case F4 Hold the trigger pressed and close the bolt F5 Place the rifle in its slot in the transit carrying case F6 Place the empty magazine in one of the slots designed for it in the transit case 2G To Unload a Live Cartridge rifle cocked G1 Apply safety catch to FIRST SAFE position G2 Remove the magazine from the rifle 12 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com G3 Position hand to catch ejected round G4 Cycle bolt to unload chamber G5 Look or feel to ensure the chamber is empty G6 Leave bolt open or remove completely If weapon is to be put away G7 With the safety catch in the FIRE position hold the trigger pressed and close the bolt G8 Place the rifle in its transit carrying case G9 EMPTY magaz
7. hold each round 02 Load the magazine into a rifle which is operating correctly 03 Operate the bolt and check that each round is fed extracted and ejected correctly 3 TELESCOPIC SIGHT Fig 10 SECURING SCREWS QTY 8 ELEVATION KNOB WINDAGE KNOB FIG 10 TELESCOPIC SIGHT 17 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com Eye Relief With the 3 12x50 Schmidt und Bender military sight the eye relief is set at the factory Use the method of setting up the rifle described in paragraph 2B page 9 Because the head position on the cheekpiece is determined by the open bolt head position is always the same so the eye relief is always the same The only adjustment necessary is to adjust the butt length the suit the size of the firer The 3 12x50 Schmidt und Bender sight and mount should be placed with the recoil pin in the most rearward recoil hole in the top of the receiver body Check before tightening the clamp screws that the objective housing of the sight does not touch the receiver or barrel To tighten the screws in this condition can seriously damage the sight and most certainly will cause a zero shift 3A Eye Relief Adjustment This operation is to be carried out only when necessary ie if one or other of the two recoil pockets machined into the forward end of the top surface of the sight rail do not give correct eye relief or a new sight is fitted then Al Loosen the sight screw
8. in the closed position b Withdraws and physically blocks the firing pin so that the rifle is safe during a severe jar or drop In addition the safety catch cannot be applied unless the rifle is cocked indicating an empty chamber c The safety catch has 3 modes of operation FIRST SAFE The firing pin is physically blocked and withdrawn but the bolt is free to be used to unload magazine SECOND SAFE The firing pin is physically blocked and withdrawn but the bolt is locked in closed position FIRE NOTE When moving safety catch from the FIRE position to FIRST SAFE POSITION go through FIRST SAFE position to SECOND SAFE position then push safety catch forward to the FIRST SAFE position SAFETY CATCH SET TO SAFETY CATCH SET TO SAFETY CATCH SET TO FIRST SAFE POSITION SECOND SAFE POSITION FIRE POSITION FIG 2 SAFE FIRE MECHANISM 6 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTION 1 Always Check the rifle is unloaded when first handling your own or another persons rifle by opening the bolt and physically inspecting the chamber and magazine 2 Always have the rifle s bolt open or removed when it is being carried or when it is between exercises 3 Before firing the rifle always remove the bolt and check the bore is not obstructed 4 If a muzzle brake flash hider or suppressor is fitted ensure that the unit is tight and not clogged or obstructed befo
9. mount are clean prior to assembly BEFORE TIGHTENING THE SCREWS PUSH THE SIGHT TOWARDS THE MUZZLE SO THAT THE RECOIL PIN RESTS AGAINST THE FRON EDGE OF THE RECOIL POCKET FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE RECOIL PIN Whilst holding the sight in this position tighten the screws If the sight is always fitted in this way there will be no loss of zero during removal and replacement Note Failure to push the pin to the front of the pocket and or failing to tighten screws sufficiently may result in damage to the recoil pin and or sight mount A3 Bolt Fig 3 Before installing the bolt ensure the shroud is in the position on the bolt body ie the nib of the cocking piece is located in the small close fitting indent at the top of the cocking cam at the rear of the bolt body The bolt cannot be replaced in the receiver if the shroud is incorrectly positioned see sketch 8 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com If the shroud is loose and the nib is at the bottom of the cocking cam take the bolt body in the left hand and with the left thumb depress the bolt location pin With the right hand holding the shroud rotate the shroud 60 degrees clockwise until the cocking piece slides up the cam and locates in the indent at the top of the cam with an audible click it can be easily felt The bolt is now ready for placement in the rifle BOLT HANDLE GAS ESCAPE HOLE FIRING PIN SHROUD EJECTOR
10. sights 3F Zeriong flip up Blade Type Iron Sights Fig 14 To zero these iron sights proceed as follows Fi Raise the rearsight blade to its upright position and position blade in its central position using adjusting screw in the rearsight mount F2 Fire the rifle at a known range ie 300m in still conditions and check the position of the mean point of impact MPI F3 Adjust the foresight in elevation by screwing the foresight post adjusting screw in clockwise if shooting low or out anti clockwise if shooting high F4 Adjust the rearsight for windage by adjusting the screw on the side of the rearsight mount If the rifle is firing left turn adjusting screw anti clockwise thereby moving the rearsight blade to the right If the rifle is firing right turn the adjusting screw clockwise thereby moving the rearsight blade to the left NOTE 1 turn of adjusting screw 10cm at 100m ELEVATION BLADE WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT SCREW FIG 14 REARSIGHT BLADE TYPE 4 BIPOD ADJUSTMENT AND USE 4 1 To attach bipod insert spigot into hole in forend and press home until catch engages 4 2 Squeeze legs together and fold forward or backwards 22 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com 4 3 Squeeze legs together and put legs in vertical position 4 4 Pull on feet to extend length of legs to adjust height of rifle 4 5 Depress catch on each leg to replace inner legs 4 6 Squeeze legs toget
11. spacers to suit the size of the firer FIRING THE RIFLE CAUTION Before firing the rifle ensure that solvent oil or grease has been removed from the bore Always use a rod or pull through from the receiver end to avoid damage to muzzle Use the rod and rod guide whenever possible 2C Loading To load the rifle Fig 5 FIG 5 LOADING C1 Place a full magazine into the magazine housing C2 Push the magazine fully upwards until the magazine retaining catch engages the lug on the magazine C3 Open the bolt by raising the bolt handle and pulling it to the rear C4 Feed a round from the magazine into the chamber by sliding the bolt forward ALWAYS CLOSE THE BOLT FULLY WARNING FAILURE TO FULLY CLOSE THE BOLT EVERYTIME THE BOLT IS MANIPULATED COULD RESULT IN ALIVE ROUND BEING LEFT IN THE CHAMBER THE EXTRACTOR DOES NOT ENGAGE THE RIM OF THE CARTRIDGE UNLESS THE BOLT IS FULLY CLOSED 10 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com NOTE If the magazine is over loaded it will be difficult to get the magazine to engage with the bolt closed and to strip off the first round The rear end of the firing pin protrudes through the rear of the bolt shroud to act as a cocking indicator when the action is cocked primed C5 APPLY THE SAFETY CATCH IF NECESSARY 2D Firing and Operating the Bolt Sequence of Operations The following sequence will be of assistance when firing and operating the rifle D1
12. 1 2 MOA clicks 30 MOA left 60 clicks and 30 MOA right 60 clicks or 1 Mil Rad clicks 6 Mil Rad left 60 clicks and 6 Mil Rad right 60 clicks to suit elevation drum PARALLAX ADJUSTMENT Parallax adjustment if fitted is located on a third turret on the left hand side of the telescope Adjustment range is between 50 and 1000m with an infinity marking Parallax may also be used for basic range finding 3D Iron Sights when supplied Iron sights are supplied as sets in their own bag If required they can be fitted permanently to the rifle but a higher telescopic sight mount is needed 3E Zeroing Disc Type Iron Sights Disc lron sights to zero these iron sights proceed as follows E1 Mount rearsight to weapon by locating on the dovetail with the rear face of sight flush with rear of action and securing firmly by tightening the clamp bolt screw on the left side E2 Check that upper and lower blocks are flush each side indicating sight is set to its central position If adjustment is necessary slacken the two locking screws situated on each side rearmost in the base centralise the sight and re tighten the two locking screws E3 Mount foresight by locating onto the upper face of the muzzle brake with the rearface of the foresight flush with the rear face of the muzzle brake Secure by firmly tightening the rear screw of the foresight into the corresponding hole on the muzzle brake 20 PDF created with FinePrint
13. 1 1 When using the bipod always push into the bipod do that on firing the rifle recoils naturally without resistance about the ball joint Pulling back on the bipod can give serious elevation at target especially on soft ground Press the thumb of the right hand on the top of the action to aid leverage when opening the bolt to assist the removal of tight extractions Obtain a shooting position where the bolt can be manipulated without head movement and which minimises rifle movement Watch for the fall of shot in case a quick follow up shot is necessary Use the characteristics of the reticle to aim off in small wind variations eg top of post in 6 x 42 is approximately 25mm at 100m 50mm at 200m 75mm at 300m etc Try to get all rifle support points on the ground to minimise pulse beat Practice movements that are slow and smooth when using the rifle as a hide may be compromised by rapid jerky movements Due to the slick feeding capabilities of the rifle the user can be fooled into believing a round has not been fed from the magazine into the chamber ALWAYS ALWAYS close the bolt fully before re opening so that any live round that has been fed into the chamber will be gripped by the extractor and ejected 26 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com 12 EXTERIOR BALLISTIC DATA CARTRIDGE Cooper HPS BULLET B476 WEIGHT 11gm 170grn RANGE VELOCITY TIME OF FLIGHT STRIKE ENERGY WIND DRIFT
14. Bipod Quality Usage Maintainability Sling Points Performance 2 stage adjustable set at 1 8 kg 4lbs Mechanisms optimised against dirt and ice Stainless matchgrade 1 10 11 amp 12 twist AW 26 with muzzle brake AWP 24 long 3 way safe blocks the firing pin and locks bolt in closed position Middle position safe blocks the firing pin but bolt can be manipulated The safety can only be applied when rifle is cocked Alloy chassis enclosed by scuff resistant reinforced nylon stock sides and fitted with 5 sling loops adjustable butt spacers and universal bipod Detachable box type containing 10 rounds Powers 6 or 10x42 or variable 3 12x50 Type Military environmentally sealed for extreme conditions fitted with large windage and elevation drums clearly marked and incorporating click adjustment Standard Al reticle is a special Mil Dot with range finder 1 piece integrated part of sight rifle ensuring robust connection and no shift of zero Universal quick detachable and folding Provides 10 degrees loll either side of upright alloy or steel head options Produced and designed to ISO 9001 QA level using the best materials for highest quality interchangeability and longevity Designed for all uses up to and including military use in roughest dirtiest conditions and environmental extremes User and armourer maintenance simplicity with complete interchangeability of ALL parts Five sling p
15. MODEL AW SNIPER 7 62 x 51 SNIPER RIFLE USERS MANUAL Accuracy International Limited P O Box 81 Portsmouth Hampshire England PO3 5SJ Telephone 44 023 9267 1225 Fax 44 023 9269 1852 E mail precision accint org VAT No GB 430 6893 46 BS EN ISO 9001 1994 NATO Supplier No U 4393 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com TABLE OF CONTENTS PARA CONTENTS PAGE Table of Contents 1 Technical Specification 3 Introduction 5 General Description 5 Safety Features 5 Safe Handling instructions 7 Operating Instructions 7 1 Safety Precautions 7 2 Assembling and Stripping the Rifle 8 2A Assembling 8 Al Bipod 8 A2 Sight Mount 8 A3 Bolt 8 A4 Magazine 9 2B Setting up the Rifle 9 2C Loading 10 2D Firing and operating the Bolt 11 2E Reloading 12 2F Unloading 12 2G To Unload a live Cartridge 12 2H Zeroing the Rifle 13 2l Zeroing Check List 14 2J Field Stripping 15 2K Additional Stripping and Assembling 15 2L To Strip the bolt 16 2M Re Assembly of Bolt 16 2N Stripping the Magazine 16 20 Tests after Re Assembly 17 3 Telescopic Sight 17 3A Eye Relief Adjustment 18 3B Elevation and Windage 18 3C Technical Details of AW s 3 12x50 Sight 19 3D Iron Sights when supplied 20 3E Zeroing disc type iron sights 20 3F Zeroing flip up blade type iron sights 22 4 Bipod Adjustment and Use 22 5 Butt length Adjustment 23 6 Cleaning and Lubricating Instructions 23 7 Care after Firing 25 8 Inspecti
16. MUST BE REMOVED FROM BARREL BEFORE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERATION Plug one end of the suppressor unit Mix up a cleaning solution consisting of 150gms of SODA CRYSTALS to 5 litres of warm clean water Pour cleaning solution into open end of suppressor unit and leave standing for 30 minutes Empty and flush out until water runs clear Leave standing until thoroughly dry inside and out before refitting to weapon ensuring that the barrel thread and location spigot are well lubricated 28 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com TRANSIT BOX ROD CLEANING BRUSH CLEANING PATCH HOLDER TOOL UNIVERSAL BOX CLEANING ROD CHAMBER GUIDE BOX FLANNELETTE PATCHES ONDARON 9 HANDSTOP SWIVEL 10 MAGAZINE SPARE 11 BUTT SPACER 40mm THK 12 BUTT SPACER 10mm THK 13 SCREWS BUTT M6 X 100mm LG 14 SLING RIFLE 15 CLEANER LUB PRESERVE 16 USERS MANUAL 29 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com
17. ake any final adjustments 13 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com H7 On completion of zeroing take note of the reading on the adjustment drums Whilst holding the drums firmly between the fingers loosen the locking caps using a Suitable tool in the other hand H8 Raise and rotate the drums to zero and re tighten locking caps or lock screws The rifle is now zeroed H9 Check if necessary by firing another group H10 Using the elevation markings on the sight drum and a graph the true settings at various ranges can be established and marked on the graph by shooting with the ammunition it is intended to use in the rifle A graph will enable the firer to establish the correct elevation setting at all usable ranges 2l Zeroing Check List to zero the telescopic sight 100m 11 Set the elevation knob to 100m depending on sight 12 Set the windage knob to zero 13 Fire the rifle at a range of 100m in still conditions and check the position of the MPI Mean Point of Impact 14 Hold the rifle still and adjust the elevation and windage knob until reticle is over shot holes Fire another group Adjust windage and elevation drums to bring shots onto aiming mark Fire a confirmation group I5 Hold the scales and loosen the lock nuts screws on both adjusting knobs approximately 4 complete turns I6 Lift the drum and slip the scales so that the windage drum is set to zero and the elevation dr
18. aning 6 15 6 16 6 17 6 18 6 19 NOTE Apply solvent to a patch apply to the bore from the breech end using a cleaning rod guide Push through once and remove at the muzzle Fit the correct size Phosphor Bronze brush and wet with the solvent pass the brush completely through the bore in each direction several times repeat with fresh solvent Refit the jag to the rod and pass a clean patch through the bore and remove at the muzzle DO NOT PULL THE PATCH BACK INTO THE BORE Repeat this operation until the patches come out clean a light grey smudge is acceptable Apply copper solvent to a clean patch and wet bore leave to soak for 5 minutes clean out with a new patch heavy fouling will show as blue on the patch Repeat if required Repeat ops 2 amp 3 once more to remove any traces of copper solvent Op 4 may not be required for every cleaning only when heavy copper fouling is present This can usually be seen from the muzzle 24 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com 7 CARE AFTER FIRING The bore and chamber together with the gas affected parts should be cleaned inspected and re lubricated 8 INSPECTION At all times after cleaning and before re lubrication components and assemblies are to be inspected for serviceability Any faults or damage should be reported to the relevant authority 9 CLEANING THE TELESCOPE Cleaning the Telescopic Sight Unit is restricted t
19. e spacing between the dots is 1 MIL RAD or 1m 1000m 40 1000yds or 10cm 100m 4 100 yds The thick bars are spaced 10 MIL RAD apart 10 MIL RAD below the horizontal line is the base line for the other range finding feature This range finder has a dual role C1 The steps equate to 1m 400 600 800 1000 metres respectively which is approximately equal to the distance between the top of a mans helmet and his belt for military use C2 The steps can also be used to equate to the depth of a large mans head 250mm 10 approximately at 100 150 200 250 metres for police and CT use The light transmission of over 90 allows for use in the worst lighting conditions 19 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com ELEVATION DRUM Two types are offered as standard The elevation drum is calibrated in Y2 MOA clicks for police or CT use with fail safe range indications above the minute scale up to 600m using standard match grade ammunition such as Federal 308M or LAPUA 185gn D45 For long range use up to 1000m 1 Mil Rad clicks are used with fail safe range indications above the Mil Rad scale calibrated using long range match ammunition such as COOPER HPS or LAPUA B466 the latter two are supersonic to beyond 1000m these types are generally for military use All drums adjust within 1 turn so that adjustments can easily be made in the dark WINDAGE DRUM The windage drum is supplied in either
20. fle as detailed below and lubricate using a suitable light oil Breakfree CLP or similar or leave dry as follows 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 6 10 6 11 6 12 6 13 6 14 NOTE Bore chamber and barrel exterior leave dry Bolt leave face dry lightly lubricate Action body lightly lubricate inside surfaces Stock and outer bipod legs leave dry Bipod inner legs lightly lubricate Bipod swivel and spigot lightly lubricate with grease smear Remove the bolt as detailed in paragraphs J3 J4 If fitted unscrew suppressor unit and remove from barrel See supplement for cleaning the suppressor unit on page 28 Fit rod guide in its place ensuring that the bolt catch clicks into place Clean bore and chamber thoroughly using a well wetted cleaning brush on the rod using a suitable bore cleaning fluid Dry our bore and chamber using flannelette 4 x 2 on the jag and rod Leave a thin smear of oil in the bore if gun is to be stored for a lengthy period or in a corrosive atmosphere Depress bolt catch and remove rod guide Ensure gas escapes holes to the rear of the bolt head in the bolt are clear except for roll pins Cleaning and lubrication after firing The bore and chamber are easier to clean immediately after firing whilst the barrel is still warm If this is not possible thoroughly oil the bore and chamber using a suitable oil Breakfree CLP or similar to assist after cle
21. her to fold away 4 7 Press catch under forend and pull bipod assembly forward to remove from rifle 5 BUTT LENGTH ADJUSTMENT shortening the butt Fig 15 BUTT SPACERS e 4 BUTT PAD SPACERS w l SECURING SCREWS amp WASHERS 9 x lt gt BUTT PAD FIG 15 BUTT ADJUSTMENT 5 1 Using a 5mm allen key unscrew the butt pad securing screws an remove the pad and spacers 5 2 Remove replace the required spacer 5 3 Refit butt pad and replace securing screws Tighten the screws 5 4 When lengthening the butt using spacers to increase the length greater than 40mm it is necessary to use the 2 x 100mm screws supplied 6 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS General No abrasive material is to be used to clean any part of the rifle Use only the tools and materials authorised Flannelette is to be used to clean the bore and chamber Clean rags or cloth can be used on the remaining parts If cleanliness cannot be achieved using the authorised tools and materials the fault should be reported to the competent authority CAUTIONS 6 1 Care must be exercised when using the cleaning rod to avoid damage to the bore and chamber Always use the cleaning rod with the rod guide in position 6 2 Before cleaning the rifle ensure lens caps are fitted to the telescopic sight 23 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com Cleaning and lubrication before firing Clean the ri
22. ine and insert into the slot provided in the transit case G10 Store ammunition separately from the rifle and its case 2H Zeroing the Rifle H1 Choosing a suitably short range to reduce the wind effects to a minimum ideally 100m get into a comfortable prone position The left hand right handed shooter should be below the arm pit of the right arm holding the cut out in front of the butt pad underneath the cheekpiece The bottom side of this hand should be resting on the ground or on a sand bag or holding the right arm With the rifle resting comfortably in this position with the right hand reach forward and extended and adjust the bipod to get the rifle at the correct height to point naturally at the target H2 Check the sights are reading zero on both windage and elevation sight knobs or 1 for 100m on the top scale of the elevation knob H3 Insert a loaded magazine close the bolt place the aiming point of the reticle on the aiming mark of the target and fire one shot Sandbag or hold the rifle carefully on the original point of aim Gently rotate the windage drum without moving the rifle until the reticle is in vertical line with the shot hole The using the elevation screw move the reticle to the bullet hole in the vertical direction H4 Fire a second shot at the original aiming mark or 2 or 3 to form a group H5 Click the sight knobs to finally adjust the point of impact into the aiming mark H6 Fire a five shot group and m
23. o the external surfaces the object glass and eye lens A soft CLEAN lens cloth should be used for this purpose dust and abrasive particles being lightly brushed from the glass surfaces using a soft small brush If the brush will not remove mud that has adhered to the lens use clean soapy water and gently loosen and wash away the deposits Dry using the soft cloth Whenever the telescope is not in use the lens cap assembly should be fitted All further maintenance should be carried out by a qualified armourer and when in doubt the armourer advice should be sought It is advisable and helpful for operating and maintenance purposes if all shots fired in the rifle are recorded in a log book which should be kept with the rifle at all times eg in the transit case Maintenance of the rifle can also be recorded 10 ACCURACY AND AMMUNITION All ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ANIPER RIFLES are capable of very fine accuracy and consistent first shot hit capability the snipers paramount consideration However THIS PERFORMANCE IS RELIANT ON THE QUALITY AND CAPABILITY OF THE AMMUNITION USED No matter how good the rifle is the launching platform it will only shoot to the capability of the ammunition For optimum results use MATCH quality ammunition with SPECIFIED accuracy capability If required the Factory will give recommendations to suit your requirement 25 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com 11 USER TIPS 1
24. oints fitted optional extra swivel on handstop See tables of Page 27 4 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com INTRODUCTION USERS YOU MUST READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE RIFLE AND EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED THE ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL MODEL AW AWP SNIPER RIFLE is Accuracy International s Al s second generation sniper rifle and is the culmination of 10 years development Uniquely the AW system and the PM L96 before it are ongoing developments of a completely fresh approach to the sniper s rifle The AW s features address directly the priorities of design and function required by the sniper and satisfactorily solve the inherent problems with all conversions of sporting or assault rifles used for sniping The AW and AWP systems have been designed around the 7 62x51 NATO 308 WIN and 243 WIN cartridge Because precision is only as good as the ammunition accuracy can be optimised by the use of suitable match grade ammunition GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AW AWP sniper rifle is built around a chassis system The receiver body is bolted and bonded to the magazine housing completely removing any interface and greatly stiffening the barrel support All other parts can be removed from these two basic components simply with the barest minimum of tools The reinforced nylon stock sides are bolted to the chassis which add greatly to the strength of the system and make for a c
25. omfortable ergonomic handhold The rifles are supplied as standard with integrated one piece telescopic sight mounts multi adjustable bipod handstop detachable 10 shot box magazine 5 sling loops stainless steel match grade barrel butt length spacers and ambidextrous reinforced nylon scuff resistant stock Optional accessories include a multi adjustable butt plate adjustable cheekpiece adjustable handstop bipod mount butt spike and emergency iron sights Optics normally fitted are 6x42 10x42 and 3 12x50 military grade sights incorporating Al s special range finding Mil Dot reticle and military ranging and wide drums 5 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com SAFETY FEATURES The AW sniper rifle bolt has three forward locking lugs and one emergency lug at the rear The firing pin cannot protrude from the front of the bolt face unless the bolt handle is in the fully closed position Gas leakage from the rear of the action body is minimised by a tight fitting bolt an action body with very few ports and bolt shroud at the rear to deflect any gases that get this far away from the firers face The rifle is fitted with a two stage adjustable trigger which gives a fine let off and through increased sear engagement increased safety from accidental discharge by bolt slamming or droppage of the rifle The cartridge case head is enclosed by the bolt THE SAFETY CATCH Fig 2 a Locks the bolt handle
26. on 25 9 Cleaning the Telescope 25 10 Accuracy and Ammunition 25 11 User Tips 26 12 Exterior Ballistic Data 27 13 Torque Settings for AW Rifle 28 14 Supplement for Weapons fitted with a Suppressor Unit 28 1 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com FIG NO OONDARWND CONTENTS Rifle Sniper Safe Fire Mechanism The Bolt Setting Up the Rifle Loading Unloading Removing the Bolt Removing the Firing Pin and Shroud Assembly Stripping the Magazine Telescopic Sight Reticle Pattern Rearsight Disc Type Iron Sights Foresight Rearsight flip up Blade Type Iron Sights Butt Length Adjustment Transit Case and Accessories 2 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com Calibres Weight Overall Length Action Bolt Fig 1 Rifle Sniper TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 7 62 x 51 NATO 308 Win AW 5 9 kg 13 0 Ib including magazine handstop and telescopic sight mount with 3 12x50 Schmidt und Bender telescopic sight AWP 6 5 kg 14 3 Ib spec as above AW 1178mm 46 4 two butt spacers fitted AWP 1120mm 44 two butt spacers fitted Front locking 3 lugs integral sight rail machined from solid ordnance steel bar 60 degrees opening 6mm 0 24 striker fall 3 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com Trigger NOTE Barrel Safety Stock Magazine Sights Mount amp Sight
27. pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com E4 Set the rearsight elevation disc to 200m ELEVATION DISC AS WINDAGE SCREWS 2 FIG 12 REARSIGHT DISC TYPE E5 Fire the rifle at a range of 100m 200m in still conditions and check the position of the mean point of impact MPI E6 Adjust the foresight in elevation by screwing the foresight blade adjusting screw in clockwise if shooting low or our anti clockwise if shooting high E7 Adjust the rearsight for windage by adjusting the screws on each side of the rearsight mount If the rifle is firing left loosen the right hand screw and screw in the left hand screw thereby moving the rearsight disc to the right If the rifle is firing left loosen the left hand screw and screw in the right hand screw ADJUSTING SCREW ELEVATOR FIG 13 FORESIGHT NOTE Ensure both adjusting screws are tight ie upper block has no free movement when zeroing has been completed The rifle is now zeroed and all further adjustments can be made using the elevation disc on the rearsight which gives elevation only 21 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com The iron sight set should then be removed and placed in their bag ready zeroed In the event of an emergency when the optical sight is damaged the optical sight is removed using the universal key and the iron sight set replaced using the same key The rifle can now be used using the pre zeroed iron
28. re use 5 If the rifle is loaded and cocked ready for use without an immediate target ensure that the safety catch is FULLY APPLIED ie fully rearward to SECOND SAFE position about 110 degrees from the off position NOTE The resistance felt at the centre of the safety catch movement is the beginning of the withdrawal of the firing pin from the sears and the safety catch must be FULLY APPLIED before the rifle is on full safe with bolt handle locked in closed position 6 When operating the bolt ALWAYS FULLY CYCLE ie completely open and close the bolt every time the bolt is manipulated whether or not you think you have picked up the next round from the magazine 7 The safety catch is only operable when the action is cocked Warning Do not fire the rifle if the serial numbers of the action body bolt and shroud disagree Verify cartridge headspace is within limits and safety mechanism is working properly OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before attempting any operation with the rifle ensure that it is unloaded AND POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION and safe to handle by carrying out the safety precautions detailed in the following sub paragraphs 1 1 Point the rifle in a non dangerous direction 1 2 Remove the magazine from the rifle 1 3 Raise the bolt handle and slide bolt fully to rear 1 4 Check chamber and magazine are clear of ammunition 1 5 Leave bolt open or remove whilst handling rifle 1 6 Close bolt 1
29. s securing the front and rear telescopic clamps on the sight mount A2 Slide the telescope forward or backwards to obtain the correct eye relief A3 Ensure that the reticle crosswire is horizontal and tighten the securing screws evenly See Torque Settings for AW Rifle on page 28 3B Elevation and Windage Fig 10 Adjustment for elevation and windage are made by means of the elevation and windage knob on the sights Each click on both scales moves the sight graticule by the part of a minute of angle or part of MIL RAD according to sight specification 18 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com FIG 11 RETICLE PATTERN A range scale is also marked above the click scale on the elevation knob to serve as a check that range has been correctly applied The top scale can also be used if ranging is required quickly 3C Technical Details of the AW s 3 12x50 Sight The reticle shown in Fig 11 is fitted for all police and military rifles unless otherwise specified It is an extremely versatile reticle The centre of the reticle allows fine accuracy and the MIL DOTS can be used for range finding aiming off for wind or a moving target The thicker bars are thick enough to enable sighting and centering the target in bas light situations 1 MIL RAD subtends 1m 1000m Therefore the 0 2 MIL RAD dots on the reticle subtend 0 2m 1000m 8 1000yds or 20mm 100m 3 4 MOA 100yds Th
30. um is set to 100m I7 Tighten the lock nuts screws 18 Check if necessary with another group 14 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com 2J Field Stripping Fig 7 FIG 7 REMOVING THE BOLT Before stripping the rifle carry out the safety precautions detailed in paragraph 1 To strip the rifle proceed as follows J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 Ensure that the lens caps are fitted to the telescopic sight if supplied Remove the sling if fitted Depress the magazine catch and remove the magazine Raise the bolt handle and slide the bolt rearward Depress the bolt catch and remove the bolt Depress bipod release catch under rifle forend and pull bipod assembly out of forend 2K Additional Stripping and Assembling Additional stripping and assembling is to be carried out only when circumstances warrant it K1 To Remove the sight Assembly Loosen the clamping screws in the sight mount Roll off the sight assembly to the left ensure the bottom of the mount and the guide rails on the receiver are free from dirt and damage Replace sight by rolling on from the left ensuring that recoil pin on sight mount engages in the recoil pocket on the receiver rail hold the sight forward while tightening clamping screws See paragraph 2 15 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com 2L To Strip the Bolt Fig 8 FIG 8 REMOVING THE FIRING PIN amp SHROUD ASSEMBLY
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