USER MANUAL PGM .338 LM
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1. 5 2 Accessories Maintenance kit including Extractor replacement kit Ejector replacement kit Firing pin replacement kit Cleaning kit Standard tool kit Bolt dismounting tool Silencer Sights Tactical sling Tactical dragbag mat Carrying plastic hard case with custom foam Picatinny rail Side picatinny railskit Long picatinny rail kit Scope mount with 30 and 34 mm rings Gauges Bore guide Karl Nill ergonomic wooden handgrip PGM338LMusermanul i 6 USING THE RIFLE 6 1 Safety mechanism Safety position Safety is ON when the button is in its rightmost position Red colour is hidden Firing position Safety is OFF when the button is in its leftmost position Red colour is visible Caution The safety button can not be set at the safety position as the firing pin is released Remove your finger from the trigger while you re handling the safety The safety lever must not stay between the 2 positions 6 2 Magazine 6 2 1 Unloading S Pull the magazine catch rearwards and hold d 7 it in that position Pull the magazine downwards 6 2 2 Loading The magazine is loaded by pressing the cartridge head in front underneath of the holding lips and then pushing them into its rearmost position Pull the magazine catch rearwards and hold it in that position Push the magazine up to the lock The magazine must be gently removed before introducing the2. _ Tighten the screw 6 4 1 Buttstock folding Opening Press on the buttstock release lever Turn the buttstock completely until it is locked into position 6 4 2 Butt spike The butt spike has 3 positions 0 45 and 90 Push the unlocking and position the ground spike as desired and release the button Closing Turn the butt spike for precise adjusting Press on the buttstock release lever Turn the buttstock completely until it is locked into position 6 5 Bipod 6 5 1 Using and setting To unfold the bipod squeeze its legs together and then pull them downwards Length of the legs can be changed by pressing the catch and by pulling down or pressing the leg as far as needed Height adjustment Loosen the screw with a 5 mm hexagonal spanner Change the height as desired Tighten the screw 6 5 2 Banking brake adjustment Remove the front hand grip Adjust the torque with a 10 mm spanner as desired PGM 338 LM user manual 15 PGM 338 LM user manual 16 6 6 Trigger Don t dismount the rear part of the silencer For cleaning it only loosen the front stopper and remove the chicanes Trigger pull weight is adjustable by a qualified gunsmith IE SPACES 6 7 Barrels The barrel must be removed by PGM PRECISION or a qualified gunsmith 6 8 Muzzle brake and silencer In order to preserve an optimal shooting comfort avoid firing without muzz
3. bolt PGM 338 LM user manual 12 6 3 Bolt 6 3 1 Storage position Using the bolt dismounting tool place the bolt in position of storage for not wearing out the firing pin spring 6 3 2 Introduction Ensure that the rifle is completely empty Fixed buttstock version fold the buttstock Folding buttstock version remove the cheek piece Remove the magazine The firing pin extension must be in the insertion position If the need arises use the releasing tool Introduce the bolt in the receiver Close the bolt Release the trigger Open the bolt in rear position PGM 338 LM user manual 6 3 3 Bolt removal fold the buttstock Push on the bolt catch and hold it in that position Remove the bolt 6 3 4 Bolt assembling and disassembling Disassembling Hold the front part of the bolt in one hand With the other hand fit the tool onto the rear part of the bolt and then turn in the clockwise direction viewed from the rear side until disassembling Assembling Align the firing pin extension key with the groove of the bolt Push strongly the firing pin assembly using the releasing tool then turn 1 4 in the anticlockwise direction PGM 338 LM user manual a Length adjustment 6 4 Buttstock adjusting sane als screw with a 5 mm exagonal spanner Change the length as desired The buttstock the cheek piece and the butt spike are fully adjustable
4. constitute this weapon like to its assemblies This weapon has been tested by the Official Proof House for Firearms and Ammunitions of Saint Etienne then controlled and tested by us according to strict procedures We hope that it will bring whole satisfaction to you Please read attentively and completely this manual before using your PGM 338 Do not hesitate to read it regularly The information provided in this handbook the photos and the images are not contractual PGM PRECISION reserves itself the right to change specifications without notice To obtain further information please contact your retailer or directly PGM PRECISION PGM PRECISION Phone 33 0 4 50 46 37 27 BP 29 Telecopy 33 0 4 50 46 36 49 74334 POISY CEDEX Mail contact pgmprecision com FRANCE http www pgmprecision com PGM 338 LM user manual 3 2 GENERAL REMARKS Please respect the national laws which regulate the detention the carrying arms the transport and the use of firearms A rifle as any weapon can be dangerous PGM PRECISION and its retailers decline any responsibility for the consequences resulting in whole or partly from acriminal intent or through negligence acareless handling the use of defective incorrect damaged unsafe ammunitions an inadequate care of the rifle aresale in contradiction to legislation Please keep this manual preciously If you sell your weapon please transmit this handbook to
5. its purchaser PGM 338 LM user manual A SAFETY INFORMATION The weapon must be handled by complying with the safety requirements in force Do not use this weapon under influence of alcohol or drug Always check at first that the chamber is fully empty Always handle the gun as if it was loaded Keep the safety engaged until just before firing Always check the barrel before firing to make sure it is free from obstruction Never point any firearm at yourself or at any living being Always shoot in direction from the target Assure you that nobody is behind If people are close to you ensure you they stay behind Never let handle your rifle by a person who is not informed about the details of safety and its handling Never leave the weapon without supervision Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles Wear ear protectors to guard you against such damage Unprotected repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damages Never use accelerator ammunitions with muzzle brake or sound Suppressor If you detect off sound or light recoil when a round is fired do not load another round into the chamber Fully unload the rifle If your weapon fails to fire keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds Then remove the magazine Carefully open the bolt in order to eject the round The round should be disposed of in a way that it can t cause harm Only use man
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8. drical pin 3 a which secures the ejector 3 i Take the ejector and its spring 4 out NJ z of the bolt Clean and lubricate the hole To reassemble follow the above steps in reverse order Lubricate and operate the ejector Dismounting the ejector Position the flat of the pin towards the screw After its reinstallation the cylindrical pin should slightly protrude from the ejector and not at all from the bolt Glue the screw with low strength locking PGM 338 LM user manual 21 7 2 3 Firing pin replacement Dismounting the firing pin Remove the firing pin assembly from the bolt by turning the releasing tool about 1 4 turn clockwise until it gets free of its locking cam Using the 3 mm hexagonal spanner loosen the screw 1 Remove the firing pin 2 and its spring 3 Put the new firing pin and the new spring into the bolt Position the firing pin extension 4 in the bolt so that the firing pin extension key 5 is aligned with the groove of the bolt Position the key so that there is full contact between the rounded part of the key and the bottom of the notch in the body of the bolt Position part 6 and tighten the screw Lubricate and operate Using the firing pin gauge check the firing pin protrusion Glue the screw with low strength locking PGM 338 LM user manual 22 7 3 Cleaning and lubrification The respect of the indications hereafter will enhance the longevity and the performance
9. e barrel with a Pelicase 1750 bronze brush and then with a cleaning wick Finally fire 10 series of 5 rounds and after each series clean the barrel with a bronze brush and then with a cleaning wick The transport case contains the following items arifle with a scope and a magazine the bolt 1 spare barrel all versions 4spare magazines 1 silencer the maintenance kit 7 2 Dismounting the weapon The full dismounting of the weapon must only be realised by an armourer or by PGM PRECISION Before dismounting Pelican Case 1750 Unload the weapon Remove the magazine and the bolt Remove the scope PGM 338 LM user manual 19 PGM 338 LM user manual 20 7 2 1 Extractor replacement Using a 1 5 mm hexagonal Spanner through the central hole of the extractor 1 push the plunger 2 just enough inwards so that it no longer holds the 2 extractor in position Take the plunger and the spring 3 out of their housing in the bolt To reassemble follow the above steps in reverse order Lubricate them before installation Ensure that the plunger correct engages the central hole of the extractor Operate the extractor and lubricate Using the extractor gauge check the extractor protrusion Dismounting the extractor 7 2 2 Ejector replacement Using a 1 5 mm hexagonal spanner gt loosen the screw 1 V 4 Push the ejector 2 Using a pair of X Lo 2 pliers withdraw the cylin
10. g the transport of firearms PGM 338 LM user manual 7 PGM 338 LM user manual 8 5 1 Technical information i a aM it Han P cm PGM 338 LM with long picatinny rail kit Heavy match grade fully floated barrel griped in the receiver Thermal dissipation accelerated by fluted tapered profile Reverse flow muzzle brake reduces recoil by 50 Detachable steel magazine 10 rounds dual row Rigid aircraft grade alloy girder chassis Aircraft grade alloy bolt receiver Black matt finish High strength steel bolt with 3 forward located lugs Ultra fast travel firing pin Two stage trigger pull weight adjustable by gunsmith Trigger safety catch Forward folding and bipod with adjustable tilting brake Sling fixing points 3 or 4 Ambidextrous pistol handgrip Folding or fixed adtustable length buttstock Height adjustable cheek piece Adjustable and folding butt spike Full interchangeability of pieces PGM338LMusermanul eg Barrel length mm o Z o ON Number of grooves mm CC Twist ooo o O2 Length retracted buttstock mm Length extended buttstock mm Length folded buttstock mm m a ee mm kg p10 All specifications subject to changes without notice 600 mm on request 10 on request Complete weapon without scope empty magazine ae idth 12 45 10 2 3 PGM 338 LM user manual a T0
11. le brake or silencer a 6 8 1 Muzzle brake installation Screw the muzzle brake by hand until it stops Loosen it maximum 1 turn and make it level Tighten the 2 screws with 3 mm hexagonal spanner 6 8 2 Silencer installation 6 9 1 Installation Remove the muzzle brake Ensure the 2 jaws are free and right oriented catch downwards Turn the silencer clockwise by hand until it stops Put the mount at the desired position and push it against a sleeper Tighten the 2 screws with a 3 mm hexagonal a ONS Using 4 mm hexagonal spanner tighten the 2 screws at torque of 6 spanner e A N m Chicanes and spacers are tightened by 6 9 2 Scope rings hand but strongly by the front stopper They 7 Tighten the 8 M4 screws at torque of 4 N m should not move PGM 338 LM user manual 17 PGM 338 LM user manual 18 6 10 Transport case 7 MAINTENANCE Remove the bolt and ensure that the rifle is fully unloaded 7 1 Breaking in a new barrel To obtain an optimal precision we advise you to break in a new barrel Its not absolutely required but highly recommended Let cool the barrel after each series Use oil for weapons when you brush the barrel Clean the barrel with a cleaning wick Fire a first round and clean the barrel with a bronze bore brush and then with a cleaning wick Repeat the previous step at least 10 times Fire 10 series of 3 rounds and after each series clean th
12. of your rifle Use the better oil which cleans protect and lubricate your rifle Please note that your weapon needs a regular maintenance and address you to a qualified armourer or directly to PGM PRECISION 7 3 1 PGM 338 LM user manual 23 Cleaning and lubrication before firing Clean the barrel with a cleaning wick Ensure that the barrel is perfectly dry Lubricate the bolt the ejector and the extractor Cleaning and lubrication after firing Start cleaning by complete strokes with the bronze bore brush soaked in oil Wipe it with a cleaning wick until the last remains clean Lubricate the barrel with a soaked cleaning wick Clean the interior of the bolt Lubricate the bolt With a rag soaked in oil wipe the exterior of the weapon and the moving parts Lubricate the legs of the bipod Dismantle the magazine and wipe it with a rag soaked in oil Completely loosen the butt spike Wipe and lubricate it If it has been used dismount the silencer and clean the chicanes and the spacers Do not oil them as they are made of stainless steel Store the weapon in a dry and temperate room Caution e e e e Always clean the barrel from the bore to the muzzle Use a bore guide Never use a steel brush or abrasive materials Only use spare parts coming from PGM PRECISION At least once a year Your weapon has to be controlled by a qualified gunsmith or directly by PGM PRECISION PGM Precision 2014
13. ufactured ammunitions of quality The caliber is engraved on the bolt receiver The use of reloaded or not standard ammunitions causes the immediate end of the guarantee That can cause significant damage with the weapon and wound the user or other people PGM338LMusermanul Only use ammunitions manufactured according to CIP norms You can reload yourself your cartridges Ensure however that you employ the load and the adapted type of powder and follow the recommendations of the handbook of recharging provided by the powder manufacturer or of the warheads you use PGM 338 LM user manual 0 6 4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION eek i PGM 338 is a unique sniper rifle system for the discriminating marksman Remove the bolt and be sure that the chamber is empty This manually operated bolt action rifle is composed of 4 main elements Put the weapon in its case or in a carrying bag Stock it in a strong A rigid aircraft alloy frame with bipod cupboard A receiver with trigger assembly and the bolt Amatch grade fully floated barrel Ensure that none of these elements can be accessible by children or A fixed or folding buttstock unauthorized people Apply the laws in force concerning the storage of firearms 4 2 Transport Always transport the weapon unloaded Put it in a carrying case or in a soft bag Ammunitions and bolt have to be separated from the weapon Apply the laws in force concernin
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