Manual - Advanced Armament Corp.
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1. Cooking Off means that a Round may Detonate Fire unexpectedly just from being exposed to the heat of the Rifle s Firing Chamber An unintentional or uncontrolled discharge of your firearm may cause property damage personal injury and or death 3 With the magazine facing forward center the loaded magazine in the firearm s magazine well and push the magazine up until magazine catch engages and holds the magazine See Figure 12 Slap upwards on magazine bottom to ensure it is seated fully Cal Pull down on the magazine bottom to verify it is securely engaged in the magazine well If the magazine releases from the magazine well repeat steps two through four 6 With a loaded magazine secured in the magazine well depress the upper portion of the bolt release button See Figure 13 This will cause bolt to close and chamber a loaded cartridge Pulling the charging handle fully rearward and releasing it will also cause the bolt to close and chamber a loaded cartridge See Figure 15 7 Tap the forward assist with the heel of your hand to ensure the bolt is fully forward and closed See Figure 14 If the bolt does not fully close see the Clearing Your Rifle section of this manual 8 Verify the safety selector is in the Safe position If it is in the Fire position rotate it fully to the Safe position WARNING The firearm is now fully loaded with the safety in the Safe position Failure2. BLACK RIFLE MANUAL OPERATION MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING A IMPORTANT This manual contains operating care and maintenance instructions To assure safe operation any user of this firearm must read and understand this manual before using the firearm Failure to follow the instructions and heed the warnings of this manual can cause property damage personal injury and or death This manual should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with upon change of ownership WARNING Keep this firearm out of the reach of children unauthorized individuals and other unfamiliar with safe handling of firearms ARMAMENT S CORP THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety should be etched in your memory forever Let them govern your action wherever and whenever you re involved with firearms in the field on the range or in your home Please take the time to review and understand these rules 1ST COMMANDMENT ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION This is the most important firearm safety rule A safe direction is one in which an accidental discharge will not cause injury to yourself or others Never allow your firearm to point at anything you don t intend to shoot Be especially careful when you re loading or unloading Treat every firearm as if it were loaded Make it a habit to know where the muzzle is pointed at all times even when
3. Carrier See Figure 24 11 Push the Bolt fully rearward into Bolt Carrier See Figure 25 12 Remove the Cam Pin by rotating it 1 4 turn and lifting it out of the Bolt Carrier See Figure 26 13 Pull the Bolt Assembly out of the Bolt Carrier See Figure 27 14 Press the rear of the Extractor to check the Extractor Spring function The Extractor should return to its original position when the pressure is removed BOLT FIRING PIN m CAM PIN FIRING PIN RETAINING PIN FIGURE 21 aim FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24 paa FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26 DISASSEMBLE USING STEPS 15 THROUGH 18 ONLY WHEN PARTS ARE DIRTY OR DAMAGED NOTE The Extractor Spring is under compression and may be easily lost when the Extractor Pin is removed 15 Remove the Extractor Pin by pushing it out with a punch or the tip of a Bullet See Figure 28 DON T LOSE IT 16 Remove the Extractor and Extractor Spring See Figure 29 17 With Hammer cocked depress Buffer Retainer with a punch or Bullet tip to release the Buffer and Spring See Figure 30 CAUTION The Buffer is under compression from the Action Spring NOTE The Hammer needs to be cocked to allow the Buffer and Buffer Spring to clear Lower Receiver 18 Remove the Buffer and Action Spring from the Lower Receiver for cleaning See Figure 31 AAC DOES NOT RECOMMEND ANY FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 FI
4. Disassemble the firearm per the instructions in the Disassembling Your Firearm section of this manual 4 Attach the three Cleaning Rod Sections together but leave each one about two turns short of being tight 5 Attach the Patch Holder to the Cleaning Rod but leave it two turns short of tight 6 Holding only the Upper Receiver in one hand Point Muzzle down 7 Insert the threaded end of the Cleaning Rod into the Chamber Guide the Rod carefully through the Bore CAUTION Do not let the Cleaning Rod or its threaded end scratch the Bore or Chamber About 2 3 inches of the Rod should protrude out of the Muzzle 8 Attach the Handle Section of the Cleaning Rod to the end of the Rod sticking out of the Muzzle and swab out the Bore with a patch moistened with CLP 9 Remove Patch Holder and attach the Bore Brush leaving it two turns short of tight 10 Remove the Handle Section of the Cleaning Rod 11 Insert the threaded end of the Cleaning Rod into the Chamber Guide the Rod carefully through the Bore 1 N Attach the Handle Section of the Cleaning Rod to the end of the Rod sticking out of the Muzzle 1 wo Pull the Brush through the Bore and out the Muzzle You should be able to see the Rod twisting as you pull it this is the Brush tracking in the rifling Never reverse the direction of the Bore Brush while it is in the Bore 1 D After one pull take off the Handle Secti
5. set of 3 Bushmaster part 8448511K Charging Handle Bushmaster part 8448617 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP AAC Firearms and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship Any such defect of which AAC is given written notice as provided below within one year and ten days from the date of first purchase by a customer will be remedied by AAC This warranty is granted by ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP 2408 Tech Center Parkway Suite 150 Lawrenceville GA 30043 USA To initiate a Warranty claim call AAC 1 770 925 9988 to get a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Warranty claims should state in writing the model and serial number of the product concerned a description of the difficulty experienced and the date of purchase The product concerned should be shipped transportation charges prepaid to the Warranty Service Department ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP 2408 Tech Center Parkway Suite 150 Lawrenceville GA 30043 USA Shipment should be insured by the owner as AAC will accept no responsibility for loss or damage in transit Under no circumstances shall ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP be responsible for incidental or consequential damages with respect to economic loss or injury to property whether as a result of express or implied warranty negligence or otherwise Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above
6. before loading the firearm Use of an incorrect cartridge could result in property damage personal injury and or death WARNING The use of improperly loaded or hand loaded ammunition can lead to barrel obstructions excessive pressure and or inadvertent discharge of a firearm resulting in property damage personal injury and or death WARNING The firearm can be discharged even if the magazine has been removed If a cartridge is chambered the safety selector is in the Fire position and the magazine is removed from the rifle depressing the trigger will cause the rifle to discharge NOTE When closing the bolt with the charging handle never ride or push the charging handle forward Always allow the bolt to carry the charging handle forward under its own power as it closes Interfering with the charging handle during bolt closing may prevent the bolt from fully closing NOTE A magazine may be inserted into this firearm and a round chambered with the Bolt Assembly starting in the open or closed position CHAMBERING A ROUND FROM AN OPEN BOLT 1 Always keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle FIGURE 11 WARNING Do not load a hot chamber a round may Cook Off
7. bolt showing cracks or fractures should be replaced Use of a cracked or fractured bolt may cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING When checking the Bolt Face the bolt should be replaced if any pitting extends into the firing pin hole Use of a pitted Bolt Face may cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING When checking the Cam Pin it should be replaced if it is cracked or chipped Use of a damaged Cam Pin may cause property damage personal injury and or death NOTE When checking the Firing Pin it should be replaced if it is bent cracked too blunted or too sharp Misfires often result from the use of a damaged Firing Pin NOTE When checking the Firing Pin Retaining Pin it should be replaced if it is bent or badly worn it should be replaced Never use a Cotter Pin as a substitute for a real Firing Pin Retaining Pin Cotter pins are not made of heat treated spring steel and their round head shape may cause damage to the Upper Receiver NOTE When checking the Extractor and Extractor Spring the Extractor should be replaced if it is chipped or has broken edges in the area of the lip that engages the cartridge case head The Extractor Spring should be replaced if it is cracked or broken The Extractor Spring O Ring should be replaced if it is crack or broken CLEANING LUBRICATING THE EJECTOR WARNING Unload the firearm before cleaning Look into the ejection port and visu
8. completely unloaded both the chamber and the magazine and engage the safety mechanism by placing the safety lever in the S or SAFE position Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING No components parts may be left out of the reassembly of your firearm Failure to use all the components parts and assemble them properly may cause property damage personal injury and or death AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL L FIGURE 37 FIGURE 39 FIGURE 40 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloadedSee the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle 3 Disassemble the firearm per the instructions in the Disassembling Your Firearm section of this manual 4 Inspect clean and lubricate the firearm per the instructions in the Inspect Cleaning Lubricating section of this manual 5 Ensure the Hammer is fully cocked and the safety lever is in the Safe position 6 Depress the Buffer Retainer and insert the Action Spring and Buffer 7 Insert Extractor and Extractor Spring into the Bolt NOTE Extractor Assembly has a Rubber Insert within the Extractor Spring If the Extractor Spring comes loose put the large end of the Extractor Sprin
9. hand finger prints on the Rifle as they can accelerate the onset of rust or corrosion RAINS DO NOT FIRE THE RIFLE IF WATER IS PRESENT IN THE BARREL ALWAYS drain any water from Barrel prior to firing Dry the Bore with a Swab and Cleaning Rod if wet COMPONENT VARIATIONS This manual is intended to instruct the AAC Rifle Operator in all necessary aspects of Maintenance Disassembly Reassembly Operation and Troubleshooting of any AR15 style AAC Rifle Within the AAC Weapon System family there can be infinite variations of Barrel Length Stock Type Receiver Forend and Sights The rifle you own or are using may vary in appearance from the photographs and illustrations in this Manual but the concepts procedures and practices recommended in this Manual are universal to the AAC AR15 style weapon family 300 AAC BLACKOUT PDW UPPER The 300 AAC BLACKOUT 300 BLK cartridge is highly efficient and in most cases outperforms 5 56mm with less powder and resulting blast The included AAC BLACKOUT flash suppressor eliminates all secondary muzzle flash These properties make it ideal for personal security MAGAZINES AAC 300 BLACKOUT ammo can feed from standard USGI or Magpul P Mags A magazine with the standard MIL STD 17 7 stainless spring may be stored fully loaded with 30 rounds indefinitely Note that Chrome Silicon springs will not resist taking a set better than MIL STD 17 7 magazine springs regardless of how they have been
10. marketed SOUND SUPPRESSORS The recommended sound suppressor is the AAC 762 SDN 6 This has been tested to provide a good balance between sound level weight accuracy and reliable function Suppressed SPL with AAC subsonic ammunition is approximately 126 dB both using MIL STD measurements and at the shooter s ear AMMUNITION There are two special considerations for the AAC upper gas port pressure and reliable feeding from a magazine 300 AAC BLACKOUT 300 BLK ammo from Advanced Armament Corp is designed for reliable function in self loading firearms Visit www 300AACBLACKOUT com for ammunition information USER MODIFICATIONS The gas port diameter was selected after thousands of rounds of function testing and high speed video analysis We do not recommend you enlarge your gas port to aid subsonic function because then supersonic ammunition will hyper cycle the upper which will reduce the reliability and part life durability of the system AAC has developed subsonic and supersonic ammo that both function reliably with and without an AAC 762 SDN 6 sound suppressor without the need for an adjustable gas block BARREL LIFE The barrel of the AAC BLACKOUT upper is made from 4150 CMV and specially processed to have up to 60 more life than a chrome lined barrel and without the potential loss in accuracy from uneven coating This processing also results in extreme Corrosion resistance AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL
11. position now Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine well for cartridges ensuring the firearm is completely unloaded Only proceed if the rifle is completely unloaded a With the firearm completely unloaded press the bolt release button allowing the bolt to fully close eal With the safety selector lever in the Safe position See Figure 5 and the rifle pointed in a safe direction pull the trigger The trigger should not release the hammer and the hammer should not strike the firing pin with an audible click If the hammer is released by the trigger the firearm has malfunctioned and failed this safety function check Do not proceed with the check and see the warning above for instructions co Place the safety selector lever in Fire position See Figure 6 Pull the Trigger The trigger should release the hammer and the hammer should strike the firing pin with an audible snap If the hammer is not released by the trigger the firearm has malfunctioned and failed this safety function check Do not proceed with the check and see the warning above for instructions 9 Pull and hold the trigger 10 Pull the charging handle fully rearward and release it allowing the bolt to fully close 1 Release the pressure on the trigger with a slow continuous motion until the trigger is fully forward A slight audible click should be heard but the hammer should not be released
12. the Fire position 4 With the target acquired and the butt of the firearm mounted firmly against your shoulder pull the trigger The firearm will discharge and continue to discharge each time the trigger is pulled until the magazine and chamber are empty NOTE After the last Round is fired the Bolt Carrier will lock in the rear position WARNING If a cartridge does not discharge when the trigger is pulled misfire keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait one minute before opening the bolt or the action See Clearing Unloading Your Firearm section of this manual Failure to wait the allotted time could result in a delayed and or uncontrolled discharge of the cartridge possibly causing property damage personal injury and or death WARNING If the report of the discharged cartridge is noticeably softer or louder or in any way irregular keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction unload the firearm and check the bore for obstructions See Checking for and Removing a Barrel Obstruction on page 13 Discharging a firearm with an obstruction can cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING If the recoil of the firearm during discharge is harder or softer or any way irregular keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction unload the firearm and check the bore for obstructions See Checking for and Removing a Barrel Obstruction on page 13 Discharging a firearm
13. the firearm Always wear eye protection when handling disassembling and reassembling the firearm Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction N Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle wo Disassemble the firearm per the instructions in the Disassembling Your Firearm section of this manual 4 Inspect clean and lubricate the firearm per the instructions in the Inspect Cleaning Lubricating section of this manual 5 Lightly lubricate the Firing Pin and the Firing Pin recess in the Bolt with oil 6 Generously lubricate the Bolt its Cam Pin area and the Bolt Gas Rings A lighter application is good on the Extractor and its Pin 7 Lightly lubricate the Charging Handle and its Latch and Spring 8 Lightly lubricate the inner and outer surfaces of the Bolt Carrier Generously lubricate the Cam Pin area and the Slide Rail areas of the Bolt Carrier where they contact the inside of the Receiver Figure 40 9 The inside of the Carrier Key on the Bolt Carrier should be dried with a Q Tip or Pipe Cleaner then place one drop of CLP inside REASSEMBLING YOUR RIFLE WARNING Before reassembling your firearm make sure it is
14. to follow safe firearm handling practices as found in the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety may cause property damage personal injury and or death CHAMBERING A ROUND FROM A CLOSED BOLT 1 Always keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle WARNING Do not load a hot chamber a round may Cook Off Cooking Off means that a Round may Detonate Fire unexpectedly just from being exposed to the heat of the Rifle s Firing Chamber An unintentional or uncontrolled discharge of your firearm may cause property damage personal injury and or death 3 With a loaded magazine secured in the magazine well depress the upper portion of the bolt release button See Figure 13 This will cause bolt to close AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 4 With the magazine facing forward center the loaded magazine in the firearm s magazine well and push the magazine up until magazine catch engages and holds the magazine See Figure 12 oa Slap upwards on magazine bottom to ensure it is seated fully 6 Pull down on the magazine bottom to verify it is securely engaged in the magazine well If the magazine releases from the magazine well repeat s
15. with an obstruction can cause property damage personal injury and or death 5 Without touching the trigger fully rotate the safety selector lever to the Safe position 6 Press the magazine release button and remove the magazine box See Figure 2 7 If the bolt is locked in the open position the chamber and magazine well are visible through the ejection port proceed to step 10 8 Lock the bolt open by pulling the charging handle fully to the rear and pressing the bottom of the bolt release While depressing the bottom of the bolt release slide the charging handle forward until the bolt engages the bolt catch See Figure 3 9 With the bolt locked open slide the charging handle fully forward 10 Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine well for cartridges ensuring the firearm is completely unloaded 11 Make sure the barrel is free of obstructions see Checking for and Removing a Barrel Obstruction on page 13 CHECKING FOR AND REMOVING A BARREL OBSTRUCTION WARNING NEVER try to remove an object from the barrel by loading another cartridge and discharging it into the obstruction This may cause property damage personal injury and or death 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See th
16. ACTION SPRING BUFFER The 16 inch upper with a carbine length gas system should use a C rated buffer All other uppers should use an H2 buffer 160 grams H3 buffer may be a good choice if you don t intend to shoot subsonic without a sound suppressor or typically shoot supersonic ammo Do not use a solid 9mm buffer as it may cause bolt bounce EXTRACTOR SPRINGS We have 5 56mm test data for the Bushmaster 4 coil extractor spring with an o ring Four uppers completed a 12 000 round test with no extractor spring related failures Two uppers completed an 18 000 round test with no extractor spring related failures extra power extractor springs because they are under higher stress and will likely break sooner The included green o ring adds the desired extra extractor force without requiring a spring which would have more force and hence more stress Extra power springs when combined with an o ring may make the extractor harder to snap over the case rim and may lead to function problems If you do use such a spring please don t use an o ring and change the spring every 1500 rounds for mission critical use The green color of the o ring signifies that it meets AAC specifications for endurance and elasticity at low temperatures NOTE Again per our spring discussion Chrome Silicon springs do not resist taking a set better than ASTM A228 certified music wire when used at temperatures below 250 degrees F PARTS REPLA
17. AILS TO LOCK CARBON OR DIRT IN CARRIER KEY Clean Carrier Key or around Gas Tube OR ON OUTSIDE OF GAS TUBE AFTER LAST ROUND Q TIP PIPE CLEANER PIECES OR Clean out if possible or have rifle checked OTHER DEBRIS STUCK INSIDE by gunsmith CARRIER KEY SELECTOR LEVER NEEDS OIL Lubricate with oil BINDS DIRT OR SAND UNDER TRIGGER Clean BOLT CARRIER ROUND JAMMED BETWEEN BOLT 1 Remove magazine AND CHARGING HANDLE AND OR RIFLE WON T FIRE SELECTOR LEVER ON SAFE Put it on fire IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF FIRING Assemble correctly Retaining pin goes in PIN back of large shoulder on firing pin TOO MUCH OIL IN FIRING PIN Wipe out with pipe cleaner RECESS THROUGH BOLT DEFECTIVE AMMUNITION Remove and discard TOO MUCH CARBON ON FIRING PIN Clean OR IN FIRING PIN RECESS BOLT WON T UNLOCK DIRTY OR DAMAGED BOLT Clean or see your gunsmith WON T EXTRACT BROKEN EXTRACTOR SPRING See your gunsmith DIRTY OR CORRODED AMMO Remove stuck round with cleaning rod CARBON IN CHAMBER Clean chamber FOULING OR CARBON IN Clean extractor EXTRACTOR RECESS OR LIP FROZEN EXTRACTOR Remove and Clean RESTRICTED BUFFER ASSEMBLY Remove and Clean RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF BOLT Remove clean and lube Before putting Bolt CARRIER GROUP back in make sure Gas Tube fits into Carrier Key and that the Carrier moves freely WON T FEED DIRTY OR CORRODED AMMO Remove and discard DIRTY MAGAZINE Clean DEFECTIVE MAGAZINE Replace TOO MANY ROUNDS IN MAGAZINE Take out excess ACTION OF BUFFER A
18. ANCE CHECKS SERVICES 1 Always keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction 2 Check to see that there is no excessive oil in the bore If there is swab it out with a patch and the cleaning rod See the Cleaning the Bore section of this manual Always clean a new rifle before discharging it for the first time 3 Retract the Bolt to ensure free movement between Bolt Carrier and Gas Tube See Figure 4 4 Perform a Safety Function Check to ensure that Safety Selector Lever works properly See the Safety Function Check section of this manual AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 SAFETY FUNCTION CHECK 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Place the Safety Selector Lever in the Safe position If the safety will not engage proceed to step 3 3 Press the Magazine Release button and remove the Magazine Box See Figure 2 4 Lock the bolt open by pulling the Charging Handle fully to the rear and pressing the bottom of the Bolt Release While depressing the bottom of the bolt release slide the charging handle forward until the bolt engages the bolt catch See Figure 3 5 With the bolt locked open slide the Charging Handle fully forward Verify the Safety Selector Lever is fully in the Safe position If the Safety Selector Lever could not be engaged in step 2 place it in the Safe
19. CEMENT We do not recommend using The Gas block is press fit and pinned and may not be removable or replaceable without a press Additionally set screws are secured with both torque and Rocksett If you remove the gas block reset the set screws to 30 35 inch Ibs of torque and one drop of Rocksett The following recommended replacement schedule for parts depends on the intensity of use and the intended use After any parts replacement give the firearm a safety function check before use 9 PDW UPPER PART RECREATIONAL USE HARD USE COMPETITION MISSION CRITICAL USE Gas Tube When fails 10 000 rounds 5 000 rounds Extractor When fails 10 000 rounds 5 000 rounds Gas rings 10 000 rounds 5 000 rounds 5 000 rounds Bolt When fails 15 000 rounds Extractor spring insert o ring 10 000 rounds 5 000 rounds 5 000 rounds 5 000 rounds Ejector spring 15 000 rounds 10 000 rounds 5 000 rounds Barrel 50 000 rounds 35 000 rounds 20 000 rounds Action spring 15 000 rounds 10 000 rounds 5 000 rounds ALWAYS CHECK HEAD SPACE AFTER CHANGING A BOLT BARREL OR BARREL EXTENSION REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS Firing pin retaining pin Bushmaster part 8448504 M16 Chromed Steel Firing Pin Bushmaster part 8448503 Extractor pin Bushmaster part 8448513 Extractor Bushmaster part 8448512 Ejector assembly Bushmaster part A EJECT ASS Cam pin Bushmaster part 8448502 Bolt Gas Rings
20. ER COMPONENTS WARNING Unload the firearm before cleaning Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm Always wear eye protection when handling disassembling and reassembling the firearm Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle 3 Disassemble the firearm per the instructions in the Disassembling Your Firearm section of this manual 4 Use the Bore Brush wet with CLP to clean carbon and powder residue from around the Gas Tube See Figure 32 5 Run a Pipe Cleaner through the Gas Tube 6 With a brush wet with CLP clean the Bolt Locking Lugs Bolt Rings Firing Pin and Bolt Cam Pin See Figure 21 7 With a non abrasive brush wet with CLP clean the extractor spring See Figure 33 8 Wipe all components clean and dry 9 Inspect all components for excessive wear corrosion or mechanical damage Have your AAC Authorized Repair Center replace any worn or defective parts before discharging the firearm again WARNING When checking the bolt look for cracks or fractures especially in the Cam Pin hole area A
21. G Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas Cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead a substance known to cause birth defects reproductive harm cancer and other serious physical injury Have adequate ventilation at all times Wash hands thoroughly after exposure SHOOT SOBER There s one other rule that must be followed when handling firearms In fact respect for this rule is necessary in order to effectively practice the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety The rule is SHOOT SOBER Firearms and alcohol or drugs make a deadly combination Never consume anything that would mildly impair your judgment or physical coordination when you re using a firearm A staggering percentage of the shooting accidents that occur every year involve alcohol or drugs Be smart Always shoot sober and stay alive WARNING Failure to follow any of these safety rules may cause personal injury or death to the shooter or bystander and damage to property Do not use a firearm until you fully understand and practice the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety If you have any questions about the safe use of a AAC firearm write to us at Remington Arms Company LLC Consumer Service P 0 Box 700 Madison NC 27025 0700 or call us at 1 800 243 9700 DON T KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF Now that you re a firearm owner you have the obligation to help ensure that shooting sports are safe for everyone participants and bysta
22. GURE 29 AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31 INSPECTION CLEANING LUBRICATION WARNING Before cleaning your firearm make sure itis completely unloaded both the chamber and the magazine and engage the safety mechanism by placing the safety lever in the S or SAFE position Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING After each use follow the lubrication and maintenance directions in this Owner s Manual If the firearm is immersed in water it must be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated as soon as possible In case of saltwater immersion first flush all parts with fresh water then dry clean and lubricate the firearm If the firearm does not function properly have it checked and corrected by an AAC Authorized Repair Center before further use Failure to follow these instructions may lead to firearm malfunctions which could result in property damage serious personal injuries and or death After discharging your rifle clean it as soon as possible to avoid corrosion When your firearm has not been fired you should clean it at least once or twice a year if you live in a temperate climate or as often as once a week in a tropical climate If you get your firearm wet clean it as soon as possible to avoid the onset of corrosion rust Use a high quality rifle cleaning kit that includes a cleaning rod swab holder cotton flannel bor
23. Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm Always wear eye protection when handling disassembling and reassembling the firearm Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle 3 Disassemble the firearm per the instructions in the Disassembling Your Firearm section of this manual 4 Inspect clean and lubricate the firearm per the instructions in the Inspect Cleaning Lubricating section of this manual 5 Lightly lubricate the inside of Upper Receiver the Bore and Chamber using the cleaning rod and a patch 6 Lightly lubricate the outer surfaces of the Barrel Front Sight and surfaces under the Hand guard 7 Lubricate in and around all the Locking Lugs See figure 34 8 The Forward Assist should be lightly lubed inside the Receiver and checked for function LOWER RECEIVER WARNING Unload the firearm before lubricating Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm Always wear eye protection when handling disassembling and reasse
24. R OR MODIFY YOUR FIREARM AND HAVE IT SERVICED REGULARLY Your firearm has been designed to operate according to certain factory specifications You ll jeopardize your safety and that of others around you by attempting to alter its trigger mechanical safety or other mechanisms So never alter or modify your firearm in any way Like any mechanical device a firearm is subject to wear It must be maintained and periodically serviced to assure optimum safety and performance Only a qualified service facility should service repair or modify your AAC firearm Consult your instruction book for instructions on how to send your firearm to the factory or for the location of the nearest AAC authorized repair station Proper cleaning and lubrication are also important to firearm maintenance and are necessary to assure accuracy safety and reliability Before cleaning always make sure that your firearm is completely unloaded And always clean the barrel from the chamber end to the muzzle when possible Make it a practice to clean your bore every time you re going to shoot Be sure to clean your entire firearm before and after long term storage and no less than once a year It s also important to clean your firearm whenever it s been exposed to adverse conditions such as rain dirt mud snow sleet or saltwater For safe and dependable operation of your firearm all parts of your firearm must be properly cleaned and lubricated Periodical
25. SSEMBLY IS Clean the Buffer an Action Spring RESTRICTED MAGAZINE NOT FULLY SEATED Adjust Magazine Catch Press magazine catch button on right side then turn catch on left side Turn catch clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen DOUBLE FEED DEFECTIVE MAGAZINE Replace WON T CHAMBER DIRTY OR CORRODED AMMO Remove and discard WON T LOCK DAMAGED AMMO Remove and discard CARBON IN CHAMBER OR Clean ON GAS TUBE AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL DOUBLE FEED 2 Push in on the bottom of the bolt latch 3 While pulling down on charging Handle tap the rifle butt on the ground Bolt should lock to the rear 4 While bolt is held to the rear round should fall through the magazine well Note if this procedure fails use a section of the cleaning rod to push the bolt fully to the REAR THROUGH THE EJECTION PORT MAINTENANCE IN EXTREME WEATHER EXTREME COLD Clean and lubricate Rifle in a warm room with Rifle at room temperature Do not lay a warm Rifle directly on snow or ice Moving Rifle from cold into warmth will cause condensation which could keep Rifle from functioning HOT WET CLIMATES Clean and lube Rifle more frequently in moist climates Inspect hidden surfaces of Bolt and Carrier Assembly Upper Receiver and Chamber Barrel Extension Locking Lugs and Lower Receiver and Receiver Extension Assembly Buffer Tube for rust or corrosion Also pay close attention to the Spring Loaded Detents on the rifle Wipe off any
26. ail Human error is a more likely reason for a firearm safety to fail By mistake you may think the safety is on when it really isn t or the safety may have been disengaged without your knowledge or you could think your firearm is unloaded when there s actually a cartridge or shell in it A mechanical safety is not a substitute for common sense It s merely a supplement to your proper handling of a firearm Never touch the trigger on a firearm until you are ready to shoot Keep your fingers away from the trigger when you re loading or unloading And don t pull the trigger when the safety is engaged or positioned between safe and fire Before using your firearm read this instruction book to understand the exact location and operation of your firearm s safety Even when the safety is on maintain control of your loaded firearm and control the direction of the muzzle In other words don t rely on your safety to justify careless handling If your firearm s internal mechanisms are broken or have been altered your firearm may fire even when the safety is on Remember you and your safe firearm handling practices are your firearm s best safety UTH COMMANDMENT BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT S BEYOND IT You can t stop a shot in mid air so never fire unless you know exactly where your shot is going and what it will strike Never fire at a sound a movement or a patch of color A hunter in camouflage can easily b
27. ally check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm Always wear eye protection when handling disassembling and reassembling the firearm Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death NOTE Disassembly of the Ejector is not recommended Make sure your firearm ejects empty cases efficiently by following these steps when cleaning 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle 3 Disassemble the firearm per the instructions in the Disassembling Your Firearm section of this manual 4 With the Bolt removed from the Bolt Carrier and the Extractor installed place a few drops of CLP around the Ejector to form a puddle See Figure 34 5 Take a fired or dummy cartridge and place it under the lip of the Extractor 6 With a rocking motion press the cartridge down against the Ejector The Ejector is spring loaded and some resistance will be felt 7 Depress the Ejector with the cartridge until it stops against the bolt face 8 Allow the Ejector to fully extend by releasing pressure from the cartridge 9 Repeat steps 6 8 several time until the Ejector moves smoothly Replace the CLP frequently 10 Wipe a
28. and strike the firing pin For the purposes of this step the rate by which to release the trigger is defined as one fourth the normal rate by which you release the trigger after discharging the firearm If the hammer is released by the trigger and strikes the firing pin the firearm has malfunctioned and failed this safety function check Do not proceed with the check and see the warning below for instructions 1 N Repeat steps 9 through 11 a total of five times The firearm must not malfunction during these steps to pass the Safety Function Check If the firearm malfunctions it has failed this safety function check Do not proceed with the check and see the warning at the beggining of this section for instructions SERIAL NUMBER CALIBER IDENTIFICATION The serial number of your firearm is located on the shooter s left side of the magazine well See Figure 7 The intended caliber of the firearm can also be found on the shooter s left side of the magazine well Always check the cartridge designation on the barrel of the firearm to insure it matches the cartridge designation on the lower receiver See Figure 8 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 WARNING AR15 style firearms are modular and due to the modularity it is possible to affix an upper receiver to a lower receiver with a differently designated caliber cartridge Only use ammunition designated by the barrel of the upper receiver with your firearm Using ammunitio
29. ases and even twigs and branches in the field AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL Also be sure to wear eye protection when you re disassembling or cleaning a firearm so that tensioned parts like springs and cleaning solvents don t come in contact with your eyes Continued exposure to shooting noise can permanently damage your hearing On the range where shooting volume is the loudest be sure to use the maximum protection of a headset Learn to use ear protection at all times 8TH COMMANDMENT BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING Before loading your firearm open the action and make sure there s no ammunition in the chamber or magazine Check the barrel for any obstructions or debris Even a small amount of snow mud excess lubricant or grease in the bore can dangerously increase pressure and cause the barrel to bulge or burst when firing Use a cleaning rod and patch to wipe away anti rust compounds or any other residues or obstructions in the barrel Never try to shoot out an obstruction by loading another shell and firing When firing rely on your instincts If the noise or recoil of your firearm seems weak stop everything unload your firearm and be sure nothing is lodged in the barrel Remember the 12 20 burst That s what can happen when the barrel is obstructed Always be sure you re using the correct ammunition in your firearm and that it s free of obstructions STH COMMANDMENT DON T ALTE
30. dard 12 ga shell behind it and fired the 12 ga shot will slam into the lodged 20 ga shell and may cause the barrel to explode right in your hand This is commonly called a 12 20 burst and it can kill you Check all ammunition before you load it to make sure it matches your firearm s requirements Every Remington and Barnes Bullets cartridge and shell is head stamped with its caliber or gauge for easy identification Likewise you ll find the caliber or gauge of your new AAC firearm imprinted on the barrel RELOADING REQUIRES EXTRA DILIGENCE If you re an ammunition reloader you are responsible for personally assuring that the loads and components of your reloaded ammunition meet your firearm s factory tested standards Never use ammunition which has been reloaded by someone else Many shooters handload as a hobby or to save money on commercial factory made ammunition However it requires a thorough knowledge of reloading procedures and a deep respect for the explosive potential of gunpowder Firearms are designed manufactured and proof tested to standards based on factory loaded ammunition Handloaded or reloaded ammunition that deviates either intentionally or accidentally from load or component recommendations can be very dangerous Reloaders must observe all possible safety precautions and practices related to the proper handling of explosives Whether you re a seasoned reloader or just starting out you sho
31. e mistaken for a target by an impulsive shooter Before you pull the trigger be absolutely sure of your target and what s behind it Make sure the shot has a backstop such as a hillside or dense material like sand Remember bullets can travel great distances with tremendous velocity Know how far your shot will go if you miss your target or the bullet ricochets STH COMMANDMENT USE PROPER AMMUNITION Every firearm is designed to use a certain caliber or gauge of ammunition Using the wrong ammunition mixing ammunition or using improperly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury or death It only takes one cartridge or shotshell of the incorrect caliber or gauge or which has been improperly reloaded to destroy your firearm It s your responsibility to make sure the ammunition you use exactly matches the caliber or gauge of your firearm Refer to this instruction book to find out the specific requirements of your firearm Always read and heed the instructions on ammunition boxes Confusing shells or cartridges can cause serious personal injury or death and destroy your firearm Examine your shells or cartridges closely and use only the precise caliber or gauge for your specific firearm For example suppose you accidentally loaded a 20 ga shell into a 12 ga shotgun Because the 20 ga shell is too small for the chamber the 20 ga shell could travel down the barrel and get lodged in the bore If you then loaded a stan
32. e patches pipe cleaners a small toothbrush brass wire bristle bore and chamber brushes and a Cleaner Lubricant Preservative CLP in Army terminology Plus a small brush old toothbrush for cleaning parts and dislodging dirt build up and pipe Cleaners or Q tips for cleaning Gas Key and Gas Tube and other hard to reach areas NOTE The procedures below describe cleaning your firearm with a standard military issue multi piece rod cleaning kit Other commercial cleaning kits may include alternate cleaning instructions which may be just as effective WARNING Excessive use of a lubricant could adversely affect the function and safe operation of your firearm Failure to properly maintain your firearm can not only damage your firearm it can expose you and others to unnecessary risks of property damage personal injury and or death When the firearm is to be stored it should be carefully cleaned and thoroughly oiled Outside metal surfaces should be wiped with Rem Oil occasionally When the firearm is to be reused all excess lubrication must be removed The chamber and bore must be thoroughly wiped dry For safe and dependable operation of your firearm the barrel and action must be cleaned periodically NOTE Remington s Rem Oil is available from your local dealer If your dealer is out of stock ask him to order Rem Oil from his Remington Distributor WARNING The use of non recommended lubricants or cleaners could advers
33. e section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle FIGURE 16 3 Push the Takedown Pin a bullet tip may help as far as it will go to the shooter s right See Figure 17 4 Pivot the upper receiver away from the lower receiver See Figure 18 5 Carefully pull rearward on the Charging Handle and Bolt Assembly See Figure 19 6 Remove the Bolt Assembly from the upper receiver See Figure 20 7 To check for an obstruction by looking through the receiver and barrel from the chamber end 8 If an obstruction exists insert a correct size cleaning rod from the chamber end of the barrel until the obstruction is detected 9 Lightly tap the cleaning rod against the obstruction to free the object from the barrel 10 Push the rod completely through the barrel until the rod can be seen at the muzzle 11 If an object cannot be easily pushed out of the barrel with a cleaning rod return the firearm to the factory or to an AAC Authorized Repair Center WARNING Before loading the firearm make sure the inside of the barrel is free of dirt oil or other obstructions Discharging the firearm with a dirty and or obstructed barrel may cause property damage personal injury and or death AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL FIGURE 18 FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20 DISASSEMBLING YOUR RIFLE WARNING Before disassembling your firearm make sure it is completely unloaded both the chamber and t
34. ely affect the function and safe operation of your firearm Do not use congealing lubricants The use of non congealing lubricants such as Rem Oil is strongly recommended The use of improper lubricants could cause property damage personal injury and or death CLEANING THE BORE WARNING Unload the firearm before cleaning Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm Always wear eye protection when handling disassembling and reassembling the firearm Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death The bore of your rifle has Lands and Grooves called Rifling Rifling makes the bullet spin very fast as it moves down the Bore and down range It is difficult to push a new stiff Bore Brush through the Bore You will find it much easier and more effective to pull your Bore Brush through the Bore Also because the brush will clean better if the bristles follow the grooves this is called tracking you want the Bore Brush to be allowed to turn as you pull it through ALWAYS CLEAN FROM CHAMBER TOWARD THE MUZZLE Follow these steps 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloadedSee the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle 3
35. evices such as cable locks and trigger blocks for the same purpose Even if you use such a device you should still keep your firearm unloaded when stored or not in use And using internal or external devices cannot substitute however for securing your firearms and ammunition in a separate locked location e Safe storage of firearms is just as critical as safe handling Never store firearms loaded Be sure to keep your firearms in a secure place where unauthorized persons cannot get their hands on them without your knowledge Take special care if there are children around Children are fascinated by firearms It s a natural Curiosity that can have tragic consequences when not properly supervised Store your firearms in a locked gun safe or some other location that physically bars a child from gaining access e Ammunition should be stored and locked in a location separate from your firearm Never leave an unsecured firearm or ammunition in a closet dresser drawer or under the bed Remember it is your responsibility to make sure that children and others unfamiliar with firearms cannot get access to your firearm and ammunition 3RD COMMANDMENT DON T RELY ON YOUR FIREARM S SAFETY Treat every Firearm as if it can fire at any time whether or not there s pressure on the trigger Your firearm has been carefully designed to maximize performance and safety However because a firearm s safety is a mechanical device it could f
36. g in the extractor and seat it by pushing down on the Rubber Insert a Bullet tip works well See Figure 35 8 Firmly push the Extractor into the bolt to compress the Extractor Spring and reinsert Extractor Pin 9 Press the rear of the Extractor to check the Extractor Spring Function The Extractor should return to its original position when the pressure is removed 10 Insert Bolt into Bolt Carrier 11 Twist the Bolt to align the Cam Pin Hole in the Bolt with the Cam Profile in the Bolt carrier 12 Insert the Cam Pin in the Bolt Assembly See Figure 36 NOTE The Cam Pin can only be installed in Bolt from one side if it does not fit twist the Bolt 180 and try again 13 Once Cam Pin is fully inserted twist it 90 this will allow insertion of the Firing Pin WARNING The cam pin must be installed in the Bolt Assembly Use of a Bolt Assembly without the Cam Pin may cause property damage personal injury and or death 14 Insert the Firing Pin into the Bolt Assembly See Figure 24 15 Pull Bolt fully forward of the Bolt Carrier See Figure 37 16 Reinsert the Firing Pin Retaining Pin See Figure 38 NOTE After reinserting Firing Pin Retaining Pin the Firing Pin should not fall out when Bolt Carrier Group is turned with the bolt facing up WARNING Do not interchange bolts between different firearms Using an improper bolt with your firearm may cause property damage personal injury and or death 17 I
37. harge the firearm See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety in this manual 1 Hold the magazine with the front of the magazine facing forward See Figure 10 2 With the primer flush with the rear inside face of the magazine position a cartridge of proper caliber on top of the magazine between the feed lips AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL FIGURE 10 3 With the cartridge properly positioned push down on the cartridge until it is fully seated in the magazine Make sure the cartridge is touching the rear inside face of the magazine 4 Place the next cartridge on top of the previously seated cartridge and push it down between the feed lips until it becomes seated in the magazine The cartridge will sit on the opposite side of the magazine with respect to the cartridge that preceded it The primer end of each cartridge should be touching the rear inside face of the magazine en Repeat step four until the magazine is full or the desired number of rounds have been loaded Do not attempt to exceed magazine capacity as it may damage the magazine and your firearm LOADING YOUR RIFLE WARNING Never assume your firearm is unloaded to justify careless handling Always control the direction of the muzzle of your firearm even if you think it is completely unloaded Careless handling of a firearm can lead to property damage personal injury and or death WARNING Always check the cartridge for the correct designation
38. he magazine and engage the safety mechanism by placing the safety lever in the S or SAFE position Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle 3 Push the Takedown Pin a bullet tip may help as far as it will go to the shooter s right See Figure 17 4 Push the Pivot Pin a Bullet tip can help as far as it will go to the shooter s right See Figure 18 NOTE The Pivot Pin and Takedown Pin are captured in the Lower Receiver preventing them from falling out and becoming lost 5 Separate Upper Receiver from the Lower Receiver 6 Pull back Charging Handle fully rearward See Figure 19 7 Pull the Bolt Assembly fully rearward and remove it from the Upper Receiver See Figure 20 8 Remove the Charging Handle by pulling rearward and up until the Ears clear the cutouts in Upper Receiver See Figure 22 9 Remove Firing Pin Retaining Pin A Bullet tip can help push it out of the Bolt Carrier See Figure 23 NOTE Do not open or close the split end of Firing Pin Retaining Pin and do not substitute a common cotter pin on reassembly 10 Remove the Firing Pin from the rear of the Bolt
39. ion of barre and permanently fixed pinned amp welded over muzzle brake flash suppressor as long as total length equals 16 TELESCOPING STOCK EJECTION PORT COVER T SIGHT MAGAZINE RELEASE BLACKOUT BUTTON FLASH HIDER FORWARD NN F ASSIST KNOB PISTOL GRIP 30 ROUND MAGAZINE PIVOT PIN ia TAKEDOWN PIN CHARGING HANDLE FREE FLOAT RAILED FOREND BOLT RELEASE SAFETY SELECTOR TRIGGER LEVEL NOT INCLUDED RIFLE COMES WITH ONE MAGAZINE HOWEVER UPPER DOES NOT CLEARING UNLOADING YOUR RIFLE 1 Always keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction 2 Place the Safety Selector Lever in the Safe position See Figure 1 If the safety will not engage proceed to step 3 3 Press the Magazine Release button and remove the Magazine Box See Figure 2 4 Lock the bolt open by pulling the Charging Handle fully to the rear and pressing the bottom of the Bolt Release While depressing the bottom of the bolt release slide the charging handle forward until the bolt engages the bolt catch See Figure 3 5 With the bolt locked open slide the Charging Handle fully forward 6 Verify the Safety Selector Lever is fully in the Safe position If the Safety Selector Lever could not be engaged in step two place it in the Safe position now 7 Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine well for cartridges ensuring the firearm is completely unloaded PREVENTATIVE MAINTEN
40. limitation may not apply to you ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP will not be responsible for the results of careless handling unauthorized adjustments defective low quality reloaded or improper ammunition corrosion neglect ordinary wear and tear or unreasonable use Furthermore the liability of ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP under this warranty shall be limited solely to the obligation to repair or replace the firearm or accessory and to pay transportation and insurance charges for return of the firearm or accessory to owner NOTE Handguns and long guns are classified as FIREARMS or DANGEROUS WEAPONS Guns are surrendered by ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP with the express understanding that it assumes no responsibility for resale handling under local laws and regulations
41. ll components clean and dry 11 Inspect all components for excessive wear corrosion or mechanical damage Have your AAC Authorized Repair Center replace any worn or defective parts before discharging the firearm again NOTE When checking the Ejector the Ejector should be replaced if it is chipped cracked bent blunted or has little return force Have a damaged Ejector serviced by an AAC Authorized repair center CLEANING THE LOWER RECEIVER WARNING Unload the firearm before cleaning Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm Always wear eye protection when handling disassembling and reassembling the firearm Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction N Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle wo Disassemble the firearm per the instructions in the Disassembling Your Firearm section of this manual 4 Using a CLP type product clean all areas of the Lower Receiver inside and out of Powder Fouling Corrosion and Dirt To avoid scratching and damaging the finish of your Aluminum Lower Receiver never use a wire bru
42. ly inspect the internal workings of your firearm to be sure they re clean and free of rust unwanted dirt and debris Use recommended lubricants on your firearm and do not over lubricate Excessive use of a non recommended lubricant could adversely affect the function and safe operation of your firearm Remember you are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of your firearm Failure to properly maintain your firearm cannot only damage or ruin your firearm it can expose you and others to unnecessary risks of personal injury or death Remington has a wide range of firearm care products and resources for best results when cleaning your firearm Everything from solvents and lubricants to rods and patches They re all available from your Remington and AAC dealer 10TH COMMANDMENT LEARN THE MECHANICS AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR FIREARM Not all firearms are alike They have different mechanical characteristics that dictate how you should carry and handle them Anyone who plans to use a firearm should first become totally familiar with the type of firearm it is and the safe handling procedures for loading unloading carrying shooting and storing it Before you even unpack your new AAC firearm read this instruction book from cover to cover and familiarize yourself with the different component parts of the firearm Then read understand and follow the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety in this manual WARNIN
43. m with water in the barrel can cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING If you experience a change in sound report and or recoil while discharging the rifle do not attempt to discharge the rifle again A change in sound report and or recoil are symptoms of a defective cartridge which could lead to an obstructed bore Discharging a firearm with an obstructed bore can cause property damage personal injury and or death ABOUT YOUR AAC RIFLE This Operating Manual covers all AAC AR15 style rifles They are lightweight gas operated air cooled magazine fed rifles and carbines that are Semi Automatic in operating mode i e a single round will fire each time the trigger is pulled Note For Law Enforcement and Military markets AAC makes similar models in either Full Automatic continuous fire as long as the trigger is pulled or Three Round Burst a group of 3 shots will fire as long as the trigger is pulled configurations Sales of these models require special permits are regulated by ATF and available to Agency only On all models the Upper and Lower Receivers are easily opened for cleaning and inspection Rifle models have forged aluminum Upper and Lower Receivers Specifications subject to change without notice RIFLE FEATURES CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION LOCATION Note ATF Regulations require a minimum barrel length of 16 on commercially available rifles and carbines This 16 length can be a combinat
44. mbling the firearm Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle 3 Disassemble the firearm per the instructions in the Disassembling Your Firearm section of this manual 4 Inspect clean and lubricate the firearm per the instructions in the Inspect Cleaning Lubricating section of this manual 5 Lightly lubricate inside the Lower Receiver Extension Buffer Tube 6 Lightly lubricate the Buffer and the Action Spring 7 Lightly lubricate the Telescoping Stock Latch and exterior of the Receiver Extension 8 Lubricate all the moving parts inside the lower receiver including the Trigger Hammer Safety Bolt Catch Magazine Release and their various Pins and Detents 9 Lightly lubricate the Takedown and Pivot Pins and their Detents Use an oiled rag to wipe off any fingerprints on the exterior surfaces they can start the corrosion process A black cloth is best as it won t leave visible lint FIGURE 34 BOLT ASSEMBLY WARNING Unload the firearm before lubricating Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in
45. n not designated by the barrel of the upper receiver may cause property damage personal injury and or death Always check the cartridge for the correct designation before loading the firearm The caliber of a cartridge is located on the case head of the cartridge See Figure 9 To find additional ammunition information see the Remington Arms catalog or visit the Remington website at www remington com WARNING Do not apply oil grease or any lubricants to cartridges Appling lubricants to cartridges may cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING Always wash hands after handling ammunition See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety section of this manual PREPARING TO FIRE LOADING A MAGAZINE WARNING Always check the cartridge for the correct designation before loading the firearm Use of an incorrect cartridge could result in property damage personal injury and or death WARNING The use of improperly loaded or hand loaded ammunition can lead to barrel obstructions excessive pressure and or inadvertent discharge of a firearm resulting in personal injury property damage and or death Use only quality factory ammunition suitable for your firearm Examine each Cartridge particularly around the primer Look for dents scratches and other signs of damage DO NOT LOAD DAMAGED AMMUNITION WARNING Safe Firearms Handling dictates that you only load live ammunition into your rifle when you wish to disc
46. nders alike You can do that by practicing these principles of firearm safety and passing them on to others especially new shooters Set an example for beginners Be a guide to their safe entry into the exciting world of shooting sports Invest your time and patience for the love of the sport and for its future After all it s your love of the sport that led you to buy a new AAC firearm Firearm ownership is a right and privilege It s a privilege which carries with it a personal responsibility to use your firearm in a way which will ensure your safety and the safety of others The preservation of this right and privilege depends on the personal commitment of you and your fellow shooters to the safe and responsible use of firearms Let the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety outlined in the book guide you at all times Teach and promote these rules whenever you can Remember firearm safety depends on you That s the only way to really enjoy your new AAC firearm and to preserve sport shooting as we know it today THANK YOU FOR BUYING AN ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP AAC PRODUCT PLEASE PRACTICE SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING WARNING It is very important that you read and understand this manual before using the new rifle Warnings should be read and heeded carefully Always follow the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety listed in this manual Failure to follow these rules warnings and other instructions in this manual can re
47. nsert Charging Handle into Upper Receiver and lower the ears at front end of Handle into cutouts in Upper Receiver 18 If the Ejection Port Cover is closed open it 19 Slide Charging Handle partially into the Upper Receiver 20 Insert the complete Bolt Carrier Assembly into Upper Receiver The Gas Key will fit into groove in the Charging Handle See Figure 39 NOTE If the Bolt is not fully pulled forward of the Bolt Carrier when the assembly is inserted into the Upper Receiver the Cam Pin will hit the receiver preventing assembly 21 Slide the Bolt Carrier Assembly and Charging Handle fully into the Upper Receiver The Charging Handle Latch will lock onto the Upper Receiver 22 To join the Upper and Lower Receivers position the Pivot Pin Lug of Upper Receiver into slot at front of Lower Receiver and push Pivot Pin into place See Figure 40 23 Pivot the Upper Receiver onto the Lower receiver until they are fully mated push in Takedown Pin See Figure 41 NOTE Pivot Pin and Takedown Pin are captured in the Lower Receiver preventing them from falling out and becoming lost 24 Conduct a function check per the steps shown in the Safety Function Check section of this manual FIGURE 41 TROUBLESHOOTING DIRT CORROSION OR CARBON BUILDUP IN BARREL Clean Lugs LOCKING LUGS SHORT RECOIL LOOSE CARRIER KEY SCREWS Have Gunsmith torque and stake key screws BOLT F
48. on and repeat steps 11 13 three to four times If the three rod sections and the Bore Brush become screwed tightly together loosen them two turns 1 oa Repeat steps 5 14 until the bore is clean 1 a Push a clean patch saturated with Rem Oil through the barrel 1 N Push a clean dry patch through the barrel to remove excess lubricant 18 Apply a light application of Rem Oil to the outside of the barrel with a soft clean cloth WARNING After cleaning make sure the barrel is free of obstructions see the Checking for and Removing a Barrel Obstruction section of this manual Discharging the firearm with a dirty and or obstructed barrel may cause property damage personal injury and or death CLEANING THE UPPER RECEIVER WARNING Unload the firearm before cleaning Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm Always wear eye protection when handling disassembling and reassembling the firearm Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING Check to ensure that there is no looseness between the Barrel and the Upper Receiver If you detect any movement by twisting or pulling the barrel relative to the receiver the Barrel Nut must be re torqued Have the firearm serviced an AAC Authorized Repair Center before further use Failure to follow these instructi
49. ons may lead to firearm malfunctions which could result in property damage serious personal injuries and or death 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction N Remove the magazine pull and hold the bolt fully rearward to inspect the chamber See Figure 11 Visually and physically verify the Chamber is completely unloaded See the section Clearing Unloading Your Rifle wo Disassemble the firearm per the instructions in the Disassembling Your Firearm section of this manual 4 Using a CLP type product clean all areas of the Upper Receiver inside and out of Powder Fouling Corrosion and Dirt To avoid scratching and damaging the finish of your Aluminum Upper Receiver never use a wire brush or any type of abrasive cleaner A Toothbrush works well for loosening buildup and will not scratch the Receiver 5 Clean the Chamber by dipping the larger Chamber Brush in CLP Use at least 5 plunge strokes and 3 360 clockwise rotations when cleaning the Chamber 6 Swab out the Bore as described previously to remove contaminated solution or loosened fouling 7 Wipe all components clean and dry 8 Inspect all components for excessive wear corrosion or mechanical damage Have your AAC Authorized Repair Center replace any worn or defective parts before discharging the firearm again AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL FIGURE 32 FIGURE 33 CLEANING THE BOLT BOLT CARRI
50. sh or any type of abrasive cleaner A toothbrush works well for loosening buildup and will not scratch the Receiver o Wipe any dirt from the Trigger Mechanism 6 Carefully clean the Magazine Release Button and the cavity for the Magazine Catch on the left side of the Receiver AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL 7 Inspect and wipe clean the Bolt Catch Mechanism 8 Inspect and wipe clean the Receiver s Takedown and Pivot Pins 9 Wipe clean the Buffer and Action Spring 10 Wipe clean the inside of the Lower Receiver Extension Buffer Tube A piece of rag attached to the Cleaning Rod and Patch Holder can be used to wipe inside the Buffer Tube 11 Pull the Telescoping Stock Latch down to slide Stock rearward from the Lower Receiver Extension 12 Clean the Lower Receiver Extension Stock Lock Holes 13 Lightly lube the Lower Receiver Extension and Latch Mechanism to ensure proper Stock telescoping action 14 Pull the Telescoping Stock Latch down and slide Stock on the Lower Receiver Extension Ensure the Stock Latch engages one of the Lower Receiver Extension Stock Lock Holes 15 Wipe all components clean and dry 16 Inspect all components for excessive wear corrosion or mechanical damage Have your AAC Authorized Repair Center replace any worn or defective parts before discharging the firearm again LUBRICATION UPPER LOWER RECEIVERS UPPER RECEIVER WARNING Unload the firearm before lubricating
51. sult in personal injury property damage or death WARNING If this firearm is carlessly or improperly handled inintentional discharge could result and could Cause injury death or damage to property WARNING Use only clean dry high quality commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition which is appropriate to the caliber of your firearm AAC does not recommend the use of remanufactured or hand loaded ammunition The use of improperly loaded or reloaded ammunition may cause property damage personal injury and or death DANGEROUS PROCEDURES WARNING This firearm may inadvertently chamber a cartridge if it is dropped or jarred with a loaded magazine in place An unententional discharge of a firearm may cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING This firearm can fire without the cam pin present Firing the rifle without the cam pin properly installed in the bolt group can cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING An unfired cartridge can discharge if left in a hot barrel this is often referred to as a cook off Always keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction If an unfired cartridge cannot be cleared from a hot barrel quickly remove the magazine from the rifle and allow the barrel and unfired cartridge to cool 15 minutes A cook off can cause property damage personal injury and or death WARNING Never discharge a firearm with water in the barrel Discharging the firear
52. teps two through five 7 With a loaded magazine secured in the magazine well pull the charging handle fully rearward and release it to allow the bolt to close and chamber a loaded cartridge See Figure 15 8 Tap the forward assist with the heel of your hand to ensure the bolt is fully forward and closed See Figure 16 If the bolt does not fully close see the Clearing Your Rifle section of this manual 9 Verify the safety selector is in the Safe position If itis in the Fire position rotate it fully to the Safe position FIGURE 15 WARNING The firearm is now fully loaded with the safety in the Safe position Failure to follow safe firearm handling practices as found in the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety may cause property damage personal injury and or death FIRING THE RIFLE WARNING Always wear eye and hearing protection when discharging your firearm failure to do so could result in personal injury See The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety section of this manual WARNING The inside of the barrel must be clean and free of any obstructions Discharging the firearm with a dirty and or obstructed barrel may cause property damage personal injury and or death See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety section of this manual 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Point the muzzle at your intended target 3 Rotate the safety selector lever fully to
53. the manufacturer s recommendations Finally when reloading or hand loading concentrate on what you re doing at all times Do not be distracted by talking to others listening to the radio or watching TV while reloading Never reload after consuming alcoholic beverages or drugs of any kind You are working with extremely hazardous materials and you can t risk even a few seconds of distraction Remember if you reload you are the ammunition manufacturer and you are responsible for the performance and safety of your reloaded ammunition 6TH COMMANDMENT IF YOUR FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER IS PULLED HANDLE WITH CARE If for some reason the ammunition doesn t fire when you pull the trigger stop and remember the 1st Commandment of Firearm Safety always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Keep your face away from the breech then put the safety on carefully open the action unload the firearm and dispose of the cartridge safely Remember that anytime there s a shell in the chamber your firearm is loaded and ready to use Even if you tried to shoot and your firearm didn t fire treat your firearm as if it could still discharge 7TH COMMANDMENT ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING Your sight and hearing risk injury from shooting and should be protected at all times Wear protective shooting glasses to guard against falling shot clay target chips powder residue ruptured cartridge C
54. uld study the subject watch reloading demonstrations and talk to experienced reloaders The first rule of reloading is to always follow the manufacturer s instructions for the components you re using They ll tell you to follow certain guidelines Namely 1 Don t mix or substitute powders or primers 2 Don t use unknown or substandard components 3 Use only suitable components that have been factory tested by reputable ammunition powder and bullet manufacturers 4 Always be sure to use the manufacturer s recommended recipe when reloading Not following these guidelines could result in severe injury to yourself or severe damage to your firearm Dangerously high pressure and explosions can result from an overcharge of powder or other deviations from established reloading guidelines Be very careful The process of reloading exposes you to environmentally hazardous material Lead which is known to cause cancer and birth defects is the most common substance in bullets and shot It is important to handle lead bullets and shot with extreme care Work only in a well ventilated area and always wash your hands after exposure and before eating Never smoke while reloading Primers and powders are also highly toxic and flammable So after reloading be sure to clean up all materials from your work area Don t leave primer or powder spills anywhere on the floor or bench top Dispose of all waste material in accordance with
55. your firearm is un loaded No one will be injured by an accidental discharge if you keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction It s as simple as that 2ND COMMANDMENT FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT ACTUALLY IN USE Load your firearm only when you re in the field or on the target range and ready to fire Never let a loaded firearm out of your sight or out of your hands Unload it as soon as you re finished shooting before you bring it into your car camp or home Remember unloading your firearm means unloading it completely so there is no ammunition in the chamber or in the magazine Before handling a firearm or passing it to someone else visually check the chamber receiver and magazine to be certain they do not contain ammunition Always keep the firearm s action open when not in use Never assume a firearm is unloaded even if you were the last person to use it Always check for yourself e Let common sense rule when you carry a loaded firearm If you re in a situation that could risk accidental discharge such as crossing a fence wading through a stream or climbing a tree always unload your firearm Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person Never carry a loaded firearm in a scabbard detached holster or gun case AAC BLACK RIFLE MANUAL e Certain firearms are equipped with internal security devices to prevent unauthorized use In addition some firearms owners use external d
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