Bolt Rifles Are an Industrial CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS and WILL VOID YOUR Product and Bears Finishes Appropriate for Its WARRANTY
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888.517.8855 BOLT ADDRESS EMAIL LOCAL FREE FAX 550 N CEMETERY RD SALES@ 435 888 435 GUNNISON, UT CHRISTENSEN 528 517 528 84634 ARMS.COM 7999 8855 5773 CHRISTENSENARMS.COM RIFLES 1 WELCOME TO THE CHRISTENSEN ARMS FAMILY High quality, high technology firearms designed and built for serious shooters who demand a unique and very precise rifle that exceeds the requirements faced by the discriminating hunters and sportsman operating in harsh environments. CHRISTENSENARMS.COM 1 Warnings 13 Unloading the Firearm 3 Rules of Safety 14 Disassembly 4 Safety Features 14 Functional Check 5 General Information 15 Cleaning 6 Ammunition 16 Reassembly 8 Assembly 17 Exploded Diagrams 9 Loading 20 Safe and Long-Term Storage 10 Loading the Magazine 21 Warranty, Guarantee 12 Firing and Disclaimer 22 Return and Refund Policy 888.517.8855 RECOMMENDED BARREL MUZZLE BRAKE BREAK IN PROCEDURES RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT 1. For the first 10 shots, clean the barrel after each 1. Remove muzzle brake when cleaning rifle barrel READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ! shot. to avoid trapping solvent and residue in the AND WARNINGS ON THIS expansion chambers. Replace the brake carefully 2. For the next 50 shots, clean the barrel after PAGE BEFORE USING THE thread it back onto the barrel by hand. Do not each 5 shot group. FIREARM. over tighten. 3. To maintain the quality of the barrel, we recom- 2. Use ear plugs when discharging your rifle due mend cleaning the barrel within every 20 shots. to the increased volume caused by the muzzle brake. WARRANTY RECOMMENDED BARREL Christensen Arms firearms are warranted against CLEANING PROCEDURES DISCLAIMER manufacturing defects for a period of 30 days Use a cleaning rod, a bronze brush, flannel patches Christensen Arms delivers a firearm free of defects. from point of sale (cosmetic defects excluded). and a quality bore solvent. Our guarantee requires that firearm owners safely We will repair or replace defective parts or provide handle, properly break-in and properly maintain the refunds at our own discretion. No refunds consid- 1. Saturate the brush with solvent and make 20 firearm. Improper use or owner modifications to ered after 30 days. All returns must be completed passes through the barrel (10 cycles). the firearm voids the guarantee and warranty. via RMA process by contacting Christensen Arms. 2. Let the solvent soak in the barrel for 10 minuets. For more info see Page 22. 3. Saturate the brush again with solvent and make 20 more passes through the barrel. 4. Push 3 patches through the barrel to remove excess solvent and the loosened fouling. For more detailed information see page 16. 1 CHRISTENSENARMS.COM SAFETY FIRST, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Treat every gun as if it is a loaded gun AT ALL Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, engagement and can cause accidental firing. TIMES! cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance known to Do not disassemble your firearm’s trigger group. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. be associated with birth defects, reproductive Any alteration or adjustment to the trigger group harm, and other serious injuries. Make sure you could result in accidental firing causing serious Never point your firearm at anything that you do have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands injury or death. not intend to shoot. after handling. Store firearms and ammunition separately, and in Keep your finger off the trigger and out of Make sure your barrel is clear of all obstructions a safe place out of reach of children. the trigger guard until you are aiming at your target and ready to shoot. including (but not limited to) excessive oil, grease, In case of malfunction, STOP! Review this manual cleaning patches, debris, etc. before shooting. to identify and resolve the problem. If you cannot Always keep and carry your firearm with an empty resolve the problem please contact Christensen chamber until you intend to shoot. Use only clean, high quality factory loaded Arms immediately. Firearms should be unloaded when not in use. ammunition in good condition. Christensen Be sure of your target and backstop before you Arms does not encourage the use of hand-loaded shoot. Analyze what your bullet will hit if it misses ammunition; any such use voids the Christensen or goes through the target. Arms warranty. Never shoot at hard, flat surfaces or water. Do not alter or modify your firearm. Bullets can ricochet. Do not try to change your firearm’s trigger Always wear hearing and eye protection when pull as alterations of trigger pull can affect sear shooting. 2 888.517.8855 BOLT RIFLE STRUCTURE MODEL Congratulations on your choice of a Christensen Always store your rifle unloaded in a secure, dry DISCLAIMER: Your rifle may differ from those Arms rifle. With proper care, your rifle will give place, where it will not be damaged and where shown throughout the manual, depending on you many years of dependable use. You will find only authorized persons can access it. Keep car- options. the serial number of the rifle on the left side of the tridges stored separately and securely. receiver (Figure. 1). NOTE: TFM MODEL SHOWN BUTT PIECE ADJUSTMENT DIAL BOLT ASSEMBLY EJECTION PORT SAFETY LEVER CHAMBER MAGAZINE SERIAL # RECEIVER COMB ADJUSTMENT DIAL TRIGGER BOLT RELEASE MUZZLE BRAKE BARREL STOCK MAGAZINE RELEASE (FIGURE 1) TRIGGER GUARD 3 CHRISTENSENARMS.COM SAFETY FEATURES Your safety lever is located to the right of the Keep the safety in the “S” position at all times. bolt shroud (right handed rifles). The safety ONLY when you are ready to fire the rifle, push mechanism provides some degree of protection the safety lever to the “F” position. Do not touch from accidental or unintentional discharge under the trigger while moving the safety lever. Keep normal usage when properly engaged and in good the area inside the trigger guard clear and finger working condition. off the trigger until you are ready to fire the rifle. Never pull the trigger when the safety lever is in DO NOT RELY on the safety mechanism exclu- the “S” position. sively for safety and accident prevention. Always follow proper rules of safety and common sense. To engage the safety, move the safety lever all the way back to the “S” position. DISENGAGED SAFE POSITION POSITIONSAFE FIRE POSITION POSITION SAFETY LEVER IN SAFETY LEVER IN THE “S” POSITION THE “F” POSITION 4 888.517.8855 GENERAL INFORMATION All Christensen Arms firearms are manufactured BARREL LIFE 4 Performs well in any climate or temperature, to perform at a high degree of accuracy, reliability corrosion resistant. The Christensen Arms Custom Carbon Barrel is and durability. an elite choice and upgrade to any platform. The 5 Dissipates heat from the stainless steel liner carbon custom barrel consists of a stainless steel, WARNING: YOUR CHRISTENSEN ARMS 300% faster than steel. select match grade barrel. FIREARM WAS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO 6. Barrel life can be extended by 25%. FUNCTION WITH ITS ORIGINAL COMPONENTS. The steel profile is turned to a proprietary contour ALTERATIONS TO THE FIREARM IN ANY WAY and then wound in carbon fiber utilizing a patent- INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALTERING ed process. Chambered to match grade specifi- ORIGINAL COMPONENTS OR REPLACING cations, your Christensen Arms carbon barrel will PARTS WITH AFTER-MARKET (NON- CHRIS- give the accuracy performance enhancements APPEARANCE TENSEN ARMS) PARTS OR COMPONENTS CAN that are desired in a high-end rifle. Christensen Arms Bolt Rifles are an industrial CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND WILL VOID YOUR product and bears finishes appropriate for its WARRANTY. DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE PARTS A few of the benefits to our patented carbon intended purposes. Christensen Arms rifles are all UNLESS THEY ARE MANUFACTURED OR REC- barrel system are listed below: thoroughly test fired before shipping. New rifles OMMENDED BY CHRISTENSEN ARMS. will normally show evidence of this firing. If the 1 A lightweight barrel with the accuracy of a receiver looks light or uneven in color, which is target bull barrel. typically due to dryness, apply a light coat of oil TRIGGER SYSTEM on the metallic surface and this will improve the (unless specifically ordered or customized) 2 Our carbon-fiber barrel is three times stiffer appearance. The receivers are made of stainless than a steel barrel of equal weight, which steel for its exceptional strength. The trigger is factory preset with a pull weight of 3 reduces flex & harmonics, increasing precision. pounds. After-market triggers should be installed by an experienced gunsmith. If alterations of the 3 The Christensen Arms patented carbon layup trigger are needed, contact Christensen Arms. process produces a barrel shell that has zero NOTE: Trigger system has tamper evident materi- thermal expansion coefficients, which brings al on set screws and adjustments. you shot after shot consistency. PATENT NO. 5804756, 5692334, 5657568, 8677670 5 CHRISTENSENARMS.COM AMMUNITION 1 Use only high quality, original factory of a dirty, corroded or damaged cartridge can fails to ignite. (Ignition of the cartridge primer manufactured ammunition. Use only ammu- lead to a burst cartridge case and consequent alone may push the bullet out of the cartridge nition of the caliber for which your firearm is damage to the firearm and personal injury from case, but usually does not generate sufficient chambered. The proper caliber is permanently the sudden escape of high-pressure propellant energy to expel the bullet completely from the engraved on the barrel of your firearm; never gas within the firearm’s mechanism. barrel), or attempt to use ammunition of any other caliber. If the bullet is not properly seated in the car- 4 Immediately stop shooting and check the barrel tridge case.