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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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. When such a cartridge is extracted 2 The use of reloaded, “re-manufactured,” hand for a possible obstruction whenever: from the chamber without being fired, the bul- loaded or other nonstandard ammunition voids You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance let may be left behind in the bore at the point all warranties. Reloading is a science and im- in chambering a cartridge, or where the rifling begins. properly loaded ammunition can be extremely Subsequent chambering of another cartridge dangerous. Severe damage to the firearm and A cartridge misfires (does not go off), or may push the first bullet further into the bore. serious injury to the shooter or to others may The mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge result. Always use ammunition that complies 6 If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is case, or with the industry performance standards es- obstructing the barrel, immediately unload the tablished by the Sporting Arms and Ammuni- Unburned grains of propellant powder are firearm, remove the bolt and look through the tion Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. of the United discovered spilled in the mechanism, or bore. It is not sufficient to merely look in the States (SAAMI). chamber. A bullet may be lodged some distance A shot sounds weak or abnormal. In such cases down the barrel where it cannot easily be seen. it is possible that a bullet is lodged part way 3 Firearms may be severely damaged, and If the bullet can be easily removed with a wood down the barrel. Firing a subsequent bullet into serious injury to the shooter or others may or brass dowel, (using hand pressure only, never the obstructed barrel can cause severe damage result from any condition causing excessive “hammer” a bullet lodged in the bore) clean to the firearm and cause serious injury to the pressure inside the chamber or barrel during any unburned powder grains from the bore, shooter or bystanders. firing. chamber and mechanism before resuming Excessive pressure can be caused by an shooting. If the bullet cannot be dislodged by 5 Bullets can become lodged in the barrel: obstruction in the barrel, propellant powder tapping it with a cleaning rod, take the firearm overloads or by the use of incorrect or defec- If the cartridge has been improperly loaded to a gunsmith. tively assembled cartridges. In addition, the use with insufficient propellant, or if the propellant 7 Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a

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cartridge can impede complete chambering WARNING: IF A BULLET IS IN THE BORE, DO NOT Christensen Arms recommends that you purchase and may cause the cartridge case to burst upon ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT BY USING ANOTHER and test a small quantity of any type of ammo in firing. The same is true of cartridges which are CARTRIDGE, OR BY BLOWING IT OUT WITH A BLANK OR your firearm before you buy large quantities. damaged or deformed. ONE FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUES CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRES- IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ABIL- 8 Do not oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe the SURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS ITY TO HANDLE OR USE THIS FIREARM SAFELY, chamber clean of any oil preservative before PERSONAL INJURY. YOU SHOULD SEEK SUPERVISED INSTRUCTION commencing to shoot. Oil interferes with the AND TRAINING. PERSONAL INSTRUCTORS friction between cartridge case and cham- WARNING: USE OF INCORRECT AMMUNITION CAN AND GUN SAFETY TRAINING COURSES ARE ber wall that is necessary for safe functioning, CAUSE FIREARM DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR OFTEN AVAILABLE FROM GUN DEALERS, LAW and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that DEATH. MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT YOU ARE ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, GUN CLUBS, AND imposed by excessive pressure. Lubricant and USING CARTRIDGES DESIGNED FOR YOUR FIREARM. OTHER SIMILAR LOCATIONS AND GROUPS other foreign matter on cartridges can cause DO NOT FIRE OLD, CORRODED, DEFORMED OR HAND potentially dangerous ammunition malfunc- LOADED AMMUNITION. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, tions. CONTACT CHRISTENSEN ARMS BEFORE FIRING.

9 Use lubricants liberally on the moving parts of WARNING: DO NOT FIRE SABOT AMMUNITION FROM your firearm. Avoid excessive spraying of any YOUR RIFLE. THE SABOT COULD LODGE IN YOUR aerosol gun care product, especially where it MUZZLE BRAKE CAUSING FIREARM DAMAGE AND may get on ammunition. All lubricants, and POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH. aerosol spray lubricants in particular, can penetrate cartridge primers and cause misfires. NOTE: Some types/brands of ammunition have Some highly penetrative lubricants can also unique characteristics (e.g. extremely light or migrate inside cartridge cases and cause de- heavy projectiles, particularly soft cartridge cases, terioration of the propellant powder; on firing, propellant that burns unusually slower or more the powder may not ignite. If only the primer rapidly), which can reduce its ignites, there is a danger that the bullet may reliability. become lodged in the barrel.

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ASSEMBLY

INITIAL ASSEMBLY WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AS POSSIBLE FIREARM DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. CLEAN AND DRY THE BORE BEFORE FIRING Your firearm is shipped completely assembled, ex- YOU INSPECT YOUR NEW CHRISTENSEN ARMS cept the bolt has been removed. Simply insert the FIREARM. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO YOUR CHRISTENSEN ARMS FIREARM. bolt into the action. At the front of the bolt there ASSEMBLE, OPERATE, DISASSEMBLE, MAINTAIN AND are two lugs. One has a groove and one does not. STORE YOUR FIREARM SAFELY BEFORE YOU USE IT. Match up the grooves on the lug with the grooves BREAKING IN CHRISTENSEN ARMS on the action. Any time you disassemble and reassemble a BARRELS firearm,ENSURE THAT THE RIFLE IS UNLOAD- Christensen Arms recommends the following ADJUSTING THE BUTT STOCK ED AND MAGAZINE IS REMOVED. Then you procedures to break in your new stainless steel should conduct a functional check. To adjust the butt stock, turn the adjustment nut match grade barrel. to the desired position. (TFM models only) (discussed later in this manual pg. 23) 1 For the first 10 shots, clean the barrel after WARNING: IF YOU MOUNT A SCOPE TO YOUR RIFLE, every shot. MAKE SURE THE SCOPE IS MOUNTED FAR ENOUGH INITIAL CLEANING FORWARD SO THAT IT WILL NOT IMPACT YOUR FACE Clean the bore of your firearm and lubricate the 2 For the next 40 shots, clean the barrel after DURING RECOIL. CHECK THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE firearm as described in the Maintenance section each five shot group. SCOPE AND YOUR FACE WHEN YOU ARE IN THE FIRING hereafter. Christensen Arms firearms are typically POSITION. KEEP IN MIND THAT YOUR EYE WILL BE 3 Then to maintain quality of the barrel, clean made more tightly than other bolt rifle designs. CLOSER TO THE SCOPE WHEN SHOOTING FROM PRONE after each outing. A break-in period of 50 rounds allows machined OR FROM THE BENCH THAN WHEN SHOOTING OFF- surfaces (including coated surfaces) to smooth HAND. WHEN IN DOUBT INCREASE THE EYE RELIEF. WARNING: FOLLOW ALL OF THE RULES OF SAFE GUN out. Lubricate the rifle well before firing. HANDLING ANYTIME YOU HANDLE YOUR FIREARM. TRIGGER Your trigger is adjusted at the factory. All adjust- WARNING: TO ASSURE PROTECTION FROM ments to the Trigger must be done at our factory. CORROSION, YOUR CHRISTENSEN ARMS FIREARM HAS BEEN SHIPPED WITH PRESERVATIVE OIL IN THE BORE. FIRING THE FIREARM WITH PRESERVATIVE IN THE BORE CAN INCREASE PRESSURES, WITH

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WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE SAFETY IN THE WARNING: THIS FIREARM WILL FIRE WITHOUT 6 OPEN THE BOLT QUICKLY (WITH THE EJEC- “SAFE” POSITION UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO A MAGAZINE IN IT or OPEN BOTTOM METAL. TION PORT POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FIRE THE FIREARM. REMEMBER THAT THE SAFETY ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY. FACE AND BODY)AND UNLOAD THE FIRE- IS SIMPLY A MECHANICAL DEVICE, AND AS THE FIREARM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED ARM. SUCH, COULD POSSIBLY FAIL. ALWAYS KEEP TO BE SAFE UNLESS THE MAGAZINE IS RE- 7 EXAMINE THE FIREARM AND CARTRIDGE THE CHAMBER EMPTY AND THE FIREARM MOVED, THE SAFETY IS ON, THE BOLT IS OPEN CAREFULLY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION EVEN WHEN AND THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY. MALFUNCTION. SAFETY IS IN THE SAFE POSITION. WARNING: THE FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE MAY BE WARNING: INJURY, DEATH OR FIREARM DAM- HOT WHEN IT IS EJECTED FROM THE FIREARM. AGE CAN RESULT FROM FIRING A FIREARM WITH AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE BORE. BEFORE WARNING: IF THE FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE YOU FIRE MAKE SURE THAT THE BORE IS NOT WHEN THE TRIGGER IS PULLED: OBSTRUCTED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO SHOOT OUT 1 KEEP THE FIREARM POINTED AT THE TARGET. A BORE OBSTRUCTION. 2 WAIT 15 SECONDS TO ALLOW A POSSIBLE WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PRO- “HANG-FIRE” TO GO OFF. TECTION. MAKE SURE THAT BYSTANDERS ALSO 3 REMOVE THE MAGAZINE OR OPEN THE BOT- WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION. TOM METAL. WARNING: HANDLING OF CARTRIDGES AND 4 CHECK TO SEE IF THE SAFETY IS ENGAGED FIRING FIREARMS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD. BY MISTAKE. IF SO, PUSH THE SAFETY TO THE ALWAYS ASSURE THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE “FIRE” POSITION, AIM AT INTENDED TARGET VENTILATION. ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS AF- AND FIRE. TER HANDLING AMMUNITION OR AFTER FIRING 5 IF THE FIREARM STILL DOESN’T FIRE, YOUR FIREARM. BE CAUTIOUS AND ASSUME THAT THE CAR- TRIDGE WILL DISCHARGE WHEN THE BOLT IS OPENED.

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LOADING DETACHABLE MAGAZINE

The detachable magazine can be loaded when DUE TO VARIATIONS IN DIAMETERS OF VARI- CAUTION: KEEP YOUR MAGAZINES CLEAN AND DRY. removed from the rifle by pressing the cartridge OUS BRANDS OF CARTRIDGES, IT MAY BE POS- NEVER POUND THE MAGAZINE INTO THE RIFLE. INSERT down into the forward portion of the magazine SIBLE TO FORCE AN ADDITIONAL CARTRIDGE THE MAGAZINE COMPLETELY INTO THE RIFLE THEN then sliding back towards the rear. (see images INTO THE MAGAZINE. DOING SO MAY DAMAGE TUG DOWNWARD TO ASSURE IT IS SECURELY LOCKED below) YOUR MAGAZINE AND LEAD TO ELEVATED INTO PLACE. MALFUNCTION RATES. CAUTION: CHRISTENSEN ARMS CURRENTLY MAN- NOTE: The cartridges in a fully loaded magazine UFACTURES DETACHABLE MAGAZINES THAT ARE SEATING THE DETACHABLE MAGAZINE INTO can be packed tight and require firm upward DESIGNED FOR A CAPACITY OF: FIREARM pressure to assure that the magazine catch holds MAGNUM CARTRIDGES 3+1 ROUNDS the magazine. 1 Place the safety selector in the “SAFE” position. STANDARD CARTRIDGES 4+1 ROUNDS 2 Push the magazine up into the receiver until the DO NOT EXCEED THESE CAPACITIES. magazine catch engages and holds the magazine. 3 Pull down on the magazine slightly to make sure it is locked into place.

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LOADING INTERNAL

MAGAZINE EMPTY MAGAZINE

The internal magazine is loaded by pressing the LOADING THE INTERNAL MAGAZINE cartridge down through the receiver’s mag-well 1 Place the safety selector in the “SAFE” position into the forward position of the mag box. Slide EMPTY MAG BOX the cartridge back towards the rear once the 2 Ensure the floor plate is latched and secure in cartridge is secured below the feed lips. the closed position 3 Load the magazine by pressing rounds through the top CAUTION: THE INTERNAL MAGAZINE IS DE- SIGNED FOR A CAPACITY OF: 4 At full capacity, press downward on the top MAGNUM CARTRIDGES 3+1 cartridge until it is below the bolt face and STANDARD CARTRIDGES 4+1 begin to close the bolt. The bolt will begin to ride over the cartridge. At that point release DO NOT EXCEED THESE CAPACITIES. the cartridge and continue to fully close the bolt. Ensure the round does not chamber or get wedged between the bolt and receiver DUE TO VARIATIONS IN DIAMETERS OF VARI- OUS BRANDS OF CARTRIDGES, IT MAY BE POS- CARTRIDGE SIBLE TO FORCE AN ADDITIONAL CARTRIDGE IN MAG BOX CAUTION: KEEP YOUR MAGAZINE CLEAN AND INTO THE MAGAZINE. DOING SO MAY DAMAGE DRY. NEVER FORCE OR POUND THE CAR- YOUR MAGAZINE AND LEAD TO ELEVATED CARTRIDGE IN TRIDGE INTO THE MAG BOX. ENSURE THAT MAGAZINE MALFUNCTION RATES. THE FLOOR PLATE IS SECURED IN THE CLOSED POSITION.

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LOADING FIRING

1 If bolt is closed, open the bolt by pulling up on 1 Aim at the target. WARNING: KEEP THE SAFETY IN THE “SAFE” the handle. POSITION UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. 2 Set the safety selector to “FIRE.” 2 When the bolt has stopped rotating, pull bolt 3 Grip the rifle firmly, and squeeze the trigger CAUTION: DO NOT REST THE RIFLE ON ITS back to rear most position. increasing the pressure until the shot fires. MAGAZINE WHEN YOU ARE LOADING OR FIR- 3 Smoothly press bolt forward to chamber the ING IT. DOING SO CAN FORCE THE first round When firing, pay attention. If you hear a noticeable MAGAZINE UP INTO THE RIFLE, REDUCING THE 4 Close the bolt difference in sound or recoil,STOP FIRING IMME- RELIABILITY. DIATELY. Either situation could mean the powder in the round had an incomplete burn or the bullet is stuck in the bore. If this occurs, retract the bolt slowly and remove the fired case. Keep ejection port pointed away from your face and body. Clear the firearm and check for unburned powder in the receiver and bore. Check to see that the bullet or any other obstruction is not stuck in the bore. If there is unburned powder, clean it out before resuming operation. If a bullet or other obstruction is lodged in the bore, do not attempt to remove it. Take the rifle to a qualified gunsmith.

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UNLOADING THE FIREARM

WARNING: ALWAYS ASSUME ALL FIREARMS ARE LOADED. ANYTIME YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY INSPECT IT TO ASSURE THAT IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.

WARNING: YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO UNLOAD AND CLEAR YOUR FIREARM.

Keep your rifle cleared when not in use. 1 Place safety selector in the “SAFE” position NOTICE: If the rifle is not cocked, the lever cannot be moved to the “SAFE” position. 2 Remove the magazine by depressing the magazine catch lever and pulling the magazine 3 Open the bolt to extract any chambered car- 1 Always make sure the barrel is free of all down or (for the detachable floor plate model) tridge. obstructions before chambering a cartridge. pressing the floor plate release lever. The floor Firing with an obstruction will cause damage to plate will spring open when the release lever is your rifle and may cause serious injury. pressed. Hold and slowly open the floor plate 2 Open the action and remove the Bolt Assem- to ensure unused cartridges do not fall out WARNING: IF THE CARTRIDGE IN THE MAGA- bly. unintentionally. ZINE OR MAG BOX ARE NOT REMOVED PRIOR 3 Check the barrel for any obstructions of debris TO THIS PROCEDURE, ANY ROUNDS LEFT IN CAUTION: THE MAGAZINE MAY FALL FREE WHEN by visually inspecting the bore. IT WILL BE CHAMBERED, WHICH COULD LEAD THE MAGAZINE CATCH LEVER IS PRESSED. DON’T TO AN UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE. THE RI- 4 Use a cleaning rod and patch to remove any ALLOW THE MAGAZINE TO FALL ONTO A HARD FLE WILL FIRE WITH A ROUND CHAMBERED obstructions. If they are insufficient for the job, SURFACE. DOING SO MAY DAMAGE THE MAGAZINE. AND THE MAGAZINE REMOVED. take your rifle to a qualified gunsmith.

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DISASSEMBLY FUNCTIONAL CHECK

BOLT RELEASE WARNING: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM 1 Remove the magazine, visually and physical BEFORE CLEANING, LUBRICATION, DISASSEM- inspect the chamber to assure that it is empty. BLY OR REASSEMBLY. Install an empty magazine and ensure that it is caught solidly by the magazine catch. Remove WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES BOLT HANDLE the magazine. WHEN DISASSEMBLING, MAINTAINING OR 2 Place the safety in the “SAFE” position. ASSEMBLING YOUR FIREARM. Squeeze the trigger. The firing pin should not fall. CLEARING THE RIFLE 3 Place the safety in the “FIRE” position. Squeeze IMPORTANT: Put the safety selector in the “SAFE” the trigger and hold the trigger to the rear; the position. Remove the magazine, THEN pull the firing pin should fall. bolt back and check the chamber.

REMOVE BOLT ASSEMBLY LUG IF YOUR RIFLE FAILS EITHER TEST, CALL CHRIS- TENSEN ARMS AT (888) 517-8855. BOLT BODY 1 Point rifle in safe direction. EXTRACTOR BOLT HANDLE 2 Ensure rifle is not loaded. BOLT SHROUD 3 Lift Bolt Handle and pull all the way back. BOLT KNOB FIRING PIN 4 While depressing Bolt Release fully, slide the COLLAR Bolt from the Rifle.

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CLEANING

Clean your rifle after use. Badly fouled barrels can 8 Repeat several times, using a clean patch each In addition to cleaning solvents and lubricants, the shoot inaccurately and will corrode much easier time, until the patch is not dirty. basic cleaning equipment you will need includes a than carefully cleaned ones. cleaning rod, a brass bore brush, chamber brushes, 9 Push a clean patch saturated with oil through a toothbrush, patches, pipe cleaners and the most the barrel. important item: a lint-free cloth. 1 Remove the Bolt Assembly and magazine or 10 Push a clean dry patch through the barrel to open the floor plate. remove excess oil. NOTE: Do not reverse the direction of the bore 2 Place the rifle on its side with the ejection port brush while it is in the bore. facing upward or if a gun vise is available, position the rifle right side up in the vise. CLEANING SOLVENTS AND 3 Select the correct caliber cleaning brush and LUBRICANTS RIFLE MAINTENANCE attach to the cleaning rod. The military generally uses a multipurpose chemi- 1 Clean stock with a dampened rag using warm cal called CLP (cleaner, lubricant and preservative) water or mild household cleaner. 4 Put the cleaning brush into the gun solvent. sold commercially as “Break Free.” Although it 2 Use gun oil or WD40 on the barrel and wipe dry 5 ALWAYS push the cleaning/oiling patch from is useful if nothing else is available, armament to restore original look. the breech end. engineers prefer individual, specialized products. A combination of military RBC (rifle bore cleaner) 3 Install the chamber brush on the cleaning rod, 6 Push the cleaning brush through the barrel and LSA (lubricant, semi-fluid, automatic firearms) dip it in cleaning solvent and insert into the several times. is superior. chamber and locking lugs. Clean by pushing We recommend using high quality solvents and twisting the cleaning rod. CAUTION: DO NOT REVERSE THE DIRECTION OF THE to remove metal fouling from the bore. BORE BRUSH WHILE IT IS IN THE BORE. 4 Take the bore brush off the rod and install a Lubricate your rifle generously with high quality swab holder and swab. Apply cleaning solvent to the swab, and then run it through the cham- 7 Remove the brush from the cleaning rod and firearms lubricants. ber and out the muzzle brake (if applicable). attach the patch tip with a patch. It is advisable to occasionally remove copper fouling from the Under NO condition should any lubricant contain- 5 To remove carbon build up, let the solvent sit barrel. There are various solvents and mechani- ing graphite be used with your rifle. Graphite can then wipe clean. A nylon bore brush may be cal cleaners for this purpose. encourage rapid corrosion in your rifle. used with care to remove heavy carbon buildup.

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CLEANING (CONT.) REASSEMBLY

6 Wipe the bore dry by running clean swabs 1 Point rifle in a safe direction. all the way through from the chamber to the 2 Ensure rifle chamber is empty. muzzle brake. REMEMBER: DO NOT CHANGE DIRECTION OF THE BRUSH WHILE IN THE 3 Align locking lugs on bolt with receiver and BORE. push the bolt forward. 7 Inspect the barrel and stock for cracks, bends NOTE: There is a slotted groove in one lug. It or breaks. Be sure the barrel has no obstruc- should line up with the corresponding groove tions. on the receiver. 8 Lightly lubricate the bore, chamber and outer 4 Rotate bolt to closed position. surface of the barrel. 9 With a lubricated swab, run the rod from the receiver to the muzzle brake (if applicable). Do not over lubricate. 10 Lubricate the locking lugs.

WARNING: LEAD MAY BE PRESENT IN THE FOULING OF A DIRTY RIFLE. AVOID CONTACT WITH IT AND CLEAN HANDS AFTERWARD TO AVOID INGESTING LEAD.

CAUTION: DO NOT REVERSE THE DIRECTION OF THE BORE BRUSH WHILE IT IS IN THE BORE.

WARNING! DO NOT INTERCHANGE BOLTS BETWEEN RIFLES.

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1- BOLT RELEASE 2- BOLT RELEASE SPRING 1 3- BOLT RELEASE PIN 4- EJECTOR PLUNGER

5- EJECTOR PLUNGER SPRING 13 6- EJECTOR PLUNGER PIN 6 2 7- FIRING PIN 4

8- FIRING PIN SPRING 14 3 9- FIRING PIN CROSS PIN 10- EXTRACTOR 5 11- EXTRACTOR PIN 18 12- EXTRACTOR SPRING 13- RECEIVER 12 14- BOLT 7 15- FIRING PIN COLLAR 11 10 19 16- BOLT SHROUD 17- BOLT KNOB 18- TRIGGER PIN 19- TRIGGER ASSEMBLY

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MUZZLE BRAKE BARREL RECOIL LUG RECEIVER ASSEMBLY STOCK BARREL MUZZLE BRAKE ADJUSTABLE CHEEK PIECE ASSEMBLY RECOIL LUG TRIGGER ASSEMBLY TRIGGER PIN RECEIVER BOTTOM METAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT DIAL MAGAZINE REAR RECEIVER FASTENER

STOCK FRONT RECEIVER FASTENER ADJUSTABLE CHEEK PIECE ASSEMBLY TRIGGER ASSEMBLY TRIGGER PIN

ADJUSTABLE BOTTOM METAL ASSEMBLY BUTT PIECE ASSEMBLY FRONT RECEIVER FASTENER

MAGAZINE

REAR RECEIVER FASTENER ADJUSTMENT DIAL

NOTE: TFM MODEL SHOWN

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MUZZLE BRAKE

BARREL

RECEIVER ASSEMBLY RECOIL LUG

TRIGGER ASSEMBLY STOCK

TRIGGER PINS

MAG BOX

FRONT RECEIVER FASTENER NOTE: RIDGELINE MODEL SHOWN

BOTTOM METAL ASSEMBLY DISCLAIMER: Your rifle may differ from those shown throughout the manual, depending on REAR RECEIVER FASTENER options.

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SAFE STORAGE LONG TERM STORAGE

Always make sure both the chamber and mag- Clean your rifle well and apply a good quality azine are unloaded before placing the firearm in preservative. storage. Store your rifle in a securely locked gun safe. If you do not have a gun safe, remove the It is at least theoretically possible for some springs bolt from your rifle and store it separately from to take a set during prolonged storage. To pre- the rifle in a secure location. Store your ammu- clude this possibility, Christensen Arms offers the nition in a separate location from the rifle and following recommendations regarding long term separate from the bolt assembly. storage of your firearm. Clear all cartridges from your firearms WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED. ALWAYS STORE Remove the detachable magazine if applicable YOUR FIREARM IN A SAFE LOCATION SEPA- Remove the bolt and store separately RATE FROM THE AMMUNITION. It is always best to store your magazines empty WARNING: IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE SIMILAR FIREARM, MAKE SURE THAT YOU SPE- When you’re taking your firearm out of long term CIFICALLY IDENTIFY THE REMOVED ASSEMBLY storage, remove the preservative and lubricate as WITH ITS ORIGINAL FIREARM AS THE ASSEM- stated elsewhere in this manual. BLIES MAY NOT BE INTERCHANGEABLE.

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RETURN AND REFUND POLICIES

If you purchased a product from Christensen Arms via UPS, Fed Ex or US Mail; Insured and Return WARNING: IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBIL- and are not completely satisfied with it, you can Receipt Requested. Credit will be issued for the ITY TO ASSURE THAT ALL PARTS PURCHASED request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authoriza- item, minus full shipping charges and a 15% FROM CHRISTENSEN ARMS ARE CORRECTLY tion) Form from Christensen Arms within 30 days restocking fee. FITTED AND INSTALLED. IMPROPER FITTING OR from the shipping date of your order. We do not INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH, accept returns if an RMA is not requested from us ALL original materials must be included in your OR DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM. within 30 days from the original shipment. return. The cost of any materials NOT included will be deducted from the refund. If you have any questions about the firearm, Christensen Arms contact information Shipping costs are not refundable. or have any suggestions for improvements, please for returns: contact us at: Mailing Address: Merchandise must be in new resalable Christensen Arms condition, in the factory original packaging and Christensen Arms Atten: Sales must include instructions, owner’s manual, and PO Box 142 PO Box 142 all accessories provided by the manufacturer. Our 550 North Cemetery Rd 550 North Cemetery Rd returns specialist will inspect all returns. Gunnision, Ut 84634 Gunnision, UT 84634 Toll Free (888) 517-8855 Toll Free (888) 517-8855 Returns must be received within 14 days from www.christensenarms.com www.christensenarms.com the date the RMA is issued. Partial returns and/ or damages will not receive a full credit. Items damaged through “wear and tear” or due to return YOU MUST get your RMA from Christensen Arms shipping will receive partial or no credit at the prior to returning the merchandise and receiving discretion of Christensen Arms. a refund. Include your original invoice (from the Christensen Arms dealer) with your return and a letter explaining the reason for your return. Ship

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WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE INFORMATION

WARRANTY This limited warranty does not apply to normal wear and GUARANTEE CHRISTENSEN ARMS warrants that the enclosed tear of any parts. Your Christensen Arms rifle comes with an MOA firearm was originally manufactured free of defects in accuracy guarantee. Refer to MOA guarantee for material, workmanship and mechanical function. Subject to the foregoing, this limited warranty confers the respective models discussed earlier in manual. the right to have the covered firearm or its parts re- Customer is responsible to ensure proper break-in For the lifetime of the original purchaser, CHRISTENSEN paired, adjusted or replaced exclusively upon the original of the firearm during the warranty period, select ARMS agrees to correct any defect in the firearm for the purchaser, which right is not transferable to any other appropriate ammunition, ensure proper lubrication original purchaser by repair, adjustment or replacement, person. and use proper conditions. at CHRISTENSEN ARMS’ sole option, with the same or comparable quality components (or by replacing the No implied warranties of any kind are made herein and DISCLAIMER firearms at CHRISTENSEN ARMS’ option), subject to this warranty does not apply to any accessory items Christensen Arms® delivers a firearm free of de- the limitations detailed below. attached or appurtenant to the firearm. fects. Our guarantee requires that firearm owners safely handle, properly break in, and properly This limited warranty is null and void if the firearm has In no event shall CHRISTENSEN ARMS be liable for any maintain the firearm. Improper use or owner been misused; damaged (by accident or abuse); fired incidental or consequential damages arising from or in modifications to the firearm voids the guarantee with hand-loaded, reloaded or other wise improper connection with this limited warranty. and warranty. ammunition; fired with an obstruction in the barrel; damaged through failure to provide reasonable and To request repair, adjustment or replacement of the necessary maintenance as described in the manual firearm according to this limited warranty, return the accompanying the firearm; or if unauthorized repair firearm unloaded and freight prepaid to: or any alteration, including of a cosmetic nature, has been performed on the firearm by a party other than CHRISTENSEN ARMS CHRISTENSEN ARMS. 550 North Cemetery Road Gunnison, UT 84634

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