Robinson Armament M96 Expeditionary, M 96Recon Instruction Manual

 
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Fig.  12 – Gas 
Regulator Detent 
with no gas bleed port.  The gas bleed 
ports settings are located around the 
circumference of the gas regulator. The 
number visible on the top of the gas 
regulator indicates the setting.  See Fig. 
11.   The higher the number visible on top, 
the larger the volume of gas that is bled 
from the system and the lower amount of 
energy used to cycle the action.  
Conversely, the smaller the number on 
top, the smaller the volume of gas bled 
from the gas system and...

 
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Fig. 14 
retract the charging handle to its rearmost position   
3.  While holding the charging handle at its rearmost position, 
inspect the chamber to make certain that no round is present in 
the chamber (Fig.14).  
Pulling the charging handle 
to the rearmost position 
should eject any cartridge 
from the chamber, however, 
this is not always the case. 
4.  After visually inspecting the 
chamber and finding no 
round is present, release the 
cocking handle and move 
the safety selector to the...

 
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Fig. 17 Fig. 18 
barrel release button.   The instructions for removing the bolt carrier 
can also be found in this SECTION. 
 
NOTE:  If the barrel has been removed, do not pull back on the 
charging handle and release it.  Doing so may cause unnecessary 
wear on or damage to the parts. 
 Removal of Bolt Carrier Assembly  
1.  Move the safety lever to the fire position as indicated by the 
letter “F”.  Pull the cocking handle completely to the rear.  This 
action is to ensure the hammer is in the...

 
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Fig. 22 
Fig. 23 
Disassembly of the Bolt  
1.  Depress the extractor very slightly 
straight into the bolt at its center 
(axis point) while simultaneously 
using the tip of a cartridge to push 
out the extractor’s axis pin (Fig. 
22). 
 
NOTE:  The extractor’s axis pin is 
stepped.  This requires the extractor to 
be slightly depressed in order to push 
out the axis pin.  The axis pin should come out easily if properly 
depressed.  Do not use a punch and hammer or similar instruments 
to try to...

 
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Fig. 27 Fig. 26 
 Removal of Lower Receiver 
 WARNING!   DO NOT DRY FIRE THE LOWER 
RECEIVER  WHEN IT IS REMOVED FROM THE 
RIFLE AS THE HAMMER WILL STRIKE THE 
LOWER RECEIVER AND DAMAGE IT.   
1.  Take a empty cartridge case in 
your hand.  Using the rim of 
the case, push in the lower 
receiver’s takedown pin from 
the left side (Fig.26). 
2.  Grab the rimmed portion of the 
retaining pin on the right side 
of the pin with your hand and 
pull it out as far as it will go.  It 
should not come...

 
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Fig. 32 Gas Tube 
Recess (Enlarged) Fig. 31 
Fig. 33 
 SECTION XII - ASSEMBLY OF THE M96 
 
WARNING!  ADEQUATE EYE PROTECTION 
SHOULD ALWAYS BE WORN WHILE 
ASSEMBLING ANY FIREARM AS SPRING 
LOADED PARTS MAY JUMP FROM THE 
FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE PERMANENT 
VISION LOSS OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY.  
Assemble the rifle components in the 
flowing order. 
 Gas Tube Installation  
1.  Attach the gas tube assembly to the 
receiver by sliding its narrow end into 
the gas tube guide of the receiver. 
2.  Insert...

 
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Fig. 37
 
Fig. 36 
Installation of Barrel 
 
WARNING!  FAILURE TO INSTALL THE BARREL 
PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR 
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AS WELL AS 
DAMAGE TO THE RIFLE AND OTHER 
PROPERTY  FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
CAREFULLY.   IF THE BARREL DOES NOT STAY 
IN THE FIREARM DURING FIRING, STOP 
SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY.  
The barrel cannot be installed until the operating rod and the gas 
tube have first been installed.   
 
1.  Set the buttstock of the rifle on a 
solid surface with the front of...

 
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Fig. 40
 
Fig. 39  Carrier Tail with Firing Pin and Return 
Spring 
Assembly of the Bolt Carrier 
 
WARNING!  FAILURE TO ASSEMBLE THE BOLT 
CARRIER CORRECTLY MAY RESULT IN DEATH 
OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AS WELL AS 
DAMAGE TO THE RIFLE AND OTHER 
PROPERTY.  FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
CAREFULLY.  MAKE SURE THE BOLT CARRIER 
IS ASSEMBLED WITH THE FIRING PIN SPRING 
ATTACHED TO THE  FIRING PIN AND THE 
FIRING PIN IS HELD IN THE  CARRIER TAIL BY 
THE ROLL PIN AS SHOW IN FIGURE 39. 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Fig. 43 
should pop out so that it is flush with the top part of the bolt 
carrier (Fig 42).   It may be necessary to apply forward pressure 
on the bolt carrier while pulling back on the charging handle.  
When the carrier release button pops out, the carrier is firmly 
connected to the operating rod. 
6.  
Installation of  Lower Receiver, Magazine Well, Rear 
Sight, Buttstock, Buttplate, and Handguard  
Installation of Magazine Well Assembly 
 
1.  When installing the magazine well, 
be sure to...

 
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If the cartridge did not fire, the bullet will still be attached to the 
cartridge case. Next, look at the primer of the cartridge.  If there is 
no dent in the primer, there may be a problem with the rifle which 
must be assessed by a competent gunsmith.   
 
 
If there is a dent in the primer, discard the round. 
   DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE RIFLE AGAIN 
UNTIL YOU HAVE REMOVED THE BARREL AND 
CHECKED IT FOR OBSTRUCTIONS.  SEE THE 
PROCEEDURE FOR CHECKING FOR 
OBSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION V – BEFORE...