Bodyline Products International AX-1300 User Manual

AI-15592 Issue 4 AX308 Rifle USER MANUAL Accuracy International Ltd. Portsmouth. UK. Tel + 44 (0) 23 92 67 1225 Fax + 44 (0) 23 92 69 1852 Email:

AX308 - USER MANUAL 10 4. SETTING UP THE RIFLE The AX308 rifle has been designed so that many of the user interfaces can be adjusted to suit the i

11 AX308 - USER MANUAL 4.2 BIPOD FITTING AND OPERATION (ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL MODEL) To remove the bipod:  Operate the bipod release catch. 

AX308 - USER MANUAL 12 4.3 BIPOD MOUNT REMOVAL AND REFITTING (ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL MODEL) The Bipod Mount may be repositioned along the length

13 AX308 - USER MANUAL 4.5 CHEEK PIECE ADJUSTMENTS The AX308 rifle is fitted with a cheek piece that can be adjusted for height and lateral posit

AX308 - USER MANUAL 14 4.6 BUTT PAD ADJUSTMENTS The length of pull and butt pad position can be adjusted on the AX308 rifle. To adjust the length

15 AX308 - USER MANUAL 4.7 BUTT SPACER FITTING The AX308 length of pull can be extended further by fitting butt spacers from the supplied kit. On

AX308 - USER MANUAL 16 4.8 REAR GRIP POSITION ADJUSTMENT The AX308 rifle is fitted with a moveable rear hand grip. This grip can be fitted to the

17 AX308 - USER MANUAL 4.9 SCOPE MOUNT ADJUSTMENT It is possible to adjust the position of the scope mount on the action rail for eye relief.

AX308 - USER MANUAL 18 4.10 ACCESSORY RAILS Removing an accessory rail:  Apply thumb pressure to rail as shown below. 

19 AX308 - USER MANUAL 30.0 PRELIMINARY NOT CHECKED NOT RELEASED5020 11 2:1g100(UNLESSGAAI-26581SEE ITEMS LISTN/A mm1ESTIMATEDOFSPECIFICATIONS

AX308 - USER MANUAL 2 ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL Accuracy International was formed in 1978 to design and build tactical rifles. The original design

AX308 - USER MANUAL 20 5. FOLDING THE STOCK The AX308 rifle is fitted with a folding stock. The stock folds to the same side as the bolt. Once th

21 AX308 - USER MANUAL 6.0 FIELD STRIPING THE RIFLE Before stripping the rifle carry out the safety precautions as shown on section 1.4. To field

AX308 - USER MANUAL 22 6.1 STRIPPING THE BOLT ASSEMBLY Additional stripping and assembling is to be carried out only when circumstances warrant

23 AX308 - USER MANUAL 6.2 MAGAZINE STRIPPING AND REASSEMBLY STRIPPING:  Press down and push forward on the rear of the magazine platform. 

AX308 - USER MANUAL 24 7.0 PREPARING AND FIRING THE RIFLE 7.1 MAGAZINE LOADING The AX308 rifle is supplied with a 10 round, double stack, detachab

25 AX308 - USER MANUAL 7.2 LOADING THE RIFLE To load rifle:  Point the rifle in a safe direction.  Where possible, open the bolt by raising t

AX308 - USER MANUAL 26 7.3 FIRING AND OPERATING THE RIFLE The following sequence will be of assistance when firing and operating the rifle:  A

27 AX308 - USER MANUAL 7.4 UNLOADING THE RIFLE Note the position of the Firing Pin Cocking Indicator (see section1.2). If fired, use drill 1, If c

AX308 - USER MANUAL 28 7.5 FITTING AND REMOVAL OF THE TACTICAL SUPPRESSOR A suppressor can be fitted to rifles with a tactical (threaded) muzzle

29 AX308 - USER MANUAL 8. STOPPAGE AND TROUBLESHOOTING DRILLS If the rifle, magazines and ammunition are kept clean and maintained correctly, few

3 AX308 - USER MANUAL CONTENTS 1. SAFETY 4 1.1 SAFETY FEATURES 4 1.2 FIRING PIN COCKING INDICATOR 4 1.3 SAFETY LEVER OPERATION 5 1.4 SAFETY P

AX308 - USER MANUAL 30 STOPPAGE AND TROUBLESHOOTING DRILLS (CONTINUED) Obstruction in the chamber—failure to extract If a live round or empty case

31 AX308 - USER MANUAL 9. TELESCOPIC SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS The AX308 Sniper Rifle can be used with any telescopic sight that is fitted to a mount or

AX308 - USER MANUAL 32 9.1 ZEROING THE TELESCOPIC SIGHT The following procedure is provided as an example only. The same process can be used on s

33 AX308 - USER MANUAL 10 BARREL REMOVAL AND REFITTING 10.1 FITTING AND REMOVING THE BARREL (20” - 26” VARIANTS) Removal:  Unload the rifle and

AX308 - USER MANUAL 34 10.2 FITTING AND REMOVING THE BARREL (FULLY SUPPRESSED MODEL) CAUTION - THE SUPPRESSOR MAY BE HOT AFTER USE. TAKE THE NECE

35 AX308 - USER MANUAL 10.3 CHECKING CARTRIDGE HEADSPACE WARNING: Correct cartridge headspace is crucial to weapon safety. Each barrel supplied w

AX308 - USER MANUAL 36 12. USER LEVEL MAINTENANCE The rifle has been designed to withstand active service conditions. However, it is necessary t

37 AX308 - USER MANUAL 12.4 CLEANING & LUBRICATING BEFORE FIRING Before firing the rifle, it must be cleaned and lubricated as detailed below:

AX308 - USER MANUAL 38 12.6 CLEANING THE BARREL & CHAMBER Note: The bore and chamber are easier to clean

39 AX308 - USER MANUAL 12.7 CLEANING THE BARREL & CHAMBER Barrel Cleaning Procedure:  Unload the rifle and carry out safety precautions.

AX308 - USER MANUAL 4 1. SAFETY Before attempting to use or handle the rifle, this manual must be read and understood fully. This manual assumes a

AX308 - USER MANUAL 40 12.8 REMOVING HEAVY COPPER FOULING  Whilst it is not necessary to carry out the following procedure each time the barrel

41 AX308 - USER MANUAL 12.9 GENERAL RIFLE CLEANING The action body should be brushed clean to remove any brass particles or dirt. The rest of the

AX308 - USER MANUAL 42 13. BARREL BREAK-IN PROCEDURE Before a new rifle reaches a customer it has been already shot several rounds. The rifle is f

5 AX308 - USER MANUAL 1.3 SAFETY LEVER OPERATION The Accuracy International AX308 rifle is fitted with a 3-position safety lever. Note: The safet

AX308 - USER MANUAL 6 1.4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING - Users and personnel responsible for the weapon must comply with the following SAFETY PREC

7 AX308 - USER MANUAL 1.5 WARNINGS THE USE OF MISMATCHING ‘FIRING TRAIN’ PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE AND LIMB. DO NOT FIRE T

AX308 - USER MANUAL 8 1.7 CARTRIDGE HEADSPACE Cartridge headspace defines the distance between the bolt face and the cartridge datum reference w

9 AX308 - USER MANUAL 2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Calibre : .308 / 7.62x51mm Action : Front Locking, 6 lugs.