10. Functions Test

Question 1

Function Test 1 - Safety Test

Answer 1

Check that the safety catch is at ‘S’ and the change lever is at ‘R’. Cock the rifle and attempt to fire the rifle. It should not fire.

Question 2

Function Test 2 - Repetition Test

Answer 2

Set the change lever to ‘R’ and the safety catch to ‘F’, operate the trigger, firing the action. Whilst holding the trigger back, cock the rifle and release the trigger. The hammer should be felt/heard engaging the main sear. Operate the trigger, the rifle should fire.

Question 3

Function Test 3 - Automatic Test

Answer 3

Set the change lever to ‘A’ and the safety catch to ‘F’. Cock the rifle. The hammer should be held to the rear. Operate the trigger, the rifle should fire. Whilst holding the trigger back, cock the rifle. As the bolt moves forward the hammer should fall to strike the firing pin. Release the trigger. Set the safety catch to ‘S’ and the change lever to ‘R’. Close the ejection opening cover.

Question 4

Function Test 4. NSP

Answer 4

1 - Check the safety catch is on safe (S) before picking up rifle
2- Open the ammunition pouch(if Magazine fitted)
3 - Remove the magazine (if fitted) & place it into the open ammunition pouch
4 - Close the ammunition pouch
5 - Cock the weapon and apply the holding open Catch
6 - Carry out a 7 point safety check
7 - Operated the bolt release catch allow the working parts to go forward, forward assist
8 - Put the safety catch to fire
9 - Fire an aimed shot
10 - Put the safety catch to safe (S), push the sights down & close the dust cover