Heckler&Koch MR762A1-LRP User Manual

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Fig.17 – Inserting Magazine into the Rifle

6. Depress the upper portion (paddle) of the bolt catch. The bolt should go forward,

stripping the top cartridge from the magazine and feeding it into the chamber (Fig.

18).

Fig. 18 – Depressing Bolt Catch to Chamber a Cartridge

7. Tap the forward assist to ensure the bolt is fully forward and locked (Fig. 19).

Fig. 19 – Tap Forward Assist

WARNING: Always assume every weapon is loaded until it is verified through visual

and physical inspection that it is not.

Confirm the weapon is clear and on SAFE before performing the following procedures.

Failure to follow these warnings may cause injury or death to personnel.

CAUTION: Never ride the charging handle forward. Allow it to move forward under

its own power.

NOTE: Close the ejection port cover if the weapon is not to be immediately fired.

FIRING THE RIFLE

1. Place the selector lever on SEMI-AUTOMATIC.

2. Estimate range to target and adjust the rear sight by rotating the adjuster so that

the desired range setting on the adjuster is aligned with the range index mark.

3. Sight in on the target and acquire proper sight picture and sight alignment.

4. Employing proper breathing techniques, fire the MR762A1 by slowly squeezing

rearward on the trigger until the hammer releases from the sear.

WARNING: Before firing the MR762A1, ensure that:

1. The bore is clear of obstructions.

2. The firearm is pointed only at your intended target.

3. You are sure of your backstop and the impact area beyond.

4. Your hands and fingers are away from the muzzle.

RELOADING THE MR762A1

The magazine in the weapon is empty. The bolt is held to the rear by the bolt catch.

Same procedure as above, except the bolt is already locked to the rear and you must first

set the selector to “SAFE”.

1. Set the selector lever to “SAFE”.

2. Depress the magazine release button with the right index finger or thumb. Remove

the empty magazine from the magazine well. Store the empty magazine in a magazine

pouch.

3. Insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well until the magazine catch engages

the magazine (Fig. 17).

4. Tap upward on the magazine to ensure it is properly seated and tug slightly on the

magazine downwards to ensure the magazine is properly engaged by the magazine

catch. Insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well until the magazine catch

engages.

5. Push the bolt catch in to release the bolt and to chamber a round.

6. The weapon is now loaded and set on “SAFE.”

UNLOADING THE MR762A1

Use the clearing procedures found on page 5 to unload (and clear) the rifle.