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DONOTOPERATEANYLWRCIRIFLEPRIORTOREADINGTHISMANUALThis manual contains important safety informa3on that will allow you to safely operate the

R.E.P.R.seriesRifle. Readthe en3remanual priortoopera3ngtheweapon. Followallsafety

rulesandoperatorinstruc3onscontainedherein.Ensurethismanualremainswiththisweapon.

7.62mm Rapid EngagementPrecision Rifle (R.E.P.R.)

OperatorsManual

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TableofContents

1.1 AboutthisManual

1.2 WarningsandSafetyData

2.0 GeneralDescrip3onoftheR.E.P.R.seriesofRifles

2.1 WeaponNomenclature

2.1.1 R.E.P.R.16

2.1.2 R.E.P.R.20

2.1. ExplodedView,R.E.P.R.16

2.1.4 ExplodedView,R.E.P.R.20

2.1.5 TechnicalData

.0 SafetyInforma3onandprocedures

.1 GeneralSafetyProcedures

.2 WeaponCondi3ons

. ClearingYourWeaponUnloading

.4 PreFireFunc3onTest.5 PreFireInspec3on(PFI)

4.0 Opera3on

4.1 LoadingaMagazine

4.2 LoadingaWeaponinCondi3on4

4. FiringinSemiAutoma3cMode

4.4 FiringinAutoma3cMode

4.5 ReloadingfromBoltLock

4.6 Tac3calReload

4.7 Opera3ngCycle

5.0 ImmediateandRemedialAc3ons

5.1 ImmediateAc3on

5.2 RemedialAc3on

6.0 Maintenance

6.1 Disassembly(FieldStrip)

6.2 DetailedDisassembly

6. Assembly

6.4 Rou3neOperatorsMaintenance

6.5 DetailedOperatorsMaintenance

6.6 MaintenanceProceduresforAdverseClimateCondi3ons

6.7 SpecialArc3cEnvironmentConsidera3ons

6.8 LubricantsandCleaners

6.9 RailMaintenanceandNotes

7.0 TroubleShoo3ng

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Congratulaons!InpurchasingtheLWRCIRapidEngagementPrecisionRifle,younowhavethe

most capable7.62x51mmNATOsemiautoma3crifle inthe world.LWRCIs goalwas todesign

anddelivera rifle thatwas morereliable,userfriendlyandwhileasaccurateasacustombolt

ac3on sniper rifle. The system is user configurable for day or night use. The system was

designedto usemul3pleupperreceivergroupsfroma short12.7barreleduppertothe 20

Sniperupper.

The system is loosely based on theStoner AR architecture to preserve thefeeland muscle

memoryassociatedwithriflesbased ontheStoner design. Thatis where the familiarityends.

Thebarreltoreceiverinterfaceisalmostthree3mes morerobustthananyotherrifle. Barrels

are coldrotary hammer forged over a precision mandrel and boast perfect bores that are

consistentin concentricity 0.0002. Thebarrelis finishedmachinedin profiles to maximize

accuracyandminimize theadverseeffects ofbarrelwhipandharmonics.Atargetcrownis used

tomaximizehit probability. Thebarrel is finished in theNiCorr surface conversionprocess.NiCorr is harderthanchromeand offersalowercoefficientoffric3on addingtobarrel lifeand

muzzlevelocity. Itmakesthebarrelseasier tocleanas theydo notfoul withcopperas readily

andarevirtuallyimpervioustocorrosion.Thematerialchosenforthebarrel isthesameused

ontheM2.50calibermachinegun.

The weapon features a le side nonreciproca3ng charging handle with integrated forward

assist. This allows theusertooperatetheac3onwithoutcheekweldandthus keepeyes on

target. It alsoallowedLWRCIto seal theupperandlowerreceiverattherear endpreven3ng

gasfrombeingpropelledintotheuserseyewhenasuppressorisused.

Thereis a gasadjustmentfeature allowinga broaduseofammuni3ontypesavailable,op3mize

thesystemforsuppressoruse,orshutoffthegasen3relyforamanuallyoperatedrifle.

Allmoving parts oftheac3on are coatedin NiBor. NiBor is a very hardpla3ng process that

includesaNickelcompositethatacts as apermanentlubricantminimizingtheneedforbreakin,

orliquidlubrica3on.

Therearemany other valuablefeaturesfoundinyour rifle. Ifyou requirefurther designand

manufacturinginforma3on,pleasevisittheLWRCIforumfoundatwww.LWRCI.com.

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1.1AboutThisManual:

Thepurposeofthis manualis toprovideinstruc3ononthe safeopera3on,detailmaintenance

procedures and provide general informa3on for the R.E.P.R. series of Carbines and Rifles.

Thoroughly read thismanual prior toopera3ngyour weapon andfollow allsafety rules and

proceduresoutlinedwithin. EnsureyoualsoobserveallLocal,State,andFederalLaws when

possessing,transpor3ng,oropera3ngyourLWRCInterna3onal,LLCweapon.

By followingtheopera3ngandmaintenanceprocedures outlinedinthis manualyouwill ensure

properandsafefunc3onofthefirearm.

1.2WarningsandSafetyData:

WARNING! ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN LOADING,

UNLOADING,CLEARINGORCHARGINGTHEWEAPON.

WARNING! WHENEVER THE WEAPON IS SUBMERSED IN WATER IMMEDIATELY SHAKE THE

WEAPON,SWINGINGTHEMUZZLEDOWNWARDVIGOROUSLY,PRIORTOFIRING.

WARNING!NEVERFIRETHEWEAPONWHILESUBMERSED.

WARNING! THEGASREGULATORKNOBANDBARRELMAYBECOMEHOT ENOUGHTOCAUSE

INJURYDURINGFIRING.TAKECAREWHENCHANGINGGASREGULATORSETTINGS.

WARNING! ONLYUSEAUTHORIZEDAMMUNITIONTHATIS OFTHECORRECTCALIBERANDIN

SERVICEABLECONDITION.DONOTLUBRICATEAMMUNITION.

WARNING! WHEN USINGA BLANK FIRINGADAPTER(BFA), ENSURE ALL MAGAZINES TO BE

FIREDANDEVERYROUNDINTHEM IS INDEEDBLANK AMMUNITION PRIORTO USINGA BFA.

FIRINGALIVEROUNDWITHTHEBFAINPLACECOULDCAUSEINJURYORDEATH!

WARNING! WHENFIRING, IFYOUHAVEADRASTIC REDUCTIONINRECOILANDTHEWEAPON

DIDNOTSOUNDRIGHT,UNLOADTORANGESAFE,FIELDDISASSEMBLEANDINSPECTTHEBORE

TOENSURETHEREISNOOBSTRUCTION.

WARNING!NEVERFIRETHEWEAPONWITHOUTTHECAMPININSTALLED.THISCOULDRESULT

ININJURYORDEATH.

WARNING! NEVER KEEP LIVE AMMUNITION NEAR FIREARM OR WORK AREA WHILE

DISASSEMBLINGORCLEANINGFIREARM

WARNING!NEVERFIRETHEWEAPONWITHOUTADEQUATEEARANDEYEPROTECTIONASYOU

WILLSUSTAINPERMANENTINJURY.

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2.0 GeneralDescriponoftheR.E.P.R.SeriesofRifles:

The Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle (R.E.P.R.) series are gas piston operated, rotary bolt,

magazinefed, aircooled, selfloading rifles chambered in 7.62x51mmNATO/.308 Win fromLWRCInterna3onal.

R.E.P.R.sareavailableinanumberofconfigura3onstofillavarietyofmissionprofiles;

A. R.E.P.R. 20 Model Fied with a heavy profile 20(508mm) barrel, 2stage adjustable

match gradetrigger and bustock with adjustablecheekpieceandlength of pull , it is

intendedasaprecisionriflesuitableforengagingpointtargetsoutto1000m.

B. R.E.P.R.18ModelFied withamediumheavy profile18(457mm),2stagematchgrade

trigger and telescoping bu stock., this model is suitable for use as a Designated

MarksmansRifleforpointtargetengagementsoutto800m.

C. R.E.P.R. 16 Model Fied with a medium profile 16(406mm), Enhanced Service Fire

ControlGroup(Semi or SelectFire)andtelescopingbustock,this is a BaleRiflethatcan

engagepointtargetsoutto600m.

D. R.E.P.R. 12.7ModelFiedwitha mediumprofile12.7(2mm), EnhancedService Fire

ControlGroup(Semi orSelectFire)andtelescopingbustock,this configura3onis intended

foruseasaheavycaliberCQBweaponupto200m.

All R.E.P.R.shavehightolerancecoldhammerforgedbarrels madefrom41V45steel,ultrarigid

receiver to barrel interfacesand freefloa3ng handguards. This makes them capableof very

highaccuracywithappropriatematchqualityammuni3on.

Designedfortherigors ofmilitary andlawenforcement,the R.E.P.R.series isextremelyrobust

and suited to the demands of field opera3ons without the need for excessive care and

maintenance.

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2.1 WeaponNomenclature:

2.1.1R.E.P.R.16

LEGEND

1.Muzzle 8.CockingHandleKnob 15.Trigger 22.Ejec3onPort

2.Barrel 9.ReceiverRail 16.TriggerGuard 2.MagazineRelease

.GasRegulator 10.RearSight 17.BoltCatch 24.CaseDeflector

4.FrontSight 11.StockReleaseLever 18.Magazine 25.Ambidextrous

BoltCatch

5.TopRail 12.TelescopingStock 19.PusherScrew 26.RearTakeDownPin

6.LowerRail 1.PistolGrip 20.FrontTakeDown

Pin(HingePin)7.RailBase/

BarrelNut

14.SelectorLever 21.Ejec3onPort

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2.1.2R.E.P.R.20

28.QDSlingMount 0.CheekPiece 2.SlingLoop

29.CheekPieceAdjustment 1.LengthofPullAdjustment .RailSec3ons

Items2932applyonlytoR.E.P.R.20

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2.1.3STRIPPED,R.E.P.R.16

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2.1.4STRIPPED,R.E.P.R.20

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2.1.5TECHNICALDATA

Caliber 7.62x51mmNATO(.08Win)

Weight

(unloadedw/oaccessories)

R.E.P.R.12NA

R.E.P.R.168.4lbs(.81kg)

R.E.P.R.1810.5lbs(4.76kg)

R.E.P.R.2011.25lbs(5.1kg)

Length

(stockcollapsed)

R.E.P.R.12NA

R.E.P.R.164.5inches(876mm)



BarrelLength

R.E.P.R.1NA

R.E.P.R.1616inches(406mm)



Rifling 6Lands&Grooves1:10RightHandTwist

MagazineCapacity 5,10or20rounds

TriggerPull(semi)

R.E.P.R.12&165.058.0lbs

R.E.P.R.18.25.0lbs(1ststage)

0.51.5lbs(2ndstage)

R.E.P.R.201..0lbs(1ststage)0.51.5lbs(2ndstage)

TriggerPull(auto) 5.058.0lbs

MuzzleVelocity NA

Sustainedrateoffire 50roundsperminute

Rapidrateoffire 120roundsperminute

Cyclicrateoffire NA

PointTargetMaxRange R.E.P.R.20800meters

AreaTargetMaxRange R.E.P.R.201000meters

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2.1.6 OperangControls

2.1.6.1 SelectorLever(14.)

Located onthele side of thelower receiver, theselector lever func3onsasthemanualsafetyofthe R.E.P.R.and alsothe firecontrolselectoronselectfire weapons.Thereceiveris

markedwithpictogramsofallthreemodesoffire:

SAFE= Preventsthetriggerfromreleasingthetrigger.

SEMIAUTOMATIC= Allowsoneshotperpullofthetrigger.

AUTOMATIC= Riflewillshootandloadmulpleshotsunlthetriggeris

released.

All LWRCI rifles are marked with all theAUTO seng however theAUTO seng is only

func3onalina selectfireweapon(Military andLawEnforcementOnly). TheAUTOsengcannotbeengagedinasemiautoma3cweapon.

SAFEcanonlybeengagedwhentheweaponischargedandthetriggeriscocked.

2.1.6.2 Trigger(15.)

The Trigger is used to fire the weapon. It is enclosed by the Trigger Guard. R.E.P.R. 18

equippedwith MATCH 2stagetriggers. Thesehavea heavierandlonger 1st stage(approx.

4lbspull)andalighter,crisp2ndstagebreak(approx.1lb.).R.E.P.R. 20is equippedwith an

adjustable2stagetrigger. PleasefollowGeissele Automa3cs instruc3ons for adjus3ngthe

trigger.

CAUTION: Adjus3ngthetriggertoaverylowpull weightcancause a significantsafety issue

ona selfloading rifle. LWRCI does notsuggest youadjustthetrigger. Ithas beenfactory

tunedonaprecisionjig.

CAUTION: LWRCI only advocates the use of the fire control group supplied with your

weapon.Theyhavebeenthoroughlytestedthroughdroptes3ng,andenvironmental tes3ng

toensuresafeuseinthefield.Therearesinglestagematchtriggersonthemarketthatin

ouropinionareunsafeforuseonanopera3onalfirearm.

CAUTION: Installingaermarket accessoriesthat extendinto thetrigger guard areaof the

weaponarediscouragedandunnecessaryandcancauseanegligentdischarge.

2.1.6.3 ChargingHandle(8.)

TheCharging Handle onthe le side oftheR.E.P.R. isused tochargethe weapon and/or

retracttheBoltCarrierGroup. Itis nonreciproca3ng.AForwardAssistorSilentBoltClosure

is builtintotheChargingHandleandisac3vatedbydepressingtheChargingHandleKnobto

engagetheboltcarrier,then pushingthecarrierforward intobaerywhile keepingtheKnob

pressedin.

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2.1.6.4 MagazineRelease(23.)

Thiscontrolis locatedontherighthandsideoftheLowerReceiver,Adjacenttothetople

hand side of the Magazine Well. It is shielded by a cutout in the receiver so that the

magazineis notuninten3onally released. It isusedtoreleasethe MagazineCatch whichallowstheMagazinetodropfreeorbepulledout.

CAUTION:RemovingtheMagazine does notmaketheweaponsafe.R.E.P.R.canbefiredwith

theMagazineremoved.Forinstruc3onstoCLEARtheweapon,see..

2.1.6.5 BoltCatch(17.and25.)

R.E.P.R.is equippedwithambidextrous boltcatchcontrols onbothle (17.)andright (25.)

sides ofthe LowerReceiver.Theyare usedtoreleasethe BoltCarrierGroupfromthe locked

openposi3onor tolocktheBoltCarrierGroupbackwhenthereis a filledmagazine orno

magazineloadedintheMagazineWell.This isdonebydepressingthelowerpor3onofeither

BoltCatchwhile retrac3ngthe ChargingHandleallthewayto therear.ReturntheCharging

Handletotheforwardposi3onaer.Pressingtheupperpaddlesec3onoftheBoltCatchwill

release theboltcarrier groupwhich will sendit forwardintobaery under power ofthe

returnspring.

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2.1.6.6 GasRegulator

TheGas Regulatoradjuststhevolumeof gas directed into thepiston. Thereare 4 detent

posi3ons, Closed (marked C), Suppressed (marked S), Normal (marked N) and Adverse

(markedA). Themarkingthat isat 12 oclock, nearest thetoprail andfurthest from the

barrelindicatesthesenginuse.Theshapeoftheknobis irregularorellip3calallowingthe

shooter to determine the posi3onof the regulator in the dark. Learn the shape of the

regulator remembering the protuberant feature on the regulator knob in rela3on to a

landmarkontheweaponsoyoucanfeelitsposi3oninthedark.

CAUTION:Thegasregulatorandgasblockcanbeoneofthehoestpartsoftheweapon.If

youhavebeenfiringtheweapon,theregulatorWILLBEHOTENOUGHTOBURNYOU.Usea

flattoolonthefaceoftheregulatortoturnitifitishot.

TheClosedsengcutsoffallgasfromthepistonsystemsotheweaponwillnotcyclewhenfired.Thisisforspecificmissionuse suchasa requirementtopalmorretainthebrassona

tac3calmission. It canbe usedwhenfiringsubsonicammuni3onwith a suppressorwhich

guaranteesthere is no movement of theac3on for thequietest employment of therifle

possible.

CAUTION:The closedgas sengmaybea liabilityforsomeunitsorpoorlytrainedendusers

whodonotensuretheir weaponisina func3onalmodeforselfloading.Ifthis isthecase,

LWRCIcan supply a gas regulator without theclosed seng. Completeweapons can be

orderedthisway.

Suppressed seng is used in conjunc3on with Sound Suppressors to reduce gas back

pressure caused by the suppressor. Some suppressors create more backpressure than

others andthereforeyoumaynot needto usethe suppressedseng withyour par3cular

suppressor. Witha suppressorontheSuppressedsengyourweapondemonstratessigns

ofbeingundergassed(failuretoextract,failuretolockbackonanemptymagazine)thenrun

yourrifleontheNNormalseng.

Follow the instruc3ons supplied by your suppressor manufacturer for installa3on of the

suppressor,the suppressormuzzle device/mount.LWRCIhasdoneextensivetes3ngwiththeLWRCIsuppressor,theSurefiresuppressor,andtheAdvancedArmamentsuppressor. The

SurefiresuppressorsgenerallyrunintheNNormalseng.

Normal seng is thedefault seng for nonsuppressed opera3on. This is tuned to the

heavy match gradecartridges like M118LR orFederal GMM. Ejec3onshouldbe at the4

oclockposi3on. Ifyouarefiring hotloads,the ejec3onpaernwill movetowardthe2

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oclockposi3ons. This means theboltcarrier velocity ishigherthanop3mal. Itdoesnot

mean any harm will come totheweapon, but increases thechancesof a bolt over base

stoppage.Apo

Adversesengisonlyusedwhentheweaponisopera3ngsluggishlyduetoextremeand/or

verylowtemperatureorverylowpressureammuni3on.

2.1.6.6 EjeconPortCover(21.)

The ejec3on port cover is spring loadedwith a closing detent. It will automa3cally open

whentheBoltCarriercyclesandremainopenun3l closedmanually.Ejec3onshouldalways

bemanuallyclosedaeracourseoffireandthesitua3onisassessedasnonthreatening.

2.1.6.7 PusherScrews(19.)

Atthefrontof theLower Rail(6.)are thepairof PusherScrewsthat keepthe TopRail(5.)

correctly indexedtotheLowerRail.Theyare cap3vetotheLowerRail andwillnotfallout.

Theknurledheadallowsthemtobefinger3ghtenedandaslotallowstheuseofacartridge

rimorcointotorquethem3ght. Neveruse excessiveforceto 3ghtenthese screws. There

areVitonOringsthatwhencompressedwillpreventthesefromvibra3ngloose.

2.1.6.8 CheekPieceAdjustment(29.)(APPLIESTOR.E.P.R.20ONLY)

This knobis usedtoraise orlowerthe heightofthe CheekPiece(0.).Facingtheleside of

theweaponwiththestocktotheright,theknobisrotatedtotheletoraisetheCheek

Pieceandtherighttolowerit.

2.1.6.9LengthofPullAdjustment(31.)(APPLIESTOR.E.P.R.20ONLY)Thisfeatureallows you to op3mizeyourlengthof pull(bustock length)ensuringperfect

eyerelief with your op3c and op3mal comfortand shoo3ng posi3on. Rota3ng this knob

upwardsusingthe sameorienta3onas aboveextends theBuPlateandthe LengthofPull.

Rota3ngitdownwardsclosestheBuPlateandshortenstheLengthofPull.

Theuserwill notethatthereisgreatreduc3oninfeltrecoil,andtheshooterwill becapable

of faster and more accuratefollow up shots if therifle is properly fied through proper

adjustmentofthesefeatures.

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3.0 SafetyInformaonandProcedures:

READTHISMANUALCOMPLETELYPRIORTOOPERATINGYOURWEAPON.

THEFOURFIREARMSSAFETYRULES

Treateveryweaponasifitwereloadedatallmes.

Neverpointyourweaponatanythingyoudontintendtoshoot.

Keepyourfingerstraightandoffthetriggerunlyouintendtofire.

Keepyourweapononsafeunlyouintendtoshoot.

3.1 GeneralSafetyProcedures:

.1.1 Whenever handlingany weapon,pointthemuzzleina safe direc3onas itas soonas

youpicktheweaponup,thenCLEARtheweapon.See..1to..5.Ensurechamberis

clear.

.1.2 Whenever handingover your weapontoanotherperson,clear theweaponfirst and

handit over with the bolt lockedto the rear by the bolt catch. Whenreceivinga

weaponfrom another person insist that they clear it and lock thebolt to therear

beforeaccep3ngtheweapon.Checkthe chambertoensuretheweaponisclearwhen

youaccepttheweapon.

.1. Alwaysensureyouarefiringthe correctcaliberammuni3onthroughyourweapon.To

ensure proper func3on and safety LWRCI recommends using only factory loaded

ammuni3on that complieswith the Spor3ng Arms and Ammuni3on Manufacturers

Ins3tute(SAAMI),Commission Interna3onalePermanentepourl'Epreuve desArmes

FeuPorta3ves (CIP),NATO,orammuni3onloadedtoU.S.Militaryspecifica3onsforthe

weapon. LWRCI doesnt guarantee your weapons safety or performance when

u3lizingreloadedorsurplusammuni3on.

.1.4 Checkyourweapons boretoensureitis freefromobstruc3ons beforefiring. In the

event that the weapon is dropped or the muzzle touches the ground, unload and

ensurethe weaponboreisfree fromobstruc3on.Ifitis darkandthetac3calsitua3on

permits,useaflashlighttoensurethere isnotanobstruc3on. Ifthetac3cal situa3on

callsfor light discipline, dropa cleaning rod through theboreto ensure there isno

obstruc3on.

.1.5 Prior tofiringyourweapon,knowyourintendedtargetandwhatliesbeyond. Ensure

that there is an adequate backstop or open space free from people or any other

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unintendedtargetspriortoshoo3ng.Nevershootatwaterorhardobjects as ricochets

willoccurandposeasafetyhazardtoproperty,peopleinthevicinity,ortheshooter.

.1.6 Be awareofwheretheweaponmuzzleis pointedatall 3mesandNEVERflag(point

your muzzle at) any person or unintended target regardless of the status of theweapon.Whennotbeingcarried ontherange yourweaponshouldbeplacedinRange

Safecondi3onwiththemuzzlefacingdownrangeejec3onportup, theboltlockedto

therearandselectoronsafe.No weaponshouldbehandledregardlessofstatus while

peoplearedownrange.Observeallrulesoftherangeyouarefiringon.

.1.7 Weaponsshouldbestoredunloaded,andinalockedcaseorothersecurearea.

.1.8 Alwaysusehearingandeyeprotec3onwhenshoo3nganyfirearm.

.1.9 Be familiarwithyourweaponandits features,controlsandopera3ngproceduresprior

toshoo3ng.

3.2WeaponCondions

Condion4: Bolt forward on an empty chamber, ejec3on port cover closed, no magazine

inserted,andselectorleveronfire(willnotengagesafe).See.

Condion3: Bolt forward on an empty chamber, ejec3on port cover closed, magazine

inserted,andselectorleveronfire(willnotengagesafe).

Condion2: Notapplicable.

Condion1: Bolt forward with a round chambered, ejec3on port cover closed, magazine

inserted,andselectorleveronsafe.

RangeSafe: Bolt lockedto the rear, ejec3on port cover open, nomagazine inserted, and

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3.3 ClearingYourWeaponUnloading

..1 Ensurethemuzzleis pointedinasafedirec3on atall3mesandthroughthecourseof

unloadingtheweapon.

..2 Remove the Magazine (if present) by depressing the Magazine Release and eitherallowingittodropfreeorpullingitout.

.. DepressandholdthebaseoftheBoltCatchwithtriggerfinger.

..4 GrasptheChargingHandlefirmlywiththesupporthandandpullfirmly allthewayto

therear.ReleasetheChargingHandle.Theboltcarriershouldremainlockedback.

..5 Rolltheriflecounterclockwisetovisuallyconfirmthatthereis noroundorcasinginthe

chamber.Iflightcondi3onsarelow,physicallyinspectchamber.

..6 Uponconfirma3onthatthechamberisclear,depress thepaddleoftheBoltCatch.The

boltcarriershouldmoveforwardandgointobaery.

..7 Whilepoin3ngtheweaponina safedirec3on, depresstheTriggertorenderitinert.YourSelector Lever shouldnot go to safe, indica3ngthat thehammer is nolonger

cocked.

..8 Close the Ejec3on Port Cover. Your rifle is now in Condion 4 and ready for

administra3vehandling.

CAUTION: Do notdepend on the factthat nochamberedroundwasejected onclearing.

You can sll have a live round in the chamber that did not extract/eject because your

extractor was broken, or the case rim was ripped through by the extractor. VISUALLY

inspectthechambertoensureitisclear.

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3.4 PreFireFunconTest

The Usershould alwayscompleteaprefirefuncon testof theaconand firecontrol group

beforeusingtheweaponandanymetheweaponhasbeendisassembledandreassembled.

3.4a SemiAutomacMode

.4.1 EnsureweaponisCLEAR(see.)andinCondion4priortoperformingafunc3ontest.

.4.2 Insert an empty Magazine fully into the Magazine Well and pull downward. The

Magazineshouldremainlockedintothemagazinewell.

.4. GrasptheChargingHandleandpull itfirmly totherear. Theboltcarriershouldlockto

therear. Return thecharging handle to itsforwardand locked posi3on by pushing it

forward.

.4.4 Depressthemagazinerelease. Themagazineshouldejectfromthemagazinewell and

theboltcarriershouldremainlockedtotherear.

.4.5 Depressthetopserratedpor3onoftheboltcatch. The boltcarriershouldspringfully

forwardandlockintobaery.

.4.6 WiththeselectorleveronSAFEdepressthetrigger.Thehammershouldnotfall.

.4.7 RotatetheselectorlevertoSEMIanddepressthetrigger.Thehammershouldfall.

.4.8 Charge the weapon by grasping the charging handle, pulling it firmly to the rear and

releasing.Depressandholdthetrigger.Thehammershouldfall.

.4.9 Con3nueholdingthetriggerwhilechargingtheweaponagain. Releasethetrigger andyou should hear a click as the disconnector disengages. The hammer should remain

cocked.

3.4b AutomacMode

.4.10PlacetheselectorleveronAUTODepressandholdthetrigger.Thehammershouldfall.

.4.11 Con3nuetoholdthetriggerandchargetheweapon23mes.Each3me the boltshould

goforwardandthehammershouldfall.Releasethetrigger.

.4.12Thiscompletesthefunc3oncheck.MakeweaponCondion4.

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3.5 PreFireInspecon(PFI)

Performthefollowinginspeconpriortoeachfiringsession.StartyourPFIwithyourweapon

inCondion4.

.5.1 Breaktheweapondownshotgunstylebypullingout the Take DownPin(26.)and

pivo3ngtheLowerReceiverdownfromtheUpperReceiver.

.5.2 RemovetheBoltCarrier Groupby pullingthe Charging Handlebackallthewayand

graspingtherearoftheBoltCarrier.

.5. Inspect theBoltandBoltcarrier ensuringthefollowing; theBoltCamPiniscorrectly

installed with thearrow facing forward; if applicable, theFiring PinRetainer is fully

seated in its hole. Ensure the firing pin hole is unobstructed and the Firing Pin is

properlyinstalled(taptheboomof theBoltCarrier firmly against thepalmofyour

hand,theFiringPinshouldstayinplace)..5.4 Visually inspect the bore of the weaponto ensure it is unobstructed (in low light

condi3onsphysicallyinspecttheborebypassingacleaningrodthroughit).

.5.5 Reassemble the weaponinser3ng the Bolt Carrier Group. Pivot the Lower Receiver

backuptotheUpperReceiverandpressintheRearTakeDownPin.

.5.6 EnsurethattheGasRegulatorisintheappropriatedetentposi3onasdictatedbyuse.

.5.7 Inspect the Magazinesfor the following: Ensurethe Magazinesare clean and not

dented(par3cularly the feedlips).EnsuretheMagazine Followermoves freely within

themagazinebodyandreturnsunderitsownspringtensionwithoutbinding.Do NOToilorotherwiselubricatemagazines.OnlyuseMagazinesrecommendedbyLWRCI.

.5.8 Inspecttheammuni3onpriortofiring.Ensure ammuni3onisfactorymanufacturedin

compliance with SAAMI, CIP and/or U.S. MILSpec/STANAG specifica3ons. Ensure

ammuni3onisthecorrectcaliberforthe weapon.Ensure ammuni3onis clean.Donot

oilorotherwiselubricateammuni3on.Donotoverloadmagazines.

.5.9 PuttheweaponinCondion4orRangeSafestatus.

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4.0 Operaon

4.0.1 ChoiceofAmmunion

AlthoughR.E.P.R.is designedto cyclewitha broadspectrumof ammuni3on, it is

op3mizedfor usewithheavy bullet loads. With a 1in10inchrateof rifling, thebarrels are designed to stabilize heavy bullets up to 190 grains. The design

ammuni3onis M118LR Match ammuni3onwith the175 grainSierra Match King

bullet.Thefactoryrecommends theuseofthis ammuni3onorsimilarloads suchas

theFederalGoldMedal Match(GMM)andBlackHills 175grMatch.Itis suggested

touseammuni3onwithbulletsheavierthan168grains forpeakaccuracy.M80Ball

andequivalentwillnotrealizethetrueaccuracypoten3aloftheR.E.P.R.

4.1 LoadingaMagazine

The R.E.P.R. was designed to use common magazines with other 7.62X51mm NATO rifles

currentlyinuse. SR25and M110magazines will workfromKnightsArmsCompanyalongwith

any magazinethatwaspaernedaerthe originalAR10 paern. ModernAR10magazines by

Armalite do not follow this paern and will not work. Magazines from DPMS will work,

howeverM118LRammuni3onistoolongtoreliablyfeedinthesemagazines.

4.1.1 GrasptheMagazinefirmlyinyoursupporthand.

4.1.2 Pushtheroundunderthe magazinefeedlips.Thebase ofthecartridgeshouldbeall

thewaybackagainstthebackofthemagazine.

4.1. Repeatun3lthemagazineisfilled.DONOTOVERFILLthemagazine.

4.2 LoadingaWeaponinCondion4

Star3ngwithaweaponinCondion4:

4.2.1 Insertaloadedmagazinefirmlyintothe MagazineWell.Ensurethemagazineisfully

seatedbytuggingonit.

4.2.2 Chargetheweaponbyfirmlypullingthecharginghandletotherearand releasingit

(slingshotmethod).

4.2. Rotate the selector to SAFE. If not immediately firing the weapon close the

ejec3onportcover.TheWeaponisnowin Condion1.

4.2 FiringinSemiAutomacMode


4..1 BringWeapontotheReadyposi3on.

4..2 AcquireandAimattheintendedTarget.

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4.. PutSelectortoSEMI.

4..4 Depresstriggerwitha deliberatesqueezingmo3onofthestronghandindex finger

tofireindividualshots.Repeatun3ltargetisneutralized.

4..5 Scanandassessforthreatsortargets.

4..6. PutSelectortoSAFE.

4.4 FiringinAutomacMode(onlyinSelectFireweapons)


4.4.1 BringWeapontotheReadyposi3on.

4.4.2 AcquireandAimattheintendedTarget.

4.4. PutSelectortoAUTO.

4.4.4 Depresstriggerwitha deliberatesqueezingmo3onofthestronghandindex fingerto fire bursts. Release trigger to discon3nueburst. 5roundbursts are op3mal.

Repeatun3ltargetisneutralized.

4.4.5 Scanandassessforthreatsortargets.

4.4.6. SetSelectortoSAFE.

4.5 ReloadingFromBoltLock

WhentheMagazineisoutofammuni3on,theBoltCatchisautoma3callyengaged.TheBolt

CarrierGroupisheldopen.Theweaponwillnotfire.ToReload:

4.5.1 SetSelectortoSAFE.

4.5.2 DepresstheMagazineRelease.AllowtheMagazinetofallfreeorremoveitbyhand

ifthisisnotpossible(e.g.prone)

4.5. RetrievealoadedMagazinewithyoursupporthand.

4.5.4 InsertloadedMagazineintoMagazineWell.Ensurethemagazineisfullyseatedby

tuggingonit.

4.5.5 DepresstheBoltCatch.ThiswillallowtheBoltCarriertogointobaeryand

chamberaround.WeaponisnowinCondion1.

4.5.6 Scanandassessforthreatsortargets.Reengageasnecessary.

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4.6 TaccalReload

Atac3calreloadiscarriedoutduringalullcombattokeeptheweapontoppedupwith

ammuni3on.ItisconductedfromCondion1:

4.6.1 Grasppar3allyemptyMagazinebetween2digitsofsupporthand.DepresstheMagazineRelease.RemovetheMagazinebyhand..

4.6.2 RetrievealoadedMagazinewithyoursupporthand.Graspthebaseofitwith

thumbandindexfinger.

4.6. InsertloadedMagazineintoMagazineWell.Ensurethemagazineisfullyseatedby

tuggingonit.

4.6.4 Stowpar3allyemptymagazineappropriately.

4.6.5 Scanandassessforthreatsortargets.

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4.7 OperangCycle

Thefollowingdescribestheopera3ngcycleoftheR.E.P.R.insemiautoma3cmode.

Firing

WhentheTriggerisdepressed,thesearisdisengagedfromthe

HammerallowingthehammertobedrivenbytheHammerspringtostriketheFiringPin.TheFiringPinstrikestheprimer,firingthe

chamberedround.

Unlocking

Propellantgassesaretappedoffatthegasportandtraveltroughthe

gasblocktothenozzle.Thisgasdrivesthepistoncupbackfromthe

nozzle,inturndrivingtheopera3ngrodtostrikethecarrierkey.This

ini3ates the rearward movement (recoil stroke) of the BoltCarrier

Group. Asthe Bolt Carrier travelsto the rear,the CamPin rotates

theBolt,thusunlockingitfromthebarrelextension.

ExtraconAstheBoltCarrierGroupcon3nuesthroughtherecoilstrokethe

expendedcartridgeisdrawnfromthechamberbytheextractor.

EjeconOncetheexpendedcartridgeisclearofthechamberitisejected

fromtheweaponbythespringloadedEjector.

Cocking

Semi As the Bolt Carrier Group con3nues to the rear it cocks the

Hammer which is ini3ally retained by the Disconnector. As the

shooter disengages the trigger, the Disconnector releases the

hammer allowingit to becapturedby theTrigger(this isknown as

Reset).

Auto As thebolt carrier group con3nuesto the rear it cocks the

hammerwhichisretainedbytheautosear.Concurrentlytherearof

thebolt carrier will trip theauto sear releasing the hammer and

firing the round. When the trigger is depressed and held, the

weaponwillcyclecon3nuouslythroughthefiringsequenceun3lthe

triggerisreleasedorthemagazineisdepleted.

When the user releases thetrigger, the hammer is caught by the

hammer/triggerengagementsurfaceanddoesnotallowtheweapon

tofireagainun3lthetriggerispulled.

Feeding

The recoil stroke concludeswhen the Buffer halts the Bolt Carrier

Group. The Recoil Spring, compressed during the recoil stroke,

drivestheboltcarrier groupforwardcommencingthecounterrecoil

stroke.AstheBoltCarrierreturnsforwardthenextroundisstripped

fromthetop ofthe Magazineand directedintothechamber bythe

feedramps.

ChamberingAstheboltcarriergroupcon3nuesthecounterrecoilstrokethe

roundisseatedinthechamber.

Locking

Astheboltcarriergroupcompletesthecounterrecoilstrokethebolt

rotates,lockingintothebarrelextension.Theboltcarriergroupis

nowagaininbaery.

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5.0 ImmediateandRemedialAcons

5.1 ImmediateAcon

ImmediateAconisdefinedasthepromptac3ontakenbytheoperatortoreducea

stoppagewithoutinves3ga3ngthecause.Astoppageisdefinedasanyinterrup3oninthe

opera3ngcycle.Itissuggestedtotransi3ontoasecondaryweaponifcoverisnotavailable,

orifthesitua3onpermitsperformthefollowing;

5.1.1 Keeptheweaponshoulderedandinthereadyposi3onpointeddownrange.

5.1. EnsurethemagazineisfullyseatedbytappingonthebaseoftheMagazineand

tuggingfirmlydown.

5.1.4 Pullthecharginghandletotherearandrelease.

5.1.5 Reengagethetarget

5.1.6 IftheweapondoesnotejectacasingorliveroundapplyRemedialAcon.

5.2. RemedialAcon

RemedialAconisdefinedastheac3onstakenbytheoperatortoremedyaMalfunc3on.A

Malfunc3onisdefinedasafailureoftheweapontooperateasdesigned.Asimplewayto

rememberthestepsofaremedialac3onistosimplyUnloadtheweapon,andReload

theweapononcetheweaponisclear.

5.2.1 AempttosettheSelectorLevertoSAFE.

5.2.2 LocktheBoltCarrierGrouptotherearbydepressingtheboomsegmentofthe

BoltCatchandpullingtheChargingHandletotherear.ReturntheChargingHandle

totheforwardposi3on.

5.2. RemoveanddiscardtheMagazine.

5.2.4 Rolltherifle60degreesan3clockwisetovisuallyinspectthechamberfor

obstruc3ons.

5.2.5 ShakeoraempttoclearanystoppageviatheMagwellorEjec3onPort.

5.2.6 CheckGasRegulatortoensureitisatanappropriateseng.

5.2.8 ReleasetheBoltCatchandmanipulatetheChargingHandlethree()3mesto

ensuretheac3onisfunc3oningproperly.

5.2.9 MaketheweaponCondion1weaponandcon3nuethemission.

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6.0 Maintenance

Maintainingyourweaponproperlyrequiresnotonlyimmediatepreandpostfiringcleaningbut

replacement of consumable parts to ensure 100% reliability and accuracy of the product

throughoutits lifespan. Keepanaccurate logofeveryroundfiredthroughtheweapon.Even

wri3ngdownaes3mateofhowmanyroundswerefiredonagivendaywill helpyoutoperform

scheduledmaintenanceon thesystem. LWRCIhas developeda Black Box pistol grip that

allowsyoutodownloadinforma3onfromyourrifledependingonthesowareyouchoosefor

therifle. Itcangiveyouanexactroundcount, itcanprovideadateand3mestampfor every

roundfiredandcanevensuggestwhensomethingneedstobereplacedbasedontheround

count. Pleasecall LWRCIifyouareinterestedinthistechnology. This manualisanOperators

manual anddoes not cover replacementof partsoutsideof thosethat canbereplacedona

fieldstrip. Itis encouragedthatonlya cer3fiedarmorershoulddisassembleandreplaceparts

beyondthosethatareremovedina fieldstrip. LWRCI canconductmaintenanceforyouwitha

same day turnaround if you choose. The whole weapon will be inspected and gauged,consumableswillbereplaced,itwillbetestfired,cleanedandreturnedtoyouwithareport.

6.1 Disassembly(FieldStrip)

Frequency:Theweaponshouldbedisassembledtoits major groupsandassemblies when

conduc3ngRou3neOperator Level Maintenance(asdeterminedby unit). Forconvenience

the Upper Receiver can remain connected to the Lower Receiver (weapon broken down

shotgunstyle)duringRou3neOperatorLevel Maintenance.Layyourpartsoutfromleto

rightinthesequencetheyareremovedfromtheweaponsothatuponreassembly,youjust

workrighttole. This habitwill alsohelpifyouhave tostripyourweaponandreassemble

inthedark.Thesequenceisasfollows:

6.1.1 Cleartheweapon(refertoSec3on.ofthismanual)andensuretheweaponis

Condion4.YourBoltCarriermustbeinbaery.

6.1.2 Pull out the Take Down Pin by

pushingfromthelesideofthe

Lower Receiver to start the pin

moving then pull out from the

right. A dowel or point of a

cartridgecanaidinthis.Thepin

detentwill bes3ffona newrifle.

This will get easier as you use

anddisassembleyourR.E.P.R.

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Pull the pin fromthe right as far

as it goes. Thepinwill remain

cap3ve. This pin releases the

backendof theupper receiver

fromthelowerreceiver.

6.1. PivottheLowerReceiverun3l it

is 90 to the Upper Receiver.You may opt to remove the

f ro nt ta ke d ow n p in a nd

disconnect the upper from the

lower completely for ease of

cleaning.

6.1.4 Remove theBoltCarrier Group

by pulling the Charging Handle

back all the way and grasping

the rear of the Bolt Carrier

removing it from the receiver.

Return the Charging Handle to

itsforwardposi3on.

6.1.5 RemovetheBufferandBuffer/RecoilSpringbydepressingthebufferdetentand

pullingthebufferandspringfromthelowerreceiver.Separatethebufferand

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spring.ThiswillnotbeaseasyasitiswithastandardAR15/M16astheR.E.P.R.

usesaflatwirespring.Youcantwistitout,orusesomethingflattoholdthebuffer

detentdownandoutofthewayofthespringcoils.Sincethisisagaspiston

weapon,itisunnecessarytoremovethespringeach3meyoufieldstriptheriflefor

maintenanceunlessthetubewasfouledbymud,dirt,sandorwater.Theweaponis

nowfieldstripped.

6.2 DetailedDisassembly

ThislevelofdisassemblyisforDetailedOperatorLevelMaintenanceoftheR.E.P.R.Caremust

betakentoensurethatsmallpartsarenotlost.Theuseofaclothortarpaulintocatchthem

isencouraged.Furtherdisassemblyisnotrequiredforoperatorauthorizedmaintenanceand

shouldonlybeperformedbyhigherechelonmaintenancepersonnel.Again,asyouremove

apart,placeitfromletorightinorderofdisassembly.

6.2.1 ClearandFieldStriptheweaponbyfollowingtheinstruc3onsintheprevioussec3on.

6.2.2BoltCarrierDisassembly

6.2.2a Remove the FiringPin Retaining

PinfromtheBoltCarrier. Thet

shapedcavitytheretainingpinis

inallows youtouseabullet3por

otherpointy Turnthecarrierso

theBolt is facingupwardandtap

againstyour palmtoremovetheFiringPin.

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6.2.2b Rotate the Bolt CamPin 90

countercl ockwise . Pul l to

removetheBoltCamPinandpull

theBoltoutoftheBoltCarrier.

Do not further disassemble the

bolt. Further disassembly is

covered in the LWRCI R.E.P.R.

M a i n t a i n e r s m a n u a l f o r

Armorers.

UpperReceiverGroupDisassembly6.2. Pullouttheforwardtakedown

pinto itsstopby pushing from

the le side of the receiver to

startthepinthenpullfromthe

right. Separate theupper and

lowerreceiver.

6.2.4 Re mo ve t he To p R ai l b y

l oo se ni ng t he t wo P us he r

Screws

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and pushing the upper rail

forward then li up removing

thetoprail..

(NOTE: Thetwo Pusher Screwsa re c ap 3v e a nd a re n ot

supposed to come free from

theLowerRail.)

6.2.5 Todisassemblethepiston

componentsgraspthefrontoftheopera3ngrodandpull

firmlytotherearcompressing

thepistonspring.Ensureto

pullitstraightbackintothe

receiveroritwillbind.Thefront

oftheopera3ngrodwill

disengagefromthepistoncup.

Lioutthefrontofthe

opera3ngrodassemblyandpull

itforwardthenawayfromthe

receiver.

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Pullthepistoncuptotherear

andoffofthenozzle.This

completesdetaileddisassembly.

(NOTE:Ifdisassemblingonlythe

gaspistoncomponentsonan

otherwiseassembledrifle,lock

thebolttotherearwhile

disassemblingorassembling

thegaspistoncomponentsto

relievetherecoilspring

resistance)

You can further disassemble the piston op rod assembly if you need to replace the spring. Pull

the spring from the front of the op rod removing it from the rod.

6.3 Assembly

AssemblyoftheR.E.P.R.seriesisaccomplishedbyreversingthedisassemblysteps.Noneof

thepartswillassembleinthewrongway.Youshouldnothavetouseanyforcereassembling

anypartoftheweapon.Duringreassemblytakenoteofthefollowing:

6..1 Ensuretheboltsextractorisfacingtheejec3onportsideoftheweaponas

pictured.Itwillnotassemblethewrongway.

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6..2 WhenreinstallingtheOpera3ngRodAssembly,rotatetheAssemblyun3litfully

seatsinthePistonCup.

6.. WhenreinstallingtheBufferandBufferSpring,pushtheBufferfullypastthebuffer

detentandensureitiscapturedbehindthedetent.

6..4 WhilereinstallingtheFiringPinRetainingPinensuretheFiringPinisfullyforward

andtheFiringPinRetainingPinisinstalledfromletorightwhenlookingfromthe

rearoftheweapon.WhileBoltispushedfullrearwardintoCarrier,pushendof

FiringPintowardfrontofBoltandensureitprotrudesthroughthefaceoftheBolt.

6..5 WhenreinstallingtheBoltCarrierGroupintoUpperReceiver,ensurethattheBoltis

fullyextended.

6..6 WhenclosingtheUpperandLowerReceiver,pivottheLowerReceivertotheUpper

receiverun3lcontactismade.ThenpushtheRearTakeDownPinallthewayintotheLowerReceiver.ItmaybenecessarytopushtheUpperandLowerreceivers

togethertoenablethis.

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6.4 RouneOperatorsMaintenance:

Performrou3nemaintenanceaereachfiringsessionoroncedailywhileopera3ngin

normalfieldcondi3ons.Ensureweaponisclearpriortoperforminganymaintenance.

Whenpunchingtheweaponsborepassthecleaningrodthroughthechamberendtowards

themuzzle.Otherwisethemuzzlemaybedamagedanddegradeaccuracy.

6.4.1 FieldstriptheweaponasdetailedinSec3on6.1.

6.4.2 CleanborebypunchingfirstwithapatchsaturatedinSimple Green,SLIP2000Carbon

Killer orapprovedsolvent. Punch borewithborebrushseveral3mes.Punchwitha

drypatchtoremovecarbonresidueandcleaningsolvent.Repeatun3l patchesareno

longerremovingcopperorblackcarbonfouling.

6.4. Checkforcleanliness by punchingwith acleanpatch. Ifthepatchdoesnotcomeout

clean,repeatsteps6.42un3litdoes.

6.4.4 Wipe BoltCarrier,ChargingHandle,interiorofUpperReceiver,BufferandBufferSpring

withacloth(slightlydampenedwith cleaningsolventifavailable). Try toensure you

donotgetcleaningsolventsonplas3cparts. Somechemicalsolventswillchangeor

breakdowntheproper3esofplas3c.

6.4.5 Scrub the face of the bolt with a GP brush dipped in cleaning solvent or CLP.

ThoroughlywipeawayanyremainingcleaningsolventorCLPwitharag.

6.4.5 Apply a light coat of lubricant to the interior of the upper receiver, buffer spring,

compensatorandejec3onportcover.

6.4.6 Apply pointlubricanttotheExtractor,BoltCamPin,Hammer pivotpoint,andTriggerpivot point, Charging Handle Knob, Bolt Catch, and Carrier sear. (NOTE: Do not

lubricatethefaceofthebolt.)

6.4.7Reassembleweaponandperformfunc3onscheckasdetailedinSec3on.4and.5.

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6.5 DetailedOperatorsMaintenance

PerformDetailedMaintenanceevery2,000roundsoronceweeklywhileopera3nginnormal

fieldcondi3ons.Ensureweaponisclearpriortoperforminganymaintenance.Forbest

resultsandifthesitua3onpermits,pullthroughtheborewithanytypeofCLP.Liberallycoat

allpartswithCLPandreturntocleaninafewdays.

6.5.1 DetailDisassembleweaponasdescribedinSec3on6.2.

6.5.2 PerformRouneMaintenanceasdetailedintheprevioussec3on.

6.5. ScrubextractorwithGPbrushdippedincleaningsolventorCLP.Paypar3cular

aen3ontoremoveanybuiltupbrassdepositsintheextractorgroove.Thoroughly

wipeawayanyremainingcleaningsolventorCLPwitharag.

6.5.4 ScrubBoltCarrier,BoltBody,FiringPinandinterioroftheUpperReceiverwithGP

brushdippedincleaningsolventorCLP.Punchfiringpinholeandfiringpincavitywith

apipecleaner.ThoroughlywipeawayanyremainingcleaningsolventorCLPwitharag.

ApplyamoderatecoatoflubricanttotheinsideoftheBoltCarrierwherethebolt

installs.Applypointlubrica3ontotheExtractorwherethepininstallsandtheBolt

CamPinwhenitisinstalled.Applyalightcoatoflubricanttotheinterioroftheupper

receiverpriortoreinstallingtheBoltCarrierGroup.

6.5.5 ScrubGasPistonNozzlewithadrybrasswirebrush.Thoroughlywipeawayany

remainingcarbonresiduewitharag(ragmaybedampenedincleaningsolvent).

(NOTE:Thegaspistonnozzleshouldbecompletelydrybeforereassemblingthe

weapon.Donotapplylubricantsasthiswillcausefoulingwhenfired).

6.5.6 ScrubtheGasPistonCupinsideandoutwithadrybrasswirebrush.Applyalightcoat

oflubricanttotheoutsideofthepistoncupandwipeoffanyexcesslubricantor

residuewitharag. (NOTE:Asageneralprac3ce,donotintroduceanylubricantintotheinsideofthe

pistoncupasthismaycausefoulingwhenfired).

6.5.7 Iftheweaponistobestoredforalongerperiodof3me,placealightcoa3ngofCLPon

theNozzleandreassemble.Theusercanwipeofftheexcesspriortofiring.Itis

inconsequen3altofunc3oniftheuserdoesnotwipeoffexcessCLPpriortofiring,but

itmaycausesomesmokeasthelubricantburnsoffwithanaggressivefiringschedule.

6.5.8 ScrubtheOpera3ngRodAssemblywithaGPbrushdippedincleaningsolventorCLP

(thesewillbeverycleantostartwithastheyarenotdirectlyexposedtocarbon).

ThoroughlywipeawayanyremainingcleaningsolventorCLPwitharag.Applyalight

coatoflubricanttotheOpera3ngRodAssembly.

6.5.9 Reassembleweaponandperformfunc3onscheckasdetailedinSec3ons.4and.5.

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6.6 MaintenanceProceduresforAdverseClimateCondions

6.6.1 When opera3ng in adverse environments LWRC Interna3onal recommends u3lizing

shootthroughmuzzlecoversandguncovers(iftac3calsitua3onpermits).

6.6.2 Pay par3cular aen3on that theEjec3on Port Cover is closedat all3mes when not

firingyourweapon.IfweaponsmustbegroundedstuffaragintotheMagazineWell.

6.6. Inblowingsandorsnowcondi3onsconductfrequentfunc3onschecks ofyourweapon

andtakeevery opportunitytoremovesandor snowfromyourweapon.Asmallpaint

brushis highly recommendedforthistask. Blowsandfromweaponwithcompressed

airifavailable.

6.6.4 Do not lubricate the interior of the Upper Receiver or exterior of the Gas Piston

components when opera3ng under field condi3ons in extremely sandy or snowy

environments.

6.6.5 When performing rou3ne maintenance remove theTop Rail and brush any sand or

snowfromthepistoncomponents.

6.6.6 Applypointlubrica3onassparinglyaspossible.

6.7 SpecialArccEnvironmentConsideraons

6.7.1 Keepweapons at ambientoutdoor temperature wheneverpossibleand useanarc3c

ratedlubricant.

6.7.2 Ifweaponsmustbe broughtintoawarmarea,allowweaponstowarmuptotheroom

temperature,detaildisassembleandperformDetailed Maintenance. Pay par3cularaen3on to removing all condensa3on from weapon before going back into cold

temperatures.

6.7. Even if weapons are kept outdoors, temperatures can fluctuate above and below

freezing causing condensa3on to develop then freeze in the weapons moving

components.Performfrequentfunc3onscheckstoensureweaponisoperable.

6.7.4 If weapon is dropped in the snow clean it immediately. At a minimum break the

weapondownshotgun styleand remove any snowfromtheupper receiver andbolt

carrier.Cleansnowfromgaspistoncomponents.Ensureboreisclear.

6.7.5 IfyourweapondoesfreezeshutDONOTFIREITtounjamtheweapon.Warmweaponwithbodyheat ora campstove(holdweaponatleasteightinchesabove flame and

remove magazineprior towarming)un3lunjammed thenclean or fireimmediately.

Keepmuzzlepointedinasafedirec3on.

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6.8 LubricantsandCleaners

TheR.E.P.R.is compa3blewithall standardU.S.Military andNATOspecifiedsmall arms

lubricants and cleaners. The manufacturer recommends SLIP 2000 EWL (extreme

WeaponsLubricant).Ifchangingfromone lubricanttoanothercleanoffoldlubricantbyscrubbingpartswithsolvent,e.g.SimpleGreenorSLIP 2000CarbonKiller. Toremove

copper fouling, LWRCI suggests Sweet's 7.62 Bore Cleaning Solvent. Follow

manufacturerinstruc3onsforsafeuse.

LubricaonTerms:

LightCoatAlightcoatoflubricantis notreadilyvisible totheeye.Applylubricantand

wipeoffexcesswithacleancloth.

Moderate CoatAmoderatecoatof lubricantshouldbe justvisible totheeye. Apply

lubricantdirectlytopartandspreadorapplywithabrush,clothorfinger.

PointLubricaonLubrica3onappliedtopivotpoints orrecessed parts. Applyacouple

ofdropstothepivotpointandworkpartbackandforthtodistributelubricant.

6.9 RailMaintenanceandNotes

TheR.E.P.R.featuresa freefloateduserconfigurablerailsystem.The raildoesnotcome

intocontactwithanypartofthebarrelallowingtheuseofaccessories,abipodorthe

railitselfasasupportsurfacewithoutaffec3ngthepointofimpactofthebullet.The

railhasa monolithic profile12 oclockrailthat perfectlymates totherail on the upper

receiverallowingthe stackingofsigh3ngdevices.The ,6,and9oclockrail sec3onsare

userconfigurable.Youcaninstall one ofseveral availablerailsec3onstoanypor3on of

therail tubedependentonwhereyouusuallymountyouraccessories.This wasdoneto

cut the weight of the rifle, and make the user interface with the system more

comfortable.

6.9.1 Thereis norequiredrailmaintenance otherthanprotec3ngtheM191Pica3nnyrail

sec3onsthatremainexposedtodamage witharail orladderpanel.TheR.E.P.R.rails

aresetuptousewithLWRCIRail SkinzorUSGI issuerail panels.AnyPica3nny191

standardrailpanelwillwork.

6.9.2 There are several configura3ons of rails and sling adapter rail sec3ons available.Please see the LWRCI WebStore to order addi3onal rail sec3ons, lengths and

configura3ons. To installarail sec3on,usethesuppliedAllenheadmachinescrews

(they have preapplied threadlocker already applied to them) and match the

installa3on holes on the rail sec3on to the appropriate holes in the rail system.

Installthescrews usinga5/64th Allenwrenchtonomorethan 15inch/lbs. Ensure

they areall 3ghtenedtothesametorque. IfyouremovetheAllenheadscrewto

reposi3onarail sec3on,ensureyoudegreasethe screwandtheholewith asuitable

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degreasing solu3on (e.g. alcohol, acetone etc.). Apply blue LockTite or suitable

threadlockertothescrewbeforeinstalla3on.

6.9. ThebarrelnutoftheR.E.P.R.alsoactsas therail mount.Itisnotrecommendedyou

removetherail oftheR.E.P.R.as thereisno requirementtodoso atthe operator

level.

6.9.4 The R.E.P.R. comes witha polymer heat shield handguard. Several lengths are

availablefromLWRCIontheLWRCIWebStore.They areinstalledwith5/64thAllen

headmachinescrewsineachholeintheboomofthehandguard.

6.9.2 Thereare smallCClips thatmake thepusher screwcap3ve. Inthe rareevent this

becomes dislodgedor lost,a standard CClipfor anM16 ejec3onport rod can be

used. Withthetop rail removed, screw inthepusher screw all the way. With

needlenosepliers,installtheCClipto thegroovetowardthe nose ofthepusher

screw.

6.9. Duringnormal use,therail willbecomefouledwithcarbonandsomecopperresidue

from jacketedammuni3on. Ifle,thecopper will turn ablue/green color.This is

purelycosme3candwillnotadverselyaffecttheweapon.Youcanremoveitwitha

coppersolvent. Youshouldalways inspect theinsideof the toprail toensure the

foulingdoesnotinterferewithpistonopera3on.

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7.0 TroubleShoong

NOTE:Whenshoo3ngwithasilencerorsuppressorpleasenotethefollowing:

7.1 FollowManufacturers instruc3onsfor moun3ng/dismoun3ngsuppressor,forcareand

use.

7.2 Usesuppressordesignwithsamecaliberofweapon.

7. Ensuresuppressorisfirmlyaachedpriortouse.

7.4 CyclicRatewillbeincreased.

7.5 Gas/foulingwillbeincreased.

7.6 Weaponshallrequireanincreaseinlubrica3onandcleaning.

7.7 Ifrunninga suppressorforanextendedperiod,orifthesitua3onpermits,turntheGas

RegulatortotheSuppressed(S)seng.

FailuretoLoad

CAUSE CORRECTION

Bent/damagemagazinefeedlipsorWorn/

WeakmagazinefeedspringInspectMagazineandreplaceasnecessary

Wornout/underpoweredrecoilspring Replacespring.Donottrytostretch.

Underpoweredammuni3on(CauseShort

Stroke)UseSAAMI,CIPorNATOSpec.Ammuni3on

LeadingoffeedrampsfromuseofNonFMJ

(FullMetalJacket)ammuni3on

Disassembleandcleanfeedrampsanduse

jacketedammuni3on

FailuretoLock

CAUSE CORRECTION

Wrongammuni3onforchamberUseproperSAAMI/CIP/NATOSpec.

Ammuni3on.

FOD(ForeignObjectDetected)inchamberor

barrelextensionDisassembleandcleanrifle.

Ammuni3ondefec3ve/damagedoroutof

specifica3on

Inspectallammuni3onpriortouseand

ensureSAAMI/CIP/NATOcompliant.

Weak/wornBuffer/Ac3onSpring Replacespring.

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FailuretoFire

CAUSE CORRECTION

Defec3veammuni3on/deadprimer

Inspectallammuni3onpriortouseand

ensureSAMI/NATOcompliant.

Broken/weakenhammerspring Replacespring.

FOD(ForeignObjectDetected)inPin

Channel(FireControlGroup)Disassembleandclean.

WornFiringPin Replacefiringpin

CarrierBounce/BoltBounceAdjustGasRegulatortosmallerseng.

Uselowerpressureammuni3on.

ForeignObjects&Debris(FOD)inFire

ControlGroup(FCG)Disassembleandclean.

FailuretoExtract

CAUSE CORRECTION

Worn/Brokenextractor/spring Replaceextractor/springs.

Corroded/Outofspecifica3onammuni3onInspectallammuni3onpriortouseand

ensureSAAMI/CIP/NATOcompliant.

Wornordamagedpistonreturnspring ReplacePistonReturnSpring.

TorncaserimDefec3veammuni3onordirtychamber

cleanchamberandinspectammuni3on.

ForeignObjects&Debris(FOD)/DirtyBolt/

Extractor

Disassembleandclean.

FailuretoEject

CAUSE CORRECTION

WornejectorspringReplacespring(Mayrequiregunsmith/

Armorer).

ShortstrokeInspectallammuni3onpriortouseand

ensureSAMI/CIP/NATOcompliant.

Regulatorsetonwrongseng. AdjustRegulatortoappropriateseng.

FailuretoCock

CAUSE CORRECTION

Worndisconnector&/orspring Replacedisconnectororspring.

WornHammer&/orSpring ReplaceHammer&/orSpring.

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WornTrigger&/orSpring ReplaceTrigger&/orSpring.

FOD(ForeignObjectDetected)lodgedinFire

ControlGroupDisassembleandcleanrifle.

Fortechnicalassistance,calltheLWRCITechnicalSupportGroup410901148.

Warranty

LWRCInterna8onalproductsarewarrantedtobefreefromdefec8vematerialandworkmanshipforaperiodoftwoyearsfromthedateofdeliverytotheoriginalpurchaser.

LWRCInterna8onalobliga8onunderthiswarrantyshallbelimitedto(1)repairingor(2)replacinganyproductuponinspec8onatLWRCInterna8onalandbasedonitsdiscre8on,isfoundtodefec8veinmaterialorinworkmanship.Thiswarrantyislimitedanddoesnot

extendto:carelesshandling,abuseandmisuse,unauthorizedadjustmentsormodifica8ons,useofimproperammuni8on,excessiveorunreasonableuse,ordinarywear&tear,rustorcorrosion,andbarrelobstruc8on.Repairsarewarrantedforthedura8onoftheoriginalwarrantyandapplyonlytofactorybuiltproducts.

ExclusiveRemedy:Theremediesinthissec8onandinthewarrantyagreementcons8tutethesoleandexclusiveremediesofanyauthorizedcustomer,aswellasitssuccessorsandassigns,foranydefectintheproduct.

Disclaimer:Thewarrantystatedinthisagreementisthesoleandexclusivewarrantypertainingtotheproduct.LWRCInterna8onaldisclaimsanywarrantyexpressorimplied,including,withoutlimita8on,anywarrantyofmerchantabilityorfitnessforapar8cular

purpose.InnoeventshallLWRCInterna8onal,LLCberesponsibleforanyindirect,incidentalorconsequen8aldamagesincluding,withoutlimita8ons,lostprofits,costsofdelay,withrespecttoeconomiclossorinjurytopropertyortothirdpar8es,whetherasaresultofbreachofexpressorimpliedwarranty,negligenceorotherwise.

PriortoreturninganyLWRCInterna8onalproductforwarrantywork,youmustreceivereturnmaterialauthoriza8on(RMA)fromourcustomerservicedepartment.Thecontactinforma8onisshownbelow.Itemsmustbereturnedprepaidtotheaddressshownbelow.LWRCInterna8onal,LLCacceptsnoresponsibilityforitemslostordamagedinshipping.ItemsthatarereturnedandfoundtobeOutofWarrantywillberepairedatthecustomersexpense;however,noworkwillbeperformedwithoutthecustomerswriVenauthoriza8on.

Note:Theinforma8onmen8onedhereinisvalidfordura8onof90days.

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