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1 UK & Rest Of World (ExcludingUSA) accuracy international Box 81 PortsmouthHampshireP03 5 SJUnited KingdomTel:+44 (0)23 9267 1225 Fax: +44 (0)23 9269 OnlyAccuracy international North Box 5267 Oak RidgeTN 37831 USATel:(865) 482-0330 Fax: (865) 482-0336AI Covered Within This ManualAccuracy InternationalGeneral Description - RifleTechnicalSpecification-RifleTopleve l GAlPartsIdentificationSafetyGeneralSafe StorageProtectionMaintenanceOf The RifleSafe HandlingInstructionsCheckingThat The Rifle Is UnloadedCheckingThat The Bore Is Free Of ObstructionsClearingA Bore ObstructionsSafety MechanismCheckingThe Firing Pin's Safe OperationOperating Instructions-RifleAssembling The RifleFitting & Removal Of The BoltInsertion & Removal Of The MagazinePreparing To Fire The RifleLoadingFiring & Operating The BoltFailure To FireReloadingUnloadingUnloading A Live RoundDisassembling The RifleStripping & Reassembling The BoltStripping The MagazineTests After ReassemblyUserMaintenance- RifleGeneralCleaning & Lubricating Before FiringCleaning The Barrel & Chamber Before FiringCleaning & Lubricating After FiringTo Clean Heavy Copper

2 Arrangement/Parts Identification50:2 Safety Mechanism90 'Stripping The Bolt The Shroud/Firing Pin Assembly Back Into The Bolt Body1605 Compressing The Firing Pin Spring160>6 Cocking Piece/Bolt Body Dent Engagement17OJ'Stripping The Magazine17 DBStripping The Magazine-Removing The Base Plate Stage 11809 Stripping The Magazine-Removing The Base Plate Stage 21810 Stripping The Magazine- Removing The Spring Assembly19AE Users SolutionsAccuracy& AmmunitionUser Ti Is Covered Within This The information contained within this manual will provide the user with sufficientinstruction for the continual safe usage of the AE and repair instruction beyond what the user could be expected toconduct using the standard user tool/cleaning kit is not covered within user should attempt no weaponstrippingbeyond that manual assumesa basic level of user familiaritywith

3 Note:-The manual has been written assumingthe user is right need to be varied to accommodatea lefthanded formed in 1978 to design and build tactical original design ethos combinedtwo factors into a unique theincorporationofperformanceenhancingfe atureslearnedinOlympicandinternationalta rget shooting onto a platformexhibitingfull military current designs faithfullyfollow this original conceptbut also benefit from overtwenty years of not cosmeticbut are driven solely by the needs of theusers, highly trained military and police units in over 50 units are exposed to 'live' tactical situations on a daily basis and in the mostdemanding environments where first shot accuracy is rifles are producedin a purposebuilt 20,OOOsq. ft. facility in the UK, operatinga managementsystem certificatedto BS EN are manufactured to accuracy international 's designs to ensurethat they are optimised for the function they must perform, something that cannotbe achieved with a ruggedised-sporting The AE sniper rifle is a bolt-action single shot rifle with free-floating barrel and amagazine capacity of five is made to the same standards as the highly renowned AW tactical rifles, but isdesigned for law enforcement where full military specification is not an Users ,,0 TechnicalSpecification- level GAlParts Win (conforming to international CIP/SAAMI regulations)Length Overall:6 kg (131b 40z)1200 mm (44")SLcSLWeight:Action:Steel, front locking, seperate Mil Std 1913 railBolt:60 opening,three lugs, mm (.)

4 256") striker fallTrigger:Two stage adjustable,set kg to 2 kg (3lbs 50z to 41bs70z)Safety Mechanism:'Safe' and 'Fire' modes only.'Safe' draws back and blocks the firing pin for :610 mm (24") Stainlesssteel match grade 1 :12 twist fii1edA80 EStock:Alloy chassis enclosed in scuff resistance stock sides. Fitted withsling :Detachablebox type containingfive roundsA Butt Pad8 Magazine Release CatchC MIL-STD 1913 Rail0 MagazineEHarris 8ipod AdaptorSLSling Loop Attachment PointsF80lt Release CatchGSafety LeverCarriageFour sling loops allowing hand & shoulder sling or biathlon styleharness for backpack style carriageFGHeadspace SizesGONO ( ") mm ( ")Fig. 01 General Arrangement/PartsIdentification45AE Users ,,0 isforbiddenwithoutany reason to point the rifle at users are unaware of the weapon status (half loaded, loaded or unloaded),itshould always be assumedthat it is This manual must be read and fully understoodbefore attempting to use theweapon Fromtime to time the manual uses cautionary notices to alert the user to eithersafety imperative or potential instances which may result in causing damage to theweapon system, as shown below.

5 Weapon which is to be handed over must be presented unloaded and with thebolt open, in the rearwards safety precautions set out under section "SafeInstructions", must be strictly adhered to, initial receipt of operating the use before any the documentation recommends itHandling4541&Before handling the rifle or attempting any operation, the user mustensure theirs and the safety of others behind the it is pointing in a safe it is unloaded and safe to handle4131&CAUTION4551&NEVER fire the rifle before you have ensured rifle that the serialnumbers of the action body, shroud and bolt assembly are the :~.1 When not in use the rifle should be kept, in an unloadedcondition,in a :~.2 The bolt and any ammunition should be stored in a separate locked steel cabinet tothat of to fully close the bolt every time the bolt is manipulated could result in a liveround being left in the chamber, as the extractor does not engage the cartridge rimunless the bolt is fUlly the rifle, eye and ear protection should be worn at all operatingthe bolt ALWAYS cycle fully completelyopen and,close the bolt every time it is handle or use a firearm whilst under the influence of alcohol or < Always wash your hands after handling the rifle or ammunition.

6 ,II,mmunitioncontains a loaded weaponare only to be performedwith the safetylever set to the 'SAFE position'(so that the white dot is visible). The make adjustments to the rifle. The user should not conduct any moremaintenance other than routine cleaning and lubrication of its external the rifle checked periodically by a qualified Gunsmith / firearm can still be with the safety mechanismengaged,if it is handled the rifle to accuracy international for checking if you are ever unsure of that the rifle is barrel is cleaned and clear from obstructions prior to firing,see section User Maintenance and "Checking That The Bore Is FreeOfObstructions" .67AE The Rifle Is ,1 Remove the magazine from the rifle, see section "Insertion & Removal Of TheMagazine" and ensure it is clear of AE Series Rifle has two modes of the bolt handle and slide the bolt fully to the that the action is clear of ammunition by looking through the ejection portand using a finger to feel inside the DotRed bolt should be left open or removed whilst handling rifle, see section "Fitting & Removal Of The Bolt".

7 4.' To close the bolt without causing unnecessary stress on the firing pin and boltassembly, pull the trigger shoe and whilst holding it to the rear, fully close the boltbefore releasing the ' an empty magazinein the weapon. The rifle may now be handled ConditionFire Condition4681&CAUTIONB efore firing the rifle, always check the bore is free of 02 Safety I"'-illICAUTIONT here is only one position where the rifle is is when the safetyleveris pulledFUllYrearwardsso thatONLYthe 'white' dot is ,'7'CheckingThat The Bore Is Free Of that the rifle is unloaded, see section "Checking That The Rifle IsUnloaded".No other position is safety mechanism can only be applied after the rifle has been ,'.2 Remove the bolt, see section "Fitting & Removal Of The Bolt" '.3 Look through the barrel to ensure that it is free from obstructions and then replacethe the safety mechanism applied the firing pin is withdrawn and is physicallyblocked from coming ,8.

8 Clearing A Bore to remove a bore obstructionby loading and firing another, may cause the barrel to burst or a cartridge to rupture, potentiallycausing serious personal injury or even engage the safety mechanism, move the safety lever (located on the right handside of the bolt assembly) fully rearwards so that only the white dot is disengage the safety mechanism, move the safety lever fully forward so thatonly the red dot is visible, The rifle will now fire when the trigger is the bolt, see section "Fitting & removal of the bolt" and insert a rodguide into the rear of the a cleaning rod through the barrel from the chamber end to remove the the barrel, see section User Maintenance and inspect the barrel for anysigns of the object cannot be easily removed with the cleaning rod or the barrel isdamaged return the rifle to a qualified Gunsmith / Users ManualAccuracy international The Firing Pin's Safe Check to ensure that the rifle is not loaded, see section "Checking That TheRifle Is Unloaded".

9 Open and close the bolt to leave it in the cocked are normally supplied packaged with the magazine fitted and the boltseparate. The bolt willneed to be fitted, using the instructions the safety lever into the "SAFE" and release the trigger 6 times and remove your finger from the & RemovalOf The the se"al numbers of the action body, shroud and bolt are the same. Ifthey are different do not fit the bolt and contact accuracy international or safety lever forward into the "FIRE" the rifle is operating correctly the firing pin should not be released; it will still beretained by the trigger the triggerto release the firing the bolt into the bolt way and whilst depressing the bolt release catch, slide thebolt fully the bolt catch, pull the trigger shoe and whilst holding it to the rear, closethe bolt before releasing the trigger moving the safety lever to the "FIRE" position releases the firing pin; then therifle is deemed to be unsafe and must be returned to a qualified GunsmithIArmourer for remove the bolt, hold the bolt handle in the right hand.

10 Raise the handle andslide the bolt rearwards until it stops on the bolt the lefthand,depress the bolt release catch and fully withdraw the bolt fromthe RemovalOf The The box magazine is inserted by locating it into the opening in the underside of the magazine by its base using the left hand and push it upwards until thecatch engagement can be assured on hearing an audible 'click' when themagazine is pushed , when operational the user can reduce the noise made inserting themagazine by holding the magazine release catch open whilst the magazine ispushed check that the magazine has been correctly engaged and issecure, by pullingdownon the base remove the magazine, push the magazine release catch forward with the thumbof the right hand, whilst holding the left hand underneath the magazine to support itas it comes away from the ~1AE Users ManualPreparing To FireThe that the rifle has been correctly cleaned and lubricatedbefore use, see "Cleaning& Lubricating Before Firing"and "Cleaning The Barrel & Chamber Before Firing".