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and
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rifle models

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING: BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM, READ AND
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
 Thank you for choosing CMMG, Inc.
Please read and follow all instructions in this manual
before operating the firearm.

FUNDAMENTAL FIREARM
SAFETY GUIDELINES
- Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.
- Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to
shoot.
- Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use.
- Know the target and what is beyond it.

- Be sure the firearm is safe to operate.

- Know how to use the firearm safely.
- Only use the correct ammunition for the firearm.
- Wear appropriate eye and ear protection.
- Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
- Store firearms so that they are not accessible to
unauthorized persons.
- Be aware that certain types of firearms and many shooting
activities require additional safety precautions.

Failure to follow these rules can result in damage to

property, injury or death. Always follow these instructions
and carefully read and refer to this manual before loading
your firearm.
This is NOT a safety manual.
If you need assistance with the safe handling of this, or any
firearm, please contact a certified firearms instructor or
school.

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CLEARING YOUR RIFLE
To unload/clear your rifle:

1. Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction.

2. Rotate the firearm’s safety selector to “SAFE.”Remove
the magazine by pressing the magazine release button
and pulling the magazine out of the rifle.
3. Pull and hold the charging handle to the rear.
4. Make sure the chamber is clear of any live or spent
cartridge. Once clear, the charging handle can be
released.

Your rifle is now clear.

LOADING YOUR RIFLE

To load your rifle:

1. Load your magazine with .22 Long Rifle cartridges. Place

the cartridge between the magazine’s feed lips and push
down and back until seated. Load the desired amount of
ammuniton.
2. Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction and place the
selector on “SAFE.”
3. Insert the loaded magazine into the magazine well until
fully seated and the magazine catch locks the magazine
in place. Ensure that it is locked in place by trying to pull
the magazine out.
4. To chamber a cartridge, firmly pull the charging handle
to the rear and release it. DO NOT ride the handle as the
bolt closes. (See Fig. 1)

Your rifle is now loaded.

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 Loading continued.

2.

1.

Figure 1

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE:
The forward-assist will not function unless the
conversion is equipped with a Forward Assist Adapter.
These adapters are available to purchase if not originally
equipped with the conversion kit.
This unit has been tested and fired. Light and
subsonic ammunition may not operate as reliably (if at
all) as will standard or high-velocity ammunition.

Firing:

1. Assume a firing position. Grasp the pistol grip with one

hand, keeping your finger off the trigger and bringing the
butt stock of the rifle to your shoulder.
2. Align your sights with the target.
3. Rotate the selector switch from “SAFE” to “SEMI” (or
“FIRE”).
4. Squeeze the trigger until the hammer is released and the
rifle fires.
5. When the magazine is expended, the bolt will be held
open by the magazine follower and an empty chamber
can be observed. When removing the magazine to reload,
the bolt should close.
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Malfunctions:

If the rifle fails to fire:

Pull the charging handle back and observe a cartridge being
extracted and ejected. Release the charging handle to load
another round and attempt to fire again.

If the rifle does not fully load a round into the chamber:
(failure to feed)

1. Clear the rifle, remove the magazine and pull the charging
handle to the rear.
2. Remove any cartridges remaining in the action.
3. Reload the rifle and attempt to fire again.

If the rifle does not remove a round from the chamber:

(failure to extract)

1. Clear the rifle, remove the magazine and pull the charging
handle to the rear.
2. Manually cycle the action. Pull and release the charging
handle a few times to attempt an extraction of the stuck
cartridge.
3. If this fails, retain the charging handle to hold the action
open and remove the cartridge by hand.

TIPS, TRICKS & NOTES

• Use with a notched hammer is not recommended.
• Underload new magazines until they become easier
to load.Slight bulging near the rim is normal on fired
cartridges.
• For best results, CMMG recommends copper-plated 22LR
ammunition.

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 DISASSEMBLY
Begin with a rifle that has been unloaded and cleared. NEVER
disassemble your rifle or kit while the firearm is loaded.

1. Remove the upper group. Begin by pushing out the

takedown and pivot pins. (It may be easier to hold the
receivers together while you push the pins out.)
2. Remove the bolt group. Once separated, the bolt group
can be removed by pulling the charging handle out. At
this stage the rifle is field-stripped for cleaning. Figure
2 shows the complete breakdown of a 22ARC bolt group.

To reassemble your rifle:

1. Insert the charging handle and bolt group into the upper
receiver.
2. Ensure the bolt group is fully inserted and the back of the
frame is flush with the back of the upper receiver.
3. Align the takedown and pivot pins when putting the
receivers together, then push the pins in to secure the
rifle together.

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 2 2a
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19 20
Figure 2

1 3

1. Receiver Frame
4
2. Recoil Spring Guide Rod
a. Cleaning Jag Version
3. Recoil Spring
4. Firing Pin 12
7 18
5. Forward Assist Adapter 8
6
6. Forward Assist Adapter Roll Pin
13
7. Firing Pin Spring * 17
8. Bolt
9. Extractor 5 10
10. Extractor Spring 14
11. Extractor Pin
12. Firing Pin Retainer 11
13. Recoil Spring Roll Pin 9
15
14. Chamber Adapter
15. External Retaining Ring
16. Extension Bushing 16
17. Barrel Collar
18. Ball Detent
19. Conversion Bolt Group
20. Bolt Group

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 CARE AND CLEANING
Proper maintenance will ensure the firearm performs
optimally for the entirety of its lifetime.

• Use a cleaning fluid designed to clean carbon and lead

fouling. The fluid should also protect metals from
corrosion and have lubricating properties.
• Use of a bore brush and patches in conjunction with a
cleaning fluid are recommended for the chamber and
bore.
• A nylon cleaning brush and cleaning fluid is satisfactory
for breaking up any fouling buildup.
• Wipe all surfaces and components clean and apply
lubricant on any surface that endures metal to metal
contact.
• While cleaning, inspect for broken or damaged
components.

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22AR CONVERSION KIT
INSTALLATION
To install your 22ARC Kit:

1. Ensure your rifle is clear and push the takedown pin out
to break open the receivers. Remove the 5.56 Bolt Carrier
Group and place it in a safe place.
2. Insert the bolt conversion in place of your 5.56 bolt carrier
group. Ensure it is fully seated. The back of the kit’s frame
should be flush with the upper receiver.

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2.

TIPS, TRICKS & NOTES

1. Remove the protective rubber cap from the chamber
adapter prior to installation.
2. Do not leave the conversion bolt in the firearm after
shooting. Remove it before storing the firearm.
3. This conversion may not work with certain after-market
charging handles.
4. The rifle and kit should be cleaned after each use.

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 CMMG LIFETIME
QUALITY GUARANTEE
CMMG, Inc. will guarantee its products against defects in
material or workmanship. CMMG, Inc. will repair, replace or
substitute part(s) (at CMMG, Inc. discretion) at no charge to
the customer if a defect in material or workmanship is found.
All service work must be carried out by CMMG, Inc. Please
provide a copy of the Invoice or Proof of Purchase when
requesting service or repair work.

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Notes
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Boonville, MO 65233

Phone: 660-248-2293
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WARNING!
This product can expose you to chemicals including
Cadmium, Lead, Cyanide Salts, or Nickel which are known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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