bluegrass armory viper User Guide

Important

READ and understand this manual BEFORE

using this firearm

Instruction Manual

for

Viper

.50 cal. BMG Single Shot Rifle

Bluegrass Armory

P O Box 1293

Richmond, KY 40476

859-625-0874

www.bluegrassarmory.com

This manual must remain with firearm at all times.

If this manual is lost or destroyed a new one can be obtained from

Bluegrass Armory or downloaded from our website. www.bluegrassarmory.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION…………………………2
WARRANTY…………………..………….3
BASIC SAFETY…………………………..4-5
DESCRIPTION……………………………6
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ………..7
PARTS LIST………………………………8-10
AVAILABLE OPTIONS………………… 11
EXPLODED VIEW………………………12

Everyone at Bluegrass Armory would like to take a moment
of your time to say thanks for purchasing a

Viper.

We realize there are several rifles to choose from on the
market and appreciate your choice

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Warranty

The Viper has a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Normal wear and or abuse are not covered by warranty.

Bluegrass Armory is not responsible for accidents, injuries
or death due to misuse, abuse or improper handling of this
firearm. The purchaser of this firearm is the responsible
party and should take any and all precautions to see it is
used properly.

Caution: Read this manual carefully before handling

or loading your

WARNING: Always ensure that the safety is

fully engaged until ready to fire.

Viper.

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Never point any gun, loaded or unloaded, at anything you do not
intend to shoot.

BASIC SAFETY

• Anyone using or handling this firearm must have read and thoroughly

understood this Instruction Manual.

• Always handle your Viper as if it is loaded and ready to fire.

• Be sure muzzle brake is properly attached before loading or firing. Failure

to do so could result in serious bodily harm or death, due to extreme recoil.

• Be sure the barrel is free of all obstructions.

• Always keep the safety ON SAFE until you are ready to shoot.

• BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET BEF ORE LOADING RIFLE.

• Before target shooting, be sure you have an adequate backstop. Remember

rifles are capable of shooting extremely long distances and can penetrate
most surfaces.

• ALWAYS wear hearing protection.

• ALWAYS wear protective eyeglasses when shooting.

• Always be sure bystanders are behind the gun and never to the side.

• Never attempt to modify this firearm…all modifications should be done by

Bluegrass Armory, or a competent gunsmith.

• DO NOT USE modified, damaged or dirty ammunition.

• ALWAYS avoid ricochets by never shooting at water, or any hard flat

surfaces.

• DO NOT USE alcoholic beverages before and during shooting or handling

firearms.

• DO NOT USE drugs, legal or illegal, that may cause drowsiness or alter the

ability to concentrate or make safe judgments while shooting.

• Cartridges that have been im properly hand loaded can da mage the gun and

cause personal injury.
Never use a gun that fails to function properly. Do not try to force a

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jammed action. If in doubt, contact Bluegrass Armory or a competent
gunsmith.

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Always unload a gun before leaving it unattended, and before leaving a
shooting area or target range.

Before cleaning, be sure the chamber is EMPTY.

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Never enter a dwelling or motor vehicle with a loaded gun.

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