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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
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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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Never transport loaded firearms in a vehicle or on an ATV.
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• Must have 3 1/2” minimum eye relief scope.
• Store guns and ammunition separately, under lock and key, and beyond the
reach of children.
Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle.
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Use only ammunition of the correct caliber, properly sized casings, bullet
style and diameter.
Never carry a loaded firearm. Be sure your firearm is unloaded when you
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climb a tree, cross a fence, jump a ditch, while walking or going through
areas where you are apt to slip or trip.
• Anyone using or handling this firearm must have read and thoroughly
understood this Instruction manual.
Most accidents are the result of basic safety rules being neglected.
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Accident prevention is entirely the users respo nsibility.
• Avoid hard hitting or dropping of your firearm, loaded or unloaded.
To avoid corrosion during storage, thoroughly clean the firear m and protect
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all metal surfaces with a film of good grade gun oil.
• Do not, under any circumstances, alter the trigger, safety or parts of the
firing mechanism of this or any other firearm. Failure to obey this warning
may result in injury or death to yourself or others.
• Your Viper will provide years of enjoyment if used in the above
manner. Always use common sense , be careful and have fun!!!!
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Description
Specs:
Caliber: .50 BMG
Weight: 24 lbs. Unloaded-no scope
Overall Length: 57 in. (145cm)
Barrel Length: 26 in. to 32 in. 29” Standard
Length of Pull: 15in. to 17 in. 16 ½” Standard
Stock: Aluminum with integral scope rail
Safety: Automatic, rotating drum blocks sear & trigger
Scope: Should have 3 1/2” minimum eye relief
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Cleaning & Maintenance
Keep barrel and chamber clear.
1. Open bolt and check chamber.
2. With bolt open, remove bolt handle by turning counter
clockwise.
3. Remove the 2 rear pushpins.
4. Slide Recoil Assembly off rear of rifle.
5. Bolt will slide out rear of rifle.
6. Remove the 2 front pushpins.
7. Trigger assembly will lower straight down out of stock.
Clean all steel pieces with soft rag and good quality gun oil.
Aluminum parts are to be cleaned with mild soap solution. DO NOT
use harsh chemical solutions.
Reassemble in reverse order.
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Parts List
*Available only through a licensed gunsmith.
Part Number
Description Left Hand Right Hand
Trigger Group
Housing 1200 1000
Trigger 1001
Sear 1002
Safe drum 1203 1003
Link 1004
Lever 1005
Link pin 1006
Link detent 1007
Link detent spring 1008
Trigger spring 1009
Safe detent 1010
Safe spring 1011
Safe spring screw 1012
Sear spring 1213 1013
Housing lock 1014
Housing lock spring 1015
Housing pin detent-2 1016
Sear pin-2 1017
Trigger pin 1018
Retainer 1/16”-4 1019
Link lever pin 1020
Trigger adjustment screw 1021
Grip 1022
Grip screw 1023
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Main Frame
Stock 2200-xx* 2000-xx*
Barrel 2001-xx*
Barrel screw-3 2002
Barrel nut 2003
Receiver 2204* 2004*
Muzzle Brake-Aluminum 2005
Muzzle Brake shim-set 2006
Primary Extractor pins-3 2007*
Assembly pin 2009
Bolt Assembly
Bolt 3200* 3000*
Firing pin 3001
Firing pin spring 3002
Bearing retainer 3003
Extractor 3004
Extractor pin 3005
Extractor pin spring 3006
Ejector 3007
Ejector spring 3008
Ejector retainer 3009
Bearing 3010
Bolt handle 3011
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Recoil Pad Assembly
Recoil pad 4001
Recoil plate 4002
Recoil pad screws-2 4003
Lower stock 4004
Rear plug 4005
Lower stock screw-2 4006
Rear plug screw-4 4007
Detent retainer pin-2 4010
Detent-2 4011
Bi-pod
Extension lock cover screw-8 5000
Leg pivot screw-2 5001
Pivot spring-2 5002
Pivot lock pin-short-2 5003
Pivot lock pin-long-2 5004
Extension lock spring-2 5005
Extension lock-2 5006
Yoke 5007
Leg-upper-2 5008
Leg-lower-2 5009
Foot screw-2 5010
Extension foot-2 5011
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Accessories
Bi-Pod-complete 5022
Bi-Pod Mounting Pin 2010
Instruction Manual 6001
Muzzle Brake Wrench 6002
Barrel Nut Wrench 6003
Weight Kit 6004
Cleaning Rod 6005
Small Wrench Set 6006
Scope Rings 6007
Assembly pins-handle 6008
Muzzle Brake-Steel 6010
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