edbrown rifle User Guide

Ed Brown Custom, Inc.

P.O. Box 492, Perry, MO 63462 - (573)-565-3261 - FAX [phone]
Internet Address: www.edbrown.com

WARNING: YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM!

This firearm is a dangerous weapon, and it is potentially LETHAL. Improper or careless handling could cause an

accidental discharge, leading to injury, death or property damage.

Introduction

This manual contains important information on safety, handling, lubrication, recommended ammunition, and barrel break-in
procedures of your Ed Brown M702 rifle. This is a custom made firearm intended for experienced users. Your safety, as well as the
safety of others depends on your constant use of safe firearm handling practices. Seek further assistance if you are unfamiliar with
firearms, or unsure of your ability to handle this firearm safely in any way. Safe handling courses are run by local gun clubs, approved
NRA instructors and similar qualified organizations.

Disclaimer of Liability

Ed Brown Custom, Inc. will not be responsible for injury, death, or property damage resulting from either intentional or unintentional
discharge of this firearm. Ed Brown Custom, Inc. will not be responsible for this firearm’s function when used for purposes or
subjected to treatment for which it was not designed. Ed Brown Custom, Inc. will not honor claims involving this firearm which result
from careless or improper handling, unapproved alteration or parts replacement, corrosion, neglect, the use of incorrect caliber
ammunition, the use of ammunition other than an original high grade commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, or
any combination thereof. Ed Brown Custom, Inc., will not acknowledge claims involving this firearm for any reason or cause when
such claims are made by the second or subsequent owner, or any other person or organization.
Before this firearm left Ed Brown Custom, Inc., it was carefully inspected, tested and packaged. Ed Brown Custom, Inc. cannot be
responsible for product handling after it leaves the factory, therefore, please examine the firearm carefully at the time of purchase to
insure that it is unloaded and undamaged. This is your responsibility. The dealer can assist you in making this examination and
answer any further questions you may have. If you have specific questions concerning the state of the firearm when it left the factory,
call Ed Brown Custom, Inc. immediately.
Keep this instruction manual with your firearm at all times. It should be transferred with the firearm upon change of ownership.
We hope you enjoy your Ed Brown Custom firearm, safely. Read this manual and follow the instructions for your safety and the safety
of others.

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Ed Brown M702 Rifle Owner’s Manual

Safe Handling Procedures

1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.

2. Handle every firearm as if it were loaded.

3. Always check to be certain the firearm is unloaded - never take anyone’s word for it.

4. Always keep and carry your firearm empty except when you are ready to shoot.

5. Do not drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before, or during, any shooting activity. Your vision and judgement may be
seriously impaired, making your firearm handling unsafe. If you are taking medication, seek a doctor’s advice to assure that you are fit
to shoot and handle firearms safely.

6. Before shooting, make sure your backstop is acceptable to stop and contain bullets. This is to ensure that you do not hit anything
outside the shooting area.

7. To reduce the chances of an accident, place a knowledgeable and responsible person in charge to maintain safety control when a
group is firing on a range. Always obey his or her commands.

8. Always wear and encourage others to wear ear protection when shooting, particularly on a range. Long-term, permanent hearing
loss could be the result without hearing protection.

9. Always wear and encourage others to wear protective shooting glasses for the eyes.

10. Always make sure your firearm is clean. The barrel bore, chamber and action should be clean and free from obstructions. Clean a
fouled firearm immediately so that it will function correctly and safely.

11. Use only clean, dry, original, high grade commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, appropriate to the caliber of
your firearm.

12. Always carry your firearm open and empty while on a range until preparing to fire. Keep it pointed toward the backstop when
loading, firing and unloading to eliminate the risk of injury, death or property damage.

13. Always keep yourself and others clear of the ejection port. Injuries can occur because spent cartridges are ejected with force, and
they are hot. The ejection port must be unobstructed to insure safe ejection of live rounds. Never place your fingers in the ejection

port, they could be burned by hot metal and/or powder, or injured by the bolt moving forward.

15. Never put your finger inside the trigger guard or squeeze the trigger until you are aiming at a target and ready to shoot. This will
prevent your from firing the firearm accidentally.

16. Always be sure of your target and the area behind it before you pull the trigger. A bullet can travel through or past your target up
to 5 miles before it stops!

17. If your firearm fails to fire, keep it pointed towards the target or a safe open area and wait at least 30 seconds. If it is a
hangfire (slow ignition) the round will fire within 30 seconds. Although it is very rare, you need to be aware of and prepared for
this possibility. If the round does not fire eject the round and examine the primer. If the firing pin indent is light or non-existent, have
the firearm examined by a professional gunsmith. If the firing pin indent on the primer appears normal, assume faulty ammunition and
separate the misfired round from all other live ammunition and empty cases. Make certain the bore is clear by removing the bolt and
looking through it. Dispose of misfired rounds in accordance with the ammunition manufacturer’s instructions.

18. Never use your firearm if it fails to function properly. Never force a jammed bolt because a round may explode causing serious
injury or death, and severe damage to your firearm. Before each shooting session, and before loading, give the firearm a quick safety
check and visual inspection. If you find something that seems incorrect, do not load or fire. Ask a professional gunsmith for help, or
call Ed Brown Custom, Inc. for specific questions.

19. Never shoot at a hard surface such as a rock or liquid surface such as water. The bullet could ricochet, hitting you, another person
or unidentified object, causing injury, death or property damage.

20. Never fire your firearm near an animal that is not trained to accept the noise. It could startle the animal, causing injury or an
accident.

21. Horseplay should be forbidden while holding a firearm. It could accidentally discharge, causing injury, death or property damage.

22. Never follow a companion with your firearm cocked ready to fire as you could slip and fall, losing control of the firearm. When
hunting, hold your firearm so that you can always control the direction of the muzzle, in case of an accidental discharge.

23. Never leave a loaded firearm unattended. Someone may accidentally fire it, causing injury, death or property damage.

24. Always make sure the firearm is unloaded before cleaning, storing, or traveling. All ammunition should be removed with the
action open before laying it down or handing it to another person, so that it cannot be fired accidentally.

25. Always store your firearm and ammunition in separate, locked containers, out of the reach and sight of children, or

anyone else who should not handle the firearm.

26. Always instruct children to respect firearms. If you teach your children to shoot, teach them to treat and use firearms properly.
Always supervise them closely and stress safety to prevent injury, death and property damage.

SAFETY FEATURES
Three Position Safety

Refer to Figure 1. The safety catch has three positions

1. Firing position - the safety is fully engaged to the front (toward the muzzle). The firearm is ready to fire in this position. Never

move the safety to the fire position unless the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.

2. Middle position - the safety is perpendicular to the bolt. This position locks the firing pin, but the bolt may be opened. This way an
unfired cartridge can be unloaded while the safety remains on.

3. Fully on position - the safety is fully engaged to the rear (toward the recoil pad). Both the firing pin and bolt are locked.

OPERATING
Loading

Be sure you have the correct ammunition. Barrels are marked with the correct caliber. Lift the bolt handle and pull it all the way back.
Insert a cartridge into the magazine and press it down until it snaps in the magazine. Note that single shot action do not have a
magazine - in this case simply lay the cartridge in the action. Close the bolt by pushing it forward and then locking it down. If your
firearm has capacity for more than one round, press each cartridge down with your thumb until it snaps in the magazine. Continue this
process until the magazine is loaded to capacity, and then close the bolt.

Unloading
CAUTION: Always unload your firearm immediately after use and prior to cleaning and storage to minimize the risk of accidental

discharge. To unload your firearm, unlock the bolt by lifting it up, and then pull it straight back to eject the cartridge. Then remove
the magazine, if any, or release the magazine cover allowing the remaining cartridges in the magazine to fall out of the firearm.

Firing
CAUTION: Always wear and encourage others to wear ear and eye protection when shooting.
Load the firearm as previously described. If your firearm fails to fire, keep it pointed towards the target or a safe open area and
wait at least 30 seconds. If it is a hangfire (slow ignition) the round will fire within 30 seconds. Although it is very rare, you need
to be aware of and prepared for this possibility. If the round does not fire, eject the round and examine the primer. If the firing pin

indent is light, off center, or non-existent, have the firearm examined by a professional gunsmith. If the firing pin indent on the primer
appears normal, assume faulty ammunition, separate the misfired round from other live ammunition and empty cases, reload and carry
on firing. Dispose of misfired rounds in accordance with the ammunition manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION: Keep firearm pointing in a safe direction, and unload as previously described. If you cock your firearm but do not fire it,