Mossberg 715T User Manual
OWNER’S
MANUAL
TM�
702 and 715T
PLINKSTER
®
.22 CAL
SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE
WITH DETACHABLE MAGAZINE
IMPORTANT “SAFETY WARNINGS” — NOTE THE SYMBOL
THESE SAFETY WARNINGS ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION AS WELL AS
THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. DISREGARDING INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Be certain this ownerʼs manual is available for reference and is kept
with this firearm if transferred to anoth
misplaced, contact the Product Service Center for a free replacement
copy.
After performing any work on your firearm such as cleaning, adjustments,
disassembly or installation of any accessory, the firearm should be
re-checked for proper functioning before firing live ammunition.
Firearms are complex mechanisms. Any modification, alteration, or
improper fitting of par
to the firearm and injury to the shooter and/or other persons. The firearmʼs
owner must accept full responsibility for the correct reassembly and
functioning of the firearm after any disassembly or replacement of parts.
If you do not understand any of the material in this manual or have any
questions, contact the Product Service Center or a qualified gun
ts may result in a dangerous malfunction, damage
er party. If this manual is lost or
smith.
Do not attempt to load, handle or use the firearm until you read and understand the information contained in its ownerʼs manual. Before handling your
firearm, you should learn how it operates and how to maintain it. This includes
knowing its basic parts, how the manual safety and other safety features
operate, how to safely open and close the action and how to safely load and
unload ammunition
ous and could cause serious injury or death to you or those around you. All
users of the firearm must become thoroughly familiar with the instructions in
this manual.
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Safety and safe firearms handling is everyone’s responsibility.
from the firearm. Improper use and handling is danger-
distributed by
MOSSBERG INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PHONE (800) 363-3555
www.mossberg.com
As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility
of safe firearms handling for your own safety and the safety of those
around you:
• Keep all firearms and ammunition out of the reach of children.
• Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
• Never store a loaded firearm.
• Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
• Never transport a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
• Unloa
d your firearm when you have stopped shooting and when
you have to climb a tree, fence, cross a slippery surface or have
to transport it in a vehicle.
• Do not load your firearm before you are in a place where it is
safe to shoot, and keep your finger off the trigger until you are
on target and have decided to fire.
• Never shoot at water, rocks or any hard surfaces. Bullets may
glance off such surfac
es and cause injuries.
• Do not use alcohol or drugs before or while handling firearms.
• Do not touch the trigger while the safety button is being engaged
or disengaged.
Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe direction, regardless
of whether the firearm is loaded or unloaded. You should become
thoroughly familiar with the function and operation of this firearm and the
instructions supplie
d with it.
Always treat every firearm as it is were loaded. Give your firearm to
someone with the action open (bolt fully rearward), and the safety button pushed fully to the right to the “ON” (SAFE) position, after you verify
the firearm is unloaded. Insist on the same procedure when receiving a
firearm from someone else. Learn the location of all the safety features
of your firearm and how they oper
ate.
Wear eye and ear protection when shooting. Shooting without proper ear
protection can cause hearing damage. The use of eye protection during
any type of shooting is important to protect your vision.
When using a firearm with mounted optics, maintain an adequate
distance between the rear of the scope and your face at all times. Be
certain the scope installation does not interfere with access to, o
r the
proper functioning of the safety button.
We specifically disclaim any responsibility for damage or injury
whatsoever occurring in connection with, or as a result of, the use of
faulty, or non-SAAMI standard, or “remanufactured” or hand-loaded
(reloaded) ammunition. Additionally, we disclaim any responsibility
for damage or injury which results from any modifications or
changes that are not a part of
the firearm as delivered from the fac-
tory.
Learn to clean your firearm thoroughly and make certain no oil, grease
or other materials are blocking the barrel. Obstructions of any kind can
cause damage to the firearm resulting in personal injury.
Practice proper firearm maintenance and safety. Make sure all exposed metal
surfaces are coated with a thin film of oil, especially after being exposed to da
mp
weather. (See proper section of this manual for cleaning instructions.) Do not plug
the barrel or store in a fabric-lined case, which will absorb lubricants from the
firearm. Before using after storage, follow complete instructions stated in this
manual for refamiliarization with the firearm. A thorough inspection and
function test should be performed before going into the field. Have your firearm
periodically checked by a qualified gunsmith.
PART NO. 17928 REV. E
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A note about the warnings and information contained in this manual:
We strongly suggest that you check with your local licensed retailer or state police
for additional information concerning firearms ownership, or hunting or target shooting rules that may be required by local law or regulation. Since such rules and regulations are subject to change, local authorities are in the best position to advise you
on such matters.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . 4, 5
Mechanical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Magazine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Keeping the Bolt in the “OPEN” Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Loading and Unloading the Magazine and Firearm . . . . . 10, 11
Firing the Firearm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Disassembly for Cleaning and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Cleaning and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To Re-assemble the Firearm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Function Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20
Precautions and Care with
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
Service Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Exploded View for Models without AR Style Stock . . . . . . . . 24
Parts List for Models without AR Style Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Exploded View for Models with AR Style Stock . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Parts List Models with AR Style Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28
Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling
your Firearm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
. . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The 702 Plinkster®(including 715T models) is designed to operate with .22 long
rifle cartridges of sub-sonic, standard, high or hyper velocities only.
When the firearm leaves the factory, its metal parts are protected by a coat of very
adherent oil. This coating, especially inside of the barrel, must be removed before
using the firearm. The oil on the
the packing box has been open because the oil is very sticky and it easily retains
dust and other solid impurities from the air.
The firearm is designed to fire semi-automatically. Finger pressure must be
relieved from the trigger before an additional shot can be fired.
WARNING
Because this firearm can be used as a single shot, it will fire whether
or not a magazine is in the firearm if a cartridge is chambered.
FIREARM WILL FIRE WITH MAGAZINE OUT.
outside surfaces should also be removed when
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Butt Plate
Fig. 1
Butt Plate
Stock
Rear Sight
Receiver
Operating Handle
Bolt
Muzzle
Clip Magazine
Magazine Lock
Safety
Button
* The chamber is the rearmost part of the barrel. It can only be seen when the
bolt is in the “open” position.
Trigger
Guard
Trigger
Chamber*
Barrel
Front Sight
Receiver
Stock
Operating Handle
Bolt
Chamber*
Rear Sight
Front Sight
Barrel
Muzzle
Trigger
Receiver**
Receiver**
Trigger
Trigger
Guard
Guard
Safety
Button
Operating Handle
Operating Handle
Bolt
Bolt
Safety
Safety
Button
Button
Trigger
Guard
* The chamber is the rearmost part of the barrel. It can only be seen when the
bolt is in the “open” position.
Receiver Shell
Receiver Shell
(Both Sides)
(Both Sides)
Stock
Stock
* The chamber is the rearmost part of the barrel. It can only be seen when the
* The chamber is the rearmost part of the barrel. It can only be seen when the
bolt is in the “open” position.
bolt is in the “open” position.
** The receiver is enclosed in the receiver shells.
** The receiver is enclosed in the receiver shells.
Rear Sight
Rear Sight
Stock
Stock
Bolt
Bolt
Trigger
Trigger
Clip Magazine
Fig. 1
Chamber*
Chamber*
Clip Magazine
Clip Magazine
Magazine Lock
Forearm
Forearm
(Both Sides)
(Both Sides)
Magazine Release
Magazine Release
(Both Sides)
(Both Sides)
Front Sight
Front Sight
Muzzle
Muzzle
Sling Swivel
Sling Swivel
Barrel
Barrel
Fig. 2
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Read and understand this entire manual and its safety warnings before
firing the firearm.
MECHANICAL SAFETY
The safety button is located at the front of the trigger guard (Fig. 3) and must be
manually moved to the desired position by the shooter. The safety mechanism
cannot be engaged unless the hammer is cocked.
The safety is set in the “ON” (SAFE) position by pushing the button from
the left side (side opposite the ejection port) so that it moves all the way
to the right. The button must
always b
e pushed fully to the right until it
moves no further to be in the “ON” (SAFE) position.
Safety
Button
Fig. 3
Remember, a firearmʼs manual safety is a mechanical device which can
never replace safe firearm handling practices.
Because any mechanical device can fail, never
rely on any mechanism
or safety device to prevent the dangers of careless handling or pointing
a firearm in an unsafe direction.
Moving the safety button fully to the left will put the safety in the “OFF” (FIRE)
position. The safety should be in the “ON” (SAFE) position until you are on target and have decided to fire.
The safety button is designed to function only as described above and
should not be
eversed. Do not attempt to remove or reverse the button.
r
Doing so will result in an unsafe condition which can cause serious injury
or death.
The safety button is marked with a red ring for training purposes as a reminder
that moving it to the left with red showing is the “FIRE” position, moving it all the
way to the right with red not showing is the “SAFE” position. The safety button can
only be enga
hen the hammer is cocked.
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MAGAZINE INSTALLATION
MAGAZINE INSTALLATION
Familiarize yourself with the firearm by installing and removing an unloaded clip
magazine and by learning to keep the bolt in the open position.
Ensure the safety button is fully to the right to the “ON” (SAFE) position
and visually and physically check the chamber and the receiver area to
be certain the firearm is unloaded.
Fig. 4
Bolt
Press
Magazine Lock
Clip Magazine
Operating Handle
Familiarize yourself with the firearm by installing and removing an unloaded
clip
magazine and by learning to keep the bolt in the open position.
Ensure the safety button is fully to the right to the “ON” (SAFE) position
and visually and physically check the chamber and the receiver area to
be certain the firearm is unloaded.
Bolt
Operating Handle
Press
Magazine Lock
Clip Magazine
Fig. 4
Safety Button
Safety Button
Operating Handle
Operating Handle
Bolt
Bolt
Press
Press
Magazine Release
Magazine Release
Fig. 5
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Clip Magazine
Clip Magazine
TO INSTALL CLIP MAGAZINE
Insert the unloaded clip magazine with the red cartridge follower end first and the
long flat portion of the clip to the rear of the magazine opening. Push the magazine into place until it snaps into its locked position. (Fig. 4 & 5) On models with
AR style stock, be sure that the release lever is returned to its upmost position so
that the magazine will snap into its locked
position.
TO REMOVE CLIP MAGAZINE FROM MODELS WITHOUT AR STYLE STOCK
Press the magazine lock forward toward muzzle and pull the magazine from the
stock with your free hand. (Fig. 4)
TO REMOVE CLIP MAGAZINE FROM MODELS WITH AR STYLE STOCK
Press down on the magazine release on either side of the receiver shell and pull
the magazine from the stock with your free hand. (Fig. 5)
N
OTE: It is easier to install and remove the magazine from the firearm if the bolt is
locked at its most rearward position by its operating handle. (Fig. 6 & 7)
WARNING
Removal of the magazine will not unload the firearm! Removing the
magazine will not remove any cartridge which is in the firearm’s chamber! A cartridge in the firearm’s chamber can still be fired, even after
the firearm’s magazine has been removed! After you remove the magazine always
visually and physically inspect the chamber and receiver
to ensure the firearm is completely unloaded!
FIREARM WILL FIRE WITH MAGAZINE OUT.
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KEEPING THE BOLT IN THE “OPEN” POSITION
If the magazine is not installed, pull the operating handle fully rearward then push
the handle inward. To release the bolt, pull the end of the operating handle to the
rear and outward to release.
If an empty magazine is installed, the magazine follower will keep the bolt in an
open position. (Fig. 6) To remove the magazine, follow the instructions for your
parti
cular model in “To Remove Clip Magazine” section of this manual.
Magazine Follower
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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