ACTIVATING YOUR WARRANTY Covers All Windham Weaponry

Windham Weaponry, Inc. (WWI) will warranty all ﬁrearms manufactured by

WWI against any and all manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship

which aﬀect reasonable operaon for the lifeme of the ﬁrearm to the

purchaser. This warranty is transferable from the original purchaser to a

subsequent buyer.

Warranty is established by registering online at:

hp://www.windhamweaponry.com

or by phone with our Customer Service department at 855-808-1888.

Warranty claims may be made by contacng Customer Service, either in

wring or by phone for a Return Authorizaon number prior to delivering the

unloaded ﬁrearm to Windham Weaponry, Inc., 999 Roosevelt Trail, Windham,

Maine 04062, freight prepaid by the purchaser. Firearms and ammunion must

be shipped separately. No COD shipments will be accepted.

WWI will repair or replace only those parts determined to be defecve by the

factory. This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear of any parts or

protecve ﬁnishes.

The following are speciﬁcally excluded from coverage under this warranty and

will cause said warranty to become null and void:

Damage or malfuncon resulng from accident, negligence, misuse or

unauthorized repair or alteraon; barrel obstrucon; use of ammunion other

than NATO and/or SAAMI speciﬁcaon new producon ammunion; use of any

hand loaded, reloaded, imported or factory re-manufactured ammunion;

failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance as described in the

Operator’s Manual accompanying the ﬁrearm; rust or corrosion; use of

replacement parts other than parts authorized by WWI for use in WWI ﬁrearms;

any unauthorized repair or any alteraon, including of a cosmec nature,

performed on the ﬁrearm by an individual, organizaon, company or enty other

than WWI; unreasonable or excessive use of the ﬁrearm.

Any ﬁnished products that are not assembled at our facilies, or are assembled

using imported or used parts. This includes complete riﬂe kits, upper receivers,

lower receivers, barrel assemblies, etc.

No implied warranes of any kind are made herein. Limited Lifeme Warranty

does not apply to any accessory items.

WWI assumes no liability for accidental or consequenal damages. Some

states do not allow the exclusion or limitaon of accidental or consequenal

damages and therefore this limitaon may not apply to you.

TRANSFERABLE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY*

Windham Weaponry • 999 Roosevelt Trail • P.O. Box 1900 • Windham, ME 04062

Telephone: 207 893 2223 • Fax: 207 893 1623 • Sales Line: 855 808 1888

E-mail: info@windhamweaponry.com www.windhamweaponry.com

ACTIVATING YOUR WARRANTY

As soon as possible upon receipt of your Windham Weaponry Firearm, go online, or call, to

acvate your Transferable Limited Lifeme Warranty.

See: www.windhamweaponry.com / or call Toll-Free: 855-808 1888

Follow the Instrucons on the Website Warranty Page. Your Windham Weaponry Firearm’s

Warranty will be in eﬀect upon compleon of these steps.

The Windham Weaponry Team thanks you for your purchase of this ﬁne riﬂe, and we hope

you will enjoy it safely for many years. If you need parts, service or advice concerning your riﬂe,

we are never more than a phone call away, and will be pleased to help you.

“The Quality Goes In Before The Riﬂe Goes Out”

Covers All Windham Weaponry AR15 Type Semi-Automac

Models With Either Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Receivers

Windham Weaponry Part No: MAN-OP-AR

THE U.S.A.

MADE IN

ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARM!

Windham Weaponry Barrels have permanent markings that indicate the proper caliber and chamber-

ing. Always refer to the BARREL markings when selecng ammunion for your ﬁrearm. Use only

factory ammunion manufactured to U.S. industry standards. Failure to use the proper caliber

ammunion can damage your ﬁrearm, and may cause injury or death.

* U.S. Customers Only

WARNING!WARNING! IF THIS FIREARM IS CARELESSLY OR IMPROPERLY HANDLED,

UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE COULD RESULT AND COULD CAUSE

INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

WARNING!

WARNING! THIS WEAPON COULD CHAMBER A ROUND IF IT IS

DROPPED OR JARRED WITH A LOADED MAGAZINE IN PLACE AND

WITH THE BOLT CARRIER ASSEMBLY LOCKED TO THE REAR.

WARNING!

WARNING! BE SURE CAM PIN IS INSTALLED IN THE BOLT GROUP. IF IT

ISN’T, THE RIFLE CAN STILL FIRE AND WILL EXPLODE!

WARNING!

WARNING! IF THERE IS WATER IN THE BARREL, DO NOT FIRE THE RIFLE.

IT COULD EXPLODE!

CAUTION! USE ONLY CLEAN, DRY, HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIALLY MANU-

FACTURED AMMUNITION WHICH IS APPROPRIATE TO THE CALIBER OF

YOUR FIREARM. WINDHAM WEAPONRY DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE

USE OF REMANUFACTURED OR HAND LOADED AMMUNITION

BECAUSE IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR RIFLE.

CAUTION! IF THE RIFLE STOPS FIRING (A MISFIRE) WITH A LIVE ROUND IN

THE CHAMBER OF A HOT BARREL, REMOVE THE ROUND FAST! HOW-

EVER, IF YOU CANNOT REMOVE IT WITHIN 10 SECONDS, REMOVE

MAGAZINE AND WAIT 15 MINUTES WITH THE RIFLE POINTING IN A

SAFE DIRECTION SO YOU WON’T BE HURT BY A POSSIBLE ROUND

“COOKING-OFF” (I.E. THE ROUND DETONATING FROM THE HEAT OF

THE BARREL). ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FACE AWAY FROM THE EJECTION

PORT WHILE CLEARING A HOT CHAMBER.

CAUTION! IF RIFLE’S BOLT FAILS TO UNLOCK, AND YOU TRY TO FREE IT BY

TAPPING THE BUTTSTOCK ON THE GROUND WHILE PULLING ON THE

CHARGING HANDLE, KEEP YOURSELF CLEAR OF THE MUZZLE! PLACE

THE SAFETY SELECTOR LEVER ON SAFE.

CAUTION! IF YOU HEAR A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN SOUND OR RECOIL

DURING FIRING, STOP FIRING! EITHER CONDITION COULD INDICATE AN

INCOMPLETE POWDER BURN AND/OR A BULLET STUCK IN THE BORE.

BEWARE OF DANGEROUS PROCEDURES!

CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL PRIOR TO LOADING AND

FIRING THIS FIREARM. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PROPER

HANDLING AND SAFE USE OF THIS FIREARM!

ALWAYS HANDLE your ﬁrearm as if it were loaded.

NEVER POINT your ﬁrearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.

KNOW YOUR TARGET and beyond.

USE EYE & EAR PROTECTION when shoong.

DO NOT TOUCH the trigger unless you are ready to ﬁre.

DO NOT RELY on the ﬁrearm’s safety - it should only be considered a supplement to safe

ﬁrearm handling.

NEVER LEAVE a loaded ﬁrearm unaended.

ONLY USE AMMUNITION designed for your ﬁrearm. Failure to use the proper caliber

ammunion can damage your ﬁrearm and may result in injury or death.

ONLY USE QUALITY commercial ammunion that is in good condion. Using corroded,

lacquer coated, damaged, hand loaded, steel or aluminum cased ammunion may void

the warranty, and may cause injury or death.

BE SURE YOUR FIREARM is unloaded and the bolt is open before handing it to others.

DO NOT HANDLE FIREARMS while impaired or the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs.

DO NOT ALLOW others to handle or shoot your riﬂe if they have not read the safety

guidelines in this manual.

DO TAKE a ﬁrearms safety course!

RIFLE SPECIFIC WARNINGS:

BOLT CAM PIN must be installed or riﬂe will suﬀer catastrophic failure when ﬁred. Injury or

death may result.

IF THERE IS WATER, too much oil, or an obstrucon in the barrel, do not ﬁre. It may

explode and cause injury or death to you or those around you.

DO NOT DROP your ﬁrearm, it may discharge. A ﬁrearm dropped on its bu may chamber

a round.

DO NOT EXCHANGE bolt assemblies from one riﬂe to another. While Windham Weaponry

riﬂes and bolts are machined with great care, and are interchangeable with other

Windham Weaponry bolts, we do not recommend exchanging bolts - parcularly those

from other manufacturers, without ﬁrst checking for proper headspacing with a Field

Gauge or Go/No-Go Gauge for .223 Rem. /5.56mm NATO - or gauges appropriate to the

caliber of your riﬂe.

BE SAFE WORKING WITH YOUR FIREARM!

BEFORE INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE, be sure to clear the riﬂe. Do not pull the trigger

unl the riﬂe has been cleared. Inspect the ﬁring chamber to ensure that it is empty

and the magazine has been removed.

DO NOT KEEP ammunion near your work area.

ONLY THE FACTORY or a qualiﬁed gunsmith should service, repair or modify your ﬁrearm in

any way.

CAUTIONS REGARDING TOXINS & PARTS:

CLEANING, DISCHARGING, HANDLING of your ﬁrearm and ammunion may result in

exposure to lead - a toxic and hazardous substance. Wash hands thoroughly aer

exposure.

TO AVOID INJURY to your eyes, use care and wear safety glasses when removing and

installing spring-loaded parts of your ﬁrearm.

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE

PROPER HANDLING AND SAFE USE OF THIS FIREARM!

Windham Weaponry • Windham Business Park

999 Roosevelt Trail • P.O. Box 1900 • Windham, ME 04062

Telephone: 207 893 2223 • Fax: 207 893 1623 • Sales Line: 855 808 1888

E-mail: info@windhamweaponry.com WWW.WINDHAMWEAPONRY.COM

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PRIOR TO LOADING AND FIRING THIS FIREARM.

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PROPER

HANDLING AND SAFE USE OF THIS FIREARM!

About Your Windham Weaponry Riﬂe 2

Riﬂe Features & Controls - Locaon 2

Familiarize Yourself With Your Riﬂe 3

Range Safety Checks - Before You Fire! 6

Loading A Magazine 6

Preparing To Fire 7

Chambering A Round From An Open Bolt 7

Chambering A Round From A Closed Bolt 8

Firing The Riﬂe 8

If The Riﬂe Stops Firing - Immediate Acons 9

If The Riﬂe Stops Firing - Remedial Acons 9

Barrel Break-in Procedures 9

Understanding Your Sight Adjustments 10

The Dual Aperture Rear Sight 11

25 Meter Zeroing Procedures 11

Riﬂe Disassembly, Cleaning & Maintenance 12

Cleaning Bolt, Bolt Carrier & Components 16

A Visual Guide To The WW-15 Riﬂe 18

Inspecon, Cleaning & Lubricaon 22

Cleaning The Bore 22

Magazine Disassembly & Cleaning 27

Informaon on the .308 Caliber Riﬂe 28

Informaon on the 7.62x39mm Caliber Riﬂe 30

Informaon on the .300 Blackout Caliber Riﬂe 32

Troubleshoong Problems / Soluons 33

Shipping Riﬂes For Service 36

This manual is based upon the U.S.

Gov’t. Issue Manual for M16 A2

Riﬂes, and includes maintenance

procedures for all Windham

Weaponry semi-automac ﬁrearms

with either Aluminum or Carbon Fiber

Receivers.

Windham Weaponry is steadfast in

its goal to produce the ﬁnest AR15

type riﬂe and carbine possible, and we

encourage our customers to follow

further developments on our website.

www.windhamweaponry.com

The Windham Weaponry Team

thanks you for your purchase of this

ﬁne riﬂe, and we hope you will enjoy it

safely for many years. If you need

parts, service or advice concerning

your riﬂe, we are never more than a

phone call away, and will be pleased to

help you.

In the meanme, we encourage you

to shoot safely, to enjoy the great

outdoors, and to provide us feedback

in our quest to produce the ﬁnest

riﬂes in the world.

Thanks, from the

Windham Weaponry Team

YOUR WARRANTY

Your Transferable Lifeme Warranty

is printed in full on the back cover of

this manual. As soon as possible upon

receipt of your Windham Weaponry

ﬁrearm, go online, or call, to acvate

your warranty. See:

www.windhamweaponry.com

or call Toll-Free: 855-808 1888

Follow the Instrucons on the

website warranty page. Your ﬁrearm’s

warranty will be in eﬀect upon

compleon of these steps.

Pg. 2

• This operang manual covers Windham Weaponry models chambered for a wide

variety of ammunion calibers. Be sure that you only use ammunion of the caliber

marked on the barrel of your riﬂe. These are lightweight, gas operated, air-cooled,

magazine fed riﬂes that operate in semi-automac mode (meaning that each me the

trigger is pulled, a single round will ﬁre, unl the magazine is empty.

• On all models, the upper and lower receivers are easily opened for cleaning and

inspecon. Upper and lower receivers are machined from forged 7075 T6 aircra

aluminum or molded of 40% carbon ﬁber content polymer composite.

• Most Windham Weaponry models feature fully adjustable rear sights and elevaon

adjustable front sights. Some models are designed to allow the owner to add their

own choice of front and rear sights (e.g. Windham Weaponry SRC & Varmint

Exterminator models).

• Barrels on Windham Weaponry models are chrome lined 4150 chrome moly

vanadium 11595E steel or 416R grade stainless steel. They are 100% air gauged, bore

scoped, head spaced and buon riﬂed - right hand twist with 6 lands and grooves.

Refer to barrel markings for twist rate and caliber.

• Windham Weaponry models are supplied with 6 posion telescoping bustocks or

ﬁxed style bustocks.

• Most forends are ribbed and vented to allow heat dissipaon. Carbines feature M4

double heat shield design forends.

• All models feature vercal pistol grips and detachable magazines. Standard magazine

capacity is 30 rounds (depending on State regulaons), but all AR-15/M-16 type

magazines of capacies from 5 to 40 rounds as well as c-drum magazines will ﬁt and

funcon in Windham Weaponry models.

RIFLE FEATURES & CONTROLS

ABOUT YOUR WINDHAM WEAPONRY RIFLE

Pg.

Rear Sight Windage Knob

Rear Sling Loop

M4 Proﬁle Barrel

A2 Flash Hider

Spent Brass Deﬂector

M4 Double Heat Shield Handguards

Bayonet Lug

Front Sling Swivel

A4 Removable Carry Handle

Carry Handle Locking Knobs

Charging Handle

Charging

Handle

Pistol Grip

Safety Selector Lever

6 Posion Telestock

6 Posion

Tel es to ck

Tel e s tock Latc h

Rear Sight Elevaon Wheel

Dual Aperture Rear Sight

Flat Top Upper Receiver

30 Rd. Magazine

Magazine Release

Buon

Forward Assist Knob

Trigger

Receiver

Safety

Indicator

Ejecon Port Cover

A2 Front Sight Assembly

Take do wn

Pivot Pin

Bolt Catch

Magazine

Catch

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING!

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR NEW WINDHAM WEAPONRY RIFLE.

THEN FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO PREPARE TO USE THE RIFLE.

ALWAYS ASSUME THE GUN YOU ARE HANDLING IS LOADED.

POINT THE RIFLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION!

Place safety selector lever on SAFE. NOTE: If the riﬂe is

not cocked, the safety selector lever cannot be pointed

toward SAFE.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

1. To lock bolt open, pull charging

handle rearward (A - Fig. 2). Press boom

of bolt catch and allow bolt to move

forward unl it engages bolt catch (B - Fig.

2). Return charging handle to its forward

posion.

If you haven’t done so before, now

place safety selector lever on SAFE (as

shown in Fig.1)

2. Remove chamber plug/tool (Fig. 3).

NOTE: The chamber plug/tool should remain

in the chamber when the riﬂe is not in use, or in

storage.

Look into the upper receiver and ﬁring

chamber to ensure there is no ammunion in

the riﬂe (Fig. 4).

Note: Be sure a magazine is not inserted in

the riﬂe.

3. Once you are sure the ﬁring chamber is

empty, and the safety selector lever is on SAFE,

you can press the upper poron of the bolt

catch, or pull the charging handle all the way to

the rear and release to allow the bolt to move

forward.

Pg. 3

NOTE: Safety Markings are enhanced in Fig. 1 for easy idenﬁcaon.

Note also: Safety Markings on Carbon Fiber Receivers are icons

rather than words: FIRE = SAFE =

THE RIFLE IS NOW “CLEAR”.

Pg. 4

4. Using your chamber plug/tool (or a punch)

push the takedown pin in as far as it will go. Then

pull on the head of the pin (from the right side of

the riﬂe) unl it stops (Fig. 5).

5. Push the front pivot pin in as far as it will go

(Fig. 6) - then separate the upper and lower

receivers (Fig. 7).

6. Pull the charging handle back unl it

stops. The bolt carrier assembly will come

out with it (Fig. 8).

Li the bolt carrier back and up unl it

is clear of the upper receiver.

NOTE: Observe how the carrier key ﬁts

within the slot in the boom of the

charging handle.

7. To remove the charging handle, pull

it to the rear unl it stops. Then li the

charging handle up, allowing the side tabs

to clear the cutouts in the upper receiver

(Fig. 9).

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Fig. 9A

Side tabs on

charging handle

must clear the cutouts in

the aluminum upper

receiver for removal and

reinseron.

Slide charging

handle straight

in or out of the

carbon ﬁber

upper receiver.

NOTE: On the Carbon Fiber lower receivers, the

Takedown Pin is within molded recesses, and will

require the Safety Tool, a punch or some similar

tool to reach it and push it in.

NOTE: On the Carbon Fiber upper receivers, the Charging

Handle simply slides straight in or out of the upper

receiver. There are no “cutouts” in the charging handle

track as in the aluminum receiver (see Fig. 9A)

CAUTION: Because of this, if you hold the Carbon Fiber

receiver vercally (with barrel up), the Charging Handle

and Bolt Carrier can fall out and possibly be damaged.

Tabs

8. Run a cleaning patch with oil through the barrel. Always pull your

cleaning rod from chamber to muzzle (Fig. 10).

9. Run a dry patch through the barrel (again, always from chamber to

muzzle).

10. Visually inspect the barrel to make sure it is free of any debris or

obstrucons.

11. To reassemble your riﬂe, follow the preceding steps (1 thru 7) in

reverse order.

NOTE: When installing the charging

handle, remember that the tabs on the

side of the handle need to drop into

corresponding cutouts in the channel

within the upper receiver (Fig. 11).

NOTE: When installing the bolt

carrier assembly, the bolt must be

pulled all the way forward before

being inserted in the upper receiver

(Fig. 12).

The bolt carrier can then be

reinserted in the upper receiver. The

gas key must ﬁt into the channel in the

charging handle. Then, both charging

handle and carrier can slide into

receiver (Fig. 13).

With the upper receiver

reassembled, it can then be joined to

the lower receiver.

NOTE: When pivong the riﬂe

closed, the hammer should be in the

cocked (down) posion (Fig. 14). The

safety can then be moved to the SAFE

posion.

12. Pull the charging handle to the

rear and insert the chamber plug/tool

into the chamber. Then ease the

charging handle and bolt carrier

forward, and latch the charging handle

in place.

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YOUR RIFLE IS NOW READY

TO TAKE TO THE RANGE.

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

Hammer

Safety

Remember: On the Carbon Fiber

upper receiver, the charging handle

slides straight into the receiver. There

are no “cutouts” as in the aluminum

receiver.

1. Pull charging handle to the rear, remove chamber plug, and release charging handle. Place

selector lever on SAFE. Pull trigger. HAMMER SHOULD NOT FALL.

2. Place selector lever in FIRE posion, point riﬂe in a safe direcon, and pull trigger. HAMMER

SHOULD FALL.

3. Hold trigger to the rear, pull charging handle to the rear and release charging handle. Then

release pressure on the trigger with a slow, smooth moon, without hesitaons or stops, unl the

trigger is fully forward. YOU SHOULD HEAR A CLICK AND THE HAMMER SHOULD NOT FALL.

4. Repeat the FIRE posion test FIVE TIMES (Step 2 above). The riﬂe must not malfuncon during

any of these ﬁve tests.

WARNING: IF THE RIFLE MALFUNCTIONS DURING ANY OF THESE FIVE TESTS,

CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT. Call Toll Free: 1-855-808-1888

RANGE SAFETY CHECKS - BEFORE YOU FIRE!

1. USE ONLY QUALITY AMMUNITION THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO THE CALIBER MARKED ON THE

BARREL OF YOUR RIFLE. Brass cased ammunion is recommended.

CAUTION! DO NOT USE AMMUNITION THAT IS DENTED, SCRATCHED,

CORRODED, OR DAMAGED.

2. Insert a cartridge between the feed lips of the magazine with the bullet p forward. Push the

cartridge down unl it is held by the magazine feed lips (as shown Arrow A - Fig. 15).

3. Then slide the cartridge backward to seat it against the inside back of the magazine (Arrow B -

Fig. 15). Place the next cartridge on top of the previous one and repeat steps 2 & 3 unl desired

number of cartridges are loaded into the magazine (Fig. 16).

CAUTION! DO NOT LOAD LIVE AMMUNITION INTO YOUR MAGAZINE UNTIL YOU

ARE READY TO SHOOT.

NOTE: AR15/M16 type magazines will hold various capacies of ammunion - anywhere

from 5 to 100 cartridges - but all funcon in the same manner. Do not try to force more cartridges

into a magazine than it was designed to hold.

Note also that .223/5.56 magazines can also be used with .300 Blackout ammunion in riﬂes

chambered & barreled for that caliber. Always be sure the ammunion you use matches the caliber

marking on the barrel of your riﬂe.

ALWAYS ASSUME THE RIFLE YOU ARE HANDLING IS LOADED, AND POINT IT IN A SAFE

DIRECTION! WHEN PERFORMING THIS SAFETY CHECK, MAKE SURE THERE IS NO MAGAZINE IN

THE RIFLE.

SAFETY SELECTOR FUNCTION CHECK: Perform this safety funcon check to ensure that the safety

selector lever works properly.

LOADING A MAGAZINE

Magazine

Follower

Feed

Lips

Fig. 15 Fig. 16

Pg. 6

Pull charging handle to the rear and lock

bolt carrier back by depressing the boom

of the bolt catch. Slide the charging handle

forward unl it latches onto the upper

receiver. Move the safety selector to the

SAFE posion (Fig. 17).

Push a magazine up into the magazine

well unl the magazine catch engages and

holds the magazine in place (Fig. 18).

To ensure that the magazine is seated

completely in the magazine well, slap up

on the boom of the magazine (Fig. 18A).

PREPARING TO FIRE

ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING! ASSUME THE RIFLE YOU ARE

HANDLING IS LOADED!

ALWAYS USE EYE AND EAR PROTECTION FOR SAFETY WHEN SHOOTING!

CHAMBERING A ROUND FROM AN OPEN BOLT

INSERTING A MAGAZINE

With a magazine inserted, press upper poron of the bolt catch (Fig. 19). Bolt should spring

forward - chambering a round. Or, you can pull back on the charging handle and release.

Then tap the forward assist to ensure bolt is fully forward and locked (Fig. 20).

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

Fig. 19 Fig. 20

Fig. 18A

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KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE THE

RIFLE.

CHAMBERING A ROUND FROM A CLOSED BOLT

CAUTION! ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION!

FIRING THE RIFLE

The riﬂe is now loaded, a round is chambered, the safety selector lever should be in

the safe posion.

Fig. 21 Fig. 22

Fig.23

Insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well unl the magazine catch engages and holds the

magazine. Slap up on the boom of the magazine to ensure it is seated correctly.

Pull charging handle fully to the rear (Fig. 21).

Release charging handle. Never “ride” the charging handle forward. The charging handle and bolt

assembly should slide forward from the pressure of the acon spring to chamber a round (Fig. 22).

Then tap the forward assist to ensure bolt is fully forward and locked (Fig. 23). Now move the

safety selector to the SAFE posion.

1. Aim at your target.

2. Move safety selector lever from SAFE to FIRE (Fig. 24).

3. Squeeze the trigger – release trigger pressure.

4. The riﬂe will eject the spent cartridge and chamber another in

preparaon for the next shot. This is called ﬁring in “semi-automac mode”.

One round will be ﬁred with each pull of the trigger, and the riﬂe will

automacally reload, unl the magazine is empty.

NOTE: Aer the last round is ﬁred, the bolt carrier will lock in the rear posion. You can then push

the magazine release buon to drop out the empty magazine*, insert a fresh magazine, release the

bolt catch, and a new round will automacally be chambered in preparaon for the next shot.

If you stop ﬁring the riﬂe before the magazine is empty:

1. Move safety to SAFE posion.

2. Remove magazine.

3. Lock bolt to the rear (to remove live round from the chamber).

4. Visually inspect the chamber to ensure that it is empty.

*For California approved models, use the chamber plug/tool to

depress the bullet buon to drop out the empty magazine (Fig. 25).

Fig. 24

Fig. 25

To ﬁre the riﬂe:

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IF THE RIFLE STOPS FIRING - IMMEDIATE ACTIONS

IF THE RIFLE STOPS FIRING - REMEDIAL ACTIONS

BARREL BREAK-IN PROCEDURES

IF THE RIFLE FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER IS SQUEEZED...

1. Keep the riﬂe safely pointed downrange for 30 seconds.

2. Remove the magazine.

3. Lock the bolt to the rear (take note if a live round is ejected).

4. Place safety selector in safe posion.

5. Visually inspect the chamber to ensure that the chamber is empty!

A. If a live round was ejected when clearing the riﬂe, inspect the round for evidence of

possible ammo failure.

B. If a live round was not ejected, reinsert the magazine in the magazine well unl the

magazine catch engages and holds the magazine securely in place. Press bolt catch to chamber a

round and resume ﬁring.

1. Remove the magazine.

2. Lock the bolt to the rear.

3. Place safety selector in safe posion and visually check that the chamber is empty.

4. Visually inspect the bore or insert a cleaning rod in the bore to ensure there is not a bullet stuck

in the bore.

*If a bullet is stuck in the barrel, do not aempt to remove it. Contact Windham Weaponry for

Technical Support. Call: 1-855-808-1888

WARNING! If your riﬂe stops ﬁring with a live round in the chamber of a hot barrel,

remove the round FAST! However, if you cannot remove it within 10 seconds, remove the

magazine and wait 15 minutes with the riﬂe poinng in a safe direcon! This way you won’t

get hurt by a possible round “cooking oﬀ” (meaning a round may detonate unexpectedly

from being exposed to the heat of the riﬂe’s ﬁring chamber). Always be sure to keep your face away

from the ejecon port while clearing a hot chamber.

If your riﬂe sll fails to ﬁre, check the troubleshoong secon of this manual.

CHROME LINED BARRELS

First run a dry patch down the bore to remove any oil le in the barrel as it came from the factory.

Barrel Break-in Procedures for Chrome Lined Barrels (regardless of caliber) require ﬁring

approximately 100 rounds of good quality brass cased ammunion. Then clean the barrel thoroughly

according to the instrucons in this Operators Manual (Page 22), and your riﬂe will be ready for the

range or the hunt.

STAINLESS STEEL BARRELS

First run a dry patch down the bore to remove any oil le in the barrel as it came from the factory.

Fire one shot, then clean the barrel - repeat this one shot & clean process 5 mes. Fire three shots,

then clean the barrel. Fire ﬁve shots, then clean the barrel, and your stainless steel barrel will be well

broken in.

IF YOU HEAR A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN SOUND OR RECOIL DURING

FIRING, STOP FIRING! EITHER CONDITION COULD INDICATE AN

INCOMPLETE POWDER BURN AND/OR A STUCK BULLET IN THE BORE.*

Pg. 10

THE FRONT SIGHT IS ADJUSTABLE FOR ELEVATION

THE REAR SIGHT IS ADJUSTABLE FOR WINDAGE AND ELEVATION

IMPACT

1.2 cm (1/2”)

4.8 cm (1 7/8”)

9.6 cm (3 3/4”)

14.4 cm (5 3/4”)

DISTANCE

25 meters

100 meters

200 meters

300 meters

FRONT SIGHT ADJUSTMENT: To adjust elevaon,

depress detent and rotate post using a ﬁring pin,

punch or the speciﬁcally designed front sight

adjustment tool. To raise strike of bullet, rotate post

in the direcon of arrow marked up (clockwise) (Fig.

26).

Reverse the direcon of rotaon to lower strike of

bullet. Each of the 4 graduaons (notches) moves

the point of impact of bullet as indicated below.

Elevaon adjustments at front sight post (A2 four

posion) - one “click” equals:

Fig. 26

Fig. 27

For Carbine Sight Radius*:

IMPACT

0.83 cm (3/8”)

3.5 cm (1 3/8”)

6.5 cm (2 5/8”)

10.0 cm (4”)

DISTANCE

25 meters

100 meters

200 meters

300 meters

For Riﬂe Sight Radius*:

IMPACT

0.5 cm (1/4”)

2.75 cm (1”)

5.5 cm (2 1/4”)

8.5 cm (3 1/4”)

DISTANCE

25 meters

100 meters

200 meters

300 meters

Turning the windage knob clockwise will move

bullet impact to the right. Turning the windage knob

counter-clockwise will move bullet impact to the le

(Fig. 27).

Once the riﬂe is zeroed, the rear sight is

adjustable for elevaon when ﬁring at distances of

300 - 600 meters (A4 sights) or 300 - 800 meters (A2

sights).

Windage adjustments - one “click” equals:

For Carbine Sight Radius*:

IMPACT

0.33 cm (1/8”)

1.5 cm (1/2”)

2.5 cm (1”)

4.0 cm (1 1/2”)

DISTANCE

25 meters

100 meters

200 meters

300 meters

For Riﬂe Sight Radius*:

Front Sight Detent

Windage Knob

*Sighng Data from Army Marksmanship manual.

25 meters = 27 yards + 1 . (82 .) 100 meters = 109 yards + 1 . (328 .)

NOTE: On Carbon Fiber Upper Receivers, the Picanny rail is .040” higher than on aluminum receivers. It

may therefore be necessary to use a .040” taller front sight post if raising your exisng front sight post

doesn’t allow sighng in accuracy. Taller front sight posts are available on our website:

www.windhamweaponry.com (Part number: 9349056-MOD)

*AII the above values have been rounded oﬀ. To

remember your correct zero windage, note locaon

of windage scale and windage knob pointer (heavy

mark on outside of knob). Once you have established

your correct zero windage leave your windage scale

and windage knob pointer on these sengs at all

mes.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

Windage

Scale

Windage

Knob

Pointer

Pg. 11

THE DUAL APERTURE REAR SIGHT

25 METER ZEROING PROCEDURES

ADJUSTABLE FOR ELEVATION & WINDAGE

By following the steps below and establishing a zero at 25 meters, your riﬂe sights will be set with a

300-meter balesight (these instrucons apply to a 16” Bbl. Carbine).

1. Do not move front sight post at this me. It was set at the factory and should be very close to

your zero.

2. The unmarked (smaller) aperture should be ﬂipped up - see ﬁgure 29 above.

3. Center the rear sight aperture by turning the windage knob le or right (this is called

“mechanical zero windage”.

4. Rotate elevaon knob in the down

direcon (counter-clockwise - Fig. 30) to

boom out the rear sight. This is called

“mechanical zero elevaon” for the rear sight

on all Carbines, and applies whether you have

the A2 Sight (Fixed Carry Handle Carbine) or

the A4 Sight (Removable Carry Handle).

On riﬂes with a riﬂe length sighng radius like our 20 inch Gov’t Model, you move the rear

elevaon up one click from the boomed posion for A2 Sights and two clicks to the “Z” mark on the

A4 Carry Handle Sights.

From this point on, the rear sight elevaon knob should not be moved. Any changes in elevaon

required in the following zeroing steps are made to the front sight post only.

5. Carefully aim and ﬁre at the center of the target bulls-eye.

6. If your shot group is not in the center of the bulls-eye, calculate the required “clicks” necessary

to move your next shot group into the bulls-eye using the elevaon and windage values in the

“Understanding Your Sight Adjustment” secon on the previous page. Remember that any changes in

elevaon are made by moving the front sight post only.

A. In order to raise your next shot group, rotate the front sight post clockwise. In order to lower

your next shot group, rotate the front sight post counterclockwise.

B. Changes in windage are made with the windage knob. To move the shot group to the le, turn

the windage knob counterclockwise. To move the shot group to the right, turn the windage knob

clockwise.

Short Range (0-200 meters)

Normal Range - A2 Sights: 300-800 meters

A4 Sights: 300-600 meters

SHORT RANGE - The “02” (larger) aperture is

used for 0-200 meters range. As shown below,

the sight is set for 0 - 200 meters. This larger

aperture is only used when the rear sight is all

the way down. In other words, the 300-meter

mark is aligned with the mark on the le side of

the receiver (Fig. 28).

NORMAL RANGE - The aperture is

unmarked and used for most ﬁring situaons. It

is used in conjuncon with the elevaon knob

for 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 meter

targets with A2 sights (Fig. 29).

With A4 carry handle sights, ranges are 300,

400, 500, 600 meters.

A2 sights -

A4 sights -

1 min. elevaon

1/2 min. windage

1/2 min. elevaon

1/2 min. windage

A2 elevaon wheels

are marked 8/3

A4 elevaon wheels

are marked 6/3

Fig. 29Fig. 28

Fig. 30

Pg. 12

25 METER ZEROING PROCEDURES (connued)

THE RIFLE IS NOW SAFE TO TRANSPORT

FROM THE RANGE.

7. Carefully aim and ﬁre another group at the center of the target bulls-eye.

8. Repeat steps 5 and 6, if required.

9. When your group is on target, your sight is now “calibrated” for balesight zero. If your riﬂe has

a riﬂe length sight radius, move the elevaon knob back down to the 6/3 posion for A4 removable

carry handles, or 8/3 for A2s ﬁxed carry handles. The range scale’s 300-meter mark should now be

aligned with the corresponding index above the elevaon wheel.

1. Clear the riﬂe to ensure the chamber is

empty (Fig. 31).

2. Place safety in the safe posion.

3. Pull the charging handle to the rear and

insert the chamber plug/tool into the chamber.

Then ease the charging handle and bolt forward

and latch in place (Fig. 32).

Fig. 31

ONCE YOU ARE FINISHED

AT THE RANGE...

Fig. 32

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING!

ALWAYS ASSUME THE GUN YOU ARE HANDLING

IS LOADED.

POINT THE RIFLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION!

Place the safety selector lever on SAFE (Fig.33).

NOTE: If the riﬂe is not cocked, the safety selector lever

cannot be pointed toward SAFE.

A NOTE REGARDING CARBON FIBER RECEIVERS:

Because of very minor dimensional diﬀerences, you cannot assemble

an Aluminum Upper Receiver Assembly onto a Carbon Fiber Lower

Receiver Assembly. Use of force to assemble these components will cause damage. Conversely, do not

aempt to aach a Carbon Fiber Upper Receiver Assembly onto an Aluminum Lower Receiver Assembly.

There are also minor diﬀerences between the Carbon Fiber model’s barrel nut and that of Aluminum

receivered models. Barrel Nut threading is diﬀerent on Carbon Fiber models, and we also use Locte on

Carbon Fiber Barrel Nuts, so aempng to remove a Carbon Fiber Barrel Nut can cause damage to the

Carbon Fiber Upper Receiver, and may void your warranty. This Carbon Fiber Barrel Nut diﬀerence limits

the number of accessory forends that can be mounted to the Carbon Fiber riﬂe. Call Windham

Weaponry Technical Assistance if you have quesons on this.

Fig. 33

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

Fig. 34

Fig. 35

Fig. 36

1. To lock the bolt open, pull the charging handle rearward (A - Fig. 34). Press the boom of the

bolt catch and allow the bolt to move forward unl it engages the bolt catch (B - Fig. 34). Return the

charging handle to its forward posion.

If you haven’t done so before, place the safety selector lever on SAFE

2. Remove the chamber plug/tool (Fig. 35).

Look into the upper receiver and ﬁring

chamber to ensure there is no ammunion in

the riﬂe (Fig. 36).

NOTE: Be sure a magazine is not inserted

in the riﬂe.

3. Once you are sure the ﬁring chamber is

empty, and the safety selector lever is on

SAFE, you can press the upper poron of the

bolt catch, or pull the charging handle all the

way to the rear and release to allow the bolt

to move forward (Fig 37).

THE RIFLE IS NOW “CLEAR”.

Fig. 37

Fig. 38

4. Using your chamber plug/tool (or a punch)

push the takedown pin in as far as it will go.

Then pull on the head of the pin (from the right

side of the riﬂe) unl it stops (Fig. 38).

5. Push the pivot pin in as far as it will go (Fig.

39) - then separate the upper and lower

receivers (Fig. 40).

REMEMBER: Carbon Fiber lower receivers will

require a tool to reach the Takedown Pin.

Pg. 13

Pg. 14

Fig. 39

Fig. 40

Fig. 41

Fig. 43

Side tabs on

charging handle

must clear the cutouts in

the aluminum upper

receiver for removal and

reinseron.

Fig. 42

REMEMBER: On the Carbon Fiber upper

receivers, the Charging Handle simply

slides straight into the receiver. There are

no “cutouts” as in the aluminum receiver.

The Charging Handle can fall out and

potenally be damaged.

6. Pull the charging handle back. The bolt

carrier assembly will come out with it (Fig. 41).

Li the bolt carrier back and up unl it is clear

of the upper receiver.

NOTE: Observe how the carrier key ﬁts

within the slot in the boom of the charging

handle (Fig. 42).

7. To remove charging handle, pull it to

the rear unl its side tabs clear the cutouts

in the upper receiver (Fig. 43).

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

Fig. 44

Fig. 46

Fig. 47

Fig. 45

Fig. 48

8. Remove the ﬁring pin retaining pin (Fig. 44)

NOTE: Do not open or close the split end of

the ﬁring pin retaining pin, and NEVER

substute a common coer pin on

reassembly.

9. Push the bolt in to locked posion

within the bolt carrier (Fig. 45).

10. Drop the ﬁring pin out of rear of the

bolt carrier (Fig. 46).

11. With the bolt pushed into the locked

posion, remove the cam pin by rotang 1/4

turn and liing out (Fig. 47).

NOTE: If you have a .308 riﬂe, the cam pin pulls

straight out. See .308 Addendum Secon.

12. Remove the bolt assembly from the bolt

carrier by pulling it straight out (Fig. 48).

Pg. 15

Pg. 16

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

CLEANING THE BOLT, BOLT CARRIER & COMPONENTS

Fig. 49 Fig. 50

Fig. 51

13. Once the bolt carrier has been disassembled...

A. Clean the gas key on top of the bolt carrier with a pipe cleaner or Q-p (Fig. 49). Lightly oil the

gas key (Fig. 50). Clean carbon and powder residue from vent holes and outer and inner surfaces of

the bolt carrier. Use a bore brush - wet with CLP - to clean carbon and powder residue from around

the gas tube.

B. Clean and inspect the bolt, cam pin, ﬁring pin and ﬁring pin retaining pin thoroughly. Clean the

bolt locking lugs, bolt rings, ﬁring pin, ﬁring pin hole and cam pin (Fig. 51).

Fig. 52 Fig. 53

14. Remove extractor pin by pushing it out with the p of the ﬁring pin or a punch. Take care not to

damage the ﬁring pin, or lose the extractor pin (Fig. 52).

15. Remove the extractor with its spring, insert and o-ring (Fig. 53).

CAUTION: It is unlikely, but if the extractor spring should pop out of its recess, reset the spring by

pressing it back in its recess with a punch as shown in Fig. 55 (on next page).

Fig. 57

Fig. 55

17. Reinsert extractor in bolt (Fig. 56). Press extractor down to reinsert extractor pin (Fig. 57).

16. Check the extractor, extractor spring, insert and o-ring. If the extractor is chipped, or if the lip

that engages the cartridge rim has broken edges, the extractor should be replaced. Check that the

rubber insert is inside the extractor spring. Clean oﬀ any carbon buildup or powder residue (Fig. 54).

Use CLP to clean any carbon buildup or powder residue in the extractor pocket/channel of the bolt.

Use a pipe cleaner and CLP to clean the ﬁring pin channel of carbon buildup and powder residue.

NOTE*: Extractor assembly has a rubber insert within the spring. Be sure not to lose it. If the spring

comes loose, put the large end of spring in the extractor and seat it with a punch (Fig.55).

Rubber Insert

O-ring

Fig. 54

Look for chips/broken edges

Fig. 56

Extractor Spring

NOTE: Windham Weaponry does not recommend disassembly

of the ejector for cleaning. You can ensure that your riﬂe ejects

empty cases eﬃciently by following these lubricaon steps on a

regular basis.

18. With the bolt removed from the bolt carrier, hold it in your

hand as shown with bolt face and ejector up. Lubricate the

ejector with a few drops of CLP (Fig. 58).

LUBRICATING THE EJECTOR

Fig. 58

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

CLEANING THE BOLT, BOLT CARRIER & COMPONENTS (connued)

*Components in .308 and 7.62 riﬂes diﬀer slightly. There is no

rubber insert ulized in the .308. There is no o-ring ulized in the

7.62x39 riﬂe.

Pg. 17

“The Quality Goes In

Before The Rifle Goes Out”

For Parts Call Toll Free: 1-855-808-1888 - or Order Online: www.windhamweaponry.com

Complete AR Riﬂes...

and Everything to Keep Them Complete.

ALUMINUM

TRIGGER

GUARD ASSY.

P/N: 8448587

TRIGGER

GUARD

SPRING PIN

P/N: MS16562-129

TRIGGER SPRING

P/N: 8448593

HAMMER/TRIGGER PIN

P/N: 8448609

HAMMER/TRIGGER PIN

P/N: 8448609

HAMMER SPRING

P/N: 8448611

DISCONNECTOR AR

P/N: 8448635-AR

DISCONNECTOR

SPRING

P/N: 8448594

PISTOL GRIP

P/N: 9349127

PISTOL GRIP SCREW

P/N: AN501D416-18

PISTOL GRIP WASHER

P/N: MS35335-61

SAFETY DETENT

P/N: 8448631

SAFETY DETENT SPRING

P/N: 8448516

TRIGGER AR

P/N: 8448592-AR

HAMMER W. J PIN AR

P/N: 9349110-AR

TAKEDOWN PIN

P/N: 8448584

TAKEDOWN

PIN DETENT

P/N: 8448585

TAKEDOWN PIN

DETENT SPRING

P/N: 8448586

PIVOT PIN

DETENT SPRING

P/N: 8448586

PIVOT PIN

DETENT

P/N: 8448585

PIVOT PIN

P/N: 8448621

CHARGING

HANDLE

LATCH

P/N: 8448519

CHARGING HANDLE

SPRING PIN

P/N: 8448521

CHARGING HANDLE SPRING

P/N: 8448520

CHARGING HANDLE ASSEMBLY

P/N: 8448517

BUFFER RETAINER

P/N: 8448582

BUFFER RETAINER

SPRING

P/N: 8448583

A4 CARRY HANDLE GROUP

WITH 300-600 M REAR SIGHT

P/N: 12951011

TELESTOCK

PLATE

P/N: 9390021

TELESTOCK

LOCKING RING

P/N: 9390020

TELESTOCK KIT

P/N: KIT-TELESTK

BUFFER SPRING P/N: 9390022

CARBINE BUFFER

P/N: 1005-914-4578

DELTA RING

P/N: 8448712

WELD SPRING

P/N: 8448555

SNAP RING

P/N: MS16626-1137

EJECTION PORT COVER

P/N: 8448525

EJECTION PORT

COVER ROD C-CLIP

P/N: MS16632-3012

EJECTION PORT COVER SPRING

P/N: 8448532

EJCT. PORT COVER ROD

P/N: 8448533

BARREL NUT

P/N: 9349054BBLN

BARREL EXTENSION

P/N: 9349054-W2BE

HANDGUARD CAP

P/N: HCAP-RDHVYM4

MAGAZINE CATCH

P/N: 8448638

MAGAZINE CATCH

SPRING

P/N: 8448637

MAGAZINE CATCH BUTTON

P/N: 8448636

BOLT ASSY. COMPLETE

P/N: 8448509

EXTRACTOR CARTRIDGE

P/N: 8448512

BOLT

GASRINGS (3)

P/N: KIT-GASRINGS

MAGAZINES

30 / 20 / 10 / 5 ROUND

BOLT CARRIER

WITH KEY

P/N: 8448505

M16 BOLT CARRIER ASSEMBLY

P/N: 8448501

BOLT CARRIER KEY

P/N: 8448506

BOLT CAM PIN

P/N: 8448502

BOLT CATCH

PLUNGER

P/N: 8448634

BOLT CATCH SPRING PIN

P/N: MS16562-119

BOLT CATCH

P/N: 8448628

BOLT CATCH PLUNGER

SPRING P/N: 8448633

FIRING PIN-M16

P/N: 8448503

FIRING PIN

RETAINING PIN

P/N: 8448504

GAS KEY SCREWS (2)

P/N: 8448508

FRONT SIGHT POST

P/N: 9349056

FRONT SIGHT POST DETENT

P/N: 8448573

FRONT SIGHT POST DETENT SPRING

P/N: 8448574

SLING SWIVEL

P/N: 8448571

FRONT SIGHT TAPER PIN (2)

P/N: 8448575

SLING SWIVEL RIVET

P/N: 8448697

FRONT

SIGHT

BASE

A2 FLASH

SUPPRESSOR

P/N: 9349051

CRUSH WASHER

FOR A2 FLASH

SUPPRESSOR

P/N: 12991533

BARREL ASSEMBLY W. M4 CUTAWAY

CARBINE GAS TUBE P/N: 1005-914-3504

GAS TUBE SPRING PIN P/N: MS16562-106

FORWARD ASSIST

ASSEMBLY - ROUND

P/N: 9349086

FORWARD ASSIST

SPRING

P/N: 8448540

FORWARD ASSIST

SPRING PIN

P/N: MS16562-121

DUAL HEATSHIELD HANDGUARDS

P/N: DS4-HANDGUARD

M4 PROFILE CHROME LINED 16” BARREL

4150 CHROME MOLY VANADIUM 11595E STEEL

SAFETY SELECTOR AR

P/N: 9381367-AR

EJECTOR SPRING

P/N: 8448516

EJECTOR CARTRIDGE

P/N: 8448515

EJECTOR SPRING PIN

P/N: MS16562-98

EXTRACTOR PIN

P/N: 8448513

EXTRACTOR SPRING INSERT

P/N: 8448755-INSERT

EXTRACTOR SPRING

P/N: 8448755

EXTRACTOR “O”RING

P/N: 8448755-ORING

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE will connue on Page 20

Pg. 18

Pg. 19

The U.S.A.

Made in

Pg. 20

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

19. Place an empty .223 case, or a dummy

round, under the lip of the extractor. With a

rocking moon, press the case down against the

ejector. The ejector is spring loaded, so you will

feel some resistance. Press on the case unl it

stops against the bolt face. Rock the case back and

forth several mes to work the CLP lubricant into

the ejector and its spring. Relubricate the ejector,

and repeat the rocking moon several mes. Once

the spring acon of the ejector is smooth and

strong, dry oﬀ any excess lubricant (Fig. 59).

LUBRICATING THE EJECTOR (connued):

Fig. 59

CAUTION: The bolt should not have any cracks or fractures - especially in the cam pin hole area.

The bolt face should not have any ping - especially around the ﬁring pin hole. If this ping is found,

the bolt must be replaced.

• The cam pin should not be cracked or excessively worn. If so, replace it.

NOTE: In as lile as 100 rounds, normal wear on a Cam Pin can show an indented paern where

the Bolt and Cam Pin interact. This is not a crack, or a dangerous situaon. Real cracks in the Cam Pin

however, can cause a catastrophic failure.

LUBRICATION BEFORE REASSEMBLY:

Fig. 60

Ping?

Worn?

Bent?

Too Blunt?

Too Sharp?

Cracks?

Fractures?

If Cam Pin

is cracked,

replace it.

Do not spread.

BOLT CARRIER GROUP: Apply a LIGHT COATING OF CLP to ﬁring pin and ﬁring pin recess (hole) in

bolt, the extractor and its pin, and inner surfaces of the bolt carrier. GENEROUSLY LUBRICATE the

outside areas of the bolt body and cam pin, and the slide and cam pin areas of the bolt carrier.

STAGGER GAS RINGS: Gaps in

the 3 gas rings should be evenly

spaced around the bolt body (120°

apart) to stop gas loss (Fig. 61).

Fig. 61

Gas Ring Gap

• The ﬁring pin should not be worn, bent, or too blunt or too sharp.

If the ﬁring pin retaining pin is bent or worn, replace it. NEVER spread the legs of the ﬁring pin

retaining pin apart, and never use a common coer pin as a substute (Fig. 60).

INSPECTIONS BEFORE REASSEMBLY:

Cam Pin

showing

normal wear.

ar.

WARNING: IF THE CAM PIN IS MISSING,

DO NOT FIRE THE RIFLE!

IT WILL HAVE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE!

Pg. 21

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

NOW INSERT BOLT INTO CARRIER:

Fig. 62

WARNING: Regarding swapping bolts between riﬂes, while Windham Weaponry riﬂes

and bolts are machined with great care, and are interchangeable with other Windham

Weaponry bolts, we do not recommend exchanging bolts - parcularly those from other

manufacturers, without ﬁrst checking for proper headspacing with a Field Gauge or

Go/No-Go Gauge for .223 Rem./5.56mm NATO.

Fig. 63

Fig. 65

Fig. 66

Fig. 64

INSERT CAM PIN:

Insert cam pin into carrier and hole in

bolt body (Fig. 63).

NOTE: The cam pin should only ﬁt

into the bolt from one side. If it doesn’t

slip in easily, turn bolt body 180° within

the carrier and try again. Aer cam pin

is inserted, turn it 90°. This allows for

the inseron of the ﬁring pin.

INSERT FIRING PIN:

Drop ﬁring pin into back end of bolt

carrier (Fig. 64) and seat by pushing in

all the way (Fig. 65).

INSERT FIRING PIN RETAINING PIN:

Insert ﬁring pin retaining pin into the

ﬁring pin retaining pin hole in the side of

the carrier as shown (Fig.66).

NOTE: In the cutaway drawing, the

ﬁring pin retaining pin sits behind the

large shoulder of the ﬁring pin. The test

for correct posioning is that the ﬁring

pin should not fall out when bolt carrier

group is turned upside down.

Now that the bolt carrier is fully

reassembled, move the bolt in and out

of the carrier to ensure that the cam pin retains the

bolt in the carrier and that the cam pin moves freely

in the cam pin track.

Tap the rear of the bolt carrier on a solid surface to

ensure that the ﬁring pin and its retaining pin is

installed properly.

Now lightly lubricate the bolt carrier assembly and

charging handle assembly.

Pg. 22

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

These steps have been adapted from the US Gov’t. Manual and involve the

use of the standard issue M16 cleaning kit. You can achieve comparable results

with any high quality riﬂe cleaning kit. Be sure your kit includes a quality

cleaning rod; patch holder; coon ﬂannel bore patches; pipe cleaners; a small

toothbrush; brass wire bristle bore and chamber brushes; and a

Cleaner/Lubricant/Preservave (CLP). If you use an ammonia based solvent

while cleaning a chrome lined barrel, do not let it sit in the bore for more than

10 minutes. This will cause premature deterioraon of the chrome lining. The

toothbrush is for cleaning parts and dislodging dirt. Pipe cleaners or Q-ps are

for cleaning the gas key, gas tube and other hard to reach areas.

CLEANING THE BORE:

ALWAYS CLEAN FROM CHAMBER TOWARDS THE MUZZLE AND ALWAYS

PULL THE BORE BRUSH THROUGH THE BORE

The bore of your Windham Weaponry riﬂe has lands and grooves called

riﬂing. Riﬂing makes the bullet spin very fast as it moves down the bore and

down range. Because it twists so quickly, it is diﬃcult to push a new, sﬀ bore

brush through the bore. You will ﬁnd it much easier to pull your bore brush

through the bore. Also, because the brush will clean beer if the bristles follow

the grooves (called tracking), you want the bore brush to be allowed to turn as

you pull it through.

1. Swab out the bore with a patch moistened with CLP.

2. If using a mul-piece military cleaning rod, aach three rod secons

together but leave each one about two turns short of being ght (Fig. 67).

3. Aach the bore brush. The rod and bore brush will twist as you pull it

through - following the path of the riﬂing. NEVER reverse the direcon of the

bore brush while it is in the bore.

4. Point the muzzle down. Hold the upper receiver in one hand while

inserng the end of the rod without the brush into the ﬁring chamber. Let the

rod fall straight through the bore. About 2-3 inches will be scking out of the

muzzle at this point.

5. Aach the handle secon of the cleaning rod to the end of the rod

scking out of the muzzle (Fig. 68).

6. Pull the brush through the bore and out the muzzle.

7. Aer one pull, take oﬀ the handle secon and repeat the process.

8. Send a patch through the bore once in a while to help clean out the crud

that the brush is geng loose. You can use the same technique as described

above to save me. Just replace the bore brush with the rod p (patch holder)

and a wet patch. Drop it through. You won’t need to aach the handle to pull

only a patch through. If you leave the rods loose again, the patch will “track” in

the riﬂing as before. Remember - always have the bore wet with cleaner before

trying to pull a brush through.

Fig. 68

Fig. 67

Aach

Handle

- Pull

Through

Bore

Brush,

or Patch

Three

Rod

Secons

Drop

Through

NOTE: You can safely use any cleaning, lubricang or powder/copper solvents

on Carbon Fiber receiver riﬂes that you would on riﬂes with aluminum

receivers.

Pg. 23

REMOVING THE HANDGUARDS

LUBRICATION OF UPPER RECEIVER & BARREL

CLEANING THE UPPER RECEIVER

Fig. 70

Fig. 69

1. Using CLP, clean all areas of the upper receiver

(inside and out) to remove powder fouling, corrosion

and dirt.

NOTE: Never use a wire brush or any type of

abrasive to clean the aluminum upper receiver - you

could scratch and damage the anodized ﬁnish. A

toothbrush can be eﬀecve to loosen dirt buildup,

and won’t scratch the receiver.

2. Clean the chamber by moistening the larger

chamber brush with CLP, and use plunge strokes and

clockwise rotaons (Fig. 69).

NOTE: Do not push the larger poron of the

chamber brush into the bore.

3. Swab out the chamber and bore to remove

contaminated CLP, carbon buildup and powder fouling. Wipe all components clean and dry, and

inspect for any excessive wear, corrosion or mechanical damage. Replace any worn or defecve parts

before your next shoong session. Contact Windham Weaponry toll free at 1-855-808-1888 for parts

needs, or consult with a qualiﬁed gunsmith.

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

1. UPPER RECEIVER: Lightly lubricate the inside of upper receiver, the bore and chamber (using

the cleaning rod and a patch), the outer surfaces of the barrel and front sight, and surfaces under the

handguards. Take special care to clean and lubricate the locking lugs just outside the ﬁring chamber.

The forward assist should also be lightly lubed inside the

receiver and checked for funcon (Fig. 72).

2. FRONT SIGHT DETENT: Depress the detent, and apply

two or three drops of CLP to it. Depress the detent several

mes to work the lubricant down into the spring (Fig. 73).

Fig. 72

Fig. 71

Fig. 73

1. To remove the handguards, pull delta ring towards you, gently tap handguards on the edge of

your work surface on the seam where the handguards come together (Fig. 70). The handguards will

separate and can now be removed (Fig.71).

NOTE: On VEX & .308 Hunter Models with Laminate Wooden Forends, the Handguards are split

vercally rather than horizontally. Removal procedure is similar to that shown below.

If your riﬂe has a free ﬂoang handguard, it is not recommended to remove it for barrel cleaning.

You can clean/lubricate the barrel through venng slots or from the open end with a cleaning rod and

a wet patch.

Pg. 24

LUBRICATION OF UPPER RECEIVER & BARREL (connued)

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

Fig. 74

Windage

Knob

Adjustable Rear Sight on A4 Removable Carry Handle

Elevaon

Dial

Windage

Screw

Boom of Elevaon Screw

Sha & Detent Spring Hole

(remove carry handle for access)

Detent

Spring

Hole

3. ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT:

NOTE: Make a note of how far you

move the sights so they can be returned

to their original posion aer

compleng this lubricaon procedure

(Fig. 74).

MOVING PARTS: Use one or two

drops of CLP. Rotate these parts to

ensure lubricant is spread evenly above

and below the elevaon knob /

elevaon screw sha / windage knob

(maximum ﬁve clicks le or right) /

windage screw / detent holes.

ELEVATION SCREW SHAFT: Remove

A4 carry handle to lubricate the

elevaon screw (or, if you have an A2

ﬁxed carry handle upper receiver, look

inside the upper). Put two or three

drops of CLP on boom of elevaon screw sha and in elevaon detent spring hole. Rotate the

elevaon dial back and forth a few mes while keeping upper receiver upside down.

AFTER LUBING REAR SIGHT: Reset your correct zero windage and your balesight zero. Refer to

the secon within this manual about seng balesight zero. Noce the rear sight comes down when

the “6/3 or 8/3” is aligned with the mark on the le side of the receiver. You will feel a “click" when

the “6/3 or 8/3” ﬁrst lines up with the mark. Carry your riﬂe with the “6/3 or 8/3” aligned with the

mark. Keep the sight on 300 meters to keep dirt and water out of sight mechanism and protect the

sight from damage.

IF YOU GET THE REAR SIGHT WET: Clean it as soon as possible to avoid the onset of rust and

corrosion.

REINSTALLING THE HANDGUARDS

1. Insert the ﬁrst half of the handguard into the handguard cap.

Then pull the delta ring back and insert rear part of the handguard

onto the delta ring as shown (Fig. 75).

2. Now insert the second half of the handguard into the

handguard cap and pull back the delta ring and slide the rear of the

handguard onto the delta ring as shown (Fig. 76).

Fig. 75

Fig. 76

Fig. 77

3. Then squeeze the rear of the handguard halves as shown unl

they snap into the delta ring. (Fig.77).

NOTE: The two halves of standard issue riﬂe and carbine length

handguards are idencal, and so can be installed either on top or

boom. Remember that Wood Forend Sets are split vercally, not

horzontally, and are mirror image parts. When re-installing, posion

the cooling vents on the upper side of the barrel.

Pg. 25

INSTALLING THE CHARGING HANDLE

LOWER RECEIVER DISASSEMBLY

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

Fig. 78

Fig. 79

1. With the hammer cocked,

depress buﬀer retainer with chamber

plug tool or punch to release buﬀer

and spring (Fig. 80).

NOTE: Hammer must be cocked to

allow clearance for removal of buﬀer

and spring.

CAUTION: The buﬀer is under

tension from the acon spring.

2. Pull buﬀer and acon spring out

for cleaning (Fig. 81).

NOTE: Windham Weaponry does

not recommend any further

disassembly of riﬂe components or

subsystems. If you need further service

or parts, consult the factory or a

qualiﬁed gunsmith.

Fig. 80

Fig. 82

Fig. 81

1. INSTALL THE CHARGING HANDLE: Insert the

charging handle into the upper receiver and align

the tabs on the charging handle with the

corresponding slots in the upper receiver.

Then push the charging handle down into the

charging handle groove and slide it part way

forward (Fig. 78).

REMEMBER: On Carbon Fiber upper receivers,

the Charging Handle simply slides straight into the

receiver - there are no “cutouts” as in the

aluminum upper receiver.

2. INSTALL THE BOLT CARRIER: Pull

the bolt to the “out” posion in the

carrier. As you install the bolt carrier,

align the gas key with the channel in the

charging handle. Then push the bolt

carrier and charging handle all the way

forward unl the bolt carrier is ﬂush

with the back of the upper receiver and

the charging handle latches in place

(Fig. 79).

Pg. 26

LOWER RECEIVER GROUP: lightly lubricate inside the lower receiver extension (buﬀer tube), as

well as the buﬀer and acon spring.

Generously lubricate the takedown and pivot pins and their detents, all moving parts inside the

lower receiver and their pins.

CLEANING THE LOWER RECEIVER

LUBRICATION OF THE LOWER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

RIFLE DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)

Fig. 83

Fig. 84

NOTE: Some Windham Weaponry riﬂes sold as “Ban Compliant Models” in the States of New York,

Conneccut, Massachuses, and New Jersey have permanently extended (ﬁxed length) telestocks.

The length of pull cannot be changed as the receiver extension is longer than on an adjustable

telestock. See the diﬀerences noted in Fig. 84A below. The Ban Compliant stock will not have the

machined adjustment recesses found on the adjustable telestock.

DO NOT aempt to adjust the length of, or disassemble, the Ban Compliant stock as you will

damage it.

Fig. 84A

Underside View - Adjustable Length Telestock

Recesses for 6 adjustment posions

No Recesses - not adjustable

Underside View - Fixed Length Ban Compliant Stock

1. Using CLP, or a quality gun cleaner, clean all areas on the lower receiver of any powder fouling,

corrosion and dirt. Use of a toothbrush will avoid scratching the ﬁnish - NEVER use a wire brush.

2. Clean any dirt from the trigger mechanism. Carefully clean the magazine release buon and the

cavity for the magazine catch on the le side of the receiver. Inspect and clean the bolt catch

mechanism and lower receiver’s takedown and pivot pins. Clean the buﬀer, acon spring, and inside

the lower receiver extension (also called the buﬀer tube). A cloth aached to the cleaning rod and

patch holder can be used to wipe inside the buﬀer tube. Note that Windham Weaponry uses

Commercial Speciﬁcaon Buﬀer Tubes on Telestocked models. Cleaning procedures are similar for Mil.

Spec. & A2 (solid stock) models.

3. If the riﬂe has been used in dirty or muddy condions, clean out the vent hole in the telestock

receiver extension (or the vent screw in the A2 solid bustock) with a pipe cleaner or piece of wire to

ensure that the vent hole is clear.

4. Clean telestock or bustock as necessary. The telestock latch can be pulled down to remove the

stock (as shown in Figures 83 & 84). Clean the 6 posion lock holes, and lightly lube the receiver

extension and latch mechanism to ensure proper telescoping acon. A2 solid bustocks may require

cleaning and lubricaon of storage compartment door latch and hinge.

Pg. 27

To clean and lubricate the magazine, use a cleaning rod with a cleaning patch aached to clean and

lubricate the inside of the magazine body.

Lightly lubricate the spring, and reassemble the magazine in the reverse order of the steps

above.

CAUTION: Make sure the magazine is unloaded before disassembly.

To disassemble a magazine for cleaning or lubricaon, follow these steps:

1. Pry up the back edge of the baseplate with a punch to release the base catch tabs from the

magazine body (Fig. 87).

2. Slide the baseplate clear of the body (Fig. 88).

CAUTION: The magazine spring will be under tension and may pop out.

3. The magazine spring may get caught on the tabs that hold the baseplate in place. As you pull the

spring out of the magazine body, move the spring back and forth so that it will not get hung up on the

tabs. Figure 89 shows disassembled magazine components.

NOTE: Do not remove the follower from spring.

MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY

MAGAZINE CLEANING

MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY & CLEANING

Fig. 87 Fig. 88 Fig. 89

Fig. 85

Fig. 86

JOIN THE UPPER & LOWER RECEIVERS:

1. Posion upper receiver so that receiver

pivot pin can slide into forward lug of upper

receiver.

2. Push pivot pin in, close upper receiver

completely onto lower (with hammer cocked).

3. Push in rear takedown pin (Fig. 86).

A NOTE REGARDING CARBON FIBER RECEIVERS:

Because of very minor dimensional diﬀerences,

you cannot assemble an Aluminum Upper Receiver

Assembly onto a Carbon Fiber Lower Receiver

Assembly. Use of force to assemble these

components will cause damage. Conversely, do not

aempt to aach a Carbon Fiber Upper Receiver Assembly onto an Aluminum Lower Receiver Assembly.

There are also minor diﬀerences between the Carbon Fiber model’s barrel nut and that of Aluminum

receivered models. Barrel Nut threading is diﬀerent on Carbon Fiber models, and we also use Locte on

Carbon Fiber Barrel Nuts, so aempng to remove a Carbon Fiber Barrel Nut can cause damage to the

Carbon Fiber Upper Receiver, and may void your warranty. This Carbon Fiber Barrel Nut diﬀerence limits

the number of accessory forends that can be mounted to the Carbon Fiber riﬂe. Call Windham

Weaponry Technical Assistance if you have quesons on this.

LOWER RECEIVER REASSEMBLY:

Insert acon spring and buﬀer. You may have

to “wiggle” the acon spring past the buﬀer

detent as you insert it (Fig. 85).

Pg. 28

ADDENDUM: INFORMATION ON .308 CALIBER RIFLES

What’s Diﬀerent about the .308 Caliber Riﬂes

The ﬁrst, and most important point regarding your Windham Weaponry .308 Caliber Riﬂe is that you

should follow all the same maintenance procedures shown elsewhere in this Windham Weaponry

Operang and Safety Manual. The .308 Caliber Riﬂe funcons and maintenance procedures are all the

same as our .223/5.56mm caliber riﬂes, and should be followed as shown in the various secons of this

Manual.

Below, you’ll ﬁnd the minor diﬀerences that set the .308 Caliber Riﬂes apart from our .223/5.56mm

models. If you have any quesons regarding maintenance, services or you need parts for your .308

Riﬂe, please call Toll-Free: 1-855-808 1888, and we will be happy to help.

ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARM!

Windham Weaponry Barrels have permanent markings that indicate the proper caliber and chamber-

ing. Always refer to the BARREL markings when selecng ammunion for your ﬁrearm. Use only factory

ammunion manufactured to U.S. industry standards. Failure to use the proper caliber ammunion can

damage your ﬁrearm, and may cause injury or death.

• Buﬀer & Acon Spring: These parts are speciﬁc to the .308. The Buﬀer is shorter, and the Acon

Spring has a few less coils than an AR, but removal and maintenance are the same. The Telescoping

Bustock is the same as an AR, and the Buﬀer and Acon Spring funcon in exactly the same way.

• Trigger Guard: On the .308 SRC, the Trigger Guard is an integral machined aluminum part of the

Lower Receiver, and does not swivel down from the Lower Receiver.

• Receivers: On the .308, the receivers are CNC machined

from 7075 T6 Aircra Aluminum Forgings large enough to

contain the caliber speciﬁc - and unique - bolt carrier and bolt.

The lower receiver has machined sockets each side behind the

pistol grip that are intended for Quick Detach sling swivels

similar to that supplied on the barrel’s gas block. This feature

oﬀers mulple sling aachment points.

• Bolt & Bolt Carrier: The bolt carrier, bolt assembly, cam

pin, and ﬁring pin are unique, and caliber speciﬁc to the .308.

Other internal parts however, such as Gas Key, Gas Key Screws,

and Firing Pin Retaining Pin, are standard “AR” parts.

.308 Caliber SRC - Model R16FTT-308

.308 Caliber Timbertec Camo SRC

Model R16FTT-308-C3

Just a few of the various Windham Weaponry

.308 Caliber models are shown above.

.308 Hunter - Model R18FFTWS-2-308

• Caliber: This riﬂe is designed - and chambered for - the .308 Winchester round, but it is

important to note that it will also chamber and safely ﬁre the common 7.62 x 51mm round. The

Magazine supplied with this riﬂe works equally well with either cartridge.

NOTE: There is no Extractor Spring Insert like .223 riﬂes in the

.308, and in disassembling the .308 Carrier, the Cam Pin pulls

straight out rather than rotang 1/4 turn as on .223 assemblies.

Pg. 29

ADDENDUM: INFORMATION ON .308 CALIBER RIFLES

• A CAUTION ABOUT PARTS INTERCHANGEABILITY: The Windham Weaponry .308 SRC has been

developed as a unique product oﬀering, and its parts and components are not intended, or designed,

to ﬁt any other manufacturer’s .308 riﬂes regardless of any apparent similarity.

Owners should never aempt to use other manufacturer’s parts on or in the Windham Weaponry

.308 SRC. To do so could cause damage to your riﬂe, possibly inﬂict injury on the shooter or those in

the vicinity of the shooter, and could void your warranty.

If you have any quesons about your Windham Weaponry .308 SRC, or any of its parts or

components, or quesons about adding any aermarket accessories to the riﬂe, please call the

Windham Weaponry Customer Service / Technical Line - Toll Free (1-855-808-1888) between 8:30

AM and 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Or, quesons can be E-mailed to:

info@windhamweaponry.com and we will respond promptly.

• Pivot & Takedown Pins: The Pivot Pin is longer than

an AR type, but held within the Lower with standard AR

Detent and Spring. The Takedown Pin is an AR part, and is

retained within the Lower by a standard AR Detent and

Spring, but is held in place by the Pistol Grip just like the

Safety parts rather than from the rear of the Lower like on

an AR.

• Hammer & Trigger: The Hammer, Trigger, their

Springs and Pins, are all AR type parts, and funcon just as

in an AR-15 riﬂe.

• Hogue Beavertail Pistol Grip: This is a quality

aermarket part that while not speciﬁc to only the

.308 SRC, is nevertheless very well suited for it. It ﬁts

larger hands a bit beer, and its “beavertail

backstrap” snugly ﬁts the Lower Receiver and

provides beer padding for the webbing between

the thumb and index ﬁnger with the slightly heavier

recoil of the .308 cartridge.

• Bolt Catch Screw: The aachment of the Bolt

Catch on the .308 Lower Receiver is diﬀerent than

on AR lowers. A special Allen head pin/screw (with 1/16” socket) is used to hold the Bolt Catch in

place. The funcon and operaon of the Bolt Catch are idencal to the AR type riﬂe.

• Ejecon Port Cover & Ejecon Port Cover Rod: The

Ejecon Port Cover is larger than on an AR in accordance with

the larger .308 cartridges, and the Ejecon Port Cover Rod is

not retained with a C-clip as on an AR, but rather ﬁts in a blind

hole so it won’t slide out to the rear. Forward movement of

the rod is stopped by the Barrel Nut.

• BARREL: Windham Weaponry .308 barrels can range

from 16.5” to 20“ and are turned in Medium Proﬁle and

Fluted versions. They all are Chrome Lined in the Bore &

Chamber, and machined from Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E Steel. They are generally ﬁed with an

A2 Type Flash Suppressor speciﬁc to the .308 caliber (threaded 5/8ths x 24 tpi), but may also have a

plain crowned muzzle. Riﬂing for .308 models is 1 turn in 10” - Right Hand Twist - 6 Lands & Grooves

The break-in procedure for this Chrome Lined Barrel is similar to the AR type riﬂes. We recommend

breaking the riﬂe in with any good quality brass cased ammunion - approximately 100 rounds. Then

clean the barrel thoroughly, and its ready for the range or the hunt.

Pg. 30

ADDENDUM: INFORMATION ON .308 CALIBER RIFLES

• .308 Gas Block: While idencal in funcon to the units

found on .223 riﬂes , this gas block has been machined to

receive the Quick Detach Push Buon Sling Swivel shown

here to oﬀer rapid adjustment of sling posions, and ease in

stripping down the riﬂe for cleaning or maintenance

operaons. The Picanny Rail on the Gas Block is on the

same plane as the Upper Receiver for opmum sight

funcon.

• .308 Quesons?: Feel free to call our Customer Service

or Tech Support Line Toll Free any me between 8:30 AM

and 5:00 PM E.S.T.: 1-855-808-1888

• Charging Handle: Longer, and speciﬁc to the .308, the Charging Handle is machined from 7075 T6

aluminum like its AR counterpart and the Latch, Latch Spring and Spring Pin are also standard AR parts.

ADDENDUM: INFORMATION ON 7.62x39 CAL. RIFLES

Again, we stress in this Operang

Manual that you should follow all the same

maintenance procedures shown for our .223 /

5.56mm models. The 7.62 x 39mm SRC funcons and maintenance procedures are all the same and

should be followed as shown in the various secons of this Manual.

On the next page, we will idenfy the minor diﬀerences that set the 7.62 x 39mm Caliber Riﬂes apart

from our .223/5.56mm models. If you have any quesons regarding maintenance, service or you need

parts for your 7.62 x 39mm Riﬂe, please call Toll-Free: 1-855-808 1888 and we will be happy to help.

Windham Weaponry

7.62x39mm Caliber SRC

(Model R16M4FTT-762)

ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARM!

Windham Weaponry Barrels have permanent markings that indicate the proper caliber and chamber-

ing. Always refer to the BARREL markings when selecng ammunion for your ﬁrearm. Use only factory

ammunion manufactured to U.S. industry standards. Failure to use the proper caliber ammunion can

damage your ﬁrearm, and may cause injury or death.

• Handguards & Gas Tube: The Handguards are mid-length, and removal or installaon is idencal

to shorter AR type parts. The Gas Tube is also a mid-length unit (shown superimposed over the

handguards in this photo). Its gas impingement system funcon, any cleaning / maintenance

procedures, are idencal to the AR.

Pg. 31

What’s Diﬀerent about the 7.62x39mm Caliber Riﬂes

Case length 38.70 mm (1.524 in)

Overall length 56.00 mm (2.205 in)

• Flash Hider: We use the same A2 “Birdcage” type Flash Hider as found on

our .308 riﬂes. Threading is ⅝-24.

• 7.62 x 39mm Magazine: Shipped with the Windham Weaponry 7.62 x 39mm SRC

is a 30 Round AR Paern Magazine designed speciﬁcally to hold that round. Note that

you should not aempt to load more than 30 Rounds into this magazine as it could

cause reliability issues.

7.62 x 39 Magazines of other capacies are available (10 Rd / 5 Rd), and will ﬁt and

funcon in this riﬂe. Addional magazines can be ordered by calling 1-855-808-1888 or

on line at www.windhamweaponry.com

• A Cauon About Parts Interchangeability: The Windham Weaponry 7.62 x

39mm SRC has been developed as a unique product oﬀering, and its parts

and components are not intended, or designed, to ﬁt any other

manufacturer’s 7.62 x 39mm riﬂes regardless of any apparent similarity.

Owners should never aempt to use other manufacturer’s parts on or in

the Windham Weaponry 7.62 x 39mm SRC. To do so could cause damage to

your riﬂe, possibly inﬂict injury on the shooter or those in the vicinity of the

shooter, and could void your warranty.

• 7.62 x 39mm Quesons?: If you have any quesons about your Windham Weaponry 7.62 x

39mm SRC, or any of its parts or components, or quesons about adding any aermarket accessories

to the riﬂe, please call the Windham Weaponry Customer Service / Technical Line - Toll Free

(1-855-808-1888) between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Or,

quesons can be E-mailed to: info@windhamweaponry.com and we will respond promptly.

• Caliber: This riﬂe is designed and chambered for the 7.62 x 39mm cartridge. This is the world

famous ammunion used most commonly in the Russian

designed “AK47”. We recommend using brass cased

ammunion and, although it may seem obvious, DO NOT

aempt to ﬁre .223 Rem / 5.56mm ammunion in this riﬂe.

• Bolt: Due to the larger case diameter, the Bolt and

Extractor are unique - and caliber speciﬁc - to the Windham

Weaponry 7.62 x 39mm SRC. This Bolt is idenﬁed by the 3

rings machined into the body behind the lugs. Internal Bolt

Carrier parts however, such as Gas Key, Gas Key Screws, Firing

Pin and Firing Pin Retaining Pin, are standard “AR” parts.

Note: The 7.62 bolt does not use the extractor o-ring

commonly found in .223 riﬂes

• Receivers: On the 7.62 x 39mm SRC, the receivers are CNC

machined from 7075 T6 Aircra Aluminum Forgings - just the same as

our .223 Rem / 5.56mm riﬂes. They are however marked diﬀerently than

our .223 / 5.56mm lower receivers, and are stamped with “Mul” so

that we can ulize them for a variety of calibers. Internal Receiver parts

such as the Hammer, Trigger, their Springs and Pins, Buﬀer and Buﬀer

Spring, etc. are all AR type parts, and funcon just as in an AR-15 riﬂe.

• Barrel / Gas Block: The Barrel on the 7.62 x 39mm SRC is

chambered and bored for the 7.62 x 39mm cartridge. Riﬂing twist rate is

1 in 9.5”, right hand twist with 4 lands and grooves. The Gas Block/Front

Sight Base is funconally idencal to the units found on AR riﬂes and the

Mil. Std. 1913 Rail is on the same plane as the Upper Receiver for

opmum sight funcon.

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ADDENDUM: INFORMATION ON

.300 BLACKOUT CALIBER RIFLES

Windham Weaponry

.300 Blackout Caliber Riﬂe

(Model R16SFSDHHT-300)

ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARM!

Windham Weaponry Barrels have permanent markings that indicate the proper caliber and chamber-

ing. Always refer to the BARREL markings when selecng ammunion for your ﬁrearm. Use only factory

ammunion manufactured to U.S. industry standards. Failure to use the proper caliber ammunion can

damage your ﬁrearm, and may cause injury or death.

As with our .308 and 7.62 riﬂes, you

should follow all the same maintenance

procedures shown for our .223 / 5.56mm

models. The .300 Blackout funcons and maintenance procedures are all the same and should be

followed as shown in the various secons of this Manual.

• Caliber: This riﬂe is designed and chambered for the .300 Blackout cartridge. It will also chamber

and ﬁre the 7.62 x 35mm cartridge. We always recommend using brass cased ammunion. DO NOT

aempt to ﬁre .223 Rem. / 5.56mm ammunion in this riﬂe.

Compare the two cartridges at right.

• Bolt: Because the case bases are the same dimensions,

the Bolt and Extractor are the same as our .223/5.56mm riﬂe.

• Receivers: On the .300 Blackout Riﬂe, the receivers are

CNC machined from 7075 T6 Aircra Aluminum Forgings -

just as our .223 Rem / 5.56mm riﬂes. The Upper Receiver is laser engraved .300 Blackout for safety

and quick idenﬁcaon. The Lower Receiver is marked “Mul” so that we can ulize them for a

variety of calibers. Internal Receiver parts such as the Hammer, Trigger, their Springs and Pins, Buﬀer

and Buﬀer Spring, etc. are all AR type parts, and funcon just as in an AR-15 riﬂe.

• Barrel / Gas Block: The Barrel on .300 Blackout Riﬂe is machined in a medium proﬁle, and

chambered and bored for the .300 Blackout cartridge. Riﬂing twist rate is 1 in 7”, right hand twist. The

Gas Block/Front Sight Base is funconally idencal to the units found on AR riﬂes.

• Muzzle Brake: We use a Diamondhead “T” Brake on our .300 Blackout Riﬂe. Threading is ⅝-24.

Other similarly threaded brakes and ﬂash hiders designed for .30 caliber riﬂes may be compable.

• .300 Blackout Magazine: The .300 Blackout Riﬂe accepts AR Paern Magazines. We ship the riﬂe

with one 30 Round Magazine - other capacity magazines are available.

BE VERY CAREFUL not to mix magazines ﬁlled with .300 Blackout ammunion with .223 magazines.

• A Cauon About Parts Interchangeability: Owners should not aempt to use other

manufacturer’s parts on or in the Windham Weaponry .300 Blackout Riﬂe. To do so could cause

damage to your riﬂe, possibly inﬂict injury on the shooter or those in the vicinity of the shooter, and

could void your warranty.

If you have any quesons regarding maintenance of the .300 Blackout Caliber Riﬂes, or you need

parts for your .300 Blackout, please call Toll-Free: 1-855-808 1888 and we will be happy to help.

.300 Blackout

.223 Rem.

Pg. 33

TROUBLESHOOTING - PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS

Fig. 90

Move selector lever to ﬁre.

Assemble correctly - retaining pin must be

posioned behind large shoulder on ﬁring pin.

Remove bolt & ﬁring pin. With pipe cleaner, clean

out hole in bolt face. Clean ﬁring pin. Lubricate &

reassemble.

Remove & discard. Use only fresh, clean

ammunion appropriate to the caliber marked on

the barrel of your riﬂe.

Clean bolt & locking lugs in ﬁring chamber. Replace

bolt if necessary, or consult with the factory or a

qualiﬁed gunsmith.

Replace the extractor spring and insert.

Possible stuck round. If possible, remove the

upper receiver from the lower. Clear the weapon.

Push out round with cleaning rod from muzzle

end.

Clean ﬁring chamber & bolt locking lugs.

Remove bolt, disassemble extractor.

Clean extractor, lip, & related

areas of bolt.

Remove bolt, disassemble extractor. Clean &

lubricate.

Remove & replace extractor.

Disassemble & clean magazine box, follower &

spring.

Replace defecve magazine.

Remove excess ammunion.

Remove buﬀer & spring. Clean, lubricate &

reinstall.

PROBLEM: CHECK FOR: WHAT TO DO:

Riﬂe will not

ﬁre...

Bolt will not

easily unlock...

Bolt will not

extract...

Riﬂe will

not feed

ammunion...

Selector lever on safe.

Improper assembly of ﬁring

pin.

Too much oil, or fouling in

ﬁring pin recess.

Defecve ammunion.

Dirty or burred bolt.

Weak or broken extractor

spring.

Dirty or corroded

ammunion.

Carbon in ﬁring chamber.

Fouling or carbon in

extractor recess or lip.

Frozen extractor.

Broken extractor.

Dirty magazine.

Defecve magazine.

Too many rounds in

magazine.

Acon of buﬀer assembly is

restricted.

Fig. 91

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Fig. 92

PROBLEM: CHECK FOR: WHAT TO DO:

Riﬂe will

not feed

ammunion...

Double feed...

Riﬂe will not

chamber a

round...

Short recoil...

Magazine not fully seated.

Defecve magazine.

Dirty or corroded

ammunion.

Damaged ammunion.

Carbon or fouling in

chamber area or in barrel

locking lugs.

Restricted movement of bolt

carrier group.

Gaps in bolt gas rings aligned

correctly.

Carbon or dirt in carrier key

or on outside of gas tube.

Underpowered ammunion.

Loose gas key.

TROUBLESHOOTING - PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS (connued)

Fig. 93

Fig. 94

Fig. 95

Slap up on the boom of the magazine to ensure it

is seated correctly in the magazine well. Then pull

down on the

magazine to

ensure the

magazine catch

is properly

engaged with

the magazine.

Replace defecve magazine.

Clean the ammunion, or remove & discard. Use

only fresh, clean ammunion appropriate to the

caliber marked on the barrel of your riﬂe.

Replace damaged ammunion.

Clean ﬁring chamber area & bolt locking lugs.

Remove bolt carrier. Clean & lubricate all

components. Before pung bolt back in, make

sure gas tube ﬁts into carrier key, and that the

carrier moves freely.

Gaps in the 3 gas rings should be staggered 120°

around the bolt body to ensure proper gas

pressure.

Clean these areas.

Use newly manufactured, quality ammunion.

Contact Customer Service toll free at:

1-855-808-1888

Pg. 35

PROBLEM: CHECK FOR: WHAT TO DO:

Bolt fails to

lock aer last

round...

Selector lever

binds...

Failure to

eject...

Bolt carrier

“hang up”...

Dirty or corroded bolt catch.

Faulty magazine.

Needs oil.

Obstrucon under trigger.

Hammer posion.

Frozen or sﬀ ejector.

Round jammed between

bolt and charging handle.

TROUBLESHOOTING - PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS (connued)

Clean bolt catch.

Replace defecve magazine.

Lubricate with CLP.

Clean or ﬂush out lower receiver & lubricate.

The safety selector will only rotate when the

hammer is in the cocked posion.

Lubricate ejector with CLP and use a punch to

work ejector in and out of bolt face.

With riﬂe pointed in a safe direcon...

1. Remove magazine.

2. Push in on boom of the bolt catch.

3. Pull charging handle to the rear. If the bolt

carrier does not lock to the rear, while pulling the

charging handle rearward, bang the bustock on a

solid surface (Fig. 96).

4. Once the bolt is locked to the rear, place the

safety selector in the safe posion.

5. Push the charging handle forward and the

round should become dislodged (Fig. 97).

Inspect that round, and discard if damaged.

CAUTION:

Aer round is removed, bolt is under

tension.

NOTE: If this procedure fails, use a secon of

cleaning rod to push bolt fully to rear through the

ejecon port.

Fig. 96

Fig. 97

NOTE: If the problem sll persists, see the short recoil soluons.

NOTE: If the problem sll persists, call Customer Service toll free at: 1-855-808-1888

WARNING: Keep clear of muzzle.

Pg. 36

PROBLEM: CHECK FOR: WHAT TO DO:

Double feed...

TROUBLESHOOTING - PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS (connued)

SHIPPING RIFLES FOR SERVICE

With riﬂe pointed in a safe

direcon...

1. Remove magazine.

2. Push in on boom of the bolt catch.

3. Pull charging handle to the rear and lock the

bolt carrier in place.

4. Place the safety selector in the SAFE posion.

5. Rounds should fall out of the riﬂe through the

magazine well.

6. Visually inspect to ensure that all rounds are

clear from the riﬂe.

Inspect and discard any damaged ammunion.

For Owners Within The United States... CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Tel: 207 893 2223 • Sales Line: 855 808 1888 • E-mail: info@windhamweaponry.com

RETURNS FOR SERVICE: Should your Windham Weaponry Firearm require service, it should be

returned to the Windham Weaponry factory.

• Call or E-mail the Customer Service Dept. for authorizaon and shipping instrucons.

• ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED.

• DO NOT SHIP ANY AMMUNITION.

• Do not aempt to ship a Firearm via US Postal Service (only Federally Licensed Dealers may ship

Firearms by Postal Service).

• Enclose a leer which includes your full name and street address (no P.O. Boxes), dayme

telephone number, e-mail address, the serial number of the ﬁrearm, and details of problem

experienced (stang the brand and type of ammunion used when the problem occurred), or work

desired. We recommended that you insure your shipment.

• Record the serial number before shipping, in case you wish to check on the repair status of your

Firearm.

• Please remove all custom parts and accessories, such as stocks, special sights and scopes, or slings

from your ﬁrearm before returning.

• Place the Firearm in its original case or in a similar secure container, and pack it snugly.

• The package must NOT bear any markings which indicate the identy of the contents.

This Operang and Safety Instrucon Manual should always be kept with

your Windham Weaponry ﬁrearm. If the riﬂe is sold, the manual should be

transferred to the new owner.

Model: ____________________________________________________________

Serial Number: ______________________________________________________

Sold To: ____________________________________________________________

Date Sold: __________________________________________________________