Heckler&Koch MR762A1-LRP - Manual (Page 10)

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SECTION 6 — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
LOADING A MAGAZINE
Magazines may be loaded by hand, one round at a time, or quickly loaded using a
magazine loader. Loading a magazine by hand is depicted below (Fig. 15).
Filling the magazine
1. Hold the magazine with one hand. Place the cartridges onto the follower between the
magazine lips and push the cartridge, with your thumb, down underneath the lips and
ensuring the projectile is facing the front of the magazine and that the cartridge rim is
fully to the rear of the magazine.
2. Repeat this step until the magazine is filled with the appropriate number of cartridges
(10 or less for a 10-round magazine and 20 or less for 20-round magazines). Do not
overfill magazines.
Single rounds
Magazines may be loaded with one round at a time by inserting the cartridge case in
while depressing the follower and seating the case in until the projectile clears the front of
the magazine. Continue this each time until the magazine is full. During and when finished
filling the magazine gently tap the back of the magazine against the palm of your hand to
ensure the rounds are seated properly.
CAUTION: Ensure cartridges, especially those to be loaded into the magazine, are
free of sand, mud, moisture, frost, snow, ice, grease, or other foreign matter.
Fig. 15 – Loading Magazine
WARNING: If the rifle is dropped or jarred with a loaded magazine in place and the
bolt to the rear, it could chamber a round. Failure to follow this warning may cause
injury or death.
Emptying the magazine
Hold the magazine with one hand. Push the cartridges forward out of the magazine with
the thumb of the other hand. Do not allow the cartridges to drop on a hard surface or they
may become damaged. Do not unload cartridges using another cartridge, damage to the
cartridge or injury to the operator may occur.
NOTE: The magazine may be loaded into the weapon with the bolt assembly open or
closed. The procedure listed below is for the bolt open.
LOADING
Loading the MR762A1 rifle for firing
1. Place the selector lever in the SAFE position. Point the muzzle in a safe direction with
the trigger finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard.
2. Pull the charging handle rearward to open the bolt and lock it to the rear by pressing
the bottom part of the bolt catch (Fig. 16).
Fig. 16
3. Check the chamber to ensure it is clear.
4. Insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well until the magazine catch engages the
magazine (Fig. 17).
5. Tap upward on the magazine to ensure it is properly seated and tug slightly
downwards on the magazine to verify it is properly engaged by the magazine catch.