Heckler&Koch MR762A1 - Manual (Page 12)

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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. 29).
Fig. 29
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. 30).
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.
Fig. 30 – Inserting Magazine into the Rifle
6. Depress the upper portion (paddle) of the bolt catch. The bolt should go forward,
stripping the top cartridge from the magazine and feeding it into the chamber (Fig.
31).
Fig. 31 – Depressing Bolt Catch to Chamber a Cartridge
7. Tap the forward assist to ensure the bolt is fully forward and locked (Fig. 32).
Fig. 32 – Tap Forward Assist
WARNING: Always assume every weapon is loaded until it is verified through visual
and physical inspection that it is not.