SIG SAUER SIG516 Rifle - Manual (Page 49)

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4.1.2. cocking of the hammer
1. as the bolt carrier assembly continues rearward the bottom surface of the bolt carrier cocks the hammer rearward.
2. The hammer is then captured by the disconnect and held in place.
4.1.3 chambering and locking
1. once the bolt carrier reaches its full rearward travel the buffer and recoil spring force the bolt carrier assembly forward.
2. as the bolt carrier assembly moves forward the next cartridge is stripped from the magazine and loaded into the chamber.
3. The bolt continues forward, rotates to the left, and locks into place.
4. The trigger is released and the hammer moves to its location of engagement with the trigger.
5. The rifle is now ready to be fired again.
5.0. unloading
alWayS MaKe Sure THe MuZZle iS PoinTed in a Safe direcTion!
1. ensure the fire control selector is rotated to the “Safe” position.
2. remove the magazine by depressing the magazine catch; and
3. retract the charging handle locking the bolt carrier assembly to the rear; and
4. Visually and physically inspect the chamber to verify it is empty.
remember to clear the chamber after the magazine is removed.
never assume that any firearm is unloaded until you have personally checked it, visually and physically.
after every range session make sure the firearm is unloaded before you leave the range.