22LR.

SMALLBORE-RIFLE

USER MANUAL

DEVELOPMENT
ADVICE
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AMMUNITION

BLEIKER OF S WITZERLAND H. Bleiker | Feinwerktechnik | Neufeldstrasse 1

CH-9606 Buetschwil | Switzerland

BLEIKERE Phone +41 71 982 82 10 | Fax +41 71 982 82 19

hbleiker@bleiker.ch | www.bleiker.ch

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DEAR SHOOTER,

Many years of experience combined with the latest methods and well-qualified
ied employees
are our basis for quality and performance. Outstanding successes, such
as
Olympic chamn
world champion titles, World Cup victories and world records are our npion,
motivation for &,.
innovation. urther

We produce rifle components of highest accuracy with state of the art CNC
oroducts are tested for precision by exacting processes. The customer is our
machines Or
his needs through direct contact and through the well-trained
partner; we meet
specialized trade.
Our aim is to grow with our customers and thus to contribute to their
success.

Our rifles are fully compliant with ISSF regulations.

Ourcompany has been certified as SQS since 1998, and meets the standard ISO 9001:2008.
We therefore
guarantee top quality of our products.

Net THE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION NETWORK

QNt Registration No SQS-14465-01

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wants the ultimate in
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Read the user manual before using the rifle!

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The safety instructions must always be followed. Further legal safety requirements or further
requlations for individual firing ranges or specific shooting events have always priority over
these safety instructions.

Careless use of firearms can cause injury or death of persons, as well as damage to
property.

INDEX
Description of the rifle page 4
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Safety instructions page 5

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Malfunctions
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Adjustment
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Handling of the rifle page 10O

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Maintenance/ Cleaning Process page 12

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Guarantee page 15
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DESCRIPTION
OF THE RIFLE

1. stock
2. butt plate
3. cheek piece
4. barrel
5. receiver
6. bolt
10 9 11 1 7. precision rear sight
8. front sight base with front
Sight tunnel
9. trigger
10. bolt holding latch
11. barreled action
adjustment screw
4-45 Nm
(tighteningtorque

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONNS

The rifle is always to be considered as loaded and ready for firing. Always handle your rifle
as if it were loaded, until you have (visually and manually) assured
yourself of the contrary
by unloading it (bolt is open).

Always use clean, dry, non-corroding and undamaged original ammunition of the right
type and caliber, available from specialized trade. The use of wrong or defective ammuni-
tion can lead to damages to the rifle or severe injuries of persons.

Always keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction during any kind of handling in order not
to endanger persons or property when firing a shot. Prevailing regulations for the handling
of the rifle in individual firing ranges or at shooting events must be complied with.

Always wear earplugs and earmuffs when shooting. Otherwise, there is a danger of lasting
hearing damages.

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Before shooting, always make sure that the barrel is not blocked (barrel control)

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Load the rifle only immediately before use. Place the finger on the trigger only when you
take aim at the target.

Always unload the rifle immediately after firing. Unload the rifle onily in an appropriate
area, at the firing point in firing ranges. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
where you do not endanger persons or property.
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Always check the rifle to see if it is unloaded before leaving the firing point.
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Never leave your rifle unattended.

For the storage, the rifle must not be loaded, not even with a dummy cartridge. Rifle and
ammunition must be stored separately and be kept under lock and out of the reach of
children or unauthorized persons.

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 MALFUNCTIONS

In the following cases, interrupt firing immedlately, unload the rifle and check u . .
whether the
barrel contains any impurity.

-If you have difficulties inserting the cartridge into the cartridge chamher
chamber, or if yo
feel an unusual resistance;
- If you can not close the bolt;
In the case of a misfire (if the cartridge can not be fired);
- If the mechanism does not eject the cartridge case;
Ifyou discover unburnt gunpowder grains in the mechanism;
- If a shot feels or sounds abnormal;
If your rifle has a mechanical defect;
If your rifle blocks;
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If your rifle spews powder gas

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Ifa cartridge case is indented or broken.

Never force in the case of malfunctions! Interrupt firing

use
immediately!
Unload the rifle and bring it, together with the ammunition, to a gunsmith for exa-
mination. Careless handling in the case of malfunctions can endanger persons and
lead to damages to the rifle and other
property.
If you assume that a bullet is
blocking the barrel, unload the rifle immediately and remove
the
bolt from
the receiver in order to look
through the barrel bore. It is insufficient to meley
I0OK
into the cartridge chamber, as a bullet can be stuck so deep inside the barrel bore
it can not be seen.

a bullet is
blocking the barrel, under to remove it Dy firing
no circumstances try
d r i d g e , or by using a blank cartridge or a cartridge with removeu
ecte. Disregard of this rule can lead to iniurv or death of persons, as Wel
damage to the rifle and other
property.

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Before continue firing, the rifle has to be cleaned from possible unburnt gunpowder grains.

f a malfunction blocks the rifle, the bolt can not be opened any more and ammunitionn
remnants cOver the barrel bore.
Ask for a gunsmith!

USER INSTRUCTIONNS

The Bleiker smallbore rifle has been developed for high-performance sports. The cartridge
chamber has been constructed following the CIP guideline.

CIP is an international organization for the calibration and verification of firearms and ammu-
nition. Your Bleiker smallbore rifle has been CIP approved.

Not all ammunition available on the market does comply with CIP norms. Any cartridges not
complying with standards can damage your Bleiker smallbore rifle. Such cartridges must not
be used. You must be able to close the bolt with ease and without using force.

Bleiker takes no responsibility for damages to the rifle caused by the use of force.

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precision for maximum resultst

STOCK ADJUSTMENT

Butt plate, cheek piece and grip can be easily adjusted to individual preferences.
Grip sizes: S/M/L/XL

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TRIGGER ADuUSTMENT

fake-uptravel
clockwise = shorter O

fake-up weignT
clockwise= heavier
sear-engagement
clockwise = plus

let-off weight
clockwise = heavier
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HOW TO CHANGE TRIGGER FROM

A SEAR POINT TO A DIRECT ACTIVATION:
1) Make sure sear point is in a normal position.
2) Turn sear engagement screw 1 full turn to the right (clockwise)
3) Move and close the bolt action
(engage without bullet).
4) Turn take up travel screw to the right
(clockwise) until the trigger activates
After it activates open (relise) bolt action and turn take up travel screw lert
(anti clockwise) for 10 minutes (not more than a quarter turn).
figger is now in a secure position for a direct activation.

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 HANDLING OF THE RIFLE

UNLOADING
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Point the rifle at a range butt

Open the bolt. Remove the cartridge
case out of the cartridge chamber
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Check (manually and visually) if the

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cartridge chamber is empty

The rifle can be considered unloaded

if the bolt is visibly open and the cartridge
chamber is empty.

DRY-FIRING
Always use a dummy cartridge for your dry-firing exercises. Releasing the trigger without a
cartridge in the chamber can cause breaking of the firing pin.

SECURING THE RIFLE

Bolt has to be visibly open.

STORAGE OF THE RIFLE

Always check whether the rifle is unloaded, and then uncock it. For the uncocked rifle, the
signal pin of the firing pin has to show «uncocked», i.e. it must no longer protrude from the
bolt cap.
Uncock and close the bolt for the storage of the rifle as followS:
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Control if the cartridge chamber is empty

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Keep the trigger pulled down

Slowly close the bolt with the other hand
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-Watch the signal pin of the firing pin turning to «uncocked» position
-Release the trigger and store your rifle into a rifle case

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cOCKING AND UNCOCKING THE BOLT

For the separate storage of bolt and rifle.

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complete bolt (firing pin) cock and uncock the firing pin
insert the bolt backwards into the action

Every rifle is to be considered as loaded until you have assured yourself of the con-
trary by unioading it. Always keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction
kind of handling. during any

Any kind of handling has to be carried out slowly and without using force.

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MAINTENANCE

maintenance of your rifle Thie

Please comply with the following instructions about the S

ensure the functionality and

the high accuracy of your rifle, eyen
the only way that you can
considerable use and a large number of shots. Insufficient maintenanre e,
after many years of
can lead to damages to the
rifle and malfunctions.
however,

Your BLEIKER KK «Challenger» has a top precision. It is absolutely essential that you maintain

your rifie very well. Success will only be achieved by very intense cleaning in accordance with
Our instructions.

Principally, the rifle should be cleaned after every use.

BARREL BORE AND CARTRIDGE CHAMBER

Clean the barrel bore principally after every shooting session. We highly recommend the use
of a cleaning rod guide in order to protect the trigger mechanism.

ATTENTION: Push the cleaning rod only from the cham-

ber to the muzzle. Do not pull back the rod if it left the
muzzle! Otherwise, the muzzle could be damaged.
Only use bronze brushes as steel brushes can damage the
barrel.

Cleaning with a cleaning

rod guide

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CLEANING PROCESs

1 Unlatch the bolt and remove it from the

receiver,
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Insert a cleaning rod guide into the receiver. Remove the sight
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clean the muzzle. extension tube.

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Apply a VFG felt pellet to the

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rod adapter and

to the muzzle. push it through the barrel
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Remove the soiled VFG felt pellet and pull back the cleaning rod.
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Rimfire Blend.
cleaning rod adapter and moisten it with
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Insert the moistened VFG telt

pellet into the barrel and
push it to the muzzle with
short movements.
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Remove the soiled VFG felt

pellet and pull back the cleaning rod.
Intensive cleaning after 200-300 shoots.
After 200-300 shots, the barrel should be
cleaned with a bronze brush.
Push the brush in the direction of the
muzzle. Repeat this three times.
Only bronze brush can completely remove lead
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Apply a VFG felt pellet and

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push it through the barrel to the muzzle.
Repeat this, until the felt pellets are no longer soiled.
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Apply new VFG felt pellet and moisten it with gun oil.
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nsert the oil-moistened VFG felt pellet into the barrel and push it to the muzzle
with short movements.
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NEnOve the cleaning rod quide, clean the action system of the receiver with
a cotton bud.
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edn the bolt with a cloth and qun oil. Apply a slight film of gun ooil to the bolt,
the lock nuts
and the cam.
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CLEAN THE BARREL BEFORE FIRING THE NEXT TIME

that it is free of foreign
d t o visually control the barrel and to assure
particles and condensation.
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 METAL PARTS
BARREL SLEEVE AND
external metal parts is crucial especially in the
The maintenance of the barrel sleeve and the
surface is exposed to sweat. Clean all external metal surfacesces
case of damp weather or if the
session in order to protect it from rust.
with a oiled cloth after the shooting
slightly

BOLT
All remnants of burnt powder must be removed from the
bolt. It is best to use a brush (toothbrush). Then clean the bolt
with a cloth and applya slight oil film.

Apply gun oil to the cam and the lock

nuts

WOODEN OR ALU STOCK

Rub the wooden stock with a dry cloth.

ATTENTION!
can have
Under no circumstances use pastes or paste-like emulsions to clean the barrel. They
to it.
apolishing, abrasive effect on the barrel and can cause damages
manufacturer. These are the
Use only cleaning products which have been tested by the rifle
following products
Bore-Tech / Rimfire-Blend / Brunox / Hoppes No. 9/Tetra Gun.

does not
Only use bronze brushes as steel brushes can damage the barrel. The manufacturer
make any guarantee in case of damages caused by the use of unsuitable cleaning products
or devices.
at the
There exist numerous cleaning products and gun oils for the cleaning. Enquire
specialized trade about the appropriate products for the cleaning and maintenance
of your rifle.

A service and security check should be carried out once a year at an authorized worksnoP

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G U A R A N T E E

dof of the implied warranty,

implied we grant a guarantee of six months for the perfect functio-
Instead
workmanship of your Bleiker rifle.
and the carefu
ning
scrutinized betore leaving the manufactory and
ctock of vour rifle has been caretuly was

No guarantee Will be given tor damages to the stock.

found to be flawless.
in the case Or the use Or reloaded (re-assembled), handloaded or non-
The Quarantee expires
standard ammunition.

modifications to the rifle, which are not carried out by

The Quarantee expires in the case of
an authorized gunsmith, or in the case of the use of non-original parts.

Complaints:
product must be examined for its correctnes and its condition.
Upon its arrival, the delivered
Complaints can only be taken into consideration within five days after receipt of the product.
Later-appearing or hidden defects must be reported within five days after theirdiscovery.

Damages which are caused by transport or occur at their destination are not covered by the
guarantee. The purchaser must carefully examine the delivered product before acceptingit,
and report any complaints to the haulier.

Reservation of proprietary rights:

Until complete payment, the proprietary rights of the delivered product remain with Bleiker.

Place of performance and place of jurisdiction is Bütschwil, Switzerland.

H.Bleiker Sporting Rifles

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