2.7.1. The rifle should be cleaned in the following cases:
a. when preparing the rifle for firing;
b. after firing with live and blank ammunition, immediately
after finishing the fire;
c. after guard duty or field exercises without firing, just on
return to the barracks;
d. in combat situation and prolonged tactical exercises, daily
during lulls of the fight and during the intervals in the exercises;
e. if the sniper rifle is not in use, at least once a week.
2.7.2. Lubricate the sniper rifle after cleaning. Apply lubricant
only to the well-cleaned and dry surfaces of the metal immediately
after cleaning to avoid the adverse effect of moisture on the metal.
2.7.3. For cleaning and lubricating the rifle
following materials are used:
Note - The RCHS solution is prepared in a subunit. The composition of the solution is as follows:
- drinking water - 1 L;
- ammonium carbonate - 200 g;
- potassium bichromate - 3-5 g.
The RCHS solution is prepared in the amount required for scouring the weapon in the course of 24 hours. Small amount of the RCHS solution may be stored in tightly plugged glass vessels, away from heaters (in a dark place) for not more than 7 days.
It is prohibited to fill the oilers with the РЧС solution.
2.7.5. Lubricate the sniper rifle as follows:
a. Lubricate the barrel bore with the help of the scourer and the
waste cloth, soaked in lubricant; lubricate the cartridge chamber;
b. Lubricate all the remaining metal parts and mechanisms with
oiled waste cloth;
c. Apply a thin layer of lubricant, as excessive lubrication
tends to increase soiling of the rifle parts and may result in
stoppages during firing;
d. Do not lubricate wooden parts.
2.7.6. Assemble the rifle and check the functioning of its parts
and mechanisms.
2.7.7. Wipe the external surfaces of the optical sight with clean
waste cloth. Remove the cap of the reticle illuminating set and
wipe the cell, the body and the cap. Should the surfaces of the
objective and eyepiece lenses be soiled, wipe them with cloth.
Never wipe the lenses and glasses with a waste cloth, already used
for wiping other parts of the sight. Do not lubricate them or touch
with fingers. It is prohibited to strip the sight.
2.8. Storage and transportation of rifle
2.8.1. The rifle should be always kept unloaded, the optical sight
and the magazine should be detached, the knife bayonet removed,
the hammer released from the cocking cam, the rifle set at safe,
the sight slide set at the division "n".
2.8.2. In barracks and in camp keep the rifle in arm racks, keep
the optical sight covered, keep magazines, a carrier for the sight
and magazines, the knife bayonet in scabbard, a bag for the SPTA,
the sling for carrying the small arms and accessories in a special
section of the same arm rack. The carrier for the optical sight and
the magazines, the slip cover and the sling should be clean and dry.
2.8.3. In case of a temporary stay in some building keep the
rifle in a dry place, away from a door, stoves and heaters. In combat
situation hold the rifle with the hands.
2.8.4. In field exercises and on march, carry the rifle in the
"slung" position. The sling should be so adjusted as to prevent the
rifle from striking against the hard objects of the accoutrements.
The rifle is carried with one magazine attached. The rest magazines
are in the carrier.
2.8.5. When travelling by trucks or armoured personnel carriers
hold the rifle between the knees, in the vertical position, and when
travelling by tanks hold the rifle with the hands, taking care to
protect from striking against the armour.
2.8.6. When transported by railway or by water, place the rifle
on a special arm rack. If the carriage or the ship is not furnished
with arm racks, hold the rifle with the hands or put it on the shelf,
in doing so make sure that it will not drop or be damaged.
2.8.7. To prevent the barrel from building or rupture, never plug
the bore with anything.
2.8.8. Prevent the optical sight from dropping, protect it from
sharp blows and jolts, and prevent moisture and dust from getting
inside the optics. Keep the optical sight protected with the cover in
dry heated premises; if the sight is attached to the rifle, but fire is
not delivered, protect the sight with its slip cover. Wipe thoroughly
wet sights with dry waste cloth, and dry the slip covers. It is
prohibited to keep the sights near stoves and bonfire.
