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Column 1: The serial number itself (including prefix). Column 2: The beginning serial number in that book. Column 3: The beginning date for that book. If there is only one date listed after the serial numbers in column 2 and/or 2, all of those numbers were manufactured on that same day. Column 4: End date for that book. Jun 03, 2017 The rifle shows excellent plus condition. Marked on the left side, 'DPMS Panther Arms - CAL.223/5.56mm MOD. A-15 - F280351'. The rifle shows the adjustable M16 Carry Handle target and fixed sights with adjustable tactical stock, muzzle break, one full size original magazine, and M16 style front grip forestock. Serial number F280351.

.204 Ruger, .22LR, 5.56 x 45mm, .223 Rem., 6.8mm Rem. SPC, 7.62 x 39mm, .243 Win., .260 Rem., .308 Win., .300 Rem. SAUM.

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SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION

Record the serial number of your DPMS/Panther Arms firearm!

(When holding the firearm the serial number will be found on the left side of the firearm, stamped on the magazine well):

and a description of it:

Make a copy of this operations manual and proof of purchase/sales record. Maintain these items in a secure safe or fireproof container. These materials will be necessary if the firearm is damaged, stolen or returned to DPMS/Panther Arms for warranty or repair.

Attach original proof of purchase here!

Warnings & Notice 4

General Handling Cautions 5

Dangerous Procedures 5

Use of Safety Selector 5

Function Check 6

Safety Features 6

Sights 8-9

Loading a Magazine 10

Loading & Unloading the Rifle 10

Firing the Rifle 11

Maintenance 12-13

Cleaning the Rifle 14-15

Lubricating & Inspecting the Rifle 16-17

Assembly 18-19

Extreme Conditions 20

Troubleshooting 34-35

.22LR Caliber 21-27

Sights 22

Loading a Magazine 22

Loading & Unloading the Rifle 23

Firing the Rifle 24

Mounting Optics 24

Maintenance & Cleaning 25

Unusual Conditions 26

Troubleshooting 26-27

.30 Caliber 28-35

Loading the Magazine 29

Loading the Rifle 29

Unloading the Rifle 30

Firing the Rifle 30

Mounting Optics 31

Maintenance 31-32

Cleaning 32-33

Unusual Conditions 33

Trouble Shooting 34-35

Warranty 36

Alterations & Modifications 36

Returns 36

If this firearm is carelessly or improperly handled, unintentional discharge could result and could cause personal injury, death or damage to property.

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this Operations Manual contains important instructions, warnings and safety procedures that must be understood BEFORE using your DPMS/Panther Arms firearm. It is imperative that you read the ENTIRE MANUAL and if you do not understand any part of it or the operation of your DPMS/Panther Arms firearm, you should seek professional firearms instruction.

Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.

A los niños los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer funcionar. Ellos pueden causarse lesiones graves y la muerte. Evite que los niños tengan acceso a las armas de fuego guardándolas siemprecon llave y descargadas cuando no las este utilizando. Si usted tiene una arma de fuego cargada en un lugar en que un niño tiene acceso a ella y la usa indebidamente, le pueden dar una multa o

DPMS shall not be responsible for personal injury, death or damage to property resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge of this firearm, or from its function when used for purposes or subjected to treatment for which it was not designed. DPMS will not honor claims involving this firearm which result from careless or improper handling, unauthorized adjustment or parts replacement, corrosion, neglect, or the use of wrong caliber ammunition, other than original high quality commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, or any combination thereof. DPMS will not honor claims involving this firearm for any reason or cause when the second or subsequent owner makes such claims.

Before the rifle left the factory, this firearm was tested, carefully inspected and packaged. DPMS cannot control product handling after it leaves the factory; therefore please examine this firearm carefully at the time of purchase to ensure that it is unloaded and undamaged.

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NOTICE

GENERAL HANDLING CAUTIONS

1. Do NOT alter or modify your DPMS/Panther Arms firearm, and have it serviced regularly!

2. Always handle your firearm as if loaded.

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3. Never point your firearm at anything you don't intend to shoot.

4. Always make sure your firearm is not loaded and the bolt is latched open and to the rear before laying it down or handing it to someone else.

5. Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.

6. Always be sure bore, muzzle, chamber and action are clear of obstruction.

7. Always check that ammunition is clean and undamaged.

8. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting.

9. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.

10. Always keep safety on 'SAFE' when firearm is loaded and a round is chambered until ready to shoot.

11. Never attempt to fire if water is in the bore.

12. Never indulge in 'horseplay' when holding your firearm.

DANGEROUS PROCEDURES

1. Be sure the cam pin is installed in the bolt group. If it isn't, your rifle can still fire but it could possibly explode, causing you personal injury or harm. (Applies only to the .308 caliber and 5.56/.223 caliber rifles, not the .22LR rifle.)

2. DO NOT exchange or switch bolt assemblies from one rifle to another. It could cause personal injury to you and others and damages to your rifle.

3. If your firearm fails to fire, hold it, keep it pointed towards the target and wait 30 seconds. If a hangfire has occurred, the round will fire within 30 seconds. If the round does not fire, remove magazine, eject round and examine the primer. If firing pin indent is light, misaligned or non-existent, have your firearm examined by a competent gunsmith. If firing pin indent on primer appears normal (in comparison to previously fired rounds) assume faulty ammunition; appropriately dispose of misfired round from other live ammunition; reload and resume firing.

USE OF SAFETY SELECTOR

A selector lever, located on the left of lower receiver, has two positions, 'FIRE' and 'SAFE'.

When set to 'FIRE' the firearm will fire a single shot each time the trigger is squeezed.

When set to 'SAFE' a cam bears upon the rear of the trigger, blocking movements and preventing the hammer from being released.

'SAFE'

Rifle will not fire. Selector lever cannot be on safe unless rifle is cocked. Always place on SAFE when loading and unloading.

'SAFE'

Rifle will not fire. Selector lever cannot be on safe unless rifle is cocked. Always place on SAFE when loading and unloading.

'FIRE'

Rifle will fire one round each time the trigger is pulled.

'FIRE'

Rifle will fire one round each time the trigger is pulled.

FUNCTION CHECK

SAFE Note: Remove magazine and make sure your rifle is unloaded and there is no ammunition in the chamber. Point in safe direction. Pull charging handle to rear and release. Place on safe. Pull trigger. Hammer should not fall.

FIRE Note: Remove magazine and make sure your rifle is unloaded and there is no ammunition in the chamber. Point in safe direction. Place selector on fire. Pull trigger and hold to rear. Hammer should fall. Pull charging handle to rear and release. Release trigger and pull again. Hammer should fall.

SAFETY FEA TURES

Disconnector

The disconnector, a part of the firing mechanism, prevents the firearm from firing full automatic. As the hammer is cocked after each shot the disconnector holds the hammer until the trigger is released. When the trigger is released, retention of hammer passes from disconnector to trigger ready for the next shot.

Firing Pin Collar

The bolt carrier assembly, located within the upper receiver, is designed to prevent the firing pin from striking a cartridge until the bolt is locked to the barrel.

The following sections contain caliber specific information. Please open to the section relevant to your particular rifle's caliber. If you are unsure of the caliber of the rifle, the caliber marking can be found on the barrel of the rifle, immediately in front of the gas block on the bottom of the barrel.

Everyone should read page 36 for additional information pertaining to the Three Year Limited Warranty and returns!

.204 Ruger 5.56 x 45mm 6.8mm Rem. SPC .223 Rem. 7.62 x 39mm

Includes the Following Rifles:

Panther LR-204 Pardus Rifle

Panther 20th Anniversary Rifle Panther Bull Sweet Sixteen Panther Bull Twenty Panther Bull Twenty-Four Panther Race Gun Panther Bull 24 Special Panther Super Bull 24 Arctic Panther Panther Tuber Panther Bull Classic Panther Lo-Pro Classic Panther DCM Panther Classic

Panther Classic Sixteen

Panther Lite 16

Panther Carbine

Panther A2 Tactical 16

Panther AP4 Carbine w/Miculek Comp

Panther AP4 Carbine

Panther 6.8mm AP4 Carbine

Panther 6.8mm 20' Rifle

Southpaw Panther

Panther Pump Action Rifle

Panther Pump Action Pistol

DPMS Single Shot AR Rifle

Panther Kitty-Kat

Panther 7.62 x 39mm

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1. Rear sight can be adjusted for both windage and elevation and has a dual aperture peep sight, one for short range and one for long range.

2. When flipped forward, the aperture is marked O-2 for zero to 200 meters. When using this setting the elevation knob should be set at 8/3 low or 6/3 for detachable carry handle or flat top rear sights and at its lowest position.

3. When the aperture is flipped back, it is set for using the long range sight. When using this setting you can adjust the elevation knob for range required: 8/3 low for 300 m, 4 for 400 m, 5 for 500 m, 6 for 600 m, 7 for 700 m, and 8/3 high for 800 m. There are click settings in between for fine tuning.

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4. The windage knob is located on the right side of the rear sight. To adjust for horizontal movement on target, turn knob clockwise for right and counter-clockwise for left.

5. The front sight is adjustable for elevation zeroing only, it is not used at any other time in firing.

FRONT SIGHT - To adjust elevation, depress detent, rotate post. To raise strike of bullet, rotate post in the direction of arrow marked up. Reverse the direction of rotation to lower strike of bullet. Each graduation (notch) moves the point of impact of bullet as indicated in chart.

ZEROING SIGHTS

This procedure is for .223 ammunition. For our rifles chambered in 7.62x39mm and 6.8mm SPC the trajectory will differ, please call DPMS with any questions. The procedure described is for zeroing at 25 meters but may be adjusted accordingly for longer ranges. The following table shows change of impact per click at specific range.

Windage:

25 m

3/8

in.

100m

1 3/8

in.

200m

2 3/8

25 m	1/8	n.
100 m	1/2	n.
200 m	1	n.
300 m	1 1/2	n.
400 m	2	n.
500 m	2 1/2	n.
600 m	3	n.
700 m	3 1/2	n.
800 m	4	n.

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1. Set elevation to 8/3 low or 6/3 for detachable carry handle and flat top rear sights, then raise it one click. No further adjustment should be made during zeroing.

2. Flip aperture to small long range sight.

3. Set aperture to mechanical zero by adjusting windage until sight is aligned with center line on scale under sight.

4. Carefully aim and fire at bull's-eye on target at 25 meters: Fire ten rounds to establish a group.

5. Compare group with bull's-eye , if they match, no further adjustment is necessary.

6. If group does not match bull's-eye, measure vertical and horizontal distance from bull's eye.

7. Calculate clicks of windage required to move impact appropriate distance. Turn windage knob accordingly. (see chart on page 6 for 25m windage clicks)

8. Calculate clicks of front sight required to raise or lower impact appropriate distance. (1 click = 3/8 in. at 25 m)

9. Depress plunger and front sight required number of clicks. Clockwise will lower sight and raise impact, and counter-clockwise will raise sight and lower impact.

10. Repeat steps 4 through 9 until impact matches bull's-eye. Your sight is now zeroed.

11. Set elevation knob back to 8/3 or 6/3 low and flip aperture back to 0-2 for ranges of 0200 m.

BATTLESIGHT ZERO

TO ZERO THE RIFLE, YOU MUST HAVE THE FRONT SIGHT (ELEVATION) AND THE REAR SIGHT

(WINDAGE) ADJUSTED SO THAT IT CAN HIT YOUR POINT OF AIM AT A GIVEN RANGE.

2.4 CM BELOW

NOTE:

To battlesight zero your rifle, you adjust your sights so you can hit an aiming point at 250 meters. Zeroing can also be accomplished on a 25 meter range by adjusting the sights so that the bullet will strike 2.4 centimeters below the point of aim.

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CAUTION: Always check that ammunition is clean and undamaged before using the forward assist. Forcing damaged ammunition into the chamber could result in personal injury or death to you and others and damage your rifle and property. The use of reloaded, hand-loaded or high pressure ammunition can be dangerous and will void the warranty.

1. Use only ammunition for which your firearm is chambered.

2. With front of magazine forward, place a round between the lips of the magazine with the bullet forward. Press the round down until it is retained by the magazine lips. Place the next round on top of the last and repeat until desired number is loaded.

Make sure the rifle is pointed in a safe direction and the safety is engaged at all times while loading the rifle. NEVER allow your fingers or other objects to contact the trigger while loading or unloading the rifle. Do NOT disengage the safety until you are ready to fire and have the rifle pointed safely downrange.

To load the rifle...

1. Press in on bottom of bolt catch while pulling back on charging handle, to cock the hammer and leave the bolt and carrier to the rear.

2. Return the charging handle to fully forward until it locks and remove finger from bolt catch.

3. Set selector to 'SAFE' position.

4. With the bullets pointing forward, insert loaded magazine into magazine well and push it in until it stops and is retained by magazine catch.

5. With the rifle pointed in a safe direction press in on top of bolt catch. This will release the bolt and carrier and move a round into chamber.The rifle is now loaded with a round in the chamber and the hammer cocked.

6. You may now close the ejection port cover if you wish; it is located on the right side of the upper receiver and will open automatically when the first round is fired.

To Unload the Rifle...

1. Set selector to 'SAFE' position.

2. Press magazine catch button and remove magazine.

3. Pull charging handle to rear and push in lower portion of bolt catch. If a round had been in the chamber it should have been ejected. If last round in magazine had been fired and if the magazine was in place, bolt and carrier should already be held to the rear.

CLEAR YOUR RIFLE

FIRING

1. Place selector on SAFE. If weapon is not cocked,lever cannot be pointed toward SAFE.

2. Remove magazine

3. To lock bolt open, pull charging handle rearward, press bottom of bolt catch & allow bolt to move forward until it engages bolt catch. Return charging handle to forward. If you haven't before, place on SAFE.

4. Eyeball receiver and chamber to ensure these areas contain no ammo.

5. With selector lever pointing toward SAFE, allow bolt to go forward by pressing upper portion of bolt catch

Before firing your rifle, practice your stance, aim, rhythm and breathing for steady aim with your firearm unloaded. Practice firing on a range before going hunting or using your firearm for any other type of shooting.

4. Eyeball receiver and chamber to ensure these areas contain no ammo.

NEVER load a cartridge into the chamber until you are ready to fire the rifle.

Do NOT disengage the safety until the rifle is pointed in a safe direction and you are ready to fire.

Always wear ear and eye protection when firing your weapon.

2. Load firearm as previously described.

3. Set rear sight to range required.

4. Grasp firearm with one hand on hand guard and other hand on pistol grip with trigger finger resting along side of trigger guard. Raise firearm and pull buttstock firmly into shoulder.

5. Aim by aligning target

with

FRONT SIGHT

front and rear sights.

Move selector lever to 'FIRE

Keeping steady aim, place trigger finger on trigger and squeeze gently until trigger releases hammer. Do not jerk the trigger as you will disturb your aim and ruin your accuracy. To fire the next round and subsequent rounds, all that is necessary is release the trigger and squeeze it again after every shot until you are finished or the magazine is emptied.

This is a semi-automatic firearm and is immediately loaded and ready to fire after each shot until magazine is empty.

Release trigger, remove finger from trigger, and set selector lever to 'SAFE'. If you have fired the last round from magazine, the bolt and carrier will be held to the rear so that you can quickly reload by replacing the magazine or the chamber can be checked to ensure it is empty.

Your DPMS rifle is based on military rifle design and is very rugged but proper maintenance is necessary to keep it in good working condition.

Field Stripping/Disassembly

1. Press take down pin in from left of lower receiver (it may be necessary to use a punch as the fit between upper and lower may be very tight). Pull it out the right side until it comes to a positive stop.

2. Pivot lower receiver down and away from upper portion of receiver.

3. Press front pivot pin in from left side of lower receiver and pull out right side until it comes to a positive stop.

4. You can now separate the upper and lower receivers.

5. Pull charging handle to rear and remove bolt and carrier assembly.

6. Remove charging handle by pulling it backwards to key way and down out of receiver.

7. Push in firing pin retaining pin right-to-left of bolt carrier and remove it by pulling it out to the left.

8. Tilt bolt face up and remove firing pin. (Page 13, Picture 8)

9. Push bolt in towards the carrier until it rotates and comes to a stop, then turn cam pin 90°. (Page 9)

10. Remove cam pin by lifting it out away from bolt and carrier.

11. Pull bolt forward out of carrier. (Page 13, Picture 11)

12. Depress buffer, maintaining pressure as buffer is under spring tensions, to prevent it from being ejected when buffer retainer is depressed. Depress buffer retainer to permit buffer and spring to move forward. Then depress hammer to allow the buffer and spring to continue to move forward and be removed from receiver extension. (Page 13, Picture 15 a & b).

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FIRING PIN LOCKING

LUGS

FIRING PIN LOCKING

LUGS

7. Remove firing pin retaining pin.

DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE SPLIT END OF PIN

7. Remove firing pin retaining pin.

DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE SPLIT END OF PIN

UNLOCKED POSITION

Drop firing pin out rear of bolt

CATCH IT!

DON'T SEPARATE SPRING FROM EXTRACTOR

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GIVE CAM PIN A 1/4 TURN AND LIFT OUT 9. Remove bolt cam pin.

13. Remove extractor pin

13. With a punch, remove the extractor pin from the bolt assembly.

14. Remove the extractor and spring. DO NOT remove the spring from extractor.

15. Press top of extractor spring rubber tip to test spring function.

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14. Remove extractor and spring.

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16. To remove handguards, push delta ring towards receiver while pulling up on half of the handguard. Repeat process for other half of handguard.

NOTE: Do not strip your firearm further than previously described. If additional maintenance in necessary consult a competent gunsmith.

Your rifle is now Held stripped for cleaning. To reassemble repeat procedure in reverse order.

upper receiver

Be sure to include: CLEAN WITH RBC

(Rifle Bore Cleaner)

• All areas of powder fouling, corrosion, dirt and rust

• Locking lugs

Use a worn bore brush to get outside surface of protruding gas tube (get sides and bottom from bottom of receiver)

BARREL LOCKING LUGS AND GAS TUBE

START AT RECEIVER

GO RIGHT THROUGH THE COMPENSATOR OR END OF BARREL.

BORE BRUSH (DON'T REVERSE DIRECTION WHILE IN BORE)

bolt carrier group

Be sure to include:

• Outer & inner surfaces of bolt carrier

• Carrier key

• Firing pin recess and firing pin

• Firing pin hole (Use pipe cleaner there)

WORN BORE BRUSH

GET THAT LAST 1/16' TOO!

CARRIER KEY

Charging Handle Assembly UR-19

Bolt Carrier w/Key & Screws

ET-02 Bolt

Charging Handle Assembly UR-19

Bolt Carrier w/Key & Screws

BT-16

Firing Pin Retaining Pin

ET-14

Firing Pin

ET-02 Bolt

BT-16

Firing Pin Retaining Pin

ET-14

Firing Pin

ET-OS

Extractor Spring Assembly

ET-OS

Extractor Spring Assembly

ET-07

Extractor

- BT-03 Extractor Pin

Carbon deposits & dirt from locking lugs

Areas behind bolt ring and under lip of extractor

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