A step-by-step photo tutorial on how to fieldstrip the popular Armalite M-15 A2 Carbine.
Gallery
NRA Staff
1 of 1
ARMALITE M-15 A2 CARBINE
NRA Staff
Armalite M-15 A2 Carbine
NRA Staff
1 of 1
Charging handle
NRA Staff
Pull the charging handle to the rear and pull the bolt carrier (31) group from the upper receiver (Fig. 1). Remove the charging handle by dropping it through the recesses in the upper receiver. Depress the buffer retainer (81) to release the buffer (42) and buffer spring (41). Pull the buffer and spring from the receiver extension tube (43).
NRA Staff
1 of 1
Retaining pin
NRA Staff
Pull the firing pin retaining pin (29) from the bolt carrier (Fig. 2). Up-end the bolt carrier and let the firing pin (26) fall from the bolt carrier.
NRA Staff
1 of 1
Cam pin
NRA Staff
Push the bolt (33) into the carrier, then rotate the cam pin (30) 90 degrees (Fig. 3) and pull it from the carrier.
NRA Staff
1 of 1
Bolt
NRA Staff
Extract the bolt (Fig. 4).
NRA Staff
1 of 1
Extractor pin
NRA Staff
Push the extractor pin (37) out of the bolt (Fig. 5), but be careful with the small extractor spring (35) and extractor spring insert (34). Some easily fall from the extractor (36) and can be lost
Chambered for the ubiquitous .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge, this latest Winchester Wildcat Sporter is packed with innovations and wrapped in traditional walnut wood.
The latest Colt Python is identical to its 3", 4.25" and 6" stablemates other than its 5" barrel. The difference and the magic is in that "in between" barrel length.
It’s not often that we introduce new elements into the American Rifleman formula, but in this month’s issue, you’ll find one listed under the “American Rifleman Classics” icon shown above.
A collaborative effort between Taurus Armas S.A. and Jindal Defence Systems Pvt Limited— a prominent company in India—began pilot batch production of firearms this month in India. The joint venture, known as JD Taurus, was undertaken under the guidance of Taurus’ expert team from Brazil.
Starting in the 1980s, Leupold focused on producing optics designed specifically to handle the harsh aspects of military use. "American Rifleman Television" visited the company's Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters to learn more about what goes into making the military Leupold.