Pneu-Dart 193 User manual
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
for
CARTRIDGE FIRED
PROJECTORS
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Model 193
Model 196
Model 389
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Please read this owner's manual carefully
before operating your projector. This manual
contains valuable information to ensure
that your equipment operates at its optimum
level.
Feel free to contact us or visit our Web
site for tips, more information, and further
assistance.
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NOTICE: Model 389 & Model 196:
Savage does not provide after-market assistance
with lost or broken bolts and as a result, these
items are not able to be replaced or repaired.
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Regardless if you have fired your projec-
tor 1 or 101 times, your cartridge fired
projector should be cleaned after each
session. Here’s how:
1. OPEN THE BOLT AND ACTION;
make sure there is no casing or dart in the
chamber or clip. Did the projector eject
the casing? A dirty action can cause the
casing to stick in the chamber. In the
event you have a stuck casing, it can be
removed with a small flat-headed tool
(screwdriver, knife, etc.). Before you do
make sure the charge has been fired!
When removing the casing, use extreme
care; any damage done to the edge of the
chamber will exaggerate your problems.
2. VISUAL INSPECTION CHECK LIST:
A. Check the stock for cracks or
stress points.
B. Check barrel. Is the barrel empty?
Any dents or depressions in the
barrel? Is the muzzle (end) of the
barrel symmetrical (round)? Dents or
depressions in the barrel may cause
premature dart detonation.
C. Are the Sites/Scopes still there?
Scopes with dents could be
damaged.
3. CLEANING - Now that you know
that your projector is unloaded and in
good repair, you may begin cleaning
your projector.
A. ExtErior:Spray the exterior of the
projector with a light coat of oil
(WD-40, CRC-336, or Remington
gun oil). Wipe o excess oil with
a clean cloth or paper towel.
CLEANING CARTRIDGE FIRED PROJECTORS
B. Dart BarrEl:Spray down (inside)
the barrel with a light coat of gun oil
and swab out until perfectly clean.
Pneu-Dart sells a cleaning kit of
this application. When faced with
rusty or neglected barrel, use a wire
brush along with penetrating oil
similar to Hoppes powder solvent or
PB Blaster.
C. PowEr Control:
1. MoDEls 196 & 389- Tilt or “break”
the barrel by pushing the barrel
latch toward the rear of the
projector (see Figure A, page 6)
and spray a light coat of gun oil
into the control. Turn the power
dial to dierent settings to
insure free movement. Wipe o
excess oil.
2. MoDEl 194- Power control is
mounted on the top of the gas
block. To insure desired power
output, confirm the power
control dial turns and “clicks”
into position. Spray with a light
coat of gun oil and wipe o with
a clean cloth or paper towel.
3. MoDEl 193 - Located at the end of
the slide lever action is the power
control and power control plunger
(see Figure H1, page 13). Clean
the power control with a light coat
of gun oil. Inspect the “O-Ring”, is
the “O-Ring” still intact? Is it in
good condition? If the “O-Ring”
has fallen o or appears worn;
loss of pressure can occur. If the
“O-Ring” appears worn, this is
typical example of excessive
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use or insucient lubrication.
We recommend Hoppes Lubri-
cating Oil for this application.
4. MoDEl 191- The power control is
located on the dart action. Spray
action with a light coat of gun oil
to insure power control can be
rotated freely.
5. MoDEl 182- Please follow instruc-
tions as listed for model 171C.
6 MoDEls 171 & 171C On several
of our older models (171C) the
power controls are found on
the end of the gas chamber
directly below the dart barrel.
These power controls should be
removed completely and sprayed
with a light coat of gun oil and
wiped clean.
7. MoDEl 170 - Please see 194
instructions.
4. CLEANING YOUR GAS
CHAMBER
A. all MoDEls - ExCEPt 389 Located
directly below the dart barrel
is the “Gas Chamber”. The
gas chamber is designed with
two independent compart-
ments; referred to as the
“Rear” and “Front” compart-
ments. It is important to clean
the “Rear Compartment”
after each shooting session.
Confirming the projector is
unloaded; remove the bolt
and clip assembly. To remove
the bolt assembly, open the
bolt and pull the trigger, slide
the bolt out. Using a .22 cal.
cleaning rod, brush and swab,
apply a liberal coat of Hoppes
power solvent, brush and
swab out the rear compart-
ment. Cleaning the full length
of the gas chamber from the
bolt assembly forward is not
possible. Cleaning the front
chamber for model 193 can
be accomplished by removing
the gas chamber plug from
the end of the gas chamber.
Warning; excessive oil left in
the gas chamber will create
a noticeable reduction in
pressure. In extreme cases
of neglect, we recommend
using compressed air to drive
out any impurities or excess
oil. A certified Pneu-Dart
technician can only clean the
forward portion of the gas
chamber for our models 196,
2000 and 389 projectors.
B. MoDEl 389: As with model 196,
the power control is located
within the gas block. The
power control should be
thoroughly cleaned at the
conclusion of each darting
secession. To remove the
power control you must first
rotate the power control knob
to position number 4 (see
Figure C, page 9). Locate the
setscrew access just behind
the gas block (see Figure D,
page 10) and remove the small
setscrew using the Pneu-Dart
provided 3/32" allen wrench.
With a flathead screwdriver
remove the power control
retention screw (see Figure E,
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Caution:Do not leave dart in projector for an extended period of time as
drug may leak out and damage barrel.
Caution:Wear eye protection as appropriate. Guns can emit debris and
hot gas that could cause eye injury. For these reasons, shooting glasses
should be worn by shooters and spectators.
page 10). Extract the power
control rod and coupler from
within the receiver tube and
ax the Pneu Dart provided
knockout disk to the end of
coupler (see Figure F, page 11).
Using the rod as an extraction
tool, push the rod through
the receiver tube until you
feel it against the shaft of the
power control. Apply a slight
amount of pressure and the
power control will push out
of the gas block allowing a
thorough cleaning (see Figure
G, page 11). CAUTION, DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
THE POWER CONTROL WITH
PLIERS. ANY SURFACE
ABRASIONS MAY RETARD
THE POWER CONTROL FROM
TURNING FREELY WITHIN THE
GAS BLOCK. After cleaning
both the power control and
the inside of the gas block,
apply a light film of gun oil
to both areas and place the
power control back into the
gas block. Remove the knock-
out disk from the end of the
coupler, apply a light coat of
gun oil to the rod and reposi-
tion the rod into the receiver.
Slide the coupler over the end
of the power control shaft
and firmly attached the two
with the setscrew previously
removed. Note, before replac-
ing the set screw, be sure of
alignment. Lastly, screw in the
power control retention screw
previously removed.
C. final ClEaning stagE:
Apply a thin coat of Hoppes gun
oil or 3 & 1 gun oil to all moving
parts and exterior surfaces.
Wipe o any excess oil with a
clean cloth or paper towel.
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1. To load the dart barrel, push
barrel latch (See Figure A, this
page) toward the rear of the
projector to break/open the
barrel.
2. Place dart in barrel and snap
closed. To remove dart, open
action and point muzzle up.
Dart should drop out. A slight
jar may be necessary to dis-
lodge it.
PNEU-DART MODEL 196 CARTRIDGE FIRED RIFLE
SPECIFICATIONS
CartriDgEs – .22 cal. Power Charges
sights – Open Rear – Fiber optic front
wEight – 6-1/2 lbs.
PowEr Control – 5 Position
rangE – 0 to 100 yards with 1cc
Type “C” disposable darts
196, 196Blk, 196CM, 196En stoCk anD
aCtion –Savage Mark II Fv .22
calIber 5 Shot clIp
196ss stoCk anD aCtion – Marlin Model
880ss .22 cal. 5 Shot Clip
Dart BarrEl – .50 cal. Rifled Barrel 17"
Dart aCtion – Break Open, Shotgun Type
Figure A
Barrel Latch
Gas
Block
Power
Control
Knob
NOTICE: Savage does not provide after-
market assistance with lost or broken
bolts and as a result, these items are not
able to be replaced or repaired.
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3. Load clip with proper .22
power loads in rifle. Be sure
rifle is on SAFE before loading
cartridge into chamber. Do not
use charges with wads.
4. The power control knob (see
Figure A page 6) located at the
back of the gas block controls
velocity of the dart. Each num-
ber on the power control knob
signifies the amount of pres-
sure released into the dart bar-
rel. For example, number one
represents the least amount of
pressure for close range shoot-
ing conditions. Desired setting
should be positioned at the top
of the gas block.
5. Caution - Do not use charges
with wads. Our projectors are
designed to use CCI charges.
Recommended CCI charges
are Brown, Green and Yellow.
Please refer to the “Power
Control Chart” for charge
and setting recommenda-
tions.
notE: Calibrating power charges
with your power control will result
in ideal flight and impact condi-
tions. To insure impact is as light as
possible, experience with practice
is recommended. Pneu-Dart sells
weight equivalent practice darts and
targets.
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1. To load the dart barrel, push bar-
rel latch (see Figure B, page 9)
toward the rear of the projector
to break/open the barrel.
2. Place dart in barrel and snap
closed. To remove dart, open
action and point muzzle up. Dart
should drop out. A slight jar may
be necessary to dislodge it.
PNEU-DART MODEL 389 CARTRIDGE FIRED RIFLE
389En, 389Bk, 389CM, stoCk anD aCtion
– Savage Mark II FV .22 caliber 5 shot
clip. (Model 389 ships with 3 x 9 x
32mm scope)
Dart BarrEl – .50 cal. Rifled Barrel 18'
with Airflow Control Ports (see pg. 6)
Dart aCtion – Break Open Breech Loading
SPECIFICATIONS
CartriDgEs – .22 cal. Power Loads
sights – 3 x 9 Power Scope
wEight – 9-1/2 lbs.
PowEr Control – 5 Position
rangE – 0 to 100 yards with 1cc Type
“C” disposable darts
3. Load clip with proper .22 power
loads in rifle. Be sure rifle is on
SAFE before loading cartridge
into chamber. Do not use
charges with wads.
4. The power control knob (see
Figure C page 9) located at the
back of the receiver controls
velocity of the dart. Each number
on the power control knob
signifies the amount of pressure
released into the dart barrel. For
NOTICE: Savage does not provide after-
market assistance with lost or broken
bolts and as a result, these items are not
able to be replaced or repaired.
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example; number one represents
the least amount of pressure for
close range shooting conditions.
Desired setting should be posi-
tioned at the top of the gas block
5. Caution - Do not use charges
with wads. Our projectors
are designed to use CCI
charges. Recommended CCI
charges are Brown, Green
and Yellow. Please refer to
the “Power Control Chart”
for charge and setting recom-
mendations.
notE: Calibrating power charges
with your power control will result
in ideal flight and impact conditions.
To insure impact is as light as pos-
sible, experience with practice darts
is recommended. Pneu-Dart sells
weight equivalent practice darts and
targets.
The 389 power control is located
within the gas block. The power
control should be thoroughly
cleaned at the conclusion of the
darting session. To remove the
power control you must first rotate
the power control knob to position
number 4 (see Figure C, this page).
Locate the setscrew access just
behind the gas block (see Figure
D, page 10) and remove the small
setscrew using the Pneu-Dart
provided 3/32" allen wrench. With
a flathead screwdriver remove the
power control setscrew (see Figure
E, page 10). DO NOT REMOVE
THE SET SCREW LOCATED ON
THE KNURLED POWER CONTROL
KNOB. Extract the power control
rod and coupler from within the
receiver tube and ax the Pneu
Dart provided knockout disk to the
end of coupler (see Figure F, page
11). Using the rod as an extraction
Figure C
Power Control
Knob
Figure B
Barrel Latch
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Figure E
Figure D
tool, push the rod through the
receiver tube until you feel it against
the shaft of the power control.
Apply a slight amount of pressure
and the power control will push out
of the gas block allowing a thorough
cleaning (see Figure G, page 11).
CAUTION, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVETHE POWER CONTROL
WITH PLIERS. ANY SURFACE
ABRASIONS MAY RETARD
THE POWER CONTROL FROM
TURNING FREELY WITHIN THE
GAS BLOCK. After cleaning both
the power control and the inside
of the gas block, apply a light film
of gun oil to both areas and place
the power control back into the gas
block. Be sure that you verify the
alignment. (see Figure G1, page 11)
Remove the knockout disk from the
end of the coupler, apply a light coat
of gun oil to the rod and reposition
the rod into the receiver. Slide the
coupler over the end of the power
control shaft and firmly attached the
two with the setscrew previously
removed. Note: You may have to
use a non-abrasive tool (such as your
finger) to rotate the power control
so you can be sure of alignment of
#4 hole in the gas control valve +
hole in the gas block. Lastly, screw
in the power control retention screw
previously removed.
DO NOT
REMOVE
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Caution:Do not leave dart in
projector for an extended period
of time as drug may leak out and
damage barrel.
Caution:Wear eye protection as appropriate. Guns can emit debris and
hot gas that could cause eye injury. For these reasons, shooting glasses
should be worn by shooters and spectators.
Above: A close-up view of the
389's air control ports.
Figure G
Figure F coupler
Figure G1
Above: Be sure of alignment of
Number "4" hole in the gas control
valve and gas block, as referred to
on page 9.
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1. To load dart, pull “Action Handle”
back to open receiver to accept
dart (see Figure H & H1, pg. 13).
2. Place dart in receiver and close
action handle. Action handle is
designed to “snap” into position.
To load 5cc and 6cc darts, open
action until the power control and
plunger reaches enlarged opening
at the front of receiver and swing
out. Place dart in receiver and
PNEU-DART MODEL 193 CARTRIDGE FIRED RIFLE
193, 193Blk, 193CM, 193En stoCk anD
aCtion –Marlin Model XT .22 cal. 5
Shot Clip
193ss stoCk anD aCtion – Marlin Model
880ss .22 cal. 5 Shot Clip
Dart BarrEl – .50 cal. Rifled Barrel 16"
Dart aCtion – Toggle-Side Lever –
Single Shot
SPECIFICATIONS
push forward into barrel. Reposi-
tion power control and plunger
into the receiver and “snap” into
position. To remove dart from
the chamber, hold the projector
muzzle up and open action. Dart
should drop out. A slight jar may
be necessary to remove dart.
3. Load clip with proper .22 cal. power
load in chamber. Be sure rifle is on
SAFE. Do Not Use Charges with
Wads.
CartriDgEs – .22 cal. Power Charges
sights – 3 x 9 Power Scope
wEight – 8-1/4 lbs.
PowEr Control – 5 Position
rangE – 0 to 100 yards with 1cc Type “C”
disposable darts
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4. Power / velocity is controlled by
the power charge and power
control valve. Power Control is
numbered from 1 to 5. Number
1 provides the least amount of
power, 5 the most amount of
power. Desired power setting
should be aligned with the mark
found on the plunger. Fig H1
shows a power setting of "1".
5. Caution - Do not use charges
with wads. Our projectors are
designed to use CCI charges.
Recommended CCI charges
are Brown, Green and Yellow.
Please refer to the “Power
Control Chart” for charge and
setting recommendations.
6. If the “O-Ring” has fallen o or
appears worn; loss of pres-
sure can occur. If the “O-Ring”
appears worn, this is typical
example of excessive use or
insucient lubrication. We rec-
ommend Hoppes Lubricating Oil
for this application.
notE: The scope on the projector
has been purposely mounted
higher at the rear to accommo-
date for the ballistics of the dart.
Calibrating power charges with
your power control will result in
ideal flight and impact conditions.
To insure impact is as light as
possible, experience with prac-
tice is recommended. Pneu-Dart
sells weight equivalent practice
darts and targets.
Power Control Valve
Figure H1
Plunger
Receiver
Rubber “O” Ring
Action Handle
Figure H
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HOW TO ADJUST TRIGGER PULL
DISSASSEMBLE THE PROJECTOR
1. Always keep the projector pointed
in a safe direction.
2. Engage the safety mechanism
by moving the safety arm fully
rearward to the "SAFE" position.
Simulate loading a cartridge, this will
allow you to put projector into "safe"
3. Remove the detachable magazine
from the projector by pressing the
magazine latch then pulling the
magazine box from the magazine
well.
4. Open the action by raising the bolt
handle. With projector completely
unloaded, place the Safety Mecha-
nism in the "FIRE" position by
moving the safety forward.
Caution:The XT based bolt action rimfire projector should not be disas-
sembled beyond what is described in this manual, except by Pneu-Dart, Inc.
or an authorized Pneu-Dart repair center.
! Warning! Unload the projector before disassembly. Look into
the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine
to make sure there are no cartridges or darts in the projector.
Always wear eye protection when handling, disassembling and
reassembling the projector.
5. Remove the bolt assembly from
the receiver by pulling and holding
the trigger fully rearward while
pulling the bolt rearward, slid-
ing the bolt assembly from the
receiver.
6. Look into the ejection port, visually
check the chamber and magazine
well to make sure projector is
completely unloaded.
7. Remove the barreled/action
from the stock by removing the
takedown screws, using an Allen
Wrench. (see Figure I, this page)
8. Lift the barreled/action and Trigger
from the stock.
Take Down Screws Figure I
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TO ADJUST TRIGGER PULL:
1. Loosen the 3/8" retaining nut by
turning it counterclockwise. Do not
remove. (see Figure J, this page)
2. Insert a 3/32" hex key wrench into
the trigger adjustment hole. (see
Figure K, this page)
3. To increase trigger pull weight,
turn the hex key clockwise.
Note: The trigger weight can be
increased until the trigger will not
move or release the sear.
4. To decrease the trigger pull
weight, turn the hex key counter-
clockwise.
5. Once adjusted, secure the retain-
ing nut by turning clockwise until
tight.
REASSEMBLE THE PROJECTOR
1. Reassemble the action in the
stock. With the bolt assembly and
magazine removed, place the bar-
reled/action into the stock.
2. Replace and tighten (clockwise)
the takedown screws until snug.
Do not overtighten.
3. Install the bolt assembly (reverse
process of removal (See Step 5
from Disassemble the Projector).
4. Push the magazine into the
receiver's magazine well until the
latch fully engages.
5. Ensure the safety is engage by
placing the safety mechanism in
the "Safe" position.
Retaining Nut
3/32" Hex Key
Trigger
Adjustment Hole
Figure J
Figure K
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12. Be sure to keep the barrel and
mechanism free of obstruc-
tions.
13.Before cleaning, be sure the
chamber, action and magazine
are completely unloaded.
14. Always unload a projector
before storing, transporting, or
leaving unattended.
15.Never enter a motor vehicle
with a loaded projector.
16.Store projectors and ammuni-
tion separately, locked and
beyond the reach of children.
17. Always carry your projector
empty with the action open,
except when you intend to
shoot.
18. Avoid bumping, dropping or
jarring any projector. Bump-
ing, dropping or jarring has
resulted in certain projectors
discharging accidentally under
some circumstances.
19. Consult owner's manual be-
fore using any projector.
20. Never interchange parts
between projectors, except
where indicated as a safe
practice.
1. Handle every projector as if it
was loaded.
2. Keep the safety on SAFE until
you are ready to shoot.
3. Be sure of your target before
you shoot.
4. Control the muzzle, and never
point a projector at anything
you don’t want to shoot.
5. Always wear protective
glasses when shooting, disas-
sembling or cleaning projec-
tors.
6. Be sure no one is in path of
ejecting shells.
7. Never climb or jump over a
fence or other obstacle with a
loaded projector.
8. Never climb into or out of
a tree, or tree stand with a
loaded projector.
9. Never pull a projector toward
you by the muzzle.
10. Avoid alcoholic beverages
before and during shooting.
11. Never use a projector that fails
to function properly. Do not
try to force a jammed action.
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By definition: Cycling implies the ability for the gas chamber, within
a cartridge fired projector, to replenish itself with oxygen. When
achieved the projector yields consistent ignition with each .22
caliber power load fired. Refreshing the chamber of the projector
can be best achieved by keeping the bolt open for several seconds
(30 seconds is recommended) prior to chambering a live power load.
Failure to do so will result in less oxygen, yielding lower combustion
levels (e.g. reduced muzzle velocities) for subsequent darts fired.
Failure to follow these rules, or other instructions in this manual, can
result in personal injury.
Children are attracted to and can operate projectors that can cause
severe injuries or death.
Prevent child access by always keeping projectors locked away and
unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded projector where a
child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to
prison.
Safety Warning: Pneu-Dart strongly recommends that you take a safety
course, taught by a certified instructor, before you use this projector.
Contact Pneu-Dart for further details.
PNEU-DART'S GUIDE TO GENERAL SAFETY
Recent field studies have concluded cartridge based projectors perform
best when given adequate time to cycle.
PERFORMANCE
Many factors aect velocity, including brand of projectile, type of projectile, and
amount of gas in cylinders, lubrication, barrel condition and temperature.
REPAIR SERVICE
If your projector needs repair, we recommend that you take or send it to an
Authorized Service Station. For an authorized service station near you, visit
our web site at www.pneudart.com or call customer service at 1-866-299-3278.
International customers should contact their respective distributor. Your
projector requires special tools and fixtures to repair it. If you take it apart,
you probably will not be able to reassemble it correctly. Pneu-Dart assumes
no warranty responsibility under such circumstances.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF RETAIL PURCHASE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by federal, state, or
municipal law, which cannot be preempted, it shall not be applicable. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state and country to country.
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FIELD NOTES
Pneu-Dart, Inc.
15223 Route 87 Highway
Williamsport, PA 17701
Toll Free: 866.299.DART (3278)
Phone: (570) 323-2710
Fax: (570) 323-2712
E-mail: [email protected]
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