Safety Guide

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MUZZLE CONTROL
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Never allow
your muzzle to point at anything that you do not intend to shoot.
Upon firing the muzzle brake releases high-pressure gas from
its side ports that can damage objects or cause injuries, keep
everything away from the vicinity of the muzzle brake.
ASSUME EVERY GUN IS LOADED
Always treat every gun as if it were loaded. Look and feel for an
empty chamber. Do not trust the extractor to provide an empty
chamber.
BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS
Ensure the barrel’s bore is free of obstructions before you fire your
rifle. Even the smallest obstruction such as a stuck patch or even
grease will cause increased pressures that can rupture the barrel.
KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER
Keep your finger o the trigger and out of the trigger guard until
your sights are aligned on your target and you intend to fire.
KEEP YOUR SAFETY ON
Keep your safety on until your sights are aligned on your target
and you intend to fire. Please note that the safety lever will not
rotate into the “SAFE” position until the bolt is open or the action
is cocked.
FAILURE TO FIRE
If your rifle fails to fire when you pull the trigger, do not pull the
charging handle. Keep the rifle pointed toward a safe area and
wait 2 minutes. If a hang-fire (slow ignition) has occurred, the
round will probably fire within two minutes. If the round does not
fire, remove and inspect the cartridge. If the primer is indented
properly, discard it in a safe manner.
MAINTAIN YOUR RIFLE PROPERLY
Performing proper maintenance, as outlined in this manual,
insures that your rifle will be safe to shoot and will perform to
design specification for many years. Alterations, modifications or