Manual

With the plug installed the capacity is
reduced to three shells
- whether the 2000
is set up to fire 2 3/4" shells only or 3” magnum
shells.
INTERNAL GAS SYSTEM
The Browning 2000 has a uniquely de-
signed, extremely reliable gas system.
It is
compactly contained within the magazine
tube. This makes it less accessible to dirt and
allows a slim forearm design.
The gas is sealed off so that it cannot
blow rearward into the forearm, along the
action bar assembly and toward the action
The gas is vented forward through the hole
in the forearm cap.
How often should you strip down the gas
system and clean it? There is no rule of
thumb. It depends somewhat on the type of
ammunition you use and how heavily you
shoot your gun. Hunters will probably want to
clean the system at the season’s end. Trap
and skeet shooters will perhaps want to clean
it more frequently It’s a matter of shooting
conditions and judgment.
DISMANTLING AND CLEANING THE
GAS SYSTEM
Dismantling the gas system is very simple.
Make sure the safety is on and draw the
breech bolt rearward until it locks open. Un-
screw the forearm cap and remove the barrel
and forearm.
You will notice the gas piston bar project-
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