User Guide

General description of
the Browning A-Bolt rifle
The A-Bolt is a bolt action operated rifle incorporat-
ing the most advanced features available today. The
A-Bolt gives you a significant hunting advantage —
less weight without shortening the barrel or sacrific-
ing accuracy. Left-handed shooters also get the
A-Bolt advantage in the Medallion and Stainless
Stalker models. Whichever model you choose, the
finely finished Medallion, hard-working Hunter, or
weather-proof Stainless Stalker and Composite
Stalker, you can be sure you own a rifle that’s a cut
above the others.
The A-Bolt’s short, 60° bolt throw lets you cycle the
action rapidly for quick follow-up shots. Because
the bolt does not swing up as high when open,
scope clearance is improved. The bolt handle itself
is human-engineered to fit your hand naturally.
The A-Bolt has a strong three-lug, thin-bodied bolt.
Weight is reduced while maintaining the strength
necessary to handle magnum calibers. Browning‘s
patented cartridge depressor mechanism makes it
possible to have both a thin-bodied bolt and short
bolt rotation.
Other significant features include the convenient
hinged floorplate with detachable box magazine,
thumb-operated top tang safety and clean styling.
The distinctive smooth plane top of the receiver
provides a firm platform for scope mount place-
ment.
General operation of the A-Bolt rifle
The A-Bolt is a bolt action rifle that operates by lift-
ing the bolt handle. drawing the bolt rearward and
then sliding the bolt forward and rotating the bolt
downward until it stops. This process takes a
cartridge from the magazine and loads it into the
chamber for firing. Operation of Left-hand models is
identical. except that the bolt is located on the left
side of the receiver. All operations of the A-Bolt are
illustrated in this manual with a right-hand model.
CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
ASSEMBLE OR SHOOT YOUR A-BOLT RIFLE.
Serial Number
The serial number can be found on the right hand
side of the receiver. in front of the bolt handle.
Initial Cleaning
BEFORE THE FIRST FIRING, CLEAN THE ANTI-RUST
COMPOUND
from the inside of the receiver with a
clean rag and light gun oil. Browning Oil is ideal for
removing this compound and for giving your new
gun its first lubrication. However, any quality gun oil
may be used. For an explanation of cleaning proce-
dures see ”Care and Cleaning“ on page 12.
Operation of the Safety
The safety is located on the top tang at the rear of
the receiver. When the safety is drawn with the
thumb to the rear, the gun is in the “on safe” posi-
tion. This blocks the trigger and locks the bolt in the
closed position. In this position an “S” will appear
on the tang in front of the safety.
WHENEVER A
CARTRIDGE IS CHAMBERED, THE RIFLE SHOULD
BE KEPT IN THE ‘‘ON SAFE” POSlTlON UNTIL YOU
ARE READY TO FIRE IT.
When the safety is pushed
forward, the “S” will be covered and a red dot on
the stock will appear indicating that the rifle is in the
“off safe” position and ready to fire (See figure 2).
Inserting and removing the bolt
1
INSERTING THE BOLT — The A-Bolt rifle comes
packed in a foam-padded box with the bolt re-
moved from the rifle. It is necessary to insert the
bolt into the receiver. To do this, first place the
safety in the “off safe“ position. Align the forward
end of the bolt in the rear opening of the re-
ceiver. Be sure the cartridge depressor is also