Owner's Manual

10
NOMENCLATURE
In conventional firearm terminology the position and movement of
firearm parts are described as they occur with the firearm horizontal
and in the normal firing position: i.e., the muzzle is forward or in
front; the buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is downward
or underneath; the scope is upward or on top. For general parts
nomenclature, refer to Figure 1.
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number of your firearm can be found on the right side of
the receiver, in front of the bolt handle.
OPERATION OF THE “SAFETY”
always KeeP the “saFety” in the on saFe Position unless
shooting is iMMinent. always KeeP the MuZZle Pointed in a saFe
direction. Failure to Follow these warnings could result in
serious injury or death.
The “safety” is located on the top tang at the rear of the receiver.
When the “safety” is drawn to the rear, the firearm is in the on safe
position (Figure 2, page 11). This indirectly 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.”
Figure 1
“Safety”
Buttstock
Magazine
Release
Fore-end
Recoil Pad
Trigger
Barrel
Muzzle
Receiver
Magazine
Bolt Handle
Bolt
Cocking
Indicator
Bolt Unlock
Button
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