Owner's Manual

do not dePend on the red color
alone to indicate your FirearM’s
saFety status. tiMe, exPosure to
the eleMents, and the abrasive
action oF cleaning agents can
erase it. Failure to Follow this
warning could result in serious
injury or death.
BOLT LOCK
OVERRIDE BUTTON
The bolt lock override button on the A-Bolt III rifle is located just
behind the bolt handle (Figure 5). The bolt lock override button works
in conjunction with the top-tang “safety” and allows the bolt to be
operated to unload a cartridge from the chamber with the “safety” in
the on safe position. To unload the chamber with the “safety” in the on
safe position, simply press the bolt lock override button down and
rotate the bolt upward, then draw it completely rearward.
INITIAL CLEANING
NOTICE! Please taKe note oF the Following inForMation beFore
cleaning your FirearM.
CLEANING PARTS WITH SPECIAL FINISHES
Be especially careful when cleaning guns with camouflage, Dura-Touch
®
Armor Coating and other special finishes. Always prevent these
surfaces from coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel
scrubbers and other strong chemicals. It is preferable to clean these
surfaces with a light gun oil containing no solvents, or with a damp
cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep water out of the action).
When cleaning your firearm’s bore and action, protect the external
finishes from any contact with chemicals used. Also, avoid any contact
between external finishes and other strong chemicals like those found
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Figure 5
Press the bolt lock override button and lift the
bolt handle.
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