Owner's Manual

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If you encounter a function problem be sure to give your firearm a
thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem before seeking the
services of a Browning Recommended Service Center or our Service
Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith.
1 Remove the magazine and bolt as explained previously.
2 Inspect the chamber and bore for powder fouling. A normal
amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It
can usually be removed with a patch saturated with nitro solvent.
Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch large enough for a snug fit
in the bore. Insert the rod and patch into the barrel at the breech
end and run it back and forth several times. Care should be
exercised to ensure that the cleaning rod does not strike the
crown of the muzzle, as damage to this area can affect the accuracy
of your rifle. If, or when, fouling should become heavy, it can
be removed with a bronze bore brush. Dip or spray the brush
with nitro solvent and scrub the chamber and bore until the
fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off,
the brush should be pushed completely through the barrel before
being withdrawn.
Browning offers a complete line of products to make cleaning your
firearm fast and easy. Be sure to follow all instructions when using
any product to clean your firearm.
To maintain the utmost accuracy of your rifle it is recommended
you clean the bore with a copper solvent. Modern bullet jackets are
made mainly of copper. Residues from copper bullet jackets stick to
the barrel and require more frequent cleaning. Magnum calibers
will require more frequent inspection and cleaning. Swab the bore
of your rifle with a good copper solvent using the manufacturer’s
recommended procedure.
3 After all fouling has been removed, the chamber and bore should be
wiped dry. When the bore is dry, pass a slightly oiled patch through
it for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended.
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