Owner's Manual

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10 be alert to the signs oF aMMunition MalFunction. iF you
detect an oFF sound or light recoil when a cartridge is
Fired, do not load another cartridge into the chaMber.
If your rifle fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
for a minimum of 30 seconds. Rotate the ejection area of the
firearm away from you, carefully open the action and remove the
cartridge from the chamber. If the primer is indented, the defective
cartridge should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm. If
the primer is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a
qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction corrected
before further use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that no
obstructions remain in the barrel. Completely clear the barrel
before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions
can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible serious
injury to yourself and others.
11 never insert a cartridge oF the incorrect caliber into
any FirearM.
The caliber of your firearm is marked on the barrel. Store all
cartridges of different calibers in completely separate and well-
marked containers. Never store cartridges of mixed calibers in
a common container or in your pockets. See page 15 for more
information on the correct ammunition for your firearm.
12 exaMine every cartridge you Put in your FirearM.
We cannot assume any responsibility for the use of unsafe or
improper firearm and ammunition combinations or damage or
injury caused by damaged ammunition. It is your responsibility
to read and heed all warnings in this owner’s manual and on
ammunition boxes. See page 15 for more information on the
correct ammunition for your firearm.
13 use only saaMi aPProved aMMunition.
The barrel and action of this firearm have been made with
substantial safety margins beyond the pressures developed by
established American commercial loads. Nevertheless, we can
assume no liability for incidents which occur through the use of
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