Owner's Manual

17
LOADING THE CHAMBER
WHEN LOADING YOUR RIFLE ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN
A SAFE DIRECTION, ALWAYS PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE
POSITION AND KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
DO NOT CARRY YOUR RIFLE WITH A CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER TO
AVOID ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE. WHEN FIRING IS NO LONGER IMMINENT,
MAKE SURE THE “SAFETY” IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION AND UNLOAD
THE CHAMBER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
LOADING THE CHAMBER FROM THE MAGAZINE
1 Make sure the “safety” is in the on safe position and the muzzle is
pointed in a safe direction.
2 Close the bolt using the bolt lock as detailed on page 12.
3 Load the magazine in one of the methods explained previously.
4 Swing the floorplate and loaded magazine upwards until retained
by the magazine catch.
5 If shooting is imminent, a cartridge can now be moved from the
magazine to the chamber by pulling back fully on the operating
handle and releasing it, allowing the bolt to slam closed from the
open position. If the bolt is not allowed to close in this manner,
there is a possibility that it will not close completely, preventing
the rifle from firing.
THE RIFLE IS NOW READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE “SAFETY”
TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION AND PULLING THE TRIGGER.
To verify the bolt is closed completely, make sure the operating handle
is in front of the red bolt forward indicator dot located on the receiver