Owner's Manual

CLEANING PARTS WITH SPECIAL FINISHES

Be especially careful when cleaning firearms 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 lightweight 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 in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc.

Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by

chemicals is irreversible and not repairable.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CLEANING YOUR FIREARM TO PREVENT

THE POSSIBILITY OF SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING

YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.

CLEANING

Various exposed metal parts of your new firearm have been coated

at the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before firing your

rifle, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel,

receiver and the action/chamber areas. A high-quality lightweight gun

oil is ideal for removing this compound, and for giving your new

firearm its first lubrication. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and

patch as explained under “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” on

pages 29-32.

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.