Owner's Manual

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total rifle capacity includes an additional cartridge which can be
loaded in the chamber in addition to a full magazine.
LOADING THE MAGAZINE
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 MAGAZINE WHEN ATTACHED TO THE FLOORPLATE
It is both convenient and fast to load the magazine while it is attached
to the floorplate. However, you may prefer to load the magazine after
detaching it from the floorplate. Both methods will be described. Extra
loaded magazines may be carried for rapid replacement of an empty
magazine using this same procedure.
DO NOT INSERT A LOADED MAGAZINE INTO THE RIFLE, NOR LOAD A
CARTRIDGE INTO THE CHAMBER, UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT.
1 Make sure the “safety” is in the on safe position and the muzzle is
pointed in a safe direction.
2 Pull rearward on the magazine latch in front of the trigger guard
and allow the hinged floorplate and magazine unit to swing
downward (Figure 5, page 16).
3 Pull the bolt completely rearward and inspect the chamber
to make sure it is empty. Return the bolt to the forward,
closed position.