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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 Lock the bolt in the open position 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 muzzle guard and 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 muzzle end and run it back and forth several times.
A muzzle guard should be utilized 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 brass 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barrel before being withdrawn.
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.
Browning offers a complete line of products to make cleaning the
bore of your firearm fast and easy. Be sure to follow all instructions
when using any product to clean your firearm.
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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