User Manual

for loading as described in the preceding

paragraph. However, when loading the chamber,

the bolt should be allowed to slam closed from

its open position. If the bolt is not allowed to

close in this manner, there is the possibility that

it will not close completely, in which event the

rifle will not fire. If this should ever happen,

merely push the operating handle completely

forward with the thumb or heel of your hand.

Many sportsmen prefer to hunt with an empty

chamber until in the presence of game. In this

situation, quietness in chambering a cartridge is

sometimes of prime importance. To accomplish

this, cycle the action slowly and quietly, keeping

the operating handle controlled at all times until

the bolt comes to rest against the chamber and

cartridge head. Then push the operating handle

completely forward, as described above.

It is both convenient and fast to load the

magazine while it is attached to the floorplate in

the open position. However, some may prefer to

load the magazine after detaching it from the

floorplate. Both methods will be described.

Always be sure the gun is ON SAFE, and the

muzzle is pointed in a safe direction, since there