User Manual

a season is adequate, preferably at the end
of the season. The following procedure
should be followed:
BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED.
With the rifle in the “On Safe” position and
pointed in a safe downward direction,
release the magazine floorplate to its open
position. Grasp the bolt operating handle
and move it smartly to the rear, thereby
extracting and ejecting any live round in
the chamber. Detach the magazine clip
from the hinged floorplate. Always visually
inspect the chamber to make sure there
are no rounds present. (See page 19 for
instructions on removing and unloading
the magazine).
Remove forearm: Loosen and remove the
forearm swivel eyelet with small wrench
by turning in a counter-clockwise direction.
Care should be taken to prevent scratching
the forearm. Grasp the forward end of the
forearm and pull away from the barrel
carefully until firm resistance is felt. Then
slide the forearm forward and off. (The
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