Manual

being taken up or down from the stand. Remember, even with the
hammer in the half-cock position and the hammer folded forward, a
loaded firearm may discharge when dropped.
8
BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Do this for the safety of both
your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other
objects may lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction
to cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or
rupture) the finest barrel.
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, LOWER THE LEVER TO
OPEN THE ACTION. THEN, CHECK THAT NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE
CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE
COMPLETELY EMPTY.
After assuring yourself that the firearm is completely empty, and with
the action open, look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of any
obstruction. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be,
clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as described in
“Cleaning Suggestions” later in this manual.
Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch,
and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the action/chamber areas.
9
ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM WHEN NOT IN USE.
Your responsibilities do not end when your firearm is
unattended. Store your gun and ammunition separately — well
beyond the reach of children. Take all precautions to ensure that
your gun does not get into untrained, inexperienced or
unwelcomed hands.
10
USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION. The Browning Lightning BLR and
Lightweight ‘81 BLR are available in many different calibers. It is
important to use the correct ammunition for your particular rifle.
The proper caliber for your rifle is inscribed on the right side of
the barrel.
You can safely shoot ballistically superior pointed bullets, since the
Lightning BLR and Lightweight ‘81 BLR have a box magazine and
not a tubular one.
The barrel and action of this rifle have been made with substantial
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