User Guide

WHENEVER YOU HANDLE YOUR BUCK MARK 22 RIFLE, OR HAND IT TO

SOMEONE, MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED

. To fully unload

your Buck Mark Rifle, you must first remove the magazine, open and

lock the slide rearward, and visually inspect the chamber to be certain

it does not contain a cartridge. It is vital that you remove the maga-

zine from your rifle so a cartridge is not automatically chambered

when you close the action. Always keep the chamber empty and

“safety” in the “on safe” position unless shooting is imminent (see

page 7 & 11 for unloading procedures.)

DO NOT TRANSPORT YOUR BUCK MARK 22 RIFLE LOADED

. Keep it

unloaded, whether stored in a holster, gun case or other container.

HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS

DANGEROUS

, and may increase the risk of handling a firearm. The

following rules should always be observed by you and those you hunt

with: Always make certain that the stand being used is safe and stable.

Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded when it is being

taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that your

firearm is not dropped from the stand, or dropped while it is being

taken up or down from the stand. Remember, a loaded firearm may

discharge when dropped, even with the safety in the on safe position.

BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS

. When preparing to shoot your

rifle, check for a barrel obstruction as follows: First, fully unload the

rifle by removing the magazine, locking the action open and inspect-

ing the chamber.

BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER.

Then

glance down the barrel to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. It takes

only one small obstruction to dangerously increase pressures. Before

the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe

away any anti-rust compounds in the chamber and around the action.

BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION.

If you detect

an off sound or light recoil when a cartridge is fired, do not load

another cartridge into the chamber. Fully unload by removing the

magazine and removing the cartridge from the chamber. With the

action open, glance down the barrel to make sure that an obstruction

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