Owner's Manual

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operated to unload a cartridge from the chamber with the “safety” in
the on safe position. To unload the chamber with the “safety” in the
on safe position, simply press the bolt unlock button down and rotate
the bolt upward, then draw it completely rearward.
INITIAL CLEANING
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE CLEANING
YOUR FIREARM.
CLEANING PARTS WITH SPECIAL FINISHES
Be especially careful when cleaning guns with camouflage, Dura-Touch
®
Armor Coating and other special finishes. Always prevent these
surfaces from coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel
scrubbers and other strong chemicals. It is preferable to clean these
surfaces with a light gun oil containing no solvents, or with a damp
cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep water out of the action).
When cleaning your firearm’s bore and action, protect the external
finishes from any contact with chemicals used. Also, avoid any contact
between external finishes and other strong chemicals like those found
in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to
camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by chemicals is
irreversible and not repairable.
CLEANING
Various exposed metal parts of your new firearm have been coated
at the factory with a rust preventative compound. A fine, light
gun oil is ideal for removing this compound and for giving your
new firearm its first lubrication. Before shooting your firearm, clean
the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel, receiver and
the action/chamber areas. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and
patch as explained under “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions”
on pages 26-29. If your X-Bolt rifle is to be stored, it is acceptable to
leave the rust preventative compound on the rifle and keep it in its
original packaging.