Owner's Manual

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7 Immediately verify that the “safety” is in the on safe position.
THE RIFLE IS NOW READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE “SAFETY”
TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION AND PULLING THE TRIGGER.
SINGLE SHOT LOADING DIRECTLY TO THE CHAMBER
You may also load your rifle by placing a cartridge directly into
the chamber. To load the rifle in this manner, use the following
loading procedure.
1 Insert an unloaded magazine into the rifle.
2 Pull the bolt rearward and inspect the chamber to make sure
it is empty.
3 Insert a single cartridge into the ejection port and place it on top of
the magazine.
4 When ready to shoot, push the bolt completely forward and rotate
the bolt handle down to load the single cartridge into the chamber.
5 Immediately verify that the “safety” is in the on safe position.
THE RIFLE IS NOW READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE “SAFETY”
TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION AND PULLING THE TRIGGER.
FIRING
NEVER CHAMBER A CARTRIDGE OR MOVE THE “SAFETY” FROM THE ON
SAFE POSITION UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
1 Load a cartridge into the chamber (as explained previously) from
the magazine or directly to the chamber.