Owner's Manual

PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES,
RESULTING IN INJURY.
KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. NEVER TEST
THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF YOUR RIFLE WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
CLEANING PROCEDURES
Your X-Bolt rifle will function better and more reliably over a longer
period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean. Clean your
firearm after every day of shooting, and more often if it becomes
excessively dirty. A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the
firearm and oiling key parts. Regular maintenance will also include
cleaning the barrel.
If you encounter a function problem be sure to give your firearm a
thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem before seeking the
services of a Browning Recommended Service Center or our Service
Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith.
1 Remove the bolt as explained previously.
2 Inspect the chamber and bore for powder fouling. A normal
amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It
can usually be removed with a patch saturated with nitro solvent.
Clean the bore using an appropriate rifle cleaning rod with a tip
and patch of the correct caliber to provide a snug fit in the bore.
Insert the rod and patch into the barrel at the breech end and run
it back and forth several times. Care should be exercised to ensure
that the cleaning rod does not strike the crown of the muzzle, as
damage to this area can affect the accuracy of your rifle. If, or
when, fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass
bore brush. Dip or spray the brush with nitro solvent and scrub the
chamber and bore until the fouling is removed. To prevent brass
bristles from breaking off, the brush should be pushed completely
through the barrel before being withdrawn.
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