Owner's Manual

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conjunction with the top-tang “safety” and allows the bolt to be
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
NOTICE! 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 page 23. 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.
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