Owner's Manual

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3 After all fouling has been removed, the chamber and bore should
be wiped dry. When the bore is dry, pass a slightly oiled patch
through it for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended.
4 Inspect the barrel and chamber to be certain no patches have
inadvertently been left in them. Remove any that remain.
5 Use a small brush or rag to remove dirt or other foreign matter
from inside the receiver and other parts of the action. Lightly
lubricate all moving parts with a high-quality, light gun oil. Use
oil sparingly, a very light film is sufficient. A fine, light gun oil is
ideally suited for this purpose.
NOTICE! do not Pour large quantities of oil into the receiver
or other Parts. it can drain down to the wood and soften it,
causing Permanent damage and loosening of the stocK.
6 Wipe all exposed metal surfaces with a lightly oiled cloth making
certain that all finger marks are removed. Finger marks provide a
place where moisture can accumulate. The metal of the gun should
receive a light film of oil any time the rifle has been exposed to
weather or handling.
7 Wood surfaces can also be wiped with a quality, lightweight gun oil
or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both).
CLEANING THE MAGAZINE
It is not recommended that the X-Bolt magazine be disassembled.
Frequently inspect magazines to determine the need for cleaning as
lubricant and dirt will gradually collect in the mechanism. Normally,
the magazine should be cleaned after firing 500 to 1000 cartridges.
NOTICE! do not tamPer with the assemBly screw on the rear of
the magaZine. doing so will render the magaZine inoPerative.
1 Clean the magazine by spraying it with a gun cleaning solvent that
will not adversely affect the polymer magazine or corrode the metal
components. Spray the magazine with this solvent, both inside and
out, to loosen debris.
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