Manual

14. Preparation Before Loading

a. Insure no obstructions are present in the barrel.

b. Insure barrel is clean and dry before loading. Fire several caps through

the rifle before loading powder to eliminate any moisture or solvent re-

maining in the barrel.

c. Insure bolt locks in place to the rear and be certain safety is engaged.

Insure the trigger does not activate the bolt before placing a percus-

sion cap on the nipple.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS RIFLE IF ANY OF THE SAFETY MECHA-

NISMS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. CHECK WITH A COMPETENT GUN-

SMITH TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, AS ACCIDENTAL FIRING MAY RESULT.

NOTE: CHECK BREECH PLUG FOR SNUG FIT WITH THE BREECH

WRENCH. ATTACH THE WRENCH FROM THE REAR OF THE RECEIVER.

TURN CLOCKWISE.

BOLT ACTION DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY AND CLEANING

1. Check to ensure gun is unloaded.

2. Open bolt handle up and slide toward the rear

of the barrel. Once the bolt is open and in

the rear position, place slight downward pres-

sure on the bolt handle and continue sliding

out of the receiver. The entire bolt assembly

should now be separated from the receiver.

3. Using the allen wrench supplied with the gun,

remove the bolt cap. The spring, striker, bolt

handle, and bolt body will now come apart. (Fig. 13)

4. Clean all parts with toothbrush and solvent. It is critical to take apart

the bolt assembly and clean thoroughly, especially when using

modern #209 primers.

5. Dry all parts thoroughly and lubricate with gun oil.

6. Reassemble bolt body, bolt handle, striker, and spring. (Fig. 14)

7. Move bolt handle to uncocked position. (Fig. 15)

8. Place the bolt cap back over the spring.

While pressing the spring downward,

screw the bolt cap on to the bolt body.

9. Holding the bolt cap securely with the

allen wrench, twist the bolt handle

counter clockwise to the cocked po-

sition.

10. Follow steps 1-3 of section N to remove

barrel from stock.

Figure 13

Figure 14