Manual

matically, when the action is fully opened after firing. Be careful to posi-

tion the breech away from your face when unloading the firearm to

avoid being hit by ejected spent rounds. Ejectors are not available on

double rifles in .375H&H, .416 Rigby or .470 Nitro Express.

EXTRACTORS

Merkel Double Rifles not fitted with optional ejectors are fitted with extrac-

tors. When the action is opened on these models the fired cases are elevated

above the chamber for removal by hand. All .375H&H, .416 Rigby or .470

Nitro Express, double rifles are equipped with extractors.

LOADING AND FIRING

Before loading the rifle, visually inspect your safety and make sure it is in

the “Safe” position. Never load the rifle with the safety in the firing posi-

tion. Avoid contact with the trigger mechanism while loading ammuni-

tion and at all times prior to firing.

To insert cartridges in the chamber, move the top lever to the right with

the thumb of your firing hand and open the breech. Inspect the cham-

bers and barrel bores to be sure they are free of any obstruction. Insert a

cartridge in each chamber and close the action. Be sure the round primer

and rim is facing rearward when inserting cartridges in the chamber.

When you close the breech of the action, let the top lever move freely to

its locked position. Do not restrain its travel with your thumb. It is rec-

ommended that the top lever be indexed to the left with slight pressure

to make sure that the bolt is fully closed. (See figure 6).

Figure 6-Closing the Breech

Locked (Fully Closed) Position