Manual

WARNING –MALFUNCTIONS

The .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge fires when the

firing pin impacts the relatively soft cartridge case

rim, and also can be “discharged” before it is

chambered if its rim receives a sharp blow. If a

cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds when being

chambered or when being fed from the magazine

into the chamber, do not attempt to force it into

the chamber by pushing or striking the bolt. Any

jam or feeding problem is a signal to immediately

stop using the gun until it can be determined

what is wrong. Most failures of a cartridge to feed

or to chamber are caused by a damaged magazine,

improper gun handling, or defective ammunition.

Whatever the cause, cartridge jams can result in

the potentially dangerous situation of a cartridge

discharging before it is chambered. If this occurs,

the cartridge case will rupture and its fragments

will fly out of the gun with sufficient force to cause

injury. Always wear shooting glasses and hearing

protectors! Keep face away from chamber!

CRUSHING RIM OR PRIMER

CAN BURST AMMUNITION

to remove grease and fouling from the bolt face, the extractor, the chamber,

and the feed ramp. (See the “Care and Cleaning” section of this manual for

detailed cleaning instructions).

c. Check to see that the magazine spring tension is adequate. (See p. 24)

d. Check the magazine lips to be certain they are free of nicks and burrs

and are not deformed.

e. Remove excess oil and solvent from all cleaned components, load the

magazine, and try the firearm again. As always, proceed slowly. Be certain

bystanders are not close and that you are wearing eye and hearing

protection and that your face is a safe distance from the rifle so that any

discharge resulting from a jammed cartridge will not injure anyone.

If the above procedures do not result in a smooth and reliably functioning

firearm, don’t use the gun. The rifle can be returned directly to our Newport,

New Hampshire Product Service Department for repair. See the Service and

Parts Policy section of this manual for packing and shipping information.

Another precaution: When using any firearm chambered for rimfire cartridges,

form the habit of examining fired cartridge cases. If they have bulged heads or

frequently show splits on any part of the case, the firearm should be returned to

the factory for inspection.