Manual

Firing a rifle with oil, grease, or any other

material even partially obstructing the bore

may result in damage to the rifle and serious

injury to the shooter and those nearby. Do not

spray or apply lubricants directly on ammuni-

tion. If the powder of a cartridge is affected by

the lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the

primer firing may push the bullet into the bore

where it may be lodged. Firing a subsequent

bullet into the obstructed bore may damage the

rifle and cause serious injury or death to the

shooter and those nearby. Use lubricants prop-

erly. You are responsible for the proper care and

maintenance of your firearms.

IMPROPER LUBRICATION

DESTROYS GUNS

CARE AND CLEANING

BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE AND ITS MAGAZINE CON-

TAIN NO CARTRIDGES.

At regular intervals, or whenever the rifle has been exposed to sand, dust,

extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse condi-

tions, disassemble, clean and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is essential to

the reliable functioning of any firearm.

To clean the rifle, proceed as follows:

1. Disassemble (field-strip) the rifle to the extent described on pages 23 - 25.

2. Using a cleaning rod, run a solvent-wetted patch through the bore several

times. Then attach a solvent-wetted bristle brush to the rod and run it back

and forth the full length of the bore as many times as necessary to remove

grease and dirt from the bore and chamber. Clean bore with dry patches and

examine. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease accumu-

lation in the chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges from the

magazine.

3. Using powder solvent on a clean patch or bristle brush, remove powder residue

from all components of the mechanism. After cleaning, run a dry patch

through the bore, then follow with a patch that is very lightly oiled. Wipe all

surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with a patch or cloth that has

been very lightly oiled.

4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate lubrication

of moving parts and to prevent rust. Excess accumulations of oil tend to

attract particles of dust and dirt and may congeal in cold weather which can

interfere with the safe and reliable function of the rifle.

WARNING –LUBRICATION

OIL