Manual

Most malfunctions are caused by improper or damaged magazines, incorrect

ammunition, or poor maintenance.

1.If it appears that the gun and magazine are not at fault and that the jam was

caused by the type of cartridge being used, then try another type.

2.If changing to another type or brand of cartridges does not at once eliminate

malfunctioning, then the following steps should be taken:

a. Make certain the gun and the magazine are unloaded and that the safety is

“on.” Remember, the magazine should be removed first, then check the

chamber and be certain it and the magazine-well are clear of cartridges.

b. Thoroughly clean the magazine (See “Magazine Inspection and Care,” p. 21)

and bolt mechanism, paying particular attention to removing

accumulated grease. Use a bristle brush and solvent 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 rotor spring tension is adequate.

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

are not deformed.

The .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridges fire 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, poor maintenance,

improper or defective ammunition. Whatever the

cause, rimfire 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 CAN BURST AMMO

WARNING–MALFUNCTIONS