Manual

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FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS –
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER
®
SR-22
TM
RIFLE is an autoloading, recoil operated rifle.
Retracting the bolt handle cocks the internal hammer and compresses the recoil
spring. When the bolt is manually released, it moves forward (driven by the recoil
spring), strips a cartridge from the magazine, if a loaded magazine is in place, and
chambers the cartridge. The bolt is held against the chambered cartridge by the
recoil spring.
When the trigger is pulled, the hammer is released and strikes the firing pin. The
firing pin indents the cartridge case rim and ignites the priming compound inside
the rim. This ignites the powder in the cartridge case and a great volume of gas is
instantly generated, which acts on the interior of the cartridge case in all directions.
WARNING–ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to
function properly in its original
condition. Alterations can make it
unsafe. Do not alter any part or add
or substitute parts or accessories
not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 5 Unloading 15
Alterations 8 Malfunctions 18
Manual Safety 11 Disassembly 19
Lead Exposure 12 Lubrication 23
Ammunition 12 Storage 24
Firing 14 Shipping 25
Handling 15 Parts Purchasers 26
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.