Manual

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TO EXTRACT AND
EJECT A CHAMBERED SHOT SHELL
If a shell fails to fire or if the shooter wishes to remove a chambered shell
manually, follow the procedure “To Unload” p. 16. When the action is opened
there can be a failure to extract the shot shell from the chamber, or a failure to
eject the shell clear of the shotgun. These failures usually are the result of the
barrel assembly not being opened vigorously, or an excessively dirty or
unlubricated action. Poor quality, damaged, or reloaded ammunition may also
not eject correctly. From the foregoing, it is clear that the user must:
1. Always visually check the chamber after opening the action to eject a
chambered shell, and be sure it is empty.
2. Thoroughly clean and correctly lubricate the chamber and the extractor as
often as necessary
.
3. Only use quality 2 3/4” 12 ga. ammunition in good condition loaded to U.S.
Industry specifications which is appropriate for trapshooting.
If a shot shell fails to eject, it may remain on the extractor. Then, when the
action is closed, the cartridge will be chambered again! REMEMBER -- always
visually check to ensure that no shell remains in the chamber before closing the
action.
WARNING –BORE OBSTRUCTIONS
Before loading or shooting the Ruger Trap Model
shotgun, be certain the bore is unobstructed.
Firing the shotgun with any obstruction in the
bore may result in severe damage to the shotgun
and serious injury to the shooter and other
persons nearby.
A MISFIRE or unusual report (sound) upon firing
is always a signal to cease firing immediately and
after waiting for one minute, examine the
chamber and bore of the firearm. It is not
sufficient to just open the action and examine the
chamber. You must clear the chamber and inspect
the bore visually - and with a rod if necessary - to
be certain it is completely clear of any
obstruction. Failure to detect and correctly
remove a bore obstruction can result in serious
injury to the shooter and bystanders, and damage
to the firearm.
DO NOT “SHOOT OUT”
A BORE OBSTRUCTION