Manual

Handling
7 07.03GB
5 Handling the gun
5.1 Preparing the gun
Note:
The gun is supplied with a protective and
preserving oil and grease coating, and excessive
protective oil and grease must be removed prior to
first commissioning.
The SAUER 303 is supplied in a shock-proof
durable plastic case.
For safety reasons the magazine must not be
installed or flipped in during:
– first commissioning and
– taking possession of the gun.
Procedure:
1. Unload the gun (see section 5.6).
2. Check whether ammunition is still in the barrel
chamber or in the magazine.
3. Clean the barrel (see section 11.2).
4. In addition during first commissioning:
– Clean external metal surfaces
(see section 11).
5. If supplied in compact case:
– Fit the main stock
(see section 8.2).
5.2 Ammunition
WARNING!
Undefined condition of the gun
May lead to death or severe injuries
• If the shooter takes possesion of the gun in
any other condition it must be treated as
loaded.
WARNING!
Incorrect ammunition
May lead to death or severe injuries and
damage to the gun
• For your gun, use only commercial grade
ammunition in the original packaging, which
corresponds to the caliber of the gun.
• Only use high quality brand ammunition in
your gun. Only then is problem-free function
and precision guaranteed.
• Never use recharged, "reconditioned", hand-
charged or non-standard ammunition in your
gun.
• Never use ammunition with steel shells or
other shell material besides brass.
• Never use dirty, wet, corroded, bent,
damaged or oiled ammunition.
• Never spray lubricants, preservatives or
cleaning agents directly onto the rounds.
• Never leave the ammunition lying around
unattended.