Manual

Care
2207.03 GB
11 Care
11.1 General
Proper functioning and precision of the gun can
only be maintained through regular and expert
care. The gun must be cleaned and protected
against corrosion after each use. The bore must
be cleaned and protected against corrosion after
each firing. The slide and the slide rail must
always be cleaned and lightly lubricated after each
firing. Wooden stocks must be treated with a
suitable agent in accordance the corresponding
instructions and must be protected against the
weather.
For the optimum care for your SAUER 303 we
recommend SAUER care products, e.g. the
SAUER Premium gun grease.
For a normal cleaning it is sufficient to remove or
dismantle the following gun parts:
• Magazine
• Rifle sling
If the gun has been exposed to extreme moisture
or is heavily soiled, it is recommended to remove
or dismantle the following gun components:
• Magazine
• Telescopic sights
• Rifle sling
• Main stock
• Front stock
11.2 Cleaning the barrel
Procedure:
1. Unload the gun (see section 5.6).
2. Open slide (see section 5.7.1).
3. Slide the cleaning string with a brush of the
proper calibre through the ejection window in
the barrel and pull it from the muzzle through
the barrel.
4. When the barrel is removed clean from behind
with a suitable cleaning rod.
5. Basically use only suitable cleaning agent, oil
or grease.
6. Check whether deposits of the rounds have
collected in the sections. If necessary, clean
the barrel with a commercial grade barrel
cleaning agent (observe the respective
instructions for use) designed for firing residue.
7. Coat the barrel bore and the barrel chamber
with a little gun oil or gun grease.
8. With installed barrel: Rub the barrel bore and
barrel chamber dry by pulling through a
suitable cleaning string several times.
9. With dismounted barrel: Rub the barrel bore
and barrel chamber dry from behind with a
plastic sheathed cleaning rod of the proper
calibre.
WARNING!
Gun is ready to fire
May lead to death or severe injuries
• There must be no magazine in the gun.
• Before stripping your gun for cleaning, ensure
once again that it is unloaded
(see section 5.6).
CAUTION!
Gun may be damaged
• Never clean the barrel from the front with a
cleaning chain or a steel cable and do not use
steel or brass brushes, because these will
damage the surface of the barrel. Use a
suitable cleaning string or the proper cleaning
rod and brush of the proper calibre.
• Detergents can damage the surface of the
gun. Read the manufacturer's indications and
warnings before using solvents or cleansers.