SHR 970 bolt-action rifle IMPORTANT: Do not discard. Keep this manual with your firearm. Upon change of ownership, transfer this manual with the firearm. OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING SIGARMS SHR 970 bolt-action rifle case SIGARMS Inc. Corporate Park Exeter, NH 03833 (603) 772-2302 Please read and understand this owner’s manual before taking your new SI GARMS rifle out of the box.
Firearms Safety is Your Responsibility Rifles are classified as FIREARMS and are sold by SIGARMS™ with the specific understanding that SIGARMS is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for their improper handling, use, or resale under local laws and regulations.
Specifications - SIGARMS ® SHR 970 Rifle Manually operated, short throw, 65° turn bolt-action with front locking lugs engaging the barrel directly. Internal extractor and ejector. Trigger: Single stage, adjustable only by factory technician. Safety: Three (3) position sliding safety. Length, overall Height, overall Width, overall Barrel length Rifling twist Rifling grooves Weight w/o Magazine Trigger pull Magazine Capacity Standard Calibers 41.9˝ 6.3˝ 2.7˝ 22˝ 1:10˝ 4 7.2 lbs. 4.4 lbs.
Important Rifle Components Stock Safety Mechanism Receiver Bolt Barrel Bolt Handle Detachable Magazine Muzzle Magazine Release Trigger Trigger Guard Important Safety Information Congratulations, you are now the owner of one of the world’s finest precision made rifles. The SIGARMS® SHR 970 rifle combines traditional craftsmanship with the latest advances in modern production technology.
Important The safest firearm is one that is fully unloaded. This means that the safety is in the center (load/unload) position, the action is open, and the chamber has been checked visually to insure that a cartridge is NOT present. The Commandments of Firearms Safety ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
General Description Manufactured by advanced, state-of-the-art production processes, the SIGARMS™ SHR 970 rifle is a modern, short throw, bolt-action rifle, with an internal extractor and ejector. The modern take-down design allows for quick and precise barrel replacement and enables the user to perform routine maintenance without special tools. Principle Features SIGARMS SHR 970 • • • • • • • • • • Modern take-down design. Interchangeable barrel(s). 3 Position safety mechanism. 65° Short throw bolt.
Ammunition (continued) WARNING Using the WRONG ammunition could destroy your rifle and cause serious personal injury or death. If a bullet is in the bore, do not attempt to shoot it out by using another cartridge. This can generate excessive pressure, damage the firearm and cause serious personal injury. 2. SIGARMS™ recommends the use of clean, commercial factory-loaded ammunition.
Operating the Three Position Safety Mechanism The safety: The SIGARMS™ SHR 970 rifle is equipped with a three position sliding safety. With the rifle completely unloaded, move the safety lever from position to position, to become familiar with the lever location and feel. 1. Position “S” (See Figure 1A) This is the rearmost position of the safety. In this position the safety is on “S” (SAFE). Sear engagement is blocked to prevent firing, and the bolt is “locked” and cannot be opened. Figure 1A 2.
WARNING REMEMBER that the safety mechanism is not a substitute for safe gun handling. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction even when the safety is engaged, to avoid serious injury to you or others. WARNING If the safety mechanism becomes loose or difficult to operate, unload the firearm and return it to SIGARMS immediately for service. Assembly Instructions WARNING Be sure to wear eye protection prior to performing any assembly or disassembly.
Assembling the bolt (continued) 4. Holding the rifle securely, with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, insert the bolt with the handle pointing straight up from the stock (12:00 o’clock position) and gently push the bolt into the receiver until it is past the bolt stop/release mechanism located on the left hand side of the rifle (See Figure 2A). Push the bolt fully forward and rotate the bolt handle downward to check engagement of the bolt. This completes bolt installation (See Figure 2B).
WARNING Before loading a magazine into the rifle make sure the safety is in the center (load/ unload) position. Loading the rifle: NOTE: Your SIGARMS™ SHR 970 comes from the factory with a light coating of protective lubricants. Before you fire the rifle, clean and lubricate it as recommended on page 15. Figure 5 1. Point the rifle in a safe direction. 2. Put the safety lever in the center position (See Figure 5). 3. Raise the bolt handle and pull it all the way back. 4.
Unloading: The only way to be certain that a rifle is unloaded is to check it visually. Place the safety in the center position (See Figure 1B, page 8), open the bolt, remove the magazine and look in the chamber to make sure there is not a cartridge present. This is essential for your safety and the safety of others. Disassembly Before you disassemble the rifle, make sure that it is unloaded. Removing the bolt: 1. Make sure the rifle is unloaded. 2. Put the safety lever in the ter position. cen- 3.
Removing the barrel: NOTE: When a new barrel is installed the rifle must be resighted. 1. Make sure the rifle is unloaded. 2. Remove the bolt, magazine, and the stock (See Figure 11). Figure 11 3. Use the supplied wrench to loosen the two barrel clamping screws on the bottom of the receiver. (Do not remove screws.) 4. Extract barrel from the receiver by pulling it straight out (See Figure 12). Figure 12 Installing the barrel: 1. Make sure the rifle is unloaded. 2. Place the safety in the center position.
Normal Operation 1. Before attempting to shoot your SIGARMS™ SHR 970 be sure that it is correctly assembled and that there are no obstructions in the barrel. WARNING You should never point the muzzle at anything, unless you are planning to shoot, especially when you are loading and unloading the rifle. Muzzle direction could be the difference between LIFE and DEATH. 2. Prior to loading, set the safety switch to the center position. 3. Raise and unlock the bolt and pull it to the rear until it stops. 4.
position until you are ready to fire. When you are ready to fire push the safety fully forward to the “F” (FIRE) position. 9. If you pull the trigger and the rifle fails to fire, keep it pointed in a safe direction and wait 30 seconds. Then, open action carefully, remove and examine the loaded cartridge. If the cartridge primer is indented but did not fire, do not reuse the cartridge.
Cleaning and Lubrication (continued) Bolt and internal metal surfaces: 1. Use a small nylon bristle brush and soft clean cloth to thoroughly clean these areas. Lightly lubricate the bolt and internal metal surfaces before reassembling the rifle. External metal surfaces: 1. Lightly lubricate all external metal surfaces before reassembling the rifle. Wipe all external metal surfaces to remove any moisture or finger marks. Stock: 1.
Cleaning and Lubrication (continued) Bolt and internal metal surfaces: 1. Use a small nylon bristle brush and soft clean cloth to thoroughly clean these areas. Lightly lubricate the bolt and internal metal surfaces before reassembling the rifle. External metal surfaces: 1. Lightly lubricate all external metal surfaces before reassembling the rifle. Wipe all external metal surfaces to remove any moisture or finger marks. Stock: 1.
SIGARMS™ SHR 970, Parts List This instruction manual should always accompany this rifle and be transferred with it upon change of ownership. SIGARMS™ CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FUNCTIONING AND SAFETY OF ANY FIREARM WHICH HAS BEEN ALTERED OR CHANGED FROM THE ORIGINAL FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. Warranty Statement Based on the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, SIGARMS™ offers no express warranty on their product line. However, SIGARMS recognizes its obligations concerning service to owners of SIGARMS products.
SIGARMS™ SHR 970, Parts List No. Description No. Description No. Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 30. Magazine Support Bracket 31. Trigger Guard 32. Guard Screws (2) 33. Retaining Clips (2) 34. Magazine Release Spring 35. Magazine Release Pin 36. Support Retaining Pin 37. Magazine Release 38. Magazine Follower 39. Magazine Spring 40. Magazine Box 41. Butt Plate 42. Butt Plate Screws (2) 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
IMPORTANT: Do not discard. Keep this manual with your firearm. Upon change of ownership, transfer this manual with the firearm. SIGARMS SHR 970 bolt-action rifle case SIGARMS Inc.
