Manual

AMMUNITION

All current 12 and 20 gauge Model 1300s have a 3-inch

chamber and are designed to shoot with all factory loads

such as 3" Magnum, 2 3/4" Magnum, 2 3/4" High Velocity,

2 3/4" Field and Target loads. This Winchester proof steel

barrel can safely shoot both lead and steel shot. Special

rifled choke tubes and rifled barrels are designed for shoot-

ing sabot-type slugs. U.S. Repeating Arms Co. can assume

no responsibility for incidents which occur through use of

cartridges of nonstandard dimension or those developing

pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and

Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute) established stan-

dards.

MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT

AMMUNITION/GAUGE AS LISTED ON THE

LEFT SIDE OF THE BARREL.

Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious person-

al injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pres-

sure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict

compliance with instructions and data contained in cur-

rent reloading manuals.

DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY

VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS,

OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN

EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER

SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH

DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER

SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADE-

QUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH

HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

MAGAZINE CAPACITY

It is extremely important that you know the magazine

capacity of your Model 1300. It is listed on the hang tag

supplied with your Model 1300. Under appropriate

circumstances — at a range or other suitable shooting

location — load your magazine to full capacity and make

note of the number of cartridges. Remember, “total”

capacity includes an additional round which can be loaded

manually in the chamber in addition to a full magazine.

GENERAL OPERATION/ SPECIAL REMINDERS

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE

POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

Prior to using live ammunition, familiarize yourself thor-

oughly with these operating instructions. Get accustomed

to the feel of your new gun — know the forces required to

operate the action. Learn how to pull the trigger and,