Manual

immersed in water) it should be performed by one of
the U.S. Repeating Arms Authorized Repair
Centers (ARCs). See “Service or Repair” later in this
manual for details on how to obtain service for your
Winchester rifle.
GENERAL OPERATION
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Prior to using live ammunition, it is essential that
you familiarize yourself thoroughly with these
operating instructions. Get accustomed to the feel of
your new gun.
• Know the forces required to operate the action.
• Know what forces are required to pull the trigger.
•
ABOVE ALL, KNOW HOW TO PLACE THE
HAMMER INTO THE REBOUND POSITION
AND THE SAFETY (MANUAL HAMMER
STOP) INTO THE “ON” POSITION.
Throughout this manual the “action” refers to the
mechanism of a firearm which loads and secures the
cartridge in the chamber. If the action resists closing,
do not force it. Small pieces of grit or other
obstructions can make it difficult to close the action.
Make sure all surfaces are clean if any unusual
resistance is felt. However, remember that this is a
finely fitted action purposely made with tight
tolerances. This assures your gun of good part-to-part
fit for many years to come and is the sign of a finely
crafted firearm.
LOADING
USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION AS
INDICATED BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE
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