Manual
spot is covered by the safety and the “S” is visible
(Refer again to Figure 6-A).
To place the safety (hammer stop) in the “off” posi-
tion: Push the safety fully forward, covering the “S”
inscribed on the rifle, and exposing the red warning
dot. When the red dot is visible below the safety it is
in the “off” position (Refer again to Figure 6-B). The
safety can be actuated with the hammer in the
rebound or cocked position.
LOWERING THE HAMMER
—
At any time the hammer can be cocked either manu-
ally or by cycling the finger lever fully. Unless shoot-
ing is imminent it is important to lower the hammer
immediately to the rebound position from the cocked
position. To do this:
1. MAKE SURE THE BARREL IS POINTED
IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THAT THE
SAFETY (MANUAL HAMMER STOP) IS IN
THE “ON” POSITION.
2. Get a stable grip on your rifle with your hand in
shooting position. Place your thumb on the hammer
and firmly hold the hammer back slightly with your
thumb.
3. While holding the hammer back, apply just
enough pressure on the trigger to release the hammer
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“On” Position.
When the safety is pushed all the way rearward it is
in the “on” position (See Figure 6-A). In this position
an “S” is visible directly in front of the safety. Moving
the safety fully rearward and exposing the “S” blocks
the hammer from striking the firing pin.
THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED POSITION OF
THE SAFETY FOR ALL TIMES EXCEPT
WHEN FIRING IS IMMINENT.
“Off” Position.
When the safety (manual hammer stop) is pushed all
the way forward it is in the “off” position (See Figure
6-B). THIS IS THE POSITION OF THE SAFETY
WHEN FIRING IS IMMINENT. In this position,
when the trigger is pulled, the cocked hammer will
fall and strike the firing pin. If a cartridge is in the
chamber, the firing pin will strike the primer and fire
the cartridge.
USING THE SAFETY —
To place the safety (hammer stop) in the “on” posi-
tion: First, point your rifle in a safe direction, then
place the safety in the “on” position by pulling it fully
to the rear with your thumb until the red “warning”
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F
IGURE
6A
Safety in the "on safe" position. Fully rearward.
F
IGURE
6B
Safety in the off safe (fire) position. Pushed forward.
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