Licensee Winchester ® Super X ® 3 Autoloading Shotgun Owner’s Manual
Important instructions for Winchester ® Super X® 3 Autoloading Shotgun Winchester Rifles and Shotguns Customer Service Department (United States) BACO, Inc. 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 Phone: (800) 945-5237 If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please feel free to write or call us. Use the space below to record information about your new firearm.
GUN SAFETY WARNINGS shell might accidentally discharge even with the safety on, causing serious injury to you or someone else. When you are ready to shoot and a shell is chambered, keep the safety in the “on safe” position until shooting is imminent. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE FIREARM HANDLING.
7. Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of the barrel with a cleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accumulation of oil can cause excessive pressures and result in serious personal injury. 14. Never alter any parts of your firearm. Any alterations or adjustments that may become necessary to the operating mechanism should be performed by a qualified gunsmith. 8. Keep barrel, chamber and action free of rust. Rust in the barrel and chamber can cause excessive pressures resulting in serious injury.
With the magazine three-shot adapter (plug) removed from the magazine and using 23⁄4" loads, the shotgun is capable of shooting five shots in rapid succession, one shot with each pull of the trigger. The short stroke of the gas piston along with the snug, gas sealing fit of the gas piston rings and tight fit of the piston sleeve push rod limit the amount of combustion gases blown past the piston sleeve and into the receiver, keeping the inside of the receiver cleaner.
Ejection Port FIGURE 1 Ventilated Rib Receiver Sight Safety Trigger Recoil Pad Magazine Cap Carrier Release Button Trigger Guard Invector-Plus™ Choke Tube System Forearm Muzzle Magazine Tube (Inside Forearm) Buttstock BEFORE LOADING YOUR FIREARM BE SURE ALL GREASE AND OIL HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BARREL AND CHAMBER, AND THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS. general features and benefits of the shotgun’s design.
Only a light film is necessary. Excessive oil should be wiped off, especially in cold weather. using your shotgun, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel, receiver, bolt mechanism and the action/chamber areas. A high quality, lightweight gun oil should be used to remove this compound and to give your new firearm its first lubrication. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” found on page 33 in this owner’s manual.
SHOTGUN FEATURES The advanced aluminum alloy receiver offers the strength of steel and exceptional between-the-hands balance. Camo and Perma-Cote™ UT finishes are both durable and good looking, with minimal glare. The entire bolt assembly removes easily for thorough cleaning. This is a firearm designed for extreme reliability under real-world, adverse hunting conditions. Several stock materials are available.
FIGURE 3 .742" Back-Bored Technology creates the ideal bore diameter, providing improved pattern performance and shot velocity. Lightweight, machined ventilated rib. The advanced Active Valve gas system uses just the right amount of gas needed to cycle the action. The 31⁄2" models shoot factory 12 gauge field loads from 2 3⁄4" to 31⁄2" (11⁄8 oz. to 21⁄4 oz.) loads. The 3" model shoots factory 12 gauge field loads from 2 3⁄4" to 3" (1 oz. field to 2 oz.) loads.
• 31⁄2" — These models have a 31⁄2" chamber designed to shoot factory 12 gauge loads including 23⁄4", 3" and 31⁄2" (11⁄8 oz. to 21⁄4 oz.) field loads. (They are NOT designed to shoot the lightest factory 7⁄8 oz. and 1 oz. loads.) SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE. Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure.
• “On Safe” — The safety button is pushed fully to the right. The red band on the left side is not showing (Figure 4). Always maintain the safety in the “on safe” position (fully on) when a cartridge is in the chamber and until shooting is imminent. Never rely totally on your firearm’s safety button. It is merely an aid to safe gun handling. Like any mechanical device the safety can possibly fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE FEEL, LOOK AND OPERATION OF THE SAFETY ON THIS SHOTGUN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD AND SHOOT IT. ALWAYS PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES. VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. POINT THE BARREL IN A SAFE DIRECTION. IMPORTANT: THE SAFETY ON THIS SHOTGUN CAN BE REVERSED FROM RIGHT- TO LEFT-HANDED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH.
4. If the gas piston, piston sleeve and piston sleeve spring have been removed, first slide the piston sleeve spring over the magazine tube. Then slide the piston sleeve onto the magazine tube, piston sleeve push rod end first. Check the piston sleeve push rod to make sure it is aligned with the slot on the left side of the receiver (Figure 6), as viewed from the normal shooting position. 2.
disassembly of the rest of the firearm will not be performed. If you intend to fully disassemble your firearm, you may start with the action closed. 6. Hold the firearm in the vertical position. Slide the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube (Figure 8). The barrel extension should slip solidly down into the receiver. Make sure the piston sleeve push rod on the piston sleeve moves freely in its slot in the left side of the receiver.
CAUTION: AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM YOUR FIREARM, AND YOU INTEND TO STORE YOUR FIREARM, LEAVE THE BOLT IN THE OPEN POSITION. DO NOT PRESS THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON. IF THE BOLT IS RELEASED FORWARD WITH THE BARREL REMOVED, THE OPERATING HANDLE WILL HIT THE FRONT OF THE EJECTION PORT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO BOTH THE RECEIVER AND THE OPERATING HANDLE. • 3" Models — 3" magnum loads: three in magazine, one in chamber. 23⁄4" shells: four in magazine, one in chamber.
IMPORTANT: THE FIREARM IS NOW READY TO FIRE BY MOVING THE SAFETY TO THE “OFF SAFE” POSITION AND PULLING THE TRIGGER. DO NOT CARRY A FIREARM WITH A SHELL IN THE CHAMBER TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE. IN ALL CASES, WHEN LOADING AND WHEN FIRING IS NO LONGER IMMINENT, MAKE SURE THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. FIGURE 9 After firing with an empty magazine, the bolt will lock rearward, ready for inserting the next shell into the open ejection port.
port. More commonly, you will take advantage of the autoloading feature by loading the entire magazine first and then firing repeated shots, if necessary. Both methods are described earlier under “Loading Procedures” on page 13. up into the magazine until the shell is held in the magazine by the shell stop (Figure 10). Make sure the rim of the shell engages the cartridge stop and is held fully inside the magazine tube. It will make an audible click when fully inserted. 1.
chamber and then ejected. You should always take care to avoid damaging shells. Do not let them fall on hard ground. 4. You may fire until the magazine is empty. The bolt will lock open after the last shot has been fed from the magazine, fired and ejected. When the bolt locks open this usually indicates that both the magazine and chamber are empty, and that your shotgun magazine needs to be reloaded. It is important to treat your firearm as though it is loaded, even if the action has locked open.
USE ONLY CHOKE TUBES MARKED “INVECTOR-PLUS” IN YOUR SHOTGUN. USE ONLY THE APPROPRIATE GAUGE OF INVECTOR-PLUS CHOKE TUBES AS MARKED ON YOUR SHOTGUN. environment. If there is no indentation, your firearm has malfunctioned and should be serviced by a qualified gunsmith, or by a Winchester Firearms Authorized Repair Center (ARC) (page 37). Failure to follow these warnings may damage your firearm and cause injury to yourself and others.
SELECTING THE CORRECT INVECTOR-PLUS CHOKE TUBE — 3. Use the Invector-Plus wrench to loosen the choke tube, turning it counterclockwise. Unscrew the choke tube the rest of the way out of the barrel with your fingers. The Invector-Plus choke system is fully compatible with factory lead or steel shot loads. The conversion chart includes both lead and steel shot information. Lead and steel shot perform differently in tubes with the same choke constriction.
FIGURE 11 CHOKE TUBE RIM NOTCH CODES AND PATTERNS Rim Notches 1 Notch: Full 2 Notches: Improved Modified 3 Notches: Modified Pattern With Lead Shot Pattern With Steel Shot Knurled** X-Full Turkey ** I Full * II Imp. Modified Full1 III Modified Full1 IIII Imp. Cylinder Modified IIIII Skeet Imp. Cylinder No Notches Cylinder Cylinder * Not for use with steel shot. Using an over-tight choke constriction with steel shot will result in an ineffective “blown” pattern.
Depress the magazine spring retainer tab. FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 Keep your free hand over the retainer. Slowly remove the magazine spring retainer. Keep it under control with your hand as it is under spring pressure. WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE MAGAZINE THREE-SHOT ADAPTER (PLUG), MAKE CERTAIN THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. BE CERTAIN THERE ARE NO SHELLS IN THE MAGAZINE OR CHAMBER AND KEEP THE BARREL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AT ALL TIMES.
2. Align the magazine retainer tab with the rectangular slot in the magazine tube. Push the magazine spring retainer down into the magazine. Make sure the magazine spring retainer tab is locked in place in its retaining slot in the magazine. FIGURE 14 3. Reinstall the barrel (if it was removed), the forearm and then the magazine cap as explained under “Initial Assembly/Takedown” on page 10. Remove the plug from the end of the magazine spring.
FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16 The stock spacers fit between the recoil pad and buttstock. With the included screws,up to three spacers can be used to increase length of pull. Locate the two slits in the recoil pad and loosen the screws that hold the recoil pad in place. provided to extend length of pull 3⁄4". With longer screws (not provided), more than three spacers can be added to further extend length of pull. TO ADJUST LENGTH OF PULL — 1. COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR SUPER X3 SHOTGUN.
3. Add or subtract spacers to fit your firearm to your specifications (Figure 16). After making an adjustment hold the shotgun to your shoulder to determine if the new length feels comfortable. Remember to always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, with the safety in the “on safe” position and make certain the shotgun is completely unloaded. 4. When you are satisfied with the length of pull, start the screws through the pad and spacer(s) into the holes in the stock. 5.
shooters is “cast on.” Shims marked 1R1L, 2R2L, and 3R3L, will all adjust drop at comb the same amount as shims 1, 2 and 3, and will also adjust the cast right or left approximately 1⁄8". You will notice that the two opposing edges of these spacers are different in thickness. These shims with their respective stamps are further clarified here: Shim 2R2L adds the same amount of cast to the stock as shim 1RL and the same amount of drop to the comb as shim No. 2.
slits on the top and bottom of the rear of the buttstock to prevent damaging the recoil pad. Insert the screwdriver into each of the two access holes. Make certain the tip of the screwdriver engages the head of the screw. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the screw is completely loose from the stock. When both screws are free, remove the recoil pad. within a given gauge and chamber length. No special fitting is required.
shotgun’s receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, four holes (in line, in pairs on top of the receiver) will be visible. They are fitted with filler screws. If your shotgun is drilled and tapped you must adhere to the following: receiver using a very small, thin-bladed gunsmithingtype screwdriver. 6. Pre-position the bases on the receiver top to determine the best orientation of the bases. Most bases have transverse grooves cut into them that are offset from the middle.
FIGURE 20 Barrel Extension Gas Bracket Bolt Operating Handle Piston Sleeve Bolt Slide Link Bolt Slide Gas Piston Piston Sleeve Spring Magazine Tube Magazine Follower Magazine Cap Three-Shot Adapter (Plug) Magazine Spring Trigger Group Trigger Group Pins (2) Forearm 27 Magazine Spring Retainer
BE CAREFUL TO ASSURE THAT THE THREADS OF EACH SCREW ENGAGE PROPERLY IN THE THREADS IN THE RECEIVER TO PREVENT STRIPPING THE THREADS IN THE ALLOY RECEIVER. BEFORE ANY ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR SUPER X3 SHOTGUN. INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY SHELLS. PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR DISASSEMBLY. 8. Tighten the screws snugly, but do not over tighten.
FIGURE 22 FIGURE 21 Pull the pins completely free from the receiver with your fingers. Push out the trigger guard pins. Be careful not to mar or scratch the receiver. barrel, although it makes sense to remove the barrel if you are cleaning your firearm. a suitable surface that will protect the receiver finish and stock. 3. After removing the barrel and forearm, it is good practice to immediately screw the magazine cap back onto the magazine to secure the magazine spring retainer. 6.
Lift the trigger group from the receiver. closed with the barrel removed you can damage the receiver and affect the function of your firearm. FIGURE 23 2. Insert the trigger group back into the receiver. The holes in the trigger group should line up with holes on each side of the receiver. (If the hammer on the trigger group has been inadvertently uncocked during cleaning, it simplifies assembly if it is recocked. Do this by simply pulling the hammer back fully until it locks rearward.) 3.
REMOVAL OF THE BOLT ASSEMBLY — 4. Remove the operating handle by pulling the handle outward, to the right, away from the bolt. It is held in place with a ball-detent system that may take a little effort to pull free. 1. Remove the barrel assembly as explained previously under “Initial Assembly and Takedown” on page 10. 5. Slide the bolt and bolt slide forward and out of the front of the receiver (Figure 24). 2. Make sure the bolt is in the forward position.
FIGURE 27 FIGURE 26 Reassemble the bolt and bolt slide. When installing the bolt assembly, make sure you install it link end first. Line up the rails with the receiver. the bolt assembly is easier with the trigger group removed. IMPORTANT: When your firearm is fully assembled, if it will not function properly and the action will not open, the bolt slide link is likely not properly placed in the recoil spring follower socket. 1. Reassemble the bolt and bolt slide as shown (Figure 26). 2.
7. With the trigger group installed, pull the bolt fully back until it locks in the rearward position. FIGURE 29 TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE RECEIVER, DO NOT PRESS THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON UNTIL YOUR SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. Replace the operating handle by pushing it in until it snaps into place in the spring-detent. You can feel it snap into position. 8. Replace the gas system, barrel and forearm as explained previously. 9. Again, pull the bolt fully to the rear until it locks open.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS SURE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY SHELLS. ALWAYS PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION BEFORE BEGINNING ANY CLEANING PROCEDURE. Your shotgun will function better and more reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean. 1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for the size of your shotgun’s bore. Make sure the patch is large enough for a snug fit in the bore.
CLEANING THE ACTION AND TRIGGER GROUP — moisture can accumulate. Any dried oil in the receiver area should also be removed. 1. When the action becomes excessively dirty, remove the trigger group and bolt assembly from the receiver as explained under “Bolt Maintenance” on page 30. Clean with a good quality light oil, a gun solvent or spray “scrub” as necessary, using an old toothbrush to loosen any caked-on grime. Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Lightly oil the cavity and wipe it dry.
deposits using an old toothbrush. Spray the inside of the gas piston and gas bracket and wipe off any carbon buildup. A green Scotch-Brite® kitchen scrub pad works best for removal of heavy carbon fouling on the magazine tube and inside the gas piston. Do not attempt to remove the spring inside of the gas piston. break off and lodge in the threads, making installation and removal of choke tubes difficult. 2.
service or cleaning is required, take your firearm to a Winchester Firearms recommended Authorized Repair Center or a qualified gunsmith as explained under “Parts, Service, Repair and Questions” on page 37. like those found in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by chemicals is irreversible and unrepairable.
1. Be sure it is completely unloaded. GENERAL PRODUCT AND HISTORICAL QUESTIONS — 2. Remove the scope or other optics. Winchester Rifles and Shotguns Customer Service BACO, Inc. 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, UT 84050-9333 (800) 945-5237 3. Package it securely in a cardboard container. 4. When sending your firearm, enclose the service/repair form available at www.winchesterguns.com or a letter that clearly describes the trouble experienced, the ammunition used and the repairs desired.
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