Manual

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• The remarkably simple, self-adjusting Active Valve
gas piston system.
• The alloy receiver balances weight between the hands with
just enough barrel weight for a smooth swing.
• The acclaimed Invector-Plus
™
choke system incorporates
long choke tapers and a back-bored barrel for superior
shot patterns.
As you learn about your new shotgun and begin shooting
it, we’re sure you’ll agree its design sets new standards for
reliability and handling.
Your new shotgun is one of several different versions
and configurations offered. The basic operating
procedures are the same for all models. Where there
are differences, they are pointed out in this owner’s
manual for your convenience.
GENERAL OPERATION
This shotgun is an autoloading design that allows you to
fire follow-up shots by merely pulling the trigger. When
you fire a shell, the Active Valve gas system moves a shell
from the magazine to the chamber where it is fired with a
pull of the trigger. This can be repeated until the
magazine is empty. A single shell can also be inserted into
the chamber manually or moved from the loaded
magazine by cycling the action with the operating handle.
With the magazine three-shot adapter (plug) removed
from the magazine and using 2
3
⁄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. This is an exceptionally advanced
design that offers reliable function from the gas system
and easy disassembly for maintenance and cleaning.
However, in order to keep your new shotgun in top
condition and operating at its peak performance, you
must read, understand and follow all of the instructions in
this owner’s manual.
Prior to using live ammunition, familiarize yourself
thoroughly with these operating instructions. Get
accustomed to the feel of your new firearm. Know the
forces required to operate the action. Learn how to pull
the trigger, and above all, know the location and
operation of the safety. Procedures for disassembly and
operation of various components are outlined later in this
owner’s manual. Please read and study them thoroughly.
In addition, always remember:
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION. USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION AS
REFERENCED BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE BARREL.