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Buck Mark Rifle
Owner's Manual
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Browning Buck Mark Rifle Owner's Manual

QUALITY SINCE 1878
BUCK MARK RIFLE
OWNER’S MANUAL
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BUCK MARK RIFLE
WARNING: THIS RIFLE HAS A STRAIGHT BLOW-BACK ACTION. THE SLIDE TRAVELS REARWARD UPON FIRING. DO NOT PLACE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN THE PATH OF THE MOVING SLIDE. SEE FIGURE 8 ON PAGE 12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIREARMS SAFETY.
As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death.
HANDLING OF ANY FIREARM. AT ALL TIMES HANDLE YOUR BUCK MARK 22 RIFLE AND ANY OTHER FIREARM WITH INTENSE RESPECT FOR ITS POWER AND POTENTIAL DANGER. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CAUTIONS AND PROPER HANDLING PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM.
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ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR BUCK MARK 22 RIFLE POINTED IN
A SAFE DIRECTION.
intend to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within the range of your ammunition.
NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR FIREARM’S MECHANICAL "SAFETY"
2.
DEVICE.
mechanism for the trigger, sear, hammer and/or firing pin. Although mechanical devices place your Buck Mark 22 rifle in a SAFER status, no guarantee can be made that the gun will not fire even if the “safety” is on the "on safe" position.
A "SAFETY" CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your guns muzzle in an unsafe direction. While it is a good idea to "test" your guns mechanical “safeties” periodically for proper function,
TEST IT WHILE YOUR GUN IS LOADED OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION
mechanical “safety” devices — it starts there. Always treat this rifle with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm.
DO NOT CARRY YOUR BUCK MARK RIFLE WITH A ROUND IN THE
3.
CHAMBER.
not be chambered until immediately before your rifle is to be fired.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR CARELESS OR ABUSIVE
Never point any firearm at anything you do not
The word “safety” describes a guns blocking or disengaging
LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE,
Mechanical “safeties”
NEVER
. Safe gun handling does not stop with your guns
For good safety practice, it is recommended that a round
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4.
WHENEVER YOU HANDLE YOUR BUCK MARK 22 RIFLE, OR HAND IT TO
SOMEONE, MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED
. To fully unload your Buck Mark Rifle, you must first remove the magazine, open and lock the slide rearward, and visually inspect the chamber to be certain it does not contain a cartridge. It is vital that you remove the maga­zine from your rifle so a cartridge is not automatically chambered when you close the action. Always keep the chamber empty and “safety” in the “on safe” position unless shooting is imminent (see page 7 & 11 for unloading procedures.)
DO NOT TRANSPORT YOUR BUCK MARK 22 RIFLE LOADED
5.
. Keep it
unloaded, whether stored in a holster, gun case or other container.
HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS
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DANGEROUS
, and may increase the risk of handling a firearm. The following rules should always be observed by you and those you hunt with: Always make certain that the stand being used is safe and stable. Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the stand, or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the stand. Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with the safety in the on safe position.
BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS
7.
. When preparing to shoot your rifle, check for a barrel obstruction as follows: First, fully unload the rifle by removing the magazine, locking the action open and inspect­ing the chamber.
BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER.
Then glance down the barrel to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. It takes only one small obstruction to dangerously increase pressures. Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the chamber and around the action.
BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION.
8.
If you detect an off sound or light recoil when a cartridge is fired, do not load another cartridge into the chamber. Fully unload by removing the magazine and removing the cartridge from the chamber. With the action open, glance down the barrel to make sure that an obstruction
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does not remain in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and possible serious injury to yourself and others.
BE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.
9.
Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition.
ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE WHEN NOT IN USE.
10.
Your responsibilities do not end when your firearm is unattended. Store your rifle and ammunition separately and well beyond the reach of children. Take all safeguards to ensure your rifle does not become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands.
USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION.
11.
The barrel and action of this rifle have been made with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by established American commercial loads.
BROWNING ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF CARTRIDGES OF NON-STANDARD DIMENSIONS OR THAT DEVELOP PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE AMMUNITION THAT HAS BEEN LOADED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTUR­ERS INSTITUTE (SAAMI).
EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN YOUR BUCK MARK RIFLE.
HOWEVER,
Your Buck Mark rifle is designed and chambered for 22 Long Rifle cartridges only. Browning cannot assume any responsibility for the use of unsafe or improper arms and ammunition combinations. It is your responsibility to read and heed all warnings in this instruction manual and on ammunition boxes.
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12.
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 ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.
13.
DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER — THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY!
Treat every gun with the respect due a
loaded gun, even though you are certain the gun is unloaded.
KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE UNLOADING
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AND LOADING — UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT.
15.
BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP.
Take additional care during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard objects.
DROPPING YOUR BUCK MARK 22 RIFLE WHEN LOADED CAN CAUSE AN
16.
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE EVEN WITH THE “SAFETY” ON.
Be extremely careful while hunting or during any shooting activity, to avoid dropping a loaded firearm.
ALWAYS COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE’S CHAMBER BEFORE
17.
CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIAT­ING OTHER OBSTACLES.
Never place your Buck Mark 22 on a car, or on
any unstable object.
IF YOUR BUCK MARK 22 RIFLE FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE
18.
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. If the rim is indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way that can­not cause harm. If the rim is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction should be corrected before further use.
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19.
WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear hearing protectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs) to guard against such damage. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your rifle to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.
BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING
20.
AROUND YOU AND OTHERS.
Don’t be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices.
SUPERVISE AND TEACH FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR
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FAMILY.
This is especially important when children and nonshooters are involved. Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses.
NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS
22.
BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.
Vision and judgment could be danger-
ously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you or to others.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE — AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
23.
Your Buck Mark 22 Rifle is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspec­tion, adjustment, and service. Like all Browning firearms, your Buck Mark 22 Rifle should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by Browning’s service facility in Arnold, Missouri.
Browning cannot assume any responsibility for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations or modifications of Browning firearms. Read and heed all warnings in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install
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