Remington PREMIER OVER, UNDER SHOTGUN User Manual
Owner’s
Owner’s
Manual
Manual
Owner’s Manual for:
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Remington Premier® Over and
Remington Premier® Over and
Under Shotgun
Under Shotgun
IMPORTANT!
READ ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS SHOT
GUN
AGE 2 ........THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY
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PAGE 6 ........IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE FIREARM
PAGE 9 ........ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
........LOADING AND UNLOADING
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AGE 12
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DISASSEMBL
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Y INSTRUCTIONS
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A Tradition of Performance and Safety.
In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or better than any
he could buy. His confidence was well founded. The barrel he handcrafted set a new standard for firearm
accuracy and spawned generations of products that have made Remington
gunmaker. While performance and style are certainly hallmarks of Remington firearms, one factor
ultimately drives their performance. Safety. Eliphalet Remington never lost sight of the fact that his rifles
were potentially lethal and could kill someone if handled improperly. And after more than 180 years the
same holds true for any firearm, including your new Remington. Eliphalet Remington’s first flintlock
launched a proud tradition of accuracy and responsibility.
®
Arms America’s leading
Safety is Critical to Performance.
A superbly crafted gun is only as good as the hands that hold it. You can never be too careful. Shooting
accidents are often caused by careless oversights such as failing to control the direction of the muzzle, failing to
fully engage the safety, leaving ammunition in the chamber or using improper loads. These oversights can result
in the destruction of life, limb or property. There’s no calling back a bullet once it’s been fired, so it’s
critical that you know the principles of safe gun handling and storage before you ever take your new Remington
firearm out of the box.
The proper use and performance of your firearm depends on correct assembly and maintenance, so it’s critical
that you familiarize yourself with the information in this instruction book. Even if you’re a veteran shooter with
acollection of Remington firearms, take the time to read this literature. Not all firearms are the same. That means
the first step in safe handling is to learn the features and requirements of your new Remington.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY
With the privilege of owning a firearm comes the responsibility to use it safely. You must understand and follow
the Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety at all times. These time-honored safety rules apply to your ownership
and handling of any firearm. They must govern your actions whenever and wherever you are involved with
firearms . . . in the field, on the range, or in your home. Commit these Ten Commandments to your memory.
1st COMMANDMENT
Always Keep the Muzzle Pointed in a Safe Direction.
This is the most important gun safety rule.Asafe direction is one in which an accidental discharge will not cause
injury to yourself or others. Never allow your gun to point at anything you don’t inten d to s hoot. Be es pecia lly
careful when you’re loading or unloading. Treat every gun as if it were loaded. And make it a habit to know
where the muzzle is pointed at all times, even when your firearm is unloaded. No one will be injured by an
accidental discharge if you keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction. It’s as simple as that.
2nd COMMANDMENT
Firearms Should be Unloaded When Not in Use and Secured from
Unauthorized Use.
Load your firearm only when you ar
soon as you are finished shooting. Never bring a loaded firearm into your camp, home or vehicle. Unloading
means unloading both
else, visually check the chamber
firearm. Never assume a firearm is unloaded, and never take someone’s word for it - look for yourself. When
you are finished shooting and have completely unloaded the firearm, leave its action open.
the chamber and the magazine. Before handling a firearm or passing it on to someone
e in the field or on the range and r
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2nd COMMANDMENT (cont’d)
Firearms Should be Unloaded When Not in Use and Secured from
Unauthorized Use.
Whenever you are carrying a loaded firearm in the field, you must unload it before crossing a fence, climbing
into a tree stand or blind or in any other situation where you may not be able to fully control the firearm. Never
pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person.
Store your firearms unloaded in a secure place where unauthorized persons cannot gain access to them. Store
firearms and ammunition separately. If you use an external security device such as a cable lock or trigger lock,
you must still keep the firearm unloaded when locked. Whether you utilize a locked gun safe or external locking device, it is your responsibility to make sure that children and other unauthorized persons cannot gain access
to your firearm and ammunition.
3rd COMMANDMENT
Nev er Rely on Your Firearm’s Safety Mechanism to Justify Careless Handling.
If your firearm is equipped with a manual safety mechanism, do not rely on the safety as an excuse for improper or careless handling of the firearm. The safety mechanism is merely a supplement to your proper handling of
the firearm. The safety mechanism may be broken or altered. Even if you think you have previously engaged
the safety in the “safe” position, it may have been inadvertently disengaged without your knowledge while being
carried. Never assume that the safety mechanism is engaged in the “safe” position. Your assumption may be
wrong or mistaken. Treat your firearms safety mechanism like you would treat any other mechanical device - as
something that could break or fail.
Not all safety mechanisms operate in the same manner. Before using any firearm, know and understand precisely how the safety mechanism on that particular firearm operates. Never pull the trigger when the safety
mechanism is in the “safe” position, and keep your fingers away from the trigger while loading, unloading, and
engaging or disengaging the safety mechanism.
4th COMMANDMENT
Know Your Target and What’s Beyond It.
Never fire a shot unless you know exactly where the shot is going and what it will strike. Bullets and shot can
travel great distances with deadly velocity. When hunting game, never fire at a sound, a movement or a patch of
color - an impulsive shot can have tragic consequences. A fellow hunter in camouflage may be mistaken for
game by an impulsive shooter.
In addition to being sure of your target, you must know what lies beyond the target. In other words, make sure
of your backstop. Also, beware of ricochets - never shoot at water or a hard surface.
5th COMMANDMENT
Use Proper Ammunition.
Every firearm is designed to use only a specified caliber, gauge or length of ammunition. Use of the wrong
ammunition can cause serious personal injur
exactly matches the specifications for your firearm.
Use of improperly reloaded ammunition can also be danger
proof-tested to specified industr
tionally or accidentally, from specified loadings can be extremely hazardous. It is strongly recommended, therefore, that you use only factory ammunition fr
have assumed the risks and responsibilities of an ammunition manufactur
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6th COMMANDMENT
If Your Firearm Fails to Fire When You Pull the Trigger ,Handle With Care.
If a chambered round of ammunition does not fire when you pull the trigger, stop and keep the muzzle pointed
in a safe direction. Treat your firearm as if it could still discharge. Keep your face away from the breech. Slowly
and carefully open the action, return the safety mechanism to the “safe” position, and unload the cartridge from
the chamber. Dispose of the cartridge safely. If your firearm repeatedly fails to fire when you pull the trigger, take
your firearm and ammunition to a competent gunsmith or return the firearm to the manufacturer for inspection.
7th COMMANDMENT
Always Wear Eye and Ear Protection.
Wear protective shooting glasses and hearing protection when shooting. Be sure to wear eye protection when
disassembling or cleaning a firearm to protect your eyes from springs and other tensioned parts. Continued
exposure to shooting noise can permanently damage your hearing.
8th COMMANDMENT
Be Sure the Barrel is Clear of Obstructions Before Shooting.
With your firearm completely unloaded, open the action and make sure there are no obstructions or debris in the
barrel. Even a small obstruction such as snow or mud in the barrel can cause the barrel or receiver to burst when
the next round is fired. Use a cleaning rod to remove obstructions and residues from the barrel. If the firing
noise or recoil seems weak, stop and completely unload your firearm to check for obstructions before firing
another shot. NEVER try to shoot out an obstruction by loading and firing another round of ammunition.
9th COMMANDMENT
Nev er Alter or Modify Your Firearm and Have it Cleaned and Serviced Regularly.
Your firearm has been carefully designed and manufactured tooperate according to certain factory specifications.
NEVER alter or modify your firearm, especially its trigger or safety mechanism, in any way. Such alterations or
modifications can adversely affect the safe operation of your firearm, endangering you and those around you.
As with any mechanical device, the parts of a firearm are subject to wear or breakage. To assure optimum safety and performance, your firearm must be maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Only a competent gunsmith or a Remington Authorized Service Center should service or repair your firearm.
Proper cleaning and lubrication are also important to maintain the safe and proper functioning of your firearm.
Follow the cleaning and lubrication instructions set forth in the owner’s manual for your firearm. NEVER attempt
to clean or lubricate a loaded firearm.
10th COMMANDMENT
Learn How Your Firearm Operates.
Not all firearms are alike. Before you use any firearm for the first time, you must become totally familiar with
how that firearm operates. When you receive a new firearm, read and understand the owner’s manual before
assembling the firearm for the first time. If you acquire a used firearm, request an owner’s manual and have the
rifle inspected by a competent gunsmith to determine whether it is in good working order. If you do not have an
owner’s manual, contact the manufacturer to obtain one. If you are selling or trading your firearm to someone
else, be sure to transfer the owner’s manual to the new owner.
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LEAD EXPOSURE WARNING
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer and other serious physical
injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
SHOOT SOBER!
Guns and alcohol or drugs don’t mix. Never consume anything that would even mildly impair your judgement or
physical coordination while handling a firearm.
WARNING!
Failure to follow any of these safety rules may cause personal injur y or death to the shooter or
bystander and damage to property. Do not use a firearm until you fully understand and practice
the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety. If you have any questions about the safe use of a
Remington firearm, write to us at Remington Arms Company, Inc., Consumer Service, P.O. Box
700, Madison, NC 27025-0700, or call us at 1-800-243-9700
.
DON’T KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF.
Now that you’re a gun owner you have the obligation to help ensure that shooting sports are safe for everyone–
participants and bystanders alike. You can do that by practicing these principles of firearm safety and passing
them on to others – especially new shooters. Set an example for beginners. Be a guide to their safe entry into
the exciting world of shooting sports. Invest your time and patience for the love of the sport and for its future.
After all, it’s your love of the sport that led you to buy a new Remington. Firearm ownership is a right
and privilege. It’s a right guaranteed in this nation’s Constitution. It’s a privilege which carries with it a
personal responsibility to use your firearm in a way which will ensure your safety and the safety of others. The
preservation of this right and privilege depends on the personal commitment of you and your fellow shooters to
the safe and responsible use of firearms. Let the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety outlined in the book
guide you at all times. Teach and promote these rules whenever you can. Remember, firearm safety depends on
you! That’sthe only way to really enjoy your new Remington firearm and to preserve sport shooting as we know
it today.
Remington® Premier™ Over & Under Shotgun
Congratulations on your choice of a Remington®. With proper care, it should give you many years of dependable
use and enjoyment. (See
STOCK ASSEMBLY
This picture shows the main parts of the REMINGTON Premier™ OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN. The picture will aid in understanding the
Shotgun Shell
(See Picture 2). This picture
shows the parts of the ammunition.
Picture 1).
TRIGGER
TOP LEVER
HEAD
PRIMER
GAUGE MARKING
RECEIVER
TRIGGER GUARD
FORE-END
LATCH
FORE-END
SAFETY MECHANISM
instructions in this manual. See page 14 for instructions on changing choke tubes.
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FRONT SIGHT
MUZZLE
BARREL
Picture 1
Picture 2
Important Parts of the Firearm
The Safety Mechanism
The safety mechanism on the Premier Over & Under is a tang safety located in the center of the top of the
receiver to the rear of the top lever. (See
The safety mechanism provides protection against accidental or unintentional discharge under normal usage when
properly engaged and in good working (See
position, pull it fully rearward. The letter ‘S’ WILL SHOW. (See
safety mechanism, treat every firearm as if it were loaded, and always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Always engage the safety mechanism in the ‘SAFE’ position before handling, (See
loading or unloading the shotgun.
ECHANISM IN ENGAGED
AFETY M
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ILL SHOWS BOTTOM BARREL WILL FIRE FIRST
'U' W
AFETY MECHANISM IN DISENGAGED'FIRE
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Pictures 3 and 4).
Picture 3) order. To engage the safety mechanism in the ‘SAFE’
Picture 3). Regardless of the position of the
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ILL NOT SHOW
LETTER 'O' SHOWS TOP BARREL WILL FIRE FIRST
WARNING!
Never pull the trigger when the safety mechanism is engaged in the ‘SAFE’ position.
Picture 4
WARNING!
Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety mechanism. When you are ready to fire the firearm, push the safety
mechanism fully forward so that the letter ‘S’ DOES NOT SHOW. The safety mechanism is now in the ‘FIRE’ position.
(See Picture 4).
WARNING!
The firearm will fire when the trigger is pulled with the safety mechanism in the forward or ‘FIRE’ position.
WARNING!
Immediately after firing the firearm, put the safety mechanism back in the ‘SAFE’ position. The safety should be in the
‘SAFE’ position except when the firearm is actually being fired. The safety should always be in the ‘SAFE’ position before
earm, opening the action automatically returns the
you open the action to load or unload. Once you have fir
safety to the ‘SAFE’ position in the Premier Field and Premier Upland models. The Premier STS Competition model,
however, does not automatically re-set the safety mechanism when opening the action. You must manually move the safety to the ‘Safe’ position. Even when the safety mechanism is engaged, car
See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety on pages 2, 3 and 4.
ed the fir
eless handling can cause the firearm to fire.
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Important Parts of the Firearm (cont’d)
The Security System
An external lock has been supplied with your firearm. The gun lock is a security device to help you prevent
unauthorized use of your firearm. The instructions for the safe and proper use of the gun lock are provided in the
packaging for your lock. READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS for the gun lock. You may also obtain the
instructions and warnings for the gun lock on the Remington website at WWW
Remington’s toll-free number at 1-800-243-9700.
WARNING! THE USE OF THE LOCKING DEVICE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE GUN HANDLING AND
STORAGE, INCLUDING KEEPING THIS AND EVERY GUN UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A SECURE PLACE WHEN NOT
IN USE. READ AND FOLLOW THESE AND OTHER SAFETY RULES IN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK. FAILURE TO
READ, UNDERSTAND AND OBEY THESE RULES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU
OR OTHERS. SEE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY ON PAGES 2, 3 and 4.
.REMINGTON.COM or by calling
The Barrel Selector
NOTE: Your Premier Over & Under shotgun has two barrels and one trigger. A barrel selector is provided to allow
you to select which barrel to fire first. The barrel selector is part of the safety mechanism. Moving the barrel
selector right or left determines which barrel will fire first. To select the top barrel to fire first, push the barrel
selector to the left. This will expose the letter ‘O’. (See
To select the bottom barrel to fire first, push the barrel selector to the right. This will expose the letter ’U’.
Picture 3). The barrel selector can be operated only when with the safety mechanism is engaged in the
(See
‘Safe’ position.
Picture 4).
The Trigger
WARNING!
DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE. Pulling the trigger will fire the firearm. After the first
barrel has been fired, release the trigger to its full forward position and then pull the trigger again to fire th
second barrel.
WARNING!
Do not alter or modify the trigger or firing mechanism. CAUTION: Dry firing the Premier Over & Under Shotguns with empty
chambers is not recommended unless caps are used to cushion the firing pins to prevent damage to the firing pin holes.
Excessive dry firing without snap caps could cause the firing pin to bind, resulting in misfires.
The Automatic Ejectors
om the barrels when the action is opened. Unfired rounds will
ounds fr
The ejectors automatically eject any fir
not be ejected but will be lifted away from the breech face of the barrels when the action is opened. This will allow
unfired shells to be easily removed by hand.
WARNING!
The ejectors are part of the shell case head suppor
shell head may rupture and cause serious personal injury.
ed r
t system. Never shoot the firearm with either ejector not in place as a
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