Ruger M77 User Manual
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
BLUED &
STAINLESS
STEEL
M77®HAWKEYE
FOR
.204 Ruger, .223, .22-250, .243, .257 Roberts,
7mm Rem. Mag., .308, .30-06, .300 Win. Mag.,
.338 Federal, .338 Win. Mag., .358 Winchester,
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RUGER
BOLT ACTION RIFLES
CALIBERS
.25-06, .270 Win., .280 Rem., 7mm-08,
.375 Ruger
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M77 Hawkeye
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
For Product Service on This Model Please Call:
(603) 865-2442 (See p. 28)
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE
TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR
PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
DH 12/06
State-By-State Warnings
Certain states require by law that their own specified warning
notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by
the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold
in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be
sold in these states, we include the following:
California:
WARNING
“Children are attracted to and
can operate firearms that can
cause severe injuries or death.
Prevent child access by always
keeping guns locked away and
unloaded when not in use. If you
keep a loaded firearm where a
child obtains and improperly uses
it, you may be fined or sent to
prison.”
ADVERTENCIA
“A los niños los atraen las armas
de fuego y las pueden hacer
funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses
lesions graves y la muerte. Evite
que los niños tengan accesso a las
armas de fuego guardándolas
siempre con llave y descargadas
cuando no las esté utilizando. Si
usted tiene un arma de fuego
cargada en un lugar en que un
niño tiene acceso a ella y la usa
indebidamente, le pueden dar una
multa o enviarlo a la carcel.”
Connecticut:
“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY
RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”
Florida:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY
IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO
STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN
THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18
YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION
OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF
UNSOUND MIND.”
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Maine:
“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A
CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE
SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE
TRIGGER LOCKS.”
Maryland:
“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause
death or serious injury. It is a cr
firearm in any location where an individual knew or should
have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to
the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!”
ime to store or leave a loaded
Massac
“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY
GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that
fully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000
firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year
in the United States. In addition, there are more than a
thousand suicides each year by younger children and
teenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die from
accidental discharge. It is likely that many more children
sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on
others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is
imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place
and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft
or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may
result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances
may result in your liability for these deaths.”
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,
RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE
UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A
TAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED
OR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.”
husetts:
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New Jersey:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED
FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”
York City:
New
“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS
ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS
STORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMS
SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A
LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR
AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND
OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”
North Carolina:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM
THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A
REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLE
TO A MINOR.”
Texas:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR
ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE
WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN
OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”
Wisconsin:
“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE
REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE
FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD
IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS
THE FIREARM.”
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Please check with your licensed retailer or state police for
additional warnings which may be required by local law or
regulation. Such regulations change constantly, and local
authorities are in the best position to advise you on such legal
matters.
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LOCKING DEVICE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING — USE OF LOCKING DEVICES
• Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,
including when you are installing or removing your
locking device.
• Always verify that your firearm is completely unloaded
before installing your locking device.
• Do not
• Store firearms, ammunition and keys separately and
• Do not attempt to work the action of your firearm with
• While locking devices are an important aid to security
install locking devices in the trigger guard;
always keep your fingers, clamp and locking device
outside the trigger guard during device installation and
removal.
securely, away from children and careless adults; do not
store your firearm with the keys in the locking device.
the locking device in place; this may damage your
firearm.
measures, they are not a substitute for safe firearm
handling and proper storage. Remember that any
mechanical device can be bypassed with enough time,
knowledge, determination and equipment.
LOCKING DEVICES MUST BE USED
SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY
Use the Cor
for all Ruger®firearms, due to the different shapes of the many Ruger
firearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices. The 2 1/2” lock is
for use with the RUGER
the correct locking device!
To Install the Factory-Supplied Locking Device:
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the
trigger guard at all times!
2. Be sure the firearm and its magazine are completely unloaded and contain
no cartridges or cartridge cases!
3. Open the action completely by drawing the bolt fully to the rear.
rect Lock:
While the basic locking device is substantially similar
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M77®Hawkeye
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rifles. It is important to use
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4. Release the floorplate latch and allow the floorplate to hang open.
5. Apply the lock directly to your M77 Hawkeye rifle as shown below.
6. Close the lock by pressing the shackle into the body of the lock (the part
that receives the key) as tightly together as possible. The lock has
bumpers and the shackle is coated with a non-marring material that will
not harm the metal finish of your firearm; be careful not to dent or
scratch the wooden stock.
7. Once the lock is securely closed, remove the key. Pull firmly on the lock
to test the connection and be sure it is locked. Do not leave or store your
firearm with the key in the lock! Store your locked unloaded firearm
and the key in secure, separate locations, away from ammunition,
children, or unauthorized adults.
Correct Installation of Lock
For Ruger M77 Hawkeye Rifles Only
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FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT
CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care
for your RUGER
Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly
carry out its instructions should you practice loading, etc. with live ammunition.
If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use a particular type of gun
safely, then you should seek supervised instruction. Such personalized instruction
is often available from gun dealers, gun clubs or police departments. If none of
these sources can help you, write to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples
Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. They will assist you.
The person with a gun in their possession has a full-time job. You cannot guess;
you cannot forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely. Do not use any
firearm without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics
and safe use. Remember: There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.
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M77®Hawkeye®rifle properly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
State-By-State Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Locking Device Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation of Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To Load and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To Unload Rifle and Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To Minimize Malfunctions (“Jams”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Basic Disassembly and Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Maintenance of Stainless Steel Rifles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Attaching Ruger Scope Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sight Picture and Adjustment for “Alaskan” and “African” Models Only . . . . . .26
Special Instructions and Warning For Frontier Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Shipping Firearms for Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 35
Parts Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 37
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 41
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
“Ruger,” “M77” & “Hawkeye” are registered U.S. trademarks.
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WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 6 Unloading 16
Alterations 9 Malfunctions 17
Manual Safety 12 Disassembly 18
Lead Exposure 12 Lubrication 23
Ammunition 13 Storage 24
Loading 13 Scope Mounting 27
Handling 14 Shipping 28
Firing 15 Parts Purchasers 29
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS —
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
WARNING—ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to
function properly in its original
condition. Alterations can make it
unsafe. Do not alter any part or add
or substitute parts or accessories
not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER®M77®Hawkeye®is a bolt action, magazine fed, repeating
rifle. The receiver on all versions of the RUGER
incorporates integral scope mount bases (see the illustration on p. 10). A set of
two steel one-inch scope rings is included. For M77
rifles, see page 27.
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Other notable features of RUGER
TM
trigger, three-position safety, a fast lock-time steel trigger mechanism, a
LC6
patented bedding system, quick release hinged floorplate with a newly designed
floorplate latch, a newly contoured cut-checkered walnut stock with red rubber
recoil pad, and studs to which sling swivels can be attached. An “All-Weather
version featuring stainless steel construction and a warp-proof synthetic stock is
also available.
M77®Hawkeye®rifles include: A new
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M77®Hawkeye®rifle
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Hawkeye®Frontier
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All mechanical components are made of heat-treated chrome-molybdenum or
stainless steel with music wire coil springs throughout the mechanism (except the
magazine spring). The rifle is available in short and standard action.
The RUGER®M77®Hawkeye®“African” Model is chambered in the new .375
Ruger cartridge and features a blue matte finish, American black walnut stock, and
red recoil pad.
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The RUGER
harshest conditions. Chambered for the new .375 Ruger cartridge, the “Alaskan” has a
medium-weight 20” hammer forged barrel, Diamondblack
M77®Hawkeye®“Alaskan” Model is designed to handle the
TM
finish, and Hogue
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OverMoldedTMsynthetic stock.
The RUGER®M77®Hawkeye®Compact Model has a specially designed stock
with a 12 3/4” length of pull, shorter forend, and a 16 1/2” lightweight barrel for ease
of carry in dense cover.
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The RUGER
M77®Hawkeye®Frontier Rifle features a shorter stock and 16
1/2” barrel like the Compact Model and includes front scope mounting barrel ribs.
The Frontier Rifle allows for fast “eyes-open” target acquisition in a short, easy to
carry package. Patented Ruger scope rings and a Weaver-style scope base adapter are
included.
NOMENCLATURE
SAFETY SELECTOR (shown on “SAFE”)
COCKING PIECE
BOLT SLEEVE
SCOPE MOUNT BASES (integral)
RECEIVER
BARREL
EXTRACTOR
FLOORPLATE LATCH
TRIGGER
TRIGGER GUARD
Figure 1. Right-handed version shown. In this illustration the cocking piece is shown
cocked (protruding from the rear of the bolt sleeve). The bolt stop (on the left side of the
receiver) permits the bolt to be withdrawn simply by pulling it out to the left. The safety
selector should be in the “Load-Unload” position when the bolt is being removed or installed.
BOLT HANDLE
FLOORPLATE
(Standard Model Hawkeye Shown)
STOCK
OPERATION OF SAFETY
The RUGER®M77®Hawkeye®rifle has a three-position safety. The safety
selector is located at the right of the bolt sleeve (on the left of the bolt sleeve on
left-handed versions).
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The safety selector can be moved from the “Fire” position to its two other
positions (“Load-Unload” and “Safe”) only when the firing pin is cocked. Fully
raising the bolt handle cocks the firing pin.
The bolt handle can be raised and lowered only when the safety selector is in
either the “Fire” or the “Load-Unload” position. When the safety selector is in the
“Safe” position, the bolt handle is locked in the closed (full down) position, in
order to prevent inadvertent lifting of the bolt handle and to ensure that the rifle
will be ready to fire when the safety is moved to the “fire” position.
Practice (with an unloaded rifle) moving the safety selector to the three positions
until you know the position of the safety selector for the three modes– “Fire,”
“Load-Unload,” and “Safe.” WARNING: When manipulating the safety selector,
DO NOT HAVE ANY FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD! When the safety
selector is in the “Fire” position and the trigger is pulled, the rifle will fire.
The safety selector should always be in the “Safe” position except when the gun
user is actually firing or unloading the rifle. The safety selector should
unfailingly be moved to the “Safe” position when the gun user ceases firing.
SAFETY POSITIONS
Figure 2. Safety selector in
“FIRE” (full forward) position.
The safety selector should be
moved to this position only when
the gun user is actually firing the
rifle. When the safety selector is
in the fire position, it is referred
to as being “off.” (When the safety
is in the “SAFE” position, it is
referred to as being “on.”)
Figure 3. Safety selector in
“LOAD-UNLOAD” (middle)
position. The safety selector should
be in this position when the bolt is
being cycled to load a cartridge, or
to unload a live round. As soon as
a cartridge is chambered, the
safety selector should be moved to
the “SAFE” position unless the
rifle is to be fired immediately.
Figure 4. Safety selector in
“SAFE” (full rearward) position.
The safety selector is fully nested
in the groove in the cocking piece.
When the safety selector is in this
position, the bolt handle cannot
be raised. The curved arrow on the
bolt sleeve indicates the direction
and motion of the safety selector
to bring it to the “SAFE” position.
Keep the safety selector in this
position except when actually
loading, unloading, or firing.
The safety selector is held in each of its three positions by a plunger that is under
spring tension. Therefore, the gun user should frequently check the position of
the safety selector to be certain it has not been inadvertently moved. If the safety
does not function properly, or if the selector seems to move too easily, or if the
safety selector does not seem firmly positioned in any of its three positions, the
rifle should be discontinued from use and returned to the Newport Product
Service Department for repair (see p. 28).
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WARNING —MANUAL SAFETY
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2
1
SAFE
LOADUNLOAD
FIRE
Keep the safety on unless actually firing. Always
move the safety fully to its intended position and
check it. The safety has three positions –“SAFE,”
“LOAD-UNLOAD,” and “FIRE.” Never depend on a
safety mechanism or any other mechanical device to
justify careless handling or permitting the rifle to
point in an unsafe direction. The only “safe” rifle is
one in which the bolt is open and the chamber and
magazine are empty.
KNOW HOW TO USE THE SAFETY
WARNING — LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated
areas, cleaning firearms, or handling
ammunition may result in exposure to
lead and other substances known to the
state of California to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious
physical injury. Have adequate ventilation
at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
AMMUNITION
RUGER®M77®Hawkeye®rifles are chambered for many of the most
popular factory-loaded cartridges manufactured in accordance with U.S. industry
practice. The particular caliber for each rifle is rollmarked on the barrel. Use
cartridges only of the designated caliber that is marked on the barrel. Please see
“Warning - Ammunition” and “Warning - Loading” on page 13.
RUGER
the .375 Ruger cartridge. The magazine capacity of these rifles is three cartridges.
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M77®Hawkeye®“Alaskan” and “African” rifles are chambered for
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE
OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR
AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN ANY RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY,
OR NON-STANDARD, OR “REMANUFACTURED” OR HAND-LOADED
(RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN
THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
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WARNING —AMMUNITION
Death, serious injury, and damage
can result from the use of wrong
ammunition, bore obstructions,
powder overloads, or incorrect
cartridge components. Even the
strongest gun can be blown up by
excess pressure. Only use correct
ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry
Standards. Always wear shooting
glasses and hearing protectors.
IMPROPER AMMUNITION
DESTROYS GUNS
TO LOAD AND FIRE
Practice the important aspects of gun handling described below (with an
unloaded rifle) until you can perform each of the steps with skill and confidence.
But before loading the rifle, please read completely through this manual, and be
certain the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. Do not load the rifle until you
are ready to use it!
(The following procedure assumes a new rifle with the bolt out).
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction (See Rule 2, p. 38).
2. Position the safety selector in the “Load-Unload” position (see Figure 3, p. 11).
3. Insert the bolt in the receiver in accordance with “To replace bolt” instructions
on Page 21.
4. Draw the bolt fully to the rear.
WARNING —LOADING
Know the caliber of your rifle you are loading and load
cartridges of only that caliber into it!
Before loading, be certain the primer of each cartridge is seated
flush with, or below, the surface of the cartridge case base. A
cartridge discharged by the closing of the bolt can result in
possible serious injury to the shooter and those nearby.
If a cartridge does not chamber readily, do not force it. Check
the bore and chamber to be certain that each cartridge is the
proper caliber and of correct dimensions. If you cannot
determine why the cartridge will not fit, clear the rifle of all
cartridges and write or call the factory.
The wrong ammunition can destroy your gun and result in
serious injury.
BE SURE WHAT YOU LOAD
IS CORRECT
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Loading the magazine: (Safety should be in “Load-Unload” position.) With the bolt
open, and the floorplate in its closed and latched position, load cartridges of the
correct caliber directly into the magazine from the top by pressing one cartridge at
a time into the magazine.
Loading the chamber: (Safety should be in “Load-Unload” position.) Do not
chamber a cartridge until you are ready to shoot immediately. After loading the
magazine, push the bolt handle forward. This will strip a cartridge from the
magazine and push the cartridge ahead of the bolt into the chamber. Close the bolt
handle fully downward and put the safety fully rearward to the “Safe” position.
WARNING —HANDLING
Never carry the rifle loaded with the
safety selector in the “FIRE” position. If
dropped or struck with the safety off, the
rifle may fire. Such a discharge can occur
with or without the trigger being directly
struck or touched. Never rest a loaded
rifle against any object (wall, fence,
vehicle, tree, etc.) because there is always
the possibility that the rifle will be jarred
or slide from its position and fall with
sufficient force to discharge. Keep safety
on unless actually firing.
Never lower (uncock) the firing pin with
a loaded cartridge in the chamber. Under
such circumstances the firing pin will be
in direct contact with the primer of the
loaded cartridge and a light accidental
blow to the firing pin can readily cause
the gun to discharge.
ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF
DROPPED
To single-load: (Safety should be in “Load-Unload” position.) Place a cartridge
directly into the chamber and close the bolt. If there are cartridges in the
magazine and it is desired to single-load a cartridge directly into the chamber,
depress the top cartridge and push the bolt forward until the bolt face is well
ahead of the rim of the top cartridge in the magazine. Then, close the bolt.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER
UNTIL YOU ARE ACTUALLY READY
TO FIRE THE RIFLE.
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