Winchester Super X Owner's Manual

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Winchester®Super X™Rifle Autoloader Owner’s Manual

Important instructions for the

Winchester®Autoloading
Super X

Winchester Rifles and Shotguns

Customer Service Department (United States)

BACO, Inc.

275 Winchester Avenue

Morgan, Utah 84050-9333

Phone: [phone]

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new firearm, please feel free to write or call us. Use the
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Rifle

Contents Page

Gun Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Terminology and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Initial Cleaning and Oiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Operation of the Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Operation of the Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

In the Case of a Misfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Trigger Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Magazine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Scope Mounting and Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Parts, Service, Repair and Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Website Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

GUN SAFETY WARNINGS

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR FAILURE TO
OBEY ANY SAFETY WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY
TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO
YOUR FIREARM.

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. There is no excuse for careless or abusive
handling of any firearm. At all times handle your
rifle and any other firearm with intense respect for
its power and potential danger.

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE CAUTIONS,
PROPER HANDLING PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS
OUTLINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING
YOUR NEW FIREARM.

1. Do not carry a loaded firearm with a live cartridge in
the chamber while running, climbing a tree, crossing a
fence or anywhere you might slip or fall, drop the
firearm or otherwise bump or jar the firearm. A firearm
that is dropped, bumped or jarred with a chambered
cartridge might accidentally discharge even with the

safety on, causing serious injury to you or someone else.
When you are ready to shoot and a cartridge is
chambered, keep the safety in the “on safe” position
until shooting is imminent.

2. Do not rely on the safety to prevent accidental discharge.
Many safeties merely block the trigger and prevent
firing by pulling the trigger. The safety may not prevent
an accidental discharge due to dropping, jarring or
bumping a firearm.

3. Use only ammunition for which the firearm is
chambered, as indicated on the barrel, to prevent
excessive pressure and possible serious personal injury.

4. Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious
personal injury and damage to the firearm due to
excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruction
and in strict compliance with instruction and data
contained in current reloading manuals.

5. Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to
shoot. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe
direction in case of accidental discharge.

6. Always check to ensure that the barrel is free of
obstructions before loading and using the firearm. If
you experience light recoil or an off sound, keep the
muzzle pointed in a safe direction and check the barrel
for an obstruction.

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7. Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of the chamber
and the barrel with a cleaning rod and patch. Grease
or heavy accumulation of oil can cause excessive
pressures and result in serious personal injury.

8. Keep the barrel, chamber and action free of rust.
Rust in the barrel and chamber can cause excessive
pressures resulting in serious injury. A rusted, pitted
or eroded barrel should be replaced.

9. Use hearing protection to prevent ear damage
from repeated exposure to gunfire.

10. Always use proper shooting glasses to prevent
eye injury from flying particles.

11. Never carry a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle or
into a dwelling. Always carefully unload the firearm
before entering a motor vehicle, a dwelling or an area
such as a camp. Always point firearms in a safe
direction while loading or unloading to prevent
serious injury in case of an accidental discharge. Never
load your firearm in a house or in a vehicle.

12. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or at the surface of
water, to avoid a ricochet and possible serious personal
injury to yourself or a bystander.

13. Store firearms in a clean, dry place out of reach of
children and separated from stored ammunition.

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.

15. Hunting from elevated surfaces, such as tree stands, is
dangerous. Doing so may increase the risk of handling
any firearm. Always make certain that the stand being
used is safe, sturdy and stable. Always make certain
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.

16. 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. Insure adequate ventilation at all times. Wash
hands thoroughly after every exposure.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Super X™Rifle is an autoloader with styling and
features that place it above the competition. The reliable
gas-operated action reduces recoil for ultra-fast follow-up
shots. The heavy-duty multiple lug bolt provides tight lock­up for a level of accuracy uncommon to autoloading rifles.

Refer to Figure 1 for general part descriptions regarding
your new rifle. You must become familiar with all part
names listed before proceeding with the rest of the
instructions in this owner’s manual.

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Receiver

Bolt

Ejection Port

Operating Handle

FIGURE 1

Magazine
Release

Recoil Pad

Buttstock

Safety

Trigger

Trigger Guard

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN
A SAFE DIRECTION. USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION
REFERENCED BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE BARREL.
BEFORE LOADING YOUR GUN BE SURE ALL GREASE
AND OIL HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BARREL
AND CHAMBER, AND THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS.

GENERAL OPERATION

This is a gas-operated, autoloading repeating rifle. With
cartridges in the magazine and the chamber, and the
safety in the “off safe” position, the rifle will fire a single
cartridge with each successive pull of the trigger until the
magazine and chamber are empty. With a magazine in
place, when the last cartridge has been fired, the bolt will
be held in its rearward, or open position. This facilitates
speedy and convenient reloading (“Loading,” on page 9).

Muzzle

Magazine

Barrel

Forearm

Prior to using live ammunition, familiarize yourself
thoroughly with these operating instructions. Get
accustomed to the feel of your new gun and 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 in the sections in this
owner’s manual. Please read and study them thoroughly.

TERMINOLOGY AND DESCRIPTIONS

Descriptions in this owner’s manual generally refer to the
firearm in the horizontal position. That is, in the normal
firing position. For example, the muzzle is forward or front;
the buttstock is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward
or underneath; the sights are upward or on top. For general
parts terminology, refer to Figure 1. Figure 2 covers the
general features and benefits of the rifle’s design.

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(Continued on page 6.)

RIFLE FEATURES

A comfortable recoil pad takes the
sting out of magnum cartridges.

The one-piece, aircraft-grade alloy receiver
is lightweight, yet incredibly strong.

The crossbolt safety is easy to
locate and operate, even with
gloved fingers. It is also easily
reversed for left-hand shooters
by a qualified gunsmith.

Multiple lug bolt lock-up gives this rifle the
ability to fire both standard and magnum
cartridges accurately.

The magazine is easily removed
for rapid reloading.

The trigger group is easily removed
for cleaning and maintenance.

Wear on internal components from recoil
is reduced by a recoil-buffer.

The ergonomic stock and forearm is
designed with function in mind. The
deep-cut checkering provides a
secure hold.

FIGURE 2

The barrel is hammer forged and heat treated for
accuracy and durability. The muzzle is crowned
to help maintain accuracy.

The ultra-reliable gas operation system quickly
cycles standard and magnum loads and helps
reduce recoil.

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Throughout this owner’s manual, the “action” refers to
the mechanism of this rifle which loads and secures the
cartridge in the chamber.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number is located on the left side of the receiver,
just above the trigger guard. Record the serial number at
the front of this owner’s manual for future reference.

INITIAL CLEANING AND OILING

Some metal parts of your new rifle have been coated at the
factory with a rust preventative compound. Before first
using your rifle, a high-quality, light gun oil should be used
to remove this compound and to give your new gun its
first lubrication. Wipe the action and bolt clean, and apply
a few drops of quality oil inside the receiver on the bolt
guide rails located on both sides of the receiver (Figure3).
Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as
explained under “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions”
on page 19 of this owner’s manual.

If your new rifle is to be stored for an extended period of
time, it is permissible to leave the rust preventative
compound in place and keep your rifle in its box for
maximum protection during long-term storage.

It is recommended that the “Cleaning and Maintenance
Suggestions” beginning on page 19 be followed before
each oiling.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
BEFORE CLEANING YOUR RIFLE.

CLEANING PARTS WITH SPECIAL FINISHES —

Be especially careful when cleaning guns with camouflage,
Dura-Touch

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Armor Coating and other special finishes.
Always prevent these surfaces from coming in contact
with cleaning solvents, barrel scrubbers and other strong
chemicals. It is preferable to clean these surfaces with a
light gun oil containing no solvents, or with a damp cloth
and mild dish soap (be sure to keep water out of the
action). When cleaning your firearm’s bore and action,
protect the external finishes from any contact with
chemicals used. Also, avoid any contact between external

Lightly oil the bolt guide rails.

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FIGURE 3

finishes and other strong chemicals 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.

AMMUNITION

This rifle must only be used with the caliber of
ammunition as designated on the barrel. Always read
the ammunition label and any enclosures with the
ammunition to assure that the ammunition is appropriate
or that there is no restriction for its use with your firearm.
We can assume no responsibility for incidents which
occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard
dimension or those developing pressures in excess of
SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition
Manufacturer’s Institute) established standards.

Winchester ammunition is always an excellent choice
for your new Winchester rifle, delivering the unmatched
performance and dependability you want.

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. ENSURE

ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH
HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EVERY EXPOSURE.

OPERATION OF THE SAFETY

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE
FEEL, LOOK AND OPERATION OF THE SAFETY ON THIS
RIFLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD AND SHOOT IT.

WARNING: THE SAFETY SHOULD BE KEPT IN ITS
“ON SAFE” POSITION AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN
SHOOTING IS IMMINENT.

The trigger-block type safety is conveniently located on
the trigger guard just to the rear of the trigger. This is an
ideal location for manipulation of the safety button with
the index finger of either hand.

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“On Safe” — With the safety pushed completely to
the right, the rifle is in the “on safe” position, and
rearward movement of the trigger is blocked (Figure 4).

Always maintain the safety in this position when a
cartridge is in the chamber and until shooting is
imminent.

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“Off Safe” — With the safety pushed completely to
the left, the rifle is “off safe” and ready to fire. In this
“off safe” position a band of RED is visible on the safety
where it projects beyond the left face of the trigger
guard (Figure 5).

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