Manual

BIG HORN ARMORY
Owners Manual for Sterling Field and Sterling Target models
Thank you for purchasing a Big Horn Armory firearm. With reasonable care, this firearm will provide
many years of reliable service. Please read the following information carefully.
FIREARMS SAFETY - The Four Essential Rules!
1. Every firearm is always loaded!!! To assume otherwise can have fatal consequences.
2. Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.
Constant muzzle awareness is
essential to safe gun handling. Always keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and ready to shoot.
4. Be sure of your target and beyond before you shoot, being mindful of a safety zone for shot fall
or bullet ricochet and drop.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow these rules for your safety and the safety of others:
1. Always handle your shotgun as if it were loaded.
2. Never take anyone’s word that a gun is unloaded.
3. Always make sure that your shotgun is not loaded before laying it down or handing it to
another person. Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
4. Never use alcohol or drugs before or during shooting.
5. Always wear safety glasses and hearing protection when shooting.
6. Never load a firearm without first making sure the bore, action and chamber are clean
and free of obstructions.
7. Use only clean, dry, factory ammunition the correct gauge for your shotgun.
8. Never point your shotgun at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
9. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
10. Always be absolutely sure of your target and the area beyond it before you pull the trigger.
Never shoot at water or a hard surface.
11. Be aware of the direction of your ejected cases.
12. If you experience a round that fails to fire, keep the firearm pointed toward the target or
in a safe direction for at least 30 seconds before opening the action.
13. Never climb a tree or a fence or enter a blind with a loaded firearm. Never pull a loaded
firearm towards you by the muzzle.
14. Always make sure your shotgun is unloaded before cleaning, storing, or transporting it in
a vehicle.
15. Shooting or cleaning firearms can expose you to lead. Always wash hands thoroughly
after use.
Take protective measures to avoid contact or exposure to lead or chemicals.
16. Never alter or modify this firearm.
17. Always keep this manual with the firearm.
AMMUNITION (SHOTSHELLS) ADVISORY
Big Horn Armory, Inc., specifically disclaims responsibility for any damage, injury or death
resulting from the use of faulty, non-standard, remanufactured, reloaded, or hand loaded
ammunition in this firearm.
Learn how your firearm operates. Familiarize yourself with its components and features.