Owner's Manual

2 Use a cleaning rod with a tip

and patch large enough for a

snug fit in the bore. Insert the

rod and patch into the barrel at

the muzzle and run it back and

forth several times. Care should

be exercised to ensure that the

cleaning rod does not strike the

crown of the muzzle, as damage

to this area can affect the

accuracy of your rifle. We

recommend purchasing a

muzzle guard to prevent the cleaning rod from striking the muzzle.

Browning offers a complete line of products to make cleaning the

bore of your firearm fast and easy. Be sure to follow all instructions

when using any product to clean your firearm.

3 Inspect the chamber and bore for powder fouling. A normal

amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It

can usually be removed with a patch saturated with nitro solvent.

If, or when, fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with

a brass bore brush. Dip or spray the brush with nitro solvent

and scrub the chamber and bore until the fouling is removed.

To prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush should be

pushed completely through the barrel before being withdrawn.

4 After all fouling has been removed, the chamber and bore should

be wiped dry. When the bore is dry, pass a slightly oiled patch

through it for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended.

5 Inspect the barrel and chamber to be certain no patches have

inadvertently been left in them. Remove any that remain.

6 Use a small brush or rag to remove dirt or other foreign matter

from inside the receiver and other parts of the action. Lightly

lubricate all moving parts with a high-quality, light gun oil. Use

oil sparingly, a very light film is sufficient. A fine, light gun oil is

ideally suited for this purpose.

FIGURE 12

Open the action slightly for cleaning.