CYNERGY ® SHOTGUN OWNER’S MANUAL
Important operating instructions for: BROWNING CYNERGY® OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUNS If you have any questions about your new firearm, this owner’s manual or other Browning products, contact: Browning Customer Service One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050-9326 Phone: (800) 333-3288 browning.com Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm.
C O N T E N T S P A G E State Warning............................................................................................2 WARNING: You are Responsible for Firearm Safety..............................2 General Description and Operation......................................................10 Nomenclature..........................................................................................11 Serial Number........................................................................................
S TAT E WA R N I N G According to state law, California requires that firearm manufacturers, distributors and retailers include conspicuous, specific warnings with firearms sold in that state. Firearms must be handled responsibly and securely stored to prevent access by children and other unauthorized users. California has strict laws pertaining to firearms, and you may be fined or imprisoned if you fail to comply with them. Visit the Web site of the California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.
Please read and understand all of the cautions, warnings, notices, proper handling procedures and instructions outlined in this owner’s manual before using your new firearm. 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLES OF YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE CERTAIN IT IS UNLOADED. Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within the range of your ammunition.
3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE ANY FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY AND VISUALLY CHECK THE FIREARM’S CHAMBERS TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. Make certain the firearm does not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Remember, merely removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is unloaded. Always keep the chambers empty and the “safety” in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. 4 ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREESTANDS IS DANGEROUS. Doing so may increase the risk of mishandling a firearm. The following rules should always be observed by you and those you hunt with. Always make certain that the stand being used is safe and stable. Always make certain that 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.
10 BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. IF YOU DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A SHELL IS FIRED, DO NOT LOAD ANOTHER SHELL INTO THE CHAMBER. If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzles pointed in a safe direction for a minimum of 30 seconds. Rotate the ejection area of the firearm away from you, carefully open the action and remove the shells from the chambers. If the primer is indented, the defective shell should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm.
assume no liability for incidents which occur through the use of shells of nonstandard dimensions or which develop pressures in excess of commercially available ammunition which has been loaded in accordance with standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).
20 BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Because so many firearm accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition. 21 TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NON-SHOOTERS.
25 DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, “SAFETY” OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. We reserve the right to refuse service on firearms that have been altered, added to or substantially changed. Removal of metal from the barrel, or modifications of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to a refusal of service on such firearms.
FIGURE 1 “Safety” Buttstock Top Lever Rib Front Sight Barrels Forearm Muzzles Trigger Recoil Pad Receiver G E N E R A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D O P E R AT I O N The Browning Cynergy is a two barreled shotgun with the barrels aligned one over the other that allow a rapid second shot when needed. Highly-skilled techniques of hand-fitting and polishing have been used to precisely fit the metal parts on this firearm.
FIGURE 2 Top Lever Recoil Pad Receiver Forearm Forearm Bracket Ejectors Ejector Cam MonoLock Hinge Forearm Latch Forearm Barrel Lug N O M E N C L AT U R E In conventional firearm terminology the position and movement of firearm parts are described as they occur with the firearm horizontal and in the normal firing position: i.e., the muzzles are forward or in front; the buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is downward or underneath; the rib is upward or on top.
C L E A N I N G PA RT S W I T H S P E C I A L F I N I S H E S Be especially careful when cleaning firearms with camouflage, Dura-Touch® 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 lightweight gun oil containing no solvents, or with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep water out of the action).
The Cynergy incorporates a tang-mounted, manual thumb-operated “safety.” The complete action (both barrels) can be put on safe by drawing the thumb “safety” rearward (Figure 3). In the on safe position an “S” appears directly in front of the “safety. ” To put the “safety” in the off safe position the “safety” is moved forward (Figure 4). BARREL SELECTOR The thumb-operated “safety” also allows you to choose the firing order of the barrels.
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 Lubricate at these points. Pull down on the forearm latch and remove the forearm from the barrels. Place one or two drops of heavy oil or grease on the MonoLock Hinge surfaces, ejector cams and locking pin surfaces. may prevent complete closing. If this should occur the action will not close. Open the firearm and unload it. Carefully examine the action surfaces and remove any foreign matter.
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 Engage the receiver into the MonoLock Hinge’s circular arc. Push and rotate the receiver until it fully engages and locks into the barrel set. 3 Attach the barrels to the action by grasping the stock’s pistol grip with your right hand and anchor the buttstock between your right forearm and right side. With the thumb of your right hand, move the top lever sideways to the extreme right.
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 Fit the small round studs inside of the forearm with the oval recesses on the barrel set. Attach the forearm to the barrels. until it engages tightly (Figure 11). You should hear an audible “click” which signifies that the forearm is properly attached. The forearm latch should be locked and flush with the bottom of the forearm. WHEN ASSEMBLING YOUR SHOTGUN, DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE IN CLOSING THE ACTION.
1 With the action closed, remove the forearm by pulling outward on the takedown latch with your index finger. At the same time, grasp the forearm and pivot the forearm away from the barrels. 2 Open the action and carefully rotate the barrels down to disengage them from the receiver. 3 Lift the barrels out of the action. If you are disassembling for storage, reinstall the forearm on the barrels. You will then have two compact units: The barrels and forearm and the receiver and buttstock.
.410 BORE SHELL IN A 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN. NEVER PUT METALLIC CARTRIDGES OF ANY KIND IN A SHOTGUN. SPECIFICALLY, NEVER PUT CENTERFIRE RIFLE OR PISTOL CARTRIDGES IN A SHOTGUN CHAMBERED FOR .410 BORE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SHOTGUN. The most certain way to bulge or rupture a shotgun barrel is to load a smaller gauge shell into a larger gauge chamber.
DO NOT CARRY YOUR SHOTGUN WITH SHELLS IN THE CHAMBERS TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE. WHEN FIRING IS NO LONGER IMMINENT, MAKE SURE THE “SAFETY” IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION AND UNLOAD THE CHAMBERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 1 Move the top lever to the right and open the breech. 2 Check the chambers and bores to be certain they are clear of obstructions. 3 Insert a shell in each chamber, or in the chamber you intend to fire, and close the breech.
the second barrel. Simply release the trigger to its original forward position and pull it a second time. Be certain you fully release the trigger between shots. If the trigger is not permitted to return to its fully forward position, the firing mechanism will not reengage. The subsequent pull will fail to fire the firearm. Proper execution of this maneuver is necessary with any single trigger firearm. Failure to release the trigger ordinarily occurs with overly rapid firing or heavily gloved fingers.
INTERCHANGEABLE CHOKE TUBE SYSTEM NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR INSTALL A CHOKE TUBE IN A LOADED FIREARM. WHENEVER REMOVING OR INSTALLING A CHOKE TUBE IN A SHOTGUN ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLES POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. OPEN THE ACTION AND MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED, ALWAYS PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION AND KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Invector-DS tubes are not interchangeable. Confirm the choke system of your shotgun by looking on the right side of the barrel where the specifications are inscribed. Invector choke tubes are identified in Figure 12 (flush mount tubes are shown). FIGURE 12 The constriction of each choke Left: Invector-DS tube is indicated twice on the Invector-Plus choke tube: On the side of the tube, Center: Right: Standard Invector and indicated with a “notch” code on the top rim of the tube.
FIGURE 13 * ONE NOTCH THREE NOTCHES FIVE NOTCHES TWO NOTCHES FOUR NOTCHES NO NOTCHES RIM NOTCHES PAT T E R N W I T H LEAD SHOT PAT T E R N W I T H STEEL SHOT EXTENDED** X-FULL TURKEY ** I FULL * II IMPROVED MODIFIED FULL1 III MODIFIED FULL1 IIII IMPROVED CYLINDER MODIFIED IIIII SKEET IMPROVED CYLINDER NO NOTCHES CYLINDER CYLINDER Not for use with steel shot. Using an over-tight choke constriction with steel shot will result in an ineffective “blown” pattern.
determine the choke designation while the tube is installed. Rim notches refer specifically to lead shot. You will need to use the chart on page 23 to cross-reference from lead to steel, and determine the appropriate tubes for your ammunition and hunting/shooting situation. Several choke tubes are supplied with your shotgun. The choke tubes listed are also available as accessories. Remember that Invector-DS, Invector-Plus and Standard Invector tubes are not interchangeable.
3 Using your fingers, screw the appropriate tube into the muzzle of the barrel, tapered end first, notched end outward. When it becomes finger-tight, use the choke tube wrench to firmly seat the tube. THE CHOKE TUBE SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY CHECKED TO ASSURE THAT IT IS TIGHT AND FIRMLY SEATED. BEFORE CHECKING, FOLLOW ALL CHOKE TUBE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SAFETY GUIDELINES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED. ADJUSTING THE COMB BEFORE PERFORMING COMB ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES, PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION.
Adjusting the drop at the comb allows you to align your eye perfectly with the plane of the rib. The drop measurement is determined by measuring the distance between the plane formed by the top of the rib and the top of the comb itself. The higher the comb, the less drop there will be. FIGURE 14 A correct sight picture for trap shooters should have you looking down the rib with the bottom of the front bead resting on the top of the middle bead.
features an approximate range of ¼" of cast on or cast off adjustment and 5/8" of drop at comb adjustment. FIGURE 16 CAST ADJUSTMENT 1 Place the “safety” in the on safe position. Open the action and make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. Loosen the Allen screws located inside the 2 Remove the comb by inserting a posts to adjust cast. 7/64" Allen wrench into the holes found on the right side of the buttstock. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the Allen screws.
DROP AT COMB ADJUSTMENT 1 Place the “safety” in the on safe position. Open the action and make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. 2 Remove the comb by inserting a 7/64" Allen wrench into the holes found on the right side of the buttstock. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the Allen screws. 3 With the Allen screws loose, lift the comb from the stock.
maximum of 1/8" are also possible. This adjustable comb features a height adjustment range of 11 increments, at 1/16" per increment, resulting in approximately 5/8" of total height adjustment. FIGURE 18 CAST ADJUSTMENT 1 Insert the provided 7/64" Allen wrench through the hole With the Allen screw loose, adjust comb to found on the upper left of the desired position by sliding each post in the desired direction. recoil pad and into the Allen screw located within the stock (Figure 17, page 28).
1 Insert the provided 7/64" Allen wrench through the hole found on the upper left of the recoil pad and into the Allen screw located within the recoil pad (if it was not left loose after setting the cast.) Once the Allen wrench is engaged with the Allen screw, turn the wrench counterclockwise three full turns to loosen the Allen screw. The comb will move freely, up and down, on the stock adjustment posts.
FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21 With the comb removed, the adjustment tower is exposed. Loosen the adjustment tower with the Allen wrench. counterclockwise to loosen the screw only enough to remove the comb. With the screw loose, remove the comb from the shotgun. LOOSEN THE SCREW ONLY ENOUGH TO REMOVE THE COMB. CONTINUING TO LOOSEN THE SCREW WILL DAMAGE THE COMB. 2 With the comb removed, the adjustment tower is exposed (Figure 20).
DROP AT COMB ADJUSTMENT The adjustable comb on original Cynergy models features a total height adjustment range of ½". DO NOT GO BEYOND THE RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT INCREMENTS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COMB WILL NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE SHOTGUN AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM. 1 Insert the provided 4mm Allen wrench into the hole found on the upper left side of the comb and into the Allen screw (Figure 19, page 30). Turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the screw.
purchased by calling our Parts Department at 1-800-322-4626, or by contacting your Browning dealer. CAST ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove the retaining pin from either side of the stock by tapping it out with a 1/8" drift punch and hammer (Figure 22). 2 Slide the comb forward off the stock. The new comb fits and adjusts the same way your original comb does. It has ridges that mate with the grooves in the stock. Each ridge represents 1⁄8" in height (Figure 23).
3 Each ridge on the adjustment tower represents 1/8" in height adjustment (Figure 23, page 33). Slide the new comb rearward into place, fitting it in the proper ridges to obtain your desired comb height. Shoulder the shotgun and check your comb position before inserting the pin. 4 When you have determined the correct comb height, align the holes in the stock and adjustment tower and gently tap the retaining pin into position to secure the comb in place on the stock.
FIGURE 24 FIGURE 25 Locate the two entry holes in the recoil pad. Start the screws through the pad into the holes in the stock (shown with ¼" spacer). Images shown are of an Original Cynergy model. However, the procedure for adjusting length of pull is similar for all Cynergy models with an Inflex recoil pad. R E M O V I N G T H E R E C O I L PA D 1 Locate the two hidden screw slits located at each end of the recoil pad. The holes can be found by gently probing in the areas shown in Figure 24.
are ¼" thick and are available to be used with the recoil pads, if needed. 2 Place a small amount of petroleum jelly on the tip of a Phillips screwdriver to avoid damaging the recoil pad when the screwdriver is inserted. 3 Engage the recoil pad screws with the screwdriver. Turn clockwise until the screws are tight in the stock. Do not overtighten the screws. TRIPLE TRIGGER™ SYSTEM BEFORE CHANGING TRIGGERS OR PERFORMING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES, PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION.
FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 Remove the trigger retaining screw. Line up the notch on the right side of the trigger shoe with one of the three notches on the right side of the trigger plate. Keep the screw threaded at least one thread into the trigger shoe so the screw is not lost. Slide the trigger shoe forward to the end of the trigger plate. Press the rearward end of the trigger plate down with your finger and gently slide the trigger shoe off the trigger plate.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE CLEANING YOUR FIREARM. C L E A N I N G PA RT S W I T H S P E C I A L F I N I S H E S Be especially careful when cleaning firearms with camouflage, Dura-Touch® Armor Coating and other special finishes. Always prevent these surfaces from coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel scrubbers and other strong chemicals.
AMMUNITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. CLEANING PROCEDURES Your Cynergy shotgun will function better and more reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean. You should clean your shotgun after every day of shooting, and more often if it becomes excessively dirty. The barrels should be cleaned and the action wiped clean and oiled after every day of shooting.
streaks and are usually more predominant near the muzzles and just forward of the chambers. A normal amount of either is common and not serious. 5 If leading or plastic residue seems excessive you can remove it by brushing the bore with a brass brush. Soak the brush or spray the bore with a powder solvent first. Scrub until clean. To prevent bristles from breaking off, push the brush fully through the barrel each time before pulling it back through. MOST SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
9 Inspect the barrels and chambers to be certain no patches have inadvertently been left in them. Remove any that remain. 10 Lightly oil your firearm at the points described under “Periodic Oiling” below. Regular, light oiling is extremely important to the durability and reliable operation of your shotgun. 11 The wood surfaces can also be wiped with a quality, lightweight gun oil or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both).
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR FIREARM APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. YOUR FIREARM IS A SPECIALIZED, FINELY FITTED MECHANISM. YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE IT BY ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE THE INNER MECHANISM ASSEMBLIES. IF FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FOR SERVICE OR CLEANING IS REQUIRED, TAKE YOUR FIREARM TO A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH, OR CONTACT OUR ARNOLD, MISSOURI SERVICE FACILITY AS EXPLAINED UNDER “SERVICE OR REPAIR” ON PAGE 44.
MAINTENANCE OF OIL FINISH STOCKS Keeping the oil-finished wood surface on your firearm looking its best requires only a small amount of maintenance. When the surface becomes spotted or dull, the affected area(s) can be treated using rubbing alcohol on a soft, lint free cloth and allowed to dry.
SERVICE OR REPAIR If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firearms Service Center. To locate a service center visit browning.com, contact our Customer Service Department or your Browning firearms dealer for the address of the Service Center nearest you. Otherwise, you may send your firearm directly to our Service Department in Arnold, Missouri.
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