6/18/04 11:46 AM The Best There Is ® 03-052-BFA_BAR S-LTracOMCvr_4 BAR SHORTTRAC/ LONGTRAC RIFLE O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Page 2
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 1 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BAR SHORTTRAC OR LONGTRAC RIFLE The BAR ShortTrac and LongTrac rifles incorporate the very finest in materials and craftsmanship. From the receiver and stock, to the gas-operated action — you can see and feel traditional Browning Belgian craftsmanship. The BAR ShortTrac and LongTrac rifles have been designed with innovative features and unique styling that result in improved performance and operating convenience.
03-052-BFA_BAR S-LTracOMCvr_4 6/18/04 11:46 AM Page 4 SERVICE OR REPAIR If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firearms Service Center. Contact your Browning sporting goods dealer or call our Service Department for the address of the Service Center nearest you. Otherwise, you may send your firearm directly to our own Service Department. For technical questions about your firearm or service call our Service Department.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 2 YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIREARMS SAFETY 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.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 3 Safe gun handling does not stop with your gun’s mechanical “safety” devices — it starts there. Always treat this rifle with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. 3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY. VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLE’S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. Make certain that they do not inadvertently contain any ammunition.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 4 patch as described in “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” on page 21. Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the action/chamber areas. 7 ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE WHEN NOT IN USE. As a safety precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage. Store your gun and ammunition separately — well beyond the reach of children.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 5 Make sure of adequate ventilation in the area that you discharge a firearm. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure to ammunition or cleaning a firearm. Lead exposure can be obtained from discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition. Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious injury. 9 NEVER INSERT A CARTRIDGE OF THE INCORRECT CALIBER IN ANY RIFLE.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 6 your eye when firing a scoped rifle or shotgun. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting cartridges could inflict serious injury. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your firearm to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 7 20 NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING. Your vision and judgment could be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others. 21 READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this owner’s manual, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information on the safe handling procedures of your Browning gun.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 8 FIGURE 1 Butt Bolt Release Lever Barrel Forearm “Safety” Stock Trigger Magazine Latch Muzzle Detachable Magazine and Floorplate N O M E N C L AT U R E In conventional gun terminology the position and movement of gun parts are described as they occur with the gun horizontal and in normal firing position; i.e.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 O P E R AT I O N O F THE “SAFETY” 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 9 FIGURE 2 “Safety” Bolt (closed) Operating Handle CAUTION: THE “SAFETY” SHOULD BE KEPT IN ITS “ON SAFE” POSITION AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN ACTUALLY FIRING THE RIFLE. The trigger-block Magazine type “safety” is Magazine Floorplate Latch conveniently located on the Unit (open) trigger guard just rearward of the trigger (Figure 2).
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 The Browning BAR utilizes a unique detachable box magazine. The capacity of the magazine is four rounds (three rounds for magnum and WSM calibers). Another cartridge may be carried in the chamber, providing a total rifle capacity of five rounds (four rounds for magnum and WSM calibers). 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 10 FIGURE 3 Pull rearward on magazine latch. To ready the rifle for loading, first ensure that the “safety” is in the “on safe” position.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 Care should be exercised in positioning each cartridge so that its base is to the rear of the magazine. If the nose of a cartridge protrudes beyond the end of the magazine, it could cause feeding problems or interfere with the closing of the magazine floorplate. 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 11 FIGURE 4 Carefully insert each cartridge into the magazine.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 12 floorplate into place until retained by the magazine latch. If a round has already been placed into the chamber with the action open, a round may be chambered by depressing the bolt release lever and allowing the bolt to slam closed. If the action is closed, a round may be loaded into the chamber by pulling the operating handle rearward and releasing it.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 13 FIRING THE RIFLE 1 Insert a cartridge into the chamber (as explained previously) by loading a cartridge from the magazine or directly to the chamber. 2 With a round in the chamber, you need only to move the “safety” to the “off safe” position to make the rifle ready for firing. DO NOT MOVE THE “SAFETY” TO THE “OFF SAFE” POSITION UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. 3 Pull the trigger.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 14 present. Once this is determined the bolt may be allowed to close by depressing the bolt release lever. To unload the magazine merely push forward on the base of each round until it clears the retaining lips. The last step is to close the floorplate either without the magazine or with an empty magazine in place. TRIGGER The trigger mechanism has been adjusted at the factory to provide a short, crisp pull consistent with safety.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 15 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE “SAFETY” IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. Again, to unload your rifle, eject any live round in the chamber by pulling the operating handle to the rear. Unload the magazine by pushing forward on the base of each round until it clears the retaining lips. 2 Release the bolt to its forward position by depressing the bolt release lever. Swing open the magazine.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 16 I N S TA L L AT I O N O F S PA C E R S T O A D J U S T D R O P AT C O M B A N D C A S T O N / O F F Six spacers have been included with your BAR ShortTrac or LongTrac rifle. These spacers fit between the buttstock and receiver, allowing adjustments to the drop at comb, heel and cast on/off. Each spacer is labeled/stamped for what each does. One of these six spacers, the neutral spacer (No. 2), is already installed on your rifle.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 17 approximately 1⁄8" per spacer, spacers marked 1R 1L, 2R 2L, and 3R 3L, will also adjust the drop at comb and heel the same amount as spacers 1, 2, and 3. Cast on/off spacers, with their respective stamps are further clarified here: 1RL This spacer raises the comb approximately 1⁄16" and the heel approximately 1⁄8" and will also adjust the cast on or off approximately 1⁄8".
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 18 FIGURE 11 to scratch or mar the buttstock, and remove the recoil pad (Figure 10). Using Loosen the stock bolt. a long shaft flathead screwdriver, loosen the stock bolt completely by turning in a counterclockwise direction, and remove the stock bolt (Figure 11). Completely remove the FIGURE 12 buttstock from the receiver. Install with the At this point you may add rounded end toward or remove the desired the top. number of spacers.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE “SAFETY” IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. Unload your rifle by ejecting any live round in the chamber by pulling the operating handle to the rear and locking it open. Open the floorplate and remove the magazine and unload the magazine by pushing forward on the base of each round until it clears the retaining lips. With the magazine removed and unloaded, release the bolt to its forward, closed position.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 and pull the action bar out of the receiver. 4 Loosen and remove the set screw that holds the action spring guide in place using a 3mm Allen wrench (Figure 15). 5 Push the cross pin, located directly behind the set screw (Figure 15), out using a small instrument like a punch. 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 20 FIGURE 15 Remove the set screw. Cross pin. Set screw. FIGURE 16 Pull the inertia piece rearward.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 21 FIGURE 18 spring tension and care should be taken to avoid Pull back and lift upward. pinched fingers and losing the plunger springs. Reassemble the inertia piece by compressing the plunger springs against the frame on the side where the action spring fits and replacing the block downward over the frame. 8 Remove the piston by pulling it rearward out of the gas cylinder. The gas cylinder can now be examined for accumulations of residue.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 22 is a recess or index mark FIGURE 20A that the set screw must Insert action bar into corresponding slot. tighten against. When sliding the action spring guide into the piston make sure to align the index mark on the action spring guide with the the set screw hole on the receiver (Figure 19). FIGURE 20B It may be helpful to access the action spring guide through the magazine well to help align the index mark with the set screw hole.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 23 5 Leave the magazine floorplate open and keep the bolt in its forward position. Replace the bolt release lever. Line the hole in the bolt release lever with the hole in the receiver and insert the bolt release pin. Lock the bolt release spring onto the bolt release lever. 6 Replace the forearm by sliding the forearm onto the receiver. Be very careful in reassembly of the forearm, since it can be broken if forced into position incorrectly.
03-052-BFA_BAR Shrt-LTrac_4 6/18/04 11:55 AM Page 24 with nitro-solvent. If, or when, fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore brush. Dip the brush in 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 bore before being withdrawn. Your BAR will operate smoothly and reliably with a clean bore and chamber.
03-052-BFA_BAR S-LTracOMCvr_4 6/18/04 11:46 AM BROWNING.COM BROWNING US: Morgan, Utah 84050-9326 BROWNING CANADA: Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Ltee,St-Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1W6 BROWNING INTL: Parc Industriel des Hauts-Sarts, B-4040 Herstal, Belgium NEU04042.
