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10. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BOLT
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION. BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY OR
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, VISUALLY INSPECT THE
CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS
COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE
INTERMEDIATE POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The bolt of your rifle may have been packed separately in the carton in
which your rifle is shipped. You will need to insert the bolt into the action.
In addition, it is always advisable to remove the bolt before cleaning.
Consequently, becoming familiar with removing and inserting the bolt
assembly quickly and easily is absolutely essential.
10.1. FIRST INSTALLATION OF THE BOLT
Before inserting the bolt into the rifle, make sure the firing pin is cocked.
Under most conditions it should be (and remain) cocked. When the firing
pin is cocked, the cocking indicator is visible at the rear of the bolt. If the
indicator is protruding from the bolt sleeve a minimum of
1
/
8" the firing pin
is cocked. If the firing pin is not in the cocked position this means that the
bolt has been partially disassembled.
To cock the bolt, turn the rear section
of the bolt clockwise (when viewed
from the indicator end) until the bolt
sleeve lock engages the notch in the
bolt (Figure 13).
On a new rifle where surfaces are not
yet burnished from use, it may be
difficult to rotate the bolt sleeve by
hand. If so, carefully grasp the lower
section of the firing pin in a padded
vise, pull and turn.
• Off Safe: With the “safety” fully forward, the rifle is ready to fire
(Figure 12).
The “safety” mechanism, when engaged, is designed to block the firing pin
and disengage the sear to prevent firing. However, this mechanism will not
necessarily prevent the accidental discharge of this firearm as a result of
jarring or abuse such as occurs when a firearm is dropped.
Never rely totally on your firearm’s “safety.” It is merely an aid to safe gun
handling. Like any mechanical device the “safety” can possibly fail; it can
be bumped off or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition.
Always keep your rifle pointed in a safe direction.
At all times, keep the “safety” in the on safe position and the barrel pointed
in a safe direction. It is advisable to never load your rifle until you are in
the field, at the location you intend to begin hunting or you are at your
bench on a range and it is clear to shoot. For extra safety on a range, and
as a courtesy to others, fully unload the rifle and keep the action in the
open position at all times other than when it is clear to shoot.
It is essential that you become very familiar with the feel, look and
operation of the “safety” on this rifle before attempting to load and shoot it.
Turn the bolt sleeve. Make sure the sleeve
lock is in the bolt notch.
FIGURE 13
Bolt Notch
Sleeve Lock
“Safety” shown in the off safe position.
FIGURE 12
“Safety” shown in the intermediate position.
FIGURE 11