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1. With the “safety” in the intermediate position, lift the bolt handle and
pull the bolt completely rearward (Figure 15).
2. Lay a cartridge on top of the magazine follower just forward of the bolt.
Press the cartridge down with your thumb until
it snaps into the magazine (Figure 16).
3. Press each succeeding cartridge into the magazine in the same manner.
4. With the magazine loaded to capacity, press down on the top cartridge
in the magazine so that it is below the bolt and close the bolt to prevent
chambering a cartridge and help avoid accidental discharge (Figure 17).
13.2.1. LOADING THE DETACHABLE BOX MAGAZINE (DBM)
These instructions apply only to rifles with Detachable Box Magazines (DBM).
1. With the “safety” in the intermediate position, lift the bolt handle and
pull the bolt completely rearward.
13. LOADING
WHEN LOADING YOUR RIFLE ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, ALWAYS PLACE THE
“SAFETY” IN THE INTERMEDIATE POSITION AND KEEP
YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT CARRY YOUR RIFLE WITH A CARTRIDGE IN THE
CHAMBER TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE. WHEN
FIRING IS NO LONGER IMMINENT, PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN
THE INTERMEDIATE POSITION AND UNLOAD THE CHAMBER.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Rifles are available with either an internal magazine with hinged floorplate
(FLP) or detachable box magazine systems (DBM/TBM). Extra box magazines
are available from your dealer. The total magazine capacity of your rifle will
vary with caliber and magazine type.
13.1. LOADING RIFLES WITH AN INTERNAL MAGAZINE (FLP)
These instructions apply only to rifles with internal, hinged floorplate
(FLP) magazines.
FIGURE 16
Press the cartridge down until it snaps
into place.
FIGURE 17
Hold down the top cartridge and close the bolt.
FIGURE 15
Open the bolt completely.