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WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND
CLEANING YOUR RIFLE TO PREVENT SPRINGS, SPRING-
LOADED PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM
CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.
KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA.
NEVER TEST THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF YOUR RIFLE
WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
19.1. CLEANING PROCEDURES
Your firearm will function better and more reliably over a longer period of
time if it is properly maintained and kept clean. Clean your firearm after
every day of shooting, and more often if it becomes excessively dirty. A
minimum cleaning includes wiping down the firearm and oiling key parts.
Regular maintenance will also include cleaning the barrel.
If you encounter a function problem be sure to give your firearm a thorough
cleaning to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of the
FNH USA Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith.
1. Remove the bolt as explained previously.
2. 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.
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 breech end 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.
18. MOUNTING A SCOPE
BEFORE MOUNTING A SCOPE, SIGHT OR OTHER
ACCESSORIES TO YOUR RIFLE, PLACE THE “SAFETY”
IN THE INTERMEDIATE POSITION. OPEN THE ACTION AND
MAKE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting a scope base.
The rifle was shipped from the factory with a MIL-STD 1913-type
machined rail with an additional 20 MOA of forward elevation cant
(except the TSR XP USA rail which has 5 MOA of forward elevation cant)
built-in for mounting scope rings.
Winchester
®
Model 70
™
scope bases will not fit FNH USA rifles, as the
mounting screw holes are a different size (8-40 thread) and spacing.
IMPORTANT: The TSR XP USA’s action is shorter and will not accept a
standard FNH SPR scope base.
Carefully follow the instructions included with your scope and scope rings
when performing any scope installation. Always make sure you have the
proper eye relief. Always make sure that the saddle crossbolts and cap
bolts are fully tightened before using your firearm.
19. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS
BEFORE PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES, PLACE
THE “SAFETY” IN THE INTERMEDIATE POSITION. OPEN THE
ACTION AND MAKE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE IS COMPLETELY
UNLOADED. KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.