Manual

14. To Single Load: The rifle can be used as a single shot rifle in the absence of a

magazine or for safety or training purposes. To do so, follow steps 1 - 3, p. 13.

Then load a cartridge into the chamber, and follow steps 10 - 13, p. 14. See

“Unloading Warning”, p. 17.

WARNING –LOADING

Know the caliber of your rifle you are loading and load

cartridges of only that caliber into it!

Before loading, be certain the primer of each cartridge

is seated flush with, or below, the surface of the car-

tridge case base. A cartridge discharged by the closing

of the bolt can result in possible serious injury to the

shooter and those nearby.

If a cartridge does not chamber readily, do not force it.

Check the bore and chamber to be certain that each

cartridge is the proper caliber and of correct dimen-

sions. If you cannot determine why the cartridge will

not fit, clear the rifle of all cartridges and write or call

the factory.

The wrong ammunition can destroy your gun and

result in serious injury.

BE SURE WHAT YOU LOAD

IS CORRECT

WARNING: REMEMBER THAT EACH TIME A CARTRIDGE IS

FIRED AND A NEW ONE IS CHAMBERED. THE SAFETY

SELECTOR IS IN THE “FIRE” POSITION. THEREFORE, IF

THE RIFLE IS NOT GOING TO BE DISCHARGED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE

CARTRIDGE IS CHAMBERED, MOVE THE SAFETY SELECTOR FULLY BACK

TO THE “SAFE” POSITION.

WARNING –FIRING

When firing the Model 77/22

, 77/17, or 77/44

be sure that bystanders are well clear of the

shooter and standing a safe distance to the rear.

Empty cartridge cases are hot and are normally

ejected from the rifle to the right. They could

cause injury to any person who is standing too

closely alongside the shooter. Shooters who fire

right-hand rifles from their left shoulder should

be particularly cautious concerning ejected car-

tridge cases and the back of the bolt as it is

drawn rearward.

EJECTED BRASS IS HOT