Manual

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To minimize the possibility of such occurrences the gun user should:
–Use ammunition of the correct caliber and type which is loaded to U.S.
Industry Specifications. Do not use cartridges that are deformed, or car-
tridges that have been reloaded.
–Clean and lubricate the gun in accordance with the instructions in this
manual.
–Learn to correctly operate the bolt and how to properly load and empty the
chamber and magazine.
–If the mechanism shows signs of not functioning correctly, or if a part is
damaged or broken – don’t use the rifle. Have it inspected and repaired.
For most repairs we recommend that Ruger guns be returned to the factory,
However, if a gun has a cartridge in it which cannot be removed, then it is a vio-
lation of Federal Regulations to ship that loaded gun whether it be by U.S. Mail
or by common carrier. Contact our Newport Product Service Department at
[phone].
BASIC DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
!
WARNING –DISASSEMBLY
Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.
UNLOAD BEFORE CLEAN-
ING
It is preferable to carry out these procedures on a workbench or table which has
a covered top. A piece of shallow nap rug or an old, coarse blanket is an ideal cov-
ering. Such a covering not only reduces the chances of the rifle slipping and
being scratched, but it serves also to trap pins, plungers and springs that may
otherwise get lost. It is advisable to have a container – such as a shoebox – in
which each part can be placed as it is removed from the gun.
Before attempting to disassemble the rifle for the first time, study the parts
drawing and parts list so as to be familiar with the relative position, appearance
and name of each part. Carry out the disassembly slowly, and carefully note the
position of the part in the gun before starting to remove it. If a part is under
spring tension (such as, the Safety Selector, Bolt Stop, Trigger) remove it cau-
tiously and anticipate the direction the spring and plunger are most likely to
“jump.”