Licensee Winchester Super X2 Semi-automatic Shotgun Owner’s Manual
We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your new Winchester Super X2 shotgun. We at U.S. Repeating Arms Company thank you for the privilege of providing this shotgun to you. We are especially proud of the many years of enjoyment it is certain to provide for you and your family. The Super X2 is another shotgun in an over 130 year-old tradition of producing quality firearms for the World’s sportsmen. Quality of manufacture, design, craftsmanship and function are of utmost concern to us.
Contents Page Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 General description/operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Terminology and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Magazine capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Initial cleaning/oiling . .
tally discharge even with the safety on, causing serious injury to you or someone else. When a round is chambered keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot. GUN SAFETY WARNINGS IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR FAILURE TO OBEY ANY SAFETY WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN. 2.
15. Hunting from elevated surfaces such as tree stands is dangerous. Doing so may increase the risk of handling any firearm. Always make certain that the stand being used is safe, sturdy and stable. Always make certain your firearm is unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the stand or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the stand. oil can cause excessive pressure and result in serious personal injury. 8.
Receiver FIGURE 1 Vent Rib Ejection Port Buttstock Magazine Cap Safety Recoil Pad Trigger Trigger Guard Magazine Tube (inside forearm) Forearm Invector Plus Choke System® Carrier Release Button function of the gas system and easy disassembly for maintenance and cleaning. However, in order to keep your new shotgun in top condition and operating at its peak performance you must read, understand and follow all of the instructions in this manual. This can be repeated until the magazine is empty.
USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION AS REFERENCED BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE BARREL. nism of this shotgun which loads and secures the shell in the chamber. BEFORE LOADING YOUR GUN BE SURE ALL GREASE AND OIL HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BARREL AND CHAMBER, AND THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number is located on the left side of the receiver, just above the trigger guard. Record the serial number at the front of this manual for future reference.
SUPER X2 FEATURES Not only does the advanced alloy receiver offer the strength of steel, it also affords the Super X2 exceptional between-the-hands balance, with just the ideal barrel weighting for a smooth swing. The entire bolt assembly removes easily for a thorough cleaning. This is a gun designed for hard work under real hunting conditions. You get a complete selection of functional stock materials to choose from: composite black, dipped camouflage composite and walnut models.
FIGURE 2 Super X2 field guns feature our fully floating ventilated rib. The barrel is back-bored for improved pattern performance. Current Super X2 hunting models are fitted with the proven Invector Plus choke system. These longer tubes have special tapers for optimum patterning — plus they are specially designed for back-bored barrels. It allows you to change choke constrictions to meet the demands of the game being hunted or target shot.
MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT AMMUNITION/CALIBER AS LISTED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BARREL. MAGAZINE CAPACITY It is extremely important that you know the magazine capacity of your Super X2. It is listed on the hang tag supplied with your Super X2. Under appropriate circumstances — at a range or other suitable shooting location — load your magazine to full capacity and make note of the number of shells.
Before beginning assembly of your Super X2 you should first wipe the mechanism clean and apply a few drops of quality oil on the surfaces shown (see Figure 3). FIGURE 3 Avoid applying too much oil. Only a light film is necessary. Excessive oil should be wiped off, especially in cold weather. OPERATION OF THE SAFETY Your new Super X2 shotgun is designed with a cross bolt type safety. It is located just rearward of the trigger on the trigger guard: convenient for gloved or ungloved fingers.
FIGURE 4A FIGURE 4B “Off Safe” position. Red band showing. “On Safe” position • “OFF SAFE”. The safety button is pushed fully to the left. A large red band is exposed on the button as it protrudes on the left side. The red band is an added aid to safe gun handling. However, with time and exposure to the elements it can wear off. station and it is your turn to shoot when you are shooting at a range.
INITIAL ASSEMBLY / TAKE DOWN Align the piston rod with the slot on the left side Remove the barrel assembly and receiver/stock section from the carton. Wipe them clean and lightly oil component parts as explained under “Initial Cleaning/Oiling.” FIGURE 5 The Super X2 shotgun usually comes (from the factory) with the barrel removed and the forearm still attached to the magazine tube.
FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Insert the gas piston and gas bracket over the magazine tube. Start the barrel extension into the receiver You may have to lift up slightly on the gas sleeve. Position the piston in the gas bracket on the bottom of the barrel. 4. If the gas piston and sleeve have been removed, first slide the sleeve spring over the magazine tube. Then slide the sleeve onto the magazine tube, piston rod end first.
forward off the magazine tube. See “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” later in this manual for cleaning procedures. the magazine cap. Make sure the magazine cap is fully tightened down. Open and close the action several times and retighten the magazine cap. This will ensure a proper seal. NOTE: If you are disassembling for storage, lock the action rearward. Leave the piston, piston sleeve and spring on the magazine tube as explained previously. Reinstall if they were removed.
is fine to push the shell forward into the chamber, or just leave it loose in the port (see Figure 8). FIGURE 8 4. Press the carrier release button. This will automatically move a loose round placed in the ejection port, directly into the chamber. Keep your fingers clear of the ejection port whenever closing the action with the carrier release button. IMPORTANT: The gun is now ready to fire by moving the safety to the “off safe” position and pulling the trigger.
UNLOADING PROCEDURES FIGURE 9 CAUTION: WHENEVER UNLOADING, ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THAT THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THAT THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, ACTION, CARRIER AND MAGAZINE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE ROUNDS ARE CLEARED FROM THE GUN. Push the shell all the way into the magazine. Make sure you push the rim past the cartridge stop. There are two ways to unload your Super X2.
2. When the last shell in the magazine has been cycled through the chamber and out the ejection port, the action will lock rearward. The action should lock rearward when the acton is cycled with an empty magazine. Remove shells from the magazine by pressing in on the cartridge stop with your finger. FIGURE 10 3. Using your index finger, feel the entry of the magazine to make sure there are no longer any shells that have not been fed from the magazine and ejected.
3. As the bolt returns forward under spring force a shell from the magazine is automatically transferred from the magazine to the chamber and the bolt locks forward. Your gun will now fire again with the pull of the trigger. Immediately put the safety in the “on safe” position (with the red warning ring hidden) until you are ready to fire again. FIRING PROCEDURES The semiautomatic or self-loading characteristic of the Super X2 is the obvious primary benefit to the shooter.
bird regulations. If you do not wish to be limited to three shots — when it is not required by law — you can remove the three shot adapter (plug). IN THE CASE OF A MISFIRE Only rarely will modern factory ammunition experience a misfire. If this ever happens to you when shooting your Super X2, please follow these instructions carefully. WHEN REMOVING THE PLUG BE CERTAIN THERE ARE NO SHELLS IN THE MAGAZINE OR CHAMBER AND KEEP THE BARREL AND MAGAZINE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AT ALL TIMES.
FIGURE 12 FIGURE 11 Depress the magazine spring retainer tab. Keep your free hand over the retainer. Slowly remove the magazine spring retainer. Keep it under control with your hand, as it is under spring pressure. REMOVAL — 4. The magazine three-shot adapter lays underneath the magazine spring retainer locked in the forward end of the magazine tube.
4. Note: In the future, should you wish to limit your gun to three shots again, unscrew the magazine cap, remove the forearm and remove the magazine spring retainer as explained previously. Hold the spring down inside the magazine tube. Then insert the tapered end of the adapter inside the spring and lightly press the front end of threeshot adapter to force the magazine spring into the magazine until the base of the three-shot adapter is level with the end of the magazine tube.
FIGURE 14 Barrel Extension Gas Bracket Gas Piston Bolt Slide Link Bolt Slide Forearm Bolt Bolt Handle Sleeve Spring Magazine Tube Gas Sleeve Magazine Cap Follower (inside) Trigger Group Trigger Group Pins Magazine Spring 23 Three Shot Adapter Magazine Spring Retainer
are under spring tension. FIGURE 15 BEFORE ANY ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES FIRST, MAKE CERTAIN THE GUN IS TOTALLY UNLOADED AND THE "SAFETY" IS THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. BE CERTAIN THERE ARE NOT SHELLS IN THE MAGAZINE, CHAMBER OR FEED MECHANISM. PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. Carefully lower the bolt forward to the closed position. You can damage the receiver by slamming the bolt closed with no barrel installed. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR DISASSEMBLY.
FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 Push out the trigger guard pins. Be careful not to mar or scratch the receiver. Pull the pins completely free from the receiver with your fingers. either side of the receiver. Push the trigger group pins clear through to the other side of the receiver. Once the pins are started out they can be pulled the rest of the way out using your fingers (See Figure 17). hold the bolt handle with one hand while depressing the carrier release button with the other (See Figure 15).
3. Reinsert the trigger guard pins, pushing them in with your hand or gently tapping them into place with a plastic or wooden mallet, again using caution not to scratch the receiver. FIGURE 18 4. Complete assembly by installing the gas system, barrel and forearm as explained under “Initial Assembly/Takedown.” BOLT DISASSEMBLY /REASSEMBLY Remove the trigger group from the receiver. The bolt can be removed for normal maintenance or if the action becomes excessively dirty or wet.
FIGURE 20 FIGURE 19 Bolt Slide Bolt Remove the bolt assembly forward, out the front of the receiver. Separate the bolt and bolt slide for easy cleaning. closed position. To do this hold the bolt handle with one hand while depressing the carrier release button with the other to prevent slamming the bolt forward and damaging the receiver. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY BEYOND THIS POINT. 3. Remove the trigger group as explained under “Trigger Group Disassembly/Reassembly.
FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22 Reassemble the bolt and bolt slide. When installing the bolt assembly, make sure you install it link end first. Line up the rails with the receiver. the receiver. This is handy if you are simply reattaching the barrel assembly after storage and the bolt has inadvertently moved forward and the bolt slide link has come out of the socket.) spring follower (See Figure 23). The socket can be seen at the rear of the receiver cavity.
FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24 Carefully guide the bolt slide link into its socket in the recoil spring follower. This must be done correctly or your gun will not function. Bolt Slide Link Replace the bolt handle by pushing it in until it snaps into place in the spring-detent. You can feel it snap into position. Socket in the recoil spring follower 8. Replace the gas system, barrel and forearm as explained previously. 9. Again, work the bolt fully to the rear until it locks open.
CHOKE TUBES AS MARKED ON YOUR SUPER X2 SHOTGUN. INVECTOR ® PLUS CHOKE TUBE SYSTEM The Super X2 is fitted with one of the most popular and universally accepted choke tube systems on the market: Invector-Plus. Your Super X2 Shotgun is specially designed for this system only. This means: Failure to follow these warnings may damage your gun and cause injury to yourself and others. A special "Plus" choke tube wrench is provided to remove and tighten Invector-Plus choke tubes. • It has a back-bored barrel.
BEFORE CHECKING, FOLLOWING THE SAFETY GUIDELINES OUTLINED ABOVE. 2. Open the action, locking it rearward, and place the “safety” in the “on safe” position. 3. Use the Invector Plus wrench to loosen the tube, turning it counterclockwise. Finger twist the tube the rest of the way out of the barrel. SELECTING THE CORRECT INVECTOR-PLUS TUBE — The Invector-Plus choke system is fully compatible with factory lead or steel shot loads. The conversion chart includes both lead and steel shot information.
Tube Notch Codes (Lead shot designations) 1 Notch: Full 2 Notches: Improved Modified FIGURE 25 CHOKE TUBE RIM CODES AND PATTERNING Rim Notches Pattern With Lead Shot Pattern With Steel Shot Knurled** X-Full Turkey ** I Full * II Imp. Modified Full1 III Modified Full1 IIII Imp. Cylinder Modified IIIII Skeet Imp. Cylinder No Notches Cylinder Cylinder 3 Notches: Modified • Not for use with steel shot.
USE OF EXTRA BARRELS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS A good way to extend the utility and usefulness of your new Super X2 is with an extra barrel. All Winchester Super X2 semi-auto shotgun barrels are completely interchangeable within gauge and chamber length. No special fitting is required. Your Super X2 will function better and more reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean.
AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. removed because they provide a place where moisture can accumulate. Any dried oil in the receiver area should also be removed. ALWAYS PLACE THE SAFETY IN “ON SAFE” POSITION BEFORE BEGINNING ANY CLEANING PROCEDURE. 5. Lightly oil your gun at the points described under “Oiling the Action” explained earlier in this manual.
DO NOT TAKE YOUR GUN’S ACTION APART BEYOND WHAT IS EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. CLEANING THE GAS SYSTEM — 1. Remove the gas piston and piston sleeve from the magazine tube. Do no attempt to disassemble gas piston components, it is not necessary for good maintenance and risks loosing parts and damaging your gun. Spray the magazine tube with a good quality powder solvent and wipe clean.
CLEANING THE INVECTOR-PLUS CHOKE SYSTEM — OTHER CLEANING SUGGESTIONS — 1. Do not use a brass brush to clean your barrel unless a choke tube is installed in the barrel. Bristles could break off and lodge in the threads, making installation and removal difficult. • Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver or other parts. It can drain down to the wood and soften it — and cause permanent damage and loosening of the stock. 2.
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You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety. As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can mean the difference between life and death. Failure to follow any of these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/or possible serious injury or death to yourself and others. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle any firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
7. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTION. Do this for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest shotgun barrel. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS FULLY UNLOADED. Make sure no live rounds are in the chamber.
12. USE SHELLS OF CORRECT LENGTH. The size of the chamber is inscribed, along with gauge and choke designations, on the side of the barrel. Do not use 31/2" shotgun shells in a shotgun or barrel with a 2 3/4" chamber or 3" chamber. Do not use 3" shells in a shotgun chambered for a 2 3/4" shells. Doing so can result in a build-up of dangerously high pressures that may damage your gun and possibly cause serious injury to yourself or others. 13.
22. SUPERVISE AND TEACH FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY -ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NONSHOOTERS. Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses. 23. NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING. Your vision and judgment could be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others. 24. PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
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