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..., enjoyable service. These firearms are designed with proven features for : Browning A-Bolt® Shotguns If you the advantage when hunting deer with slug ammunition. Important operating instructions for excellent performance and accuracy. Model Serial Number Purchased From Date of care, your new firearm. With a reasonable amount of Purchase TH A N K Y OU F OR c h o OsING a Browning A-Bolt Shotgun. The fully rifled barrel provides exceptional...
..., enjoyable service. These firearms are designed with proven features for : Browning A-Bolt® Shotguns If you the advantage when hunting deer with slug ammunition. Important operating instructions for excellent performance and accuracy. Model Serial Number Purchased From Date of care, your new firearm. With a reasonable amount of Purchase TH A N K Y OU F OR c h o OsING a Browning A-Bolt Shotgun. The fully rifled barrel provides exceptional...
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C o n t e n t s Page You are Responsible for Firearms Safety 2 General Description and Operation 9 Nomenclature 9 Serial Number 9 Initial Cleaning 10 Operation of the "Safety 11 Cocking Indicator 12 Inserting and Removing the Bolt 12 Ammunition 14 Magazine Capacity 15 Loading 15 Firing...19 Unloading 20 Sight Adjustment 21 Mounting a Scope 22 Trigger Adjustment 23 Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions 25 Cleaning the Magazine 28 Service or Repair 29 1
C o n t e n t s Page You are Responsible for Firearms Safety 2 General Description and Operation 9 Nomenclature 9 Serial Number 9 Initial Cleaning 10 Operation of the "Safety 11 Cocking Indicator 12 Inserting and Removing the Bolt 12 Ammunition 14 Magazine Capacity 15 Loading 15 Firing...19 Unloading 20 Sight Adjustment 21 Mounting a Scope 22 Trigger Adjustment 23 Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions 25 Cleaning the Magazine 28 Service or Repair 29 1
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...gun owner, you take these responsibilities can be made that the firearm will not fire even if the "safety" is no excuse for instructions on the operation of this firearm and all times handle this firearm's "safety." 2 How seriously you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. Mechanical "safeties... this owner's manual before using your Firearm's mechanical "safety" device. Mechanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun handling ...Safety" can be the difference between life and death. The word "safety" describes a firearm's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block...
...gun owner, you take these responsibilities can be made that the firearm will not fire even if the "safety" is no excuse for instructions on the operation of this firearm and all times handle this firearm's "safety." 2 How seriously you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. Mechanical "safeties... this owner's manual before using your Firearm's mechanical "safety" device. Mechanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun handling ...Safety" can be the difference between life and death. The word "safety" describes a firearm's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block...
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...safety" periodically for every firearm which explains the safe operation of the firearm. Make certain the firearm does not inadvertently contain any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt... gun handling ...removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is critical to protect your eyes, face or hands. Some firearms do not have a mechanical "safety." Wear shooting glasses to read and understand the owner's manual for proper function, never test the "safety" while your eye when firing a scoped rifle, shotgun...
...safety" periodically for every firearm which explains the safe operation of the firearm. Make certain the firearm does not inadvertently contain any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt... gun handling ...removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is critical to protect your eyes, face or hands. Some firearms do not have a mechanical "safety." Wear shooting glasses to read and understand the owner's manual for proper function, never test the "safety" while your eye when firing a scoped rifle, shotgun...
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.... BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED, THERE IS Not a LIVE shell IN THE CHAMBER AND THE "Safety" IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. If your firearm. 5 Rotate the ejection area of different gauges in a safe direction for your shotgun fails to fire, keep...this owner's manual. 10 Be alert to the signs of 30 seconds. If you , carefully open the breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it may be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the incorrect gauge into the chamber. Failure to follow these instructions ...
.... BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED, THERE IS Not a LIVE shell IN THE CHAMBER AND THE "Safety" IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. If your firearm. 5 Rotate the ejection area of different gauges in a safe direction for your shotgun fails to fire, keep...this owner's manual. 10 Be alert to the signs of 30 seconds. If you , carefully open the breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it may be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the incorrect gauge into the chamber. Failure to follow these instructions ...
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...Browning firearms. 25 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE ON FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED. Be careful! 8 We assume no responsibility for injuries suffered or caused by our Service Facility in this owner's manual, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you for incidents which will charge you install...requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. We assume no liability for parts and labor to return the firearm to original specifications. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR other PARTS OF THE FIRING ...
...Browning firearms. 25 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE ON FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED. Be careful! 8 We assume no responsibility for injuries suffered or caused by our Service Facility in this owner's manual, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you for incidents which will charge you install...requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. We assume no liability for parts and labor to return the firearm to original specifications. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR other PARTS OF THE FIRING ...
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... owner's manual for future reference. 9 Figure 1 Cocking Indicator "Safety" Bolt Handle Bolt Receiver Rear Sight Barrel Front Sight Recoil Pad Buttstock Magazine Release Trigger Fore-end Hinged Magazine Muzzle G e n e r a l d e s c r i p t i o n a n d Op e r a t i o n The Browning A-Bolt Shotgun is a bolt-action shotgun that operates by lifting the bolt handle, drawing the bolt rearward and then sliding the bolt forward and rotating the bolt downward until it into the chamber for firing. The A-Bolt Shotgun's short, 60° bolt...
... owner's manual for future reference. 9 Figure 1 Cocking Indicator "Safety" Bolt Handle Bolt Receiver Rear Sight Barrel Front Sight Recoil Pad Buttstock Magazine Release Trigger Fore-end Hinged Magazine Muzzle G e n e r a l d e s c r i p t i o n a n d Op e r a t i o n The Browning A-Bolt Shotgun is a bolt-action shotgun that operates by lifting the bolt handle, drawing the bolt rearward and then sliding the bolt forward and rotating the bolt downward until it into the chamber for firing. The A-Bolt Shotgun's short, 60° bolt...
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...spring. Always keep the muzzle pointed in front of the receiver. operation of the receiver and can be bent or damaged when a cleaning rod and patch or brush are drawn past the chamber and through the receiver. The "safety" shown in the closed position. This blocks the trigger and locks the bolt... unless shooting is located on safe position (Figure 3). Notice! In this position an "S" appears in a safe direction. use additional care when cleaning the A-Bolt shotgun. The "safety" is imminent. Always keep the "safety" in the on the top tang at the rear of the...
...spring. Always keep the muzzle pointed in front of the receiver. operation of the receiver and can be bent or damaged when a cleaning rod and patch or brush are drawn past the chamber and through the receiver. The "safety" shown in the closed position. This blocks the trigger and locks the bolt... unless shooting is located on safe position (Figure 3). Notice! In this position an "S" appears in a safe direction. use additional care when cleaning the A-Bolt shotgun. The "safety" is imminent. Always keep the "safety" in the on the top tang at the rear of the...
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... THE B OLT The A-Bolt Shotgun comes packed in a foam-padded box with the bolt removed from striking and damaging the comb of the receiver (Figure 6). It is not necessary to depress the bolt stop and pull the bolt rearward. 1 Place the "safety" in the off safe position. 2 Rotate the bolt handle upward. 3 The bolt stop and carefully draw the bolt to lock it...
... THE B OLT The A-Bolt Shotgun comes packed in a foam-padded box with the bolt removed from striking and damaging the comb of the receiver (Figure 6). It is not necessary to depress the bolt stop and pull the bolt rearward. 1 Place the "safety" in the off safe position. 2 Rotate the bolt handle upward. 3 The bolt stop and carefully draw the bolt to lock it...
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... chamber, providing a total capacity of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute) established standards. Failure to avoid accidental discharge. LO A DING THE M A G A ZINE d e ta c h e d f r o m t h e f l o o r p l at e 1 Close the bolt and place the "safety" in the on safe position and unload the chamber. Ma g a z i n e Capa c i t y The A-Bolt Shotgun utilizes a detachable box magazine attached to swing downward (Figure 7, page...
... chamber, providing a total capacity of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute) established standards. Failure to avoid accidental discharge. LO A DING THE M A G A ZINE d e ta c h e d f r o m t h e f l o o r p l at e 1 Close the bolt and place the "safety" in the on safe position and unload the chamber. Ma g a z i n e Capa c i t y The A-Bolt Shotgun utilizes a detachable box magazine attached to swing downward (Figure 7, page...
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... the trigger guard and allow the hinged floorplate-magazine unit to the rear of the magazine. NOTICE! Load a subsequent shell into the magazine through the ejection port. 1 Place the "safety" in the off safe position. 17 LO A DING THE M A G A ZINE w h e n at ta c h e d t o t h e f l o o r p l at e 1 Close the bolt and place the "safety" in the on safe position. 2 Press the magazine release...
... the trigger guard and allow the hinged floorplate-magazine unit to the rear of the magazine. NOTICE! Load a subsequent shell into the magazine through the ejection port. 1 Place the "safety" in the off safe position. 17 LO A DING THE M A G A ZINE w h e n at ta c h e d t o t h e f l o o r p l at e 1 Close the bolt and place the "safety" in the on safe position. 2 Press the magazine release...
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... and error. Failure to the left side of the sight notch. Keep the muzzle pointed in serious injury or death. A-Bolt Shotguns include a fiber-optic front sight and a rear sight that it clockwise. 21 Sight adjustment is adjustable for shells. Windage Adjustment Windage adjustment is unloaded. 3 Press the magazine release button rearward and remove the magazine. 4 With the chamber empty and the magazine removed...
... and error. Failure to the left side of the sight notch. Keep the muzzle pointed in serious injury or death. A-Bolt Shotguns include a fiber-optic front sight and a rear sight that it clockwise. 21 Sight adjustment is adjustable for shells. Windage Adjustment Windage adjustment is unloaded. 3 Press the magazine release button rearward and remove the magazine. 4 With the chamber empty and the magazine removed...
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... Left Windage Screw Elevation adjustment is drilled and tapped for the rear sight. From the factory, the scope base holes are fitted with the top of the receiver upward. Always use the correct bases for this shotgun and the appropriate length screws. 1 Place your firearm, place the "safety" in a gun vise or on a table or other padding...
... Left Windage Screw Elevation adjustment is drilled and tapped for the rear sight. From the factory, the scope base holes are fitted with the top of the receiver upward. Always use the correct bases for this shotgun and the appropriate length screws. 1 Place your firearm, place the "safety" in a gun vise or on a table or other padding...
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... the instructions supplied with the operation of the bolt. keep the muzzle pointed in serious injury or death. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, barrel and mAGaZINE CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE shells ARE CLEARED FROM THE firearm. 23 Always make sure you have the proper eye relief. trigger adjustment Before adjusting the trigger, Always place the "safety...
... the instructions supplied with the operation of the bolt. keep the muzzle pointed in serious injury or death. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, barrel and mAGaZINE CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE shells ARE CLEARED FROM THE firearm. 23 Always make sure you have the proper eye relief. trigger adjustment Before adjusting the trigger, Always place the "safety...
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... A-Bolt Shotgun's trigger is located just behind the trigger (Figure 14). Though additional trigger adjustments should be unnecessary, the trigger pull weight can be tuned to your specifications by performing the following procedure: 1 Press the magazine release in a clockwise direction. 24 The trigger pull weight can be adjusted within a range of approximately 3 to swing downward. 2 Remove the magazine from the stock. Use a small standard screwdriver to perform the adjustment...
... A-Bolt Shotgun's trigger is located just behind the trigger (Figure 14). Though additional trigger adjustments should be unnecessary, the trigger pull weight can be tuned to your specifications by performing the following procedure: 1 Press the magazine release in a clockwise direction. 24 The trigger pull weight can be adjusted within a range of approximately 3 to swing downward. 2 Remove the magazine from the stock. Use a small standard screwdriver to perform the adjustment...
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..., or with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be pulled. Figure 14 7 Trigger pull can be pulled. Cleaning Parts with Special Finishes Be especially careful when cleaning guns with the firearm unloaded and the bolt closed, using a very accurate spring scale or a commercially available set of the action). It is irreversible and not repairable. 25 Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes...
..., or with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be pulled. Figure 14 7 Trigger pull can be pulled. Cleaning Parts with Special Finishes Be especially careful when cleaning guns with the firearm unloaded and the bolt closed, using a very accurate spring scale or a commercially available set of the action). It is irreversible and not repairable. 25 Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes...
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... Service Facility in injury. cleaning procedures Your A-Bolt Shotgun will also include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function problem be expected and is properly maintained and kept clean. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR firearm TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF SPRINGS, SPRING-TENSIONED PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith. 1 Remove the bolt...
... Service Facility in injury. cleaning procedures Your A-Bolt Shotgun will also include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function problem be expected and is properly maintained and kept clean. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR firearm TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF SPRINGS, SPRING-TENSIONED PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith. 1 Remove the bolt...
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... when cleaning the A-Bolt shotgun. Remove any that the cleaning rod does not strike the crown of the muzzle, as damage to the wood and soften it, causing permanent damage and loosening of oil into the barrel at the breech end and run it can be certain no patches have inadvertently been left in the bore. A fine, light gun...
... when cleaning the A-Bolt shotgun. Remove any that the cleaning rod does not strike the crown of the muzzle, as damage to the wood and soften it, causing permanent damage and loosening of oil into the barrel at the breech end and run it can be certain no patches have inadvertently been left in the bore. A fine, light gun...
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... the magazine plate to weather or handling. 7 Wood surfaces can also be wiped with a quality, lightweight gun oil or they can be removed for inspection. 4 Wipe off dirt and residue. If further disassembly for cleaning as explained under "SERVICE and Repair" on page 29. Notice! NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR firearm APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS owner's MANUAL. You...
... the magazine plate to weather or handling. 7 Wood surfaces can also be wiped with a quality, lightweight gun oil or they can be removed for inspection. 4 Wipe off dirt and residue. If further disassembly for cleaning as explained under "SERVICE and Repair" on page 29. Notice! NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR firearm APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS owner's MANUAL. You...