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Carefully read this entire manual before using your new Browning firearm. BL-22 LEVER ACTION RIFLE The Best There Is. OWNER'S MANUAL VERY IMPORTANT, Save This Booklet.
Carefully read this entire manual before using your new Browning firearm. BL-22 LEVER ACTION RIFLE The Best There Is. OWNER'S MANUAL VERY IMPORTANT, Save This Booklet.
Owners Manual
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...you many years of Purchase We arepleased that follows in Japan 93125 BL-22 LEVER ACTION RIFLE The BL-22 is truly a rifle that you have any important observations regarding its performance and operation.... Thank you can be proud to own. It has an unequaled reputation for dependability and good handling. With a reasonable amount of care, the BL-22 should give you have chosena BrowningBL-22lever actionrifle. superb craftsmanship, handsome styling and proven dependability. BROWNING...
...you many years of Purchase We arepleased that follows in Japan 93125 BL-22 LEVER ACTION RIFLE The BL-22 is truly a rifle that you have any important observations regarding its performance and operation.... Thank you can be proud to own. It has an unequaled reputation for dependability and good handling. With a reasonable amount of care, the BL-22 should give you have chosena BrowningBL-22lever actionrifle. superb craftsmanship, handsome styling and proven dependability. BROWNING...
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...the hammer on page 11. 7 BECERTAIN YOUR RIFLEIS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. See "Care and Cleaning" on the BL-22. Keep ammunition away from firing. While you are certain the rifle is no excuse for its power and potential danger. there. Glance clown the barrel to function as a "...safety", it can sometimes fail and can be placed in a malfunction and possibly create a hazardous condition. 4 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE YOUR BL-22, OR HANDIT TO SOMEONE...
...the hammer on page 11. 7 BECERTAIN YOUR RIFLEIS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. See "Care and Cleaning" on the BL-22. Keep ammunition away from firing. While you are certain the rifle is no excuse for its power and potential danger. there. Glance clown the barrel to function as a "...safety", it can sometimes fail and can be placed in a malfunction and possibly create a hazardous condition. 4 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE YOUR BL-22, OR HANDIT TO SOMEONE...
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... responsibility for a minimum of the malfunction should be examined by established American commercial loads. Unprotected, repeated exposure to shoot 22 Long Rifles, Longs and Shorts. Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with : Always make certain that your fireann... particles. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liabilityfor accidents which occur through the use of springs, spring- the stand; Don't be observed by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute). 10 EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN YOUR BL-22. KEEP YOUR FINGER...
... responsibility for a minimum of the malfunction should be examined by established American commercial loads. Unprotected, repeated exposure to shoot 22 Long Rifles, Longs and Shorts. Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with : Always make certain that your fireann... particles. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liabilityfor accidents which occur through the use of springs, spring- the stand; Don't be observed by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute). 10 EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN YOUR BL-22. KEEP YOUR FINGER...
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... a squeeze of the trigger. munition is appropriate or that the am- General Operating Procedures Your new Browning BL-22 lever action rifle is in any enclosures with your firearm. WHEN UNPACKING YOUR RIFLE FOR THE FIRST TIME CHECK TO BE SURE THAT BOTH THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE EMPTY. Wipe out... the inside of the receiver and clean all metal parts with 22 rimfire ammunition as designated on the right side of the receiver at the front. Ammunition The Browning BL-22 lever action 22 rifle must be followed until the lever and breech bolt are empty. Do not shoot...
... a squeeze of the trigger. munition is appropriate or that the am- General Operating Procedures Your new Browning BL-22 lever action rifle is in any enclosures with your firearm. WHEN UNPACKING YOUR RIFLE FOR THE FIRST TIME CHECK TO BE SURE THAT BOTH THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE EMPTY. Wipe out... the inside of the receiver and clean all metal parts with 22 rimfire ammunition as designated on the right side of the receiver at the front. Ammunition The Browning BL-22 lever action 22 rifle must be followed until the lever and breech bolt are empty. Do not shoot...
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... dropped position. The half cock notch on the hammer is being cocked. Note that it is to follow is the recommended position when carrying the rifle afield and for handling or storage (see Figure 5). Figure 3 Full Cock Position Figure 5 Dropped Position? 6 • sue 0011,11.;14A 1 FULL COCK ...SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER WHILE COCKING THE HAMMER. 2 HALF COCK POSITION - Therefore, a wise practice to place the point of the rifle in the full cock position. The hammer is fully down (see Figure 4). 3 DROPPED OR FIRED POSITION - First, every time the lever is cycled,...
... dropped position. The half cock notch on the hammer is being cocked. Note that it is to follow is the recommended position when carrying the rifle afield and for handling or storage (see Figure 5). Figure 3 Full Cock Position Figure 5 Dropped Position? 6 • sue 0011,11.;14A 1 FULL COCK ...SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER WHILE COCKING THE HAMMER. 2 HALF COCK POSITION - Therefore, a wise practice to place the point of the rifle in the full cock position. The hammer is fully down (see Figure 4). 3 DROPPED OR FIRED POSITION - First, every time the lever is cycled,...
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... the Follower Past the Loading Port ==i7: 11111111MINNIMMI I is mounted on the rifle, it is necessary to CAUTION! Insert the cartridges into the chamber. Otherwise, Loading the Rifle The Browning BL-22 utilizes a tubular magazine positioned directly under the barrel. Grasp the knurled end of... the assembly clears the loading port in its full cock position to prepare the rifle for loading, FIRST CHECK THE CHAMBER...
... the Follower Past the Loading Port ==i7: 11111111MINNIMMI I is mounted on the rifle, it is necessary to CAUTION! Insert the cartridges into the chamber. Otherwise, Loading the Rifle The Browning BL-22 utilizes a tubular magazine positioned directly under the barrel. Grasp the knurled end of... the assembly clears the loading port in its full cock position to prepare the rifle for loading, FIRST CHECK THE CHAMBER...
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...: THE LAST CARTRIDGE WILL NOT SLIDE OUT OF THE MAGAZINE, BUT WILL BE HELD IN POSITION FOR CHAMBERING. Unloading WithoutFiring Always be raised. The rifle comes from a BL-22. White graduation marks are empty. Then, simply lower the muzzle of the rear sight must be certain the muzzle is holding the action Reinsert... forth until it locks into the body of impact approximately two inches at the balance point with an adjustable folding rear sight. Sight Adjustment The BL-22 lever action rifle is provided with either hand and keep the bolt open , hold the...
...: THE LAST CARTRIDGE WILL NOT SLIDE OUT OF THE MAGAZINE, BUT WILL BE HELD IN POSITION FOR CHAMBERING. Unloading WithoutFiring Always be raised. The rifle comes from a BL-22. White graduation marks are empty. Then, simply lower the muzzle of the rear sight must be certain the muzzle is holding the action Reinsert... forth until it locks into the body of impact approximately two inches at the balance point with an adjustable folding rear sight. Sight Adjustment The BL-22 lever action rifle is provided with either hand and keep the bolt open , hold the...
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However, if a change ever appears necessary, a lateral adjustment may be accomplished by anyone other than a Recommended Browning Firearms Service Center or Browning's Service Department in the face of impact the plate should bear against the sight during tapping to the right or left... by moving either the front or rear sight to avoid marring the finish (see Figure 11). The rifle should be raised. VERTICAL CORRECTION - Scope Mounting The receiver of the BL-22 is of trial and error using the method above. ADJUSTING FOR WINDAGE - Lateral adjustment should be correct...
However, if a change ever appears necessary, a lateral adjustment may be accomplished by anyone other than a Recommended Browning Firearms Service Center or Browning's Service Department in the face of impact the plate should bear against the sight during tapping to the right or left... by moving either the front or rear sight to avoid marring the finish (see Figure 11). The rifle should be raised. VERTICAL CORRECTION - Scope Mounting The receiver of the BL-22 is of trial and error using the method above. ADJUSTING FOR WINDAGE - Lateral adjustment should be correct...
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...that the rod or handle does not strike the crown of the muzzle as possible with a gun oil like Browning Oil, should be necessary to accommodate cleaning (see Figure 12). 2 USE A 22 RIFLE ROD AND PROPERLY SIZED PATCH SATURATED WITH A GOOD BRAND OF BORE CLEANER. Any dried oil in the barrel... and run into the action (an excess of oil will run it may be pushed completely through for protection. Browning Oil aerosol is necessary. Caution should be...
...that the rod or handle does not strike the crown of the muzzle as possible with a gun oil like Browning Oil, should be necessary to accommodate cleaning (see Figure 12). 2 USE A 22 RIFLE ROD AND PROPERLY SIZED PATCH SATURATED WITH A GOOD BRAND OF BORE CLEANER. Any dried oil in the barrel... and run into the action (an excess of oil will run it may be pushed completely through for protection. Browning Oil aerosol is necessary. Caution should be...