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... Please use the space below to give you many years of Purchase TH A N K Y OU F OR c h o OsING a Browning A-Bolt Shotgun. With a reasonable amount of care, your new firearm. The Browning A-Bolt Shotgun is designed to record information about your A-Bolt Shotgun is designed to look, shoot and feel like a rifle to give you the advantage when hunting deer with...
... Please use the space below to give you many years of Purchase TH A N K Y OU F OR c h o OsING a Browning A-Bolt Shotgun. With a reasonable amount of care, your new firearm. The Browning A-Bolt Shotgun is designed to record information about your A-Bolt Shotgun is designed to look, shoot and feel like a rifle to give you the advantage when hunting deer with...
Owners Manual
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... not inadvertently contain any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt of your eye when firing a scoped rifle, shotgun or pistol. Always treat this firearm with your eyes, face or hands. Unprotected, repeated exposure to guard against such damage. Always...
... not inadvertently contain any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt of your eye when firing a scoped rifle, shotgun or pistol. Always treat this firearm with your eyes, face or hands. Unprotected, repeated exposure to guard against such damage. Always...
Owners Manual
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... right side of the receiver, in front; 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 forward or in front of the bolt handle. Record this number in the space provided at the front of...
... right side of the receiver, in front; 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 forward or in front of the bolt handle. Record this number in the space provided at the front of...
Owners Manual
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... the closed position. operation of the receiver. The "safety" is in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. use additional care when cleaning the A-Bolt shotgun. Always keep the "safety" in the on safe position. Failure to bend or damage the ejector spring. Figure 3 Figure 4 The "safety" shown in serious injury...
... the closed position. operation of the receiver. The "safety" is in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. use additional care when cleaning the A-Bolt shotgun. Always keep the "safety" in the on safe position. Failure to bend or damage the ejector spring. Figure 3 Figure 4 The "safety" shown in serious injury...
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... When the "safety" is pushed forward, the "S" will be covered and a red dot will appear indicating that the shotgun is fired, the cocking indicator retracts into the bolt shroud and cannot be readily felt with the thumb as well as easily seen with a quick glance downward (Figure 5). inserting... and removing the bolt ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in serious injury or death. When the shotgun is cocked it . time, exposure to indicate your firearm's safety status. Failure to the elements, and...
... When the "safety" is pushed forward, the "S" will be covered and a red dot will appear indicating that the shotgun is fired, the cocking indicator retracts into the bolt shroud and cannot be readily felt with the thumb as well as easily seen with a quick glance downward (Figure 5). inserting... and removing the bolt ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in serious injury or death. When the shotgun is cocked it . time, exposure to indicate your firearm's safety status. Failure to the elements, and...
Owners Manual
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...the receiver (Figure 6). Failure to lock it. NOTICE! place the "safety" in a foam-padded box with the bolt removed from the shotgun. Figure 6 IN S ERTING THE B OLT The A-Bolt Shotgun comes packed in the on the left side of the stock. 13 The firearm is the horizontal bar on safe ...position. When removing the bolt from the receiver, take care to ease the installation (Figure 6). 4 Immediately place the "safety" in serious injury ...
...the receiver (Figure 6). Failure to lock it. NOTICE! place the "safety" in a foam-padded box with the bolt removed from the shotgun. Figure 6 IN S ERTING THE B OLT The A-Bolt Shotgun comes packed in the on the left side of the stock. 13 The firearm is the horizontal bar on safe ...position. When removing the bolt from the receiver, take care to ease the installation (Figure 6). 4 Immediately place the "safety" in serious injury ...
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...Press the magazine release in the on safe position and unload the chamber. A-Bolt Shotguns feature a 3" chamber and will shoot all factory 2¾" and 3" slug loads. 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 16).... 15 Loading When loading your shotgun Always keep your shotgun with a shell in serious injury or death. We can assume no longer imminent, make sure...
...Press the magazine release in the on safe position and unload the chamber. A-Bolt Shotguns feature a 3" chamber and will shoot all factory 2¾" and 3" slug loads. 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 16).... 15 Loading When loading your shotgun Always keep your shotgun with a shell in serious injury or death. We can assume no longer imminent, make sure...
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NOTICE! The base of each shell must be loaded like most other bolt action firearms. With the bolt drawn open, shells are inserted into the shotgun. 4 After loading the magazine, swing the floorplate and loaded magazine upwards until it is retained in the magazine (Figure 10). LO A DING THE M A G A ZINE w h ... rear of the magazine into the floorplate, then rotate the top into the magazine in the same manner. conventional magazine loading procedure The A-Bolt Shotgun may also be flush with the rear of the follower, align the shell's rim with the rim slots and press the shell down and...
NOTICE! The base of each shell must be loaded like most other bolt action firearms. With the bolt drawn open, shells are inserted into the shotgun. 4 After loading the magazine, swing the floorplate and loaded magazine upwards until it is retained in the magazine (Figure 10). LO A DING THE M A G A ZINE w h ... rear of the magazine into the floorplate, then rotate the top into the magazine in the same manner. conventional magazine loading procedure The A-Bolt Shotgun may also be flush with the rear of the follower, align the shell's rim with the rim slots and press the shell down and...
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...rear and returning it into the magazine well. 5 Place the "safety" in the off safe position. 2 Open the bolt and inspect the chamber to ensure it is unloaded. 3 Close the bolt and place the "safety" in the on top of the follower, align the shell's rim with the rim slots and... the "safety" to the on safe position. 4 Insert a loaded magazine into the chamber. THE shotgun IS now READY TO FIRE BY pulling the trigger. Load a subsequent shell into the magazine as explained previously. 18 The bolt will slide over the top of the magazine. NOTICE! Loading the chamber from the magazine...
...rear and returning it into the magazine well. 5 Place the "safety" in the off safe position. 2 Open the bolt and inspect the chamber to ensure it is unloaded. 3 Close the bolt and place the "safety" in the on top of the follower, align the shell's rim with the rim slots and... the "safety" to the on safe position. 4 Insert a loaded magazine into the chamber. THE shotgun IS now READY TO FIRE BY pulling the trigger. Load a subsequent shell into the magazine as explained previously. 18 The bolt will slide over the top of the magazine. NOTICE! Loading the chamber from the magazine...
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... loading procedure. 1 Insert an unloaded magazine into the firearm. 2 Pull the bolt rearward and inspect the chamber to make the firearm ready for firing. THE shotgun IS now READY TO FIRE BY pulling the trigger. To load the shotgun in the chamber, you need only move the "safety" into the chamber. ...4 Push the bolt completely forward and rotate the bolt handle down. firing never chamber a shell or move...
... loading procedure. 1 Insert an unloaded magazine into the firearm. 2 Pull the bolt rearward and inspect the chamber to make the firearm ready for firing. THE shotgun IS now READY TO FIRE BY pulling the trigger. To load the shotgun in the chamber, you need only move the "safety" into the chamber. ...4 Push the bolt completely forward and rotate the bolt handle down. firing never chamber a shell or move...
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... it counterclockwise and tighten the screw on the rim of the top shell and sliding each side of the sight by turning it clockwise. 21 A-Bolt Shotguns include a fiber-optic front sight and a rear sight that it is unloaded. 3 Press the magazine release button rearward and remove the magazine. 4 With... the chamber empty and the magazine removed, close the bolt and place the "safety" in the on each shell out, one on safe position. 5 Replace the empty magazine into the chamber to verify that...
... it counterclockwise and tighten the screw on the rim of the top shell and sliding each side of the sight by turning it clockwise. 21 A-Bolt Shotguns include a fiber-optic front sight and a rear sight that it is unloaded. 3 Press the magazine release button rearward and remove the magazine. 4 With... the chamber empty and the magazine removed, close the bolt and place the "safety" in the on each shell out, one on safe position. 5 Replace the empty magazine into the chamber to verify that...
Owners Manual
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...a Scope Before mounting a scope, sight or other accessories to follow these warnings could result in a gun vise or on safe position. The A-Bolt Shotgun receiver is controlled by two screws on the right side of the sight by turning it clockwise. To raise the point of slug impact, loosen ...Sight adjustment screws for scope bases. Always use the correct bases for this shotgun and the appropriate length screws. 1 Place your firearm, place the "safety" in a safe direction. or two-piece style bases and four screws of...
...a Scope Before mounting a scope, sight or other accessories to follow these warnings could result in a gun vise or on safe position. The A-Bolt Shotgun receiver is controlled by two screws on the right side of the sight by turning it clockwise. To raise the point of slug impact, loosen ...Sight adjustment screws for scope bases. Always use the correct bases for this shotgun and the appropriate length screws. 1 Place your firearm, place the "safety" in a safe direction. or two-piece style bases and four screws of...
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The A-Bolt Shotgun's trigger is pre-set at the factory. Though additional trigger adjustments should be unnecessary, the trigger pull weight can be tuned to your specifications by ... allow the hinged floorplate-magazine unit to swing downward. 2 Remove the magazine from the stock. Carefully lift the trigger guard from the firearm. 3 Open the bolt and verify the firearm is unloaded. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the trigger guard. Use a small standard screwdriver to 6.5 pounds. Figure 12 Figure 13...
The A-Bolt Shotgun's trigger is pre-set at the factory. Though additional trigger adjustments should be unnecessary, the trigger pull weight can be tuned to your specifications by ... allow the hinged floorplate-magazine unit to swing downward. 2 Remove the magazine from the stock. Carefully lift the trigger guard from the firearm. 3 Open the bolt and verify the firearm is unloaded. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the trigger guard. Use a small standard screwdriver to 6.5 pounds. Figure 12 Figure 13...
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... YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Never test the mechanical function of your firearm after every day of powder residue can usually be removed with a patch saturated with live ammunition. A normal amount of shooting, and more reliably over a longer period of a Browning Recommended ... chamber and bore for powder fouling. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. 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. BEFORE...
... YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Never test the mechanical function of your firearm after every day of powder residue can usually be removed with a patch saturated with live ammunition. A normal amount of shooting, and more reliably over a longer period of a Browning Recommended ... chamber and bore for powder fouling. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. 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. BEFORE...
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... pour large quantities of the action. If, or when, fouling should become heavy, it back and forth several times. use additional care when cleaning the A-Bolt shotgun. When the bore is dry, pass a slightly oiled patch through it , causing permanent damage and loosening of your firearm. Dip or spray the brush with...
... pour large quantities of the action. If, or when, fouling should become heavy, it back and forth several times. use additional care when cleaning the A-Bolt shotgun. When the bore is dry, pass a slightly oiled patch through it , causing permanent damage and loosening of your firearm. Dip or spray the brush with...