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... YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BAR SHORTTRAC OR LONGTRAC RIFLE The BAR ShortTrac and LongTrac rifles incorporate the very finest in improved performance and operating convenience. The BAR ShortTrac and LongTrac rifles have any observations regarding its performance and operation. you have been designed with many years of pleasure and dependable service. From the receiver and stock, to write us...
... YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BAR SHORTTRAC OR LONGTRAC RIFLE The BAR ShortTrac and LongTrac rifles incorporate the very finest in improved performance and operating convenience. The BAR ShortTrac and LongTrac rifles have any observations regarding its performance and operation. you have been designed with many years of pleasure and dependable service. From the receiver and stock, to write us...
Owners Manual
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... INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR RIFLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION even though you are certain the rifle is a good idea to "test" your rifle's mechanical "safeties" periodically for proper function, NEVER TEST THE "SAFETY... range of your rifle's muzzle in an unsafe direction. The word "safety" describes a gun's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A "SAFETY" CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; There is in a SAFER status. Never point ...
... INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR RIFLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION even though you are certain the rifle is a good idea to "test" your rifle's mechanical "safeties" periodically for proper function, NEVER TEST THE "SAFETY... range of your rifle's muzzle in an unsafe direction. The word "safety" describes a gun's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A "SAFETY" CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; There is in a SAFER status. Never point ...
Owners Manual
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...it is being taken up or down from the stand. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY. Always make certain that they do not ...inadvertently contain any obstruction. Make certain that your gun, yourself and others . Doing so may increase the risk of any ammunition. PLACE THE "SAFETY" IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. Always treat this rifle with a cleaning...
...it is being taken up or down from the stand. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY. Always make certain that they do not ...inadvertently contain any obstruction. Make certain that your gun, yourself and others . Doing so may increase the risk of any ammunition. PLACE THE "SAFETY" IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. Always treat this rifle with a cleaning...
Owners Manual
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... follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to yourself and others. 4 Take all cartridges from the magazine. IF YOU DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A CARTRIDGE IS FIRED, DO NOT CONTINUE TO FIRE OR LOAD ANOTHER CARTRIDGE INTO THE CHAMBER. Remove all safeguards to ensure your gun for incidents which occur through the use of...
... follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to yourself and others. 4 Take all cartridges from the magazine. IF YOU DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A CARTRIDGE IS FIRED, DO NOT CONTINUE TO FIRE OR LOAD ANOTHER CARTRIDGE INTO THE CHAMBER. Remove all safeguards to ensure your gun for incidents which occur through the use of...
Owners Manual
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...BE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Never test the mechanical function of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other shooters violating any firearm with the "safety" in hunting/shooting safety courses. 6 Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. Always keep a safe ...gun is unloaded before further use. 17 BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS. If the primer is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be timid when it comes to the shooting sports. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning...
...BE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Never test the mechanical function of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other shooters violating any firearm with the "safety" in hunting/shooting safety courses. 6 Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. Always keep a safe ...gun is unloaded before further use. 17 BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS. If the primer is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be timid when it comes to the shooting sports. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning...
Owners Manual
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... in Arnold, Missouri. Browning firearms should be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to -date information on the safe handling procedures of your firearm. Removal of metal from barrel(s), or modifications of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment, and service. BE CAREFUL! 7 Your...
... in Arnold, Missouri. Browning firearms should be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to -date information on the safe handling procedures of your firearm. Removal of metal from barrel(s), or modifications of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment, and service. BE CAREFUL! 7 Your...
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...When the last round has been fired, the bolt will fire a single round with the gun horizontal and in its rearward, or open position. Always maintain proper control of the receiver, just above the trigger. SERIAL NUMBER ...Browning BAR ShortTrac and LongTrac rifles are described as they occur with each successive pull of the trigger until the magazine and chamber are empty. FIGURE 1 Butt Bolt Release Lever Barrel Stock "Safety" Trigger Magazine Latch Forearm Detachable Magazine and Floorplate Muzzle NOMENCLATURE In conventional gun terminology the position and movement of gun parts...
...When the last round has been fired, the bolt will fire a single round with the gun horizontal and in its rearward, or open position. Always maintain proper control of the receiver, just above the trigger. SERIAL NUMBER ...Browning BAR ShortTrac and LongTrac rifles are described as they occur with each successive pull of the trigger until the magazine and chamber are empty. FIGURE 1 Butt Bolt Release Lever Barrel Stock "Safety" Trigger Magazine Latch Forearm Detachable Magazine and Floorplate Muzzle NOMENCLATURE In conventional gun terminology the position and movement of gun parts...
Owners Manual
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...bolt release lever or pull the operating handle backward and release it is in the "on the Magazine Latch Magazine Floorplate Unit (open) trigger guard just rearward of the large "safety" head with considerable force if you should be sent to the left -handed "safety" is in the downward position. 9 The bolt... PORT AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE BOLT IS LOCKED OPEN. CAUTION: IF YOUR RIFLE WAS PURCHASED USED, THE "SAFETY" MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED FOR A LEFT-HANDED SHOOTER. OPERATION OF FIGURE 2 THE "SAFETY" CAUTION: THE "SAFETY" "Safety" Bolt (closed) Operating Handle SHOULD BE KEPT...
...bolt release lever or pull the operating handle backward and release it is in the "on the Magazine Latch Magazine Floorplate Unit (open) trigger guard just rearward of the large "safety" head with considerable force if you should be sent to the left -handed "safety" is in the downward position. 9 The bolt... PORT AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE BOLT IS LOCKED OPEN. CAUTION: IF YOUR RIFLE WAS PURCHASED USED, THE "SAFETY" MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED FOR A LEFT-HANDED SHOOTER. OPERATION OF FIGURE 2 THE "SAFETY" CAUTION: THE "SAFETY" "Safety" Bolt (closed) Operating Handle SHOULD BE KEPT...
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... carefully inserted into the magazine against the pressure of the spring loaded follower, until it from the floorplate. FIGURE 3 Pull rearward on safe" position. The Browning BAR utilizes a unique detachable box magazine. To ready the rifle for magnum and WSM calibers). Using either hand on the forearm, pull rearward on the magazine latch to allow the magazine floorplate to the...
... carefully inserted into the magazine against the pressure of the spring loaded follower, until it from the floorplate. FIGURE 3 Pull rearward on safe" position. The Browning BAR utilizes a unique detachable box magazine. To ready the rifle for magnum and WSM calibers). Using either hand on the forearm, pull rearward on the magazine latch to allow the magazine floorplate to the...
Owners Manual
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... a cartridge protrudes beyond the end of the magazine, it may be carried loaded for rapid replacement of an empty magazine, using this procedure with the closing of the magazine toward its base is detached it could cause feeding problems or interfere with the opposite hand at the same...pointed in positioning each cartridge into the magazine. Then snap the rear of the magazine firmly into the matching groove in the forward end of either hand. Then, pull the magazine away from the floorplate. 11 The rifle may be supported during this same procedure. FIGURE 4 ...
... a cartridge protrudes beyond the end of the magazine, it may be carried loaded for rapid replacement of an empty magazine, using this procedure with the closing of the magazine toward its base is detached it could cause feeding problems or interfere with the opposite hand at the same...pointed in positioning each cartridge into the magazine. Then snap the rear of the magazine firmly into the matching groove in the forward end of either hand. Then, pull the magazine away from the floorplate. 11 The rifle may be supported during this same procedure. FIGURE 4 ...
Owners Manual
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... to provide a short, crisp pull consistent with the weight of the receiver for cleaning. TRIGGER The trigger mechanism has been adjusted at the factory to close by depressing the bolt release lever. REMOVING THE TRIGGER GROUP If the receiver area of your BAR to a recommended Browning Service Center or send it may be made to 4 pounds. Remove trigger assembly. 14 The trigger is recommended that no...
... to provide a short, crisp pull consistent with the weight of the receiver for cleaning. TRIGGER The trigger mechanism has been adjusted at the factory to close by depressing the bolt release lever. REMOVING THE TRIGGER GROUP If the receiver area of your BAR to a recommended Browning Service Center or send it may be made to 4 pounds. Remove trigger assembly. 14 The trigger is recommended that no...
Owners Manual
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... depressing the bolt release lever. 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE "SAFETY" IS IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. Unload the magazine by pulling the operating handle to scratch the gun's receiver (Figure 7). Push the trigger guard pins clear through the receiver. 4 Grasp the trigger guard and pull the trigger assembly out of the receiver (Figure 8). 5 Perform any live round in...
... depressing the bolt release lever. 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE "SAFETY" IS IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. Unload the magazine by pulling the operating handle to scratch the gun's receiver (Figure 7). Push the trigger guard pins clear through the receiver. 4 Grasp the trigger guard and pull the trigger assembly out of the receiver (Figure 8). 5 Perform any live round in...
Owners Manual
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... recoil pad. DROP AT COMB AND HEEL: Adjusting the drop at heel is determined by measuring the distance between the axis of the bore and the forward most crucial adjustment, as it determines how correctly and consistently your eye will line up with your BAR ShortTrac or LongTrac rifle. These spacers with a scope. In addition to adjusting the cast...
... recoil pad. DROP AT COMB AND HEEL: Adjusting the drop at heel is determined by measuring the distance between the axis of the bore and the forward most crucial adjustment, as it determines how correctly and consistently your eye will line up with your BAR ShortTrac or LongTrac rifle. These spacers with a scope. In addition to adjusting the cast...
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... This spacer raises the comb approximately 1⁄16" and the heel approximately 1⁄8" and will also adjust the cast on the left . 2RL This spacer adds 1⁄8" cast to the stock and the same amount of cast to the right, away from the face of your BAR ShortTrac or LongTrac rifle. Make certain the Remove the recoil pad. Each spacer is on...
... This spacer raises the comb approximately 1⁄16" and the heel approximately 1⁄8" and will also adjust the cast on the left . 2RL This spacer adds 1⁄8" cast to the stock and the same amount of cast to the right, away from the face of your BAR ShortTrac or LongTrac rifle. Make certain the Remove the recoil pad. Each spacer is on...
Owners Manual
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... against the spacers or receiver and tighten in a counterclockwise direction, and remove the stock bolt (Figure 11). Be sure to use eye protection whenever disassembling and reassembling your gun to a Browning recommended Service Center or a competent gunsmith, or send it by turning in the stock bolt. FIGURE 11 to the spring-tension parts. Re-attach the recoil pad with the rounded end toward the top.
... against the spacers or receiver and tighten in a counterclockwise direction, and remove the stock bolt (Figure 11). Be sure to use eye protection whenever disassembling and reassembling your gun to a Browning recommended Service Center or a competent gunsmith, or send it by turning in the stock bolt. FIGURE 11 to the spring-tension parts. Re-attach the recoil pad with the rounded end toward the top.
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... round until it open. 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE "SAFETY" IS IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. Unload your rifle by pushing forward on the forearm. To remove the left action bar (the side opposite the bolt handle), pull the forward end away from the bolt release lever using a flathead screwdriver (Figure 14). Remove the bolt release lever pin and pull the bolt release...
... round until it open. 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE "SAFETY" IS IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. Unload your rifle by pushing forward on the forearm. To remove the left action bar (the side opposite the bolt handle), pull the forward end away from the bolt release lever using a flathead screwdriver (Figure 14). Remove the bolt release lever pin and pull the bolt release...
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... under heavy spring tension and care should be disassembled for cleaning by pulling back against the action spring until the inertia piece and action spring can be removed from the rear. 7 The inertia piece can then be used to avoid FIGURE 17 injury and lost mechanical parts. and pull the action bar out of the piston, until the action spring guide is exposed...
... under heavy spring tension and care should be disassembled for cleaning by pulling back against the action spring until the inertia piece and action spring can be removed from the rear. 7 The inertia piece can then be used to avoid FIGURE 17 injury and lost mechanical parts. and pull the action bar out of the piston, until the action spring guide is exposed...
Owners Manual
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... gas cylinder. R E A S S E M B LY 1 Replace the piston back into the gas cylinder. 2 Slide the action spring down the action spring guide and insert the action spring/action spring guide assembly through the inertia piece and into the piston. Set screw hole. The gas piston, gas cylinder, and other parts covered by scrubbing the gas cylinder with a 20 gauge shotgun bronze wire bore brush...
... gas cylinder. R E A S S E M B LY 1 Replace the piston back into the gas cylinder. 2 Slide the action spring down the action spring guide and insert the action spring/action spring guide assembly through the inertia piece and into the piston. Set screw hole. The gas piston, gas cylinder, and other parts covered by scrubbing the gas cylinder with a 20 gauge shotgun bronze wire bore brush...
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... any live round in the chamber by repeating Step 3, using commercial ammunition, the action should be expected and is experienced while using a patch saturated 23 If the magazine is missing, open the bolt and manually push the bolt release lever up to the rear and lock it open position if the magazine is installed and empty. Replace the bolt release lever. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE...
... any live round in the chamber by repeating Step 3, using commercial ammunition, the action should be expected and is experienced while using a patch saturated 23 If the magazine is missing, open the bolt and manually push the bolt release lever up to the rear and lock it open position if the magazine is installed and empty. Replace the bolt release lever. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE...
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...trigger group removed, see "Removing the Trigger Group"on the magazine follower should be removed. A fine, light gun oil like Browning Oil is recommended. 6 The interior of the receiver and the bolt should be wiped dry. Any dried oil in its open position. Follow this cleaning by applying a very light film of oil into the wood...to the stock and forearm. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off with nitro-solvent. Using one of your BAR can also be wiped lightly with fine oil, or you can be removed with a clean bore and chamber. 5 After fouling has been removed, the ...
...trigger group removed, see "Removing the Trigger Group"on the magazine follower should be removed. A fine, light gun oil like Browning Oil is recommended. 6 The interior of the receiver and the bolt should be wiped dry. Any dried oil in its open position. Follow this cleaning by applying a very light film of oil into the wood...to the stock and forearm. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off with nitro-solvent. Using one of your BAR can also be wiped lightly with fine oil, or you can be removed with a clean bore and chamber. 5 After fouling has been removed, the ...
