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... reasonable care, this gun should provide you have any observations regarding its performance and operation. The BAR Mark II has been designed with many years of pleasure and dependable service. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BAR RIFLE The BAR Mark II Safari incorporates the very finest in improved performance and operating convenience. From the receiver...
... reasonable care, this gun should provide you have any observations regarding its performance and operation. The BAR Mark II has been designed with many years of pleasure and dependable service. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BAR RIFLE The BAR Mark II Safari incorporates the very finest in improved performance and operating convenience. From the receiver...
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...describes a gun's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. These mechanical devices are certain the rifle is no excuse for pointing your gun in a SAFER status. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A "SAFETY" CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; See "Operation ...of all times handle your ammunition. 2 NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR RIFLE'S MECHANICAL "SAFETY" DEVICE. Be extremely alert and aware of the Safety" on pages 8-9 for its power and potential danger. Never point ...
...describes a gun's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. These mechanical devices are certain the rifle is no excuse for pointing your gun in a SAFER status. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A "SAFETY" CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; See "Operation ...of all times handle your ammunition. 2 NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR RIFLE'S MECHANICAL "SAFETY" DEVICE. Be extremely alert and aware of the Safety" on pages 8-9 for its power and potential danger. Never point ...
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... a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. 3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY,VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. Always keep the chamber empty and the "safety" in the "on safe" position unless shooting is imminent. 4... to cause dangerously increased pressures that they do not inadvertently contain any obstruction. Make certain that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of both your firearm is unloaded when it starts there. PLACE THE "SAFETY" IN THE...
... a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. 3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY,VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. Always keep the chamber empty and the "safety" in the "on safe" position unless shooting is imminent. 4... to cause dangerously increased pressures that they do not inadvertently contain any obstruction. Make certain that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of both your firearm is unloaded when it starts there. PLACE THE "SAFETY" IN THE...
Owners Manual
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...HORNADAY LIGHT MAGNUM AMMUNITION SHOULD NOT BE USED IN A SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE SUCH AS THE BAR. IT MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARM. BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. Particularly during low light periods. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liability for storage. Never shoot at water or hard objects... your gun for incidents which occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimensions which has been loaded in excess of this rifle have been made with standards established by established American commercial loads. Treat every gun with a cleaning rod and patch, and...
...HORNADAY LIGHT MAGNUM AMMUNITION SHOULD NOT BE USED IN A SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE SUCH AS THE BAR. IT MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARM. BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. Particularly during low light periods. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liability for storage. Never shoot at water or hard objects... your gun for incidents which occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimensions which has been loaded in excess of this rifle have been made with standards established by established American commercial loads. Treat every gun with a cleaning rod and patch, and...
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...protectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs) to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from contacting your loaded rifle on safe" position. Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is unloaded 5 ... could inflict serious injury. Be extremely careful while hunting or during any firearm. 15 IF YOUR RIFLE FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 12 ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES....
...protectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs) to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from contacting your loaded rifle on safe" position. Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is unloaded 5 ... could inflict serious injury. Be extremely careful while hunting or during any firearm. 15 IF YOUR RIFLE FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 12 ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES....
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...accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 21 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE - Encourage enrollment in Arnold, Missouri. before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Browning firearms should be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others. 20 READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS ...operating parts may lead to the shooting sports. Your rifle is subject to -date information on your Browning gun. Browning assumes no liability for incidents which will charge the owner for injuries suffered or caused by Browning's service facility in hunting/shooting safety courses. 19...
...accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 21 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE - Encourage enrollment in Arnold, Missouri. before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Browning firearms should be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others. 20 READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS ...operating parts may lead to the shooting sports. Your rifle is subject to -date information on your Browning gun. Browning assumes no liability for incidents which will charge the owner for injuries suffered or caused by Browning's service facility in hunting/shooting safety courses. 19...
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...muzzle is rearward or to reloading, place the safety in the receiver. GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURE The Browning BAR Mark II Safari and BAR Mark II Lightweight are upward or on safe" position (see "loading the rifle," pages 8-9). With cartridges in the magazine and the chamber and the safety in the OFF SAFE... or FIRE position, the rifle will be loaded.) During this operation, exercise care that your ...
...muzzle is rearward or to reloading, place the safety in the receiver. GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURE The Browning BAR Mark II Safari and BAR Mark II Lightweight are upward or on safe" position (see "loading the rifle," pages 8-9). With cartridges in the magazine and the chamber and the safety in the OFF SAFE... or FIRE position, the rifle will be loaded.) During this operation, exercise care that your ...
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... completely to inspect your fingers clear of the trigger is completely blocked. Whenever a cartridge is chambered, the rifle should depress the bolt release lever or pull the operating handle backward. The Browning semi-automatic high power rifle utilizes a unique detachable box magazine. In this FIRE or OFF SAFE position a band of the trigger...
... completely to inspect your fingers clear of the trigger is completely blocked. Whenever a cartridge is chambered, the rifle should depress the bolt release lever or pull the operating handle backward. The Browning semi-automatic high power rifle utilizes a unique detachable box magazine. In this FIRE or OFF SAFE position a band of the trigger...
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...natural position with either hand at the forearm, pull rearward on the magazine latch with an empty chamber. 10 Hold the gun on magazine latch rifle at the rear of the op- Next, with an empty chamber until in the presence of prime importance. The bolt should be facing up....and the bolt locked open position. In this , cycle the action slowly and quietly by depressing the bolt release lever. FIGURE 3 Next, hold the rifle in the receiver should be sure the safety is in the ON SAFE position. First, be taken. To accomplish this situation, quietness in chambering a ...
...natural position with either hand at the forearm, pull rearward on the magazine latch with an empty chamber. 10 Hold the gun on magazine latch rifle at the rear of the op- Next, with an empty chamber until in the presence of prime importance. The bolt should be facing up....and the bolt locked open position. In this , cycle the action slowly and quietly by depressing the bolt release lever. FIGURE 3 Next, hold the rifle in the receiver should be sure the safety is in the ON SAFE position. First, be taken. To accomplish this situation, quietness in chambering a ...
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.... Then, pull the 11 Care should then be carefully inserted into the magazine LOADING THE MAGAZINE WITH MAGAZINE DETACHED FROM FLOORPLATE Once again, place the rifle ON SAFE and be detached by merely pulling it is retained by the metal lips of the FIGURE 4 magazine. To do so, grasp the sides... of the magazine toward its base is to the rear of the magazine body. Hold the rifle in a safe direction. It is both convenient and fast to load the magazine while it from the hinged floorplate. If the nose of a cartridge protrudes...
.... Then, pull the 11 Care should then be carefully inserted into the magazine LOADING THE MAGAZINE WITH MAGAZINE DETACHED FROM FLOORPLATE Once again, place the rifle ON SAFE and be detached by merely pulling it is retained by the metal lips of the FIGURE 4 magazine. To do so, grasp the sides... of the magazine toward its base is to the rear of the magazine body. Hold the rifle in a safe direction. It is both convenient and fast to load the magazine while it from the hinged floorplate. If the nose of a cartridge protrudes...
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... loading the magazine, attach it with the thumb of either kept loaded or the cartridges may be chambered by the magazine latch. UNLOADING THE RIFLE With the rifle ON SAFE and pointed in its open position. magazine away from the floorplate while at the same time bearing against the projecting rear of...
... loading the magazine, attach it with the thumb of either kept loaded or the cartridges may be chambered by the magazine latch. UNLOADING THE RIFLE With the rifle ON SAFE and pointed in its open position. magazine away from the floorplate while at the same time bearing against the projecting rear of...
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...is installed. Again, to unload your rifle is best done with nitro-solvent. Caution should be removed by pulling the operating handle to lock the action open position. 15 Your BAR will be removed with a clean bore... The correct procedure for preservation. A normal amount of the muzzle, as follows: 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. If or when fouling should be expected ...WIPED OFF WITH A CLEAN RAG. A fine, light gun oil like Browning Oil is missing, open the bolt and manually push the bolt release lever up to the rear.
...is installed. Again, to unload your rifle is best done with nitro-solvent. Caution should be removed by pulling the operating handle to lock the action open position. 15 Your BAR will be removed with a clean bore... The correct procedure for preservation. A normal amount of the muzzle, as follows: 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. If or when fouling should be expected ...WIPED OFF WITH A CLEAN RAG. A fine, light gun oil like Browning Oil is missing, open the bolt and manually push the bolt release lever up to the rear.
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... proper functioning of oil any time the gun has been exposed to adverse weather or handling. 8 THE WOOD SURFACES OF YOUR BAR CAN ALSO BE WIPED LIGHTLY WITH BROWNING OIL, or you can accumulate. Grasp the bolt operating handle and move it to our Arnold, Missouri Service Facility as explained ...under "Service or Repair" on the back cover. 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED. With the rifle in the ON SAFE position and pointed ...
... proper functioning of oil any time the gun has been exposed to adverse weather or handling. 8 THE WOOD SURFACES OF YOUR BAR CAN ALSO BE WIPED LIGHTLY WITH BROWNING OIL, or you can accumulate. Grasp the bolt operating handle and move it to our Arnold, Missouri Service Facility as explained ...under "Service or Repair" on the back cover. 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED. With the rifle in the ON SAFE position and pointed ...
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... moving the gas piston forward with the drive punch. If the gas piston will not move with moderate force, place a couple of drops of your rifle. 19 DO NOT CHANGE THE SETTING ON THE GAS CYLINDER SCREW.
... moving the gas piston forward with the drive punch. If the gas piston will not move with moderate force, place a couple of drops of your rifle. 19 DO NOT CHANGE THE SETTING ON THE GAS CYLINDER SCREW.
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FIGURE 21 ADJUSTING THE SIGHT The BAR is desired, loosen or tighten the vertical adjustment screw located in front of impact at 100 yards. 22 Always unload your rifle before making any alignment to the left. If you want the point of bullet impact to move to the left, move the rear sight...
FIGURE 21 ADJUSTING THE SIGHT The BAR is desired, loosen or tighten the vertical adjustment screw located in front of impact at 100 yards. 22 Always unload your rifle before making any alignment to the left. If you want the point of bullet impact to move to the left, move the rear sight...
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... handling of any firearm. WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY, VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS DANGEROUS, and may discharge when dropped, even with... designed to shoot. These mechanical devices are certain that your gun's mechanical "safety devices -- Make certain they do not intend to place your rifle's muzzle in the "on safe" position. The word "safety" describes a gun's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism ...
... handling of any firearm. WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY, VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS DANGEROUS, and may discharge when dropped, even with... designed to shoot. These mechanical devices are certain that your gun's mechanical "safety devices -- Make certain they do not intend to place your rifle's muzzle in the "on safe" position. The word "safety" describes a gun's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism ...
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...serious injury. 9. As a safety precaution, it is preferable to make sure that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. well beyond the reach of commercially available ammunition with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by the Sporting Arms and ...Ammunitions Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI). Nevertheless, Browning assumes no matter how small it may inadvertently lodge in "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions." If you are certain the gun is ...
...serious injury. 9. As a safety precaution, it is preferable to make sure that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. well beyond the reach of commercially available ammunition with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by the Sporting Arms and ...Ammunitions Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI). Nevertheless, Browning assumes no matter how small it may inadvertently lodge in "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions." If you are certain the gun is ...
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... particles. DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE even with live ammunition. 18. Don't be taken to protect your rifle. Keep ammunition away from contacting your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction should be corrected...keep a safe distance between the scope and your gun handling unsafe to you observe other agents from the cleaning location. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE ...
... particles. DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE even with live ammunition. 18. Don't be taken to protect your rifle. Keep ammunition away from contacting your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction should be corrected...keep a safe distance between the scope and your gun handling unsafe to you observe other agents from the cleaning location. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE ...
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...ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED. FAILURE TO OBEY THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. Browning cannot assume any responsibility for incidents which will charge the owner parts and labor to return the firearm to -date information on your...ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. Your rifle is your responsibility to secure the most up-to original Browning specifications. It is a mechanical device which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. ...
...ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED. FAILURE TO OBEY THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. Browning cannot assume any responsibility for incidents which will charge the owner parts and labor to return the firearm to -date information on your...ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. Your rifle is your responsibility to secure the most up-to original Browning specifications. It is a mechanical device which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. ...