Remington 5 Bolt-action Rimfire Rifle Instruction Manual

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Owner’s Manual for: Owner’s Manual for:
Remington Model Five
BoltAction Rimfire Rifle
PAGE 2 ........THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY
PAGE 5 ........IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE FIREARM 
PAGE 10........OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPAGE 14........CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
PAGE 15
......PARTS AND SERVICE
Remington Model Five
BoltAction Rimfire Rifle
IMPORTANT!READ ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS RIFLE           
						

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Safety is Critical to Performance.
A superbly crafted gun is only as good as the hands that hold it. You can never be too careful. Shooting 
accidents are often caused by careless oversights such as failing to control the direction of the muzzle, failing to
fully engage the safety, leaving ammunition in the chamber or using improper loads. These oversights can result
in the destruction of life, limb or property. There’s no calling back a bullet once it’s been fired, so it’s 
critical that you know the principles of safe gun handling and storage before you ever take your new Remington
firearm out of the box. 
The proper use and performance of your firearm depends on correct assembly and maintenance, so it’s critical
that you familiarize yourself with the information in this instruction book. Even if you’re a veteran shooter with a
collection of Remington firearms, take the time to read this literature. Not all firearms are the same. That means
the first step in safe handling is to learn the features and requirements of your new Remington.
With the privilege of owning a firearm comes the responsibility to use it safely.  You must understand and follow
the Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety at all times.  These timehonored safety rules apply to your ownership
and handling of any firearm.  They must govern your actions whenever and wherever you are involved with
firearms . . . in the field, on the range, or in your home.  Commit these Ten Commandments to your memory.
THETENCOMMANDMENTS OFFIREARMSAFETY
1st COMMANDMENT
Always Keep the Muzzle Pointed in a Safe Direction.
This is the most important gun safety rule. A safe direction is one in which an accidental discharge will not cause
injury to yourself or others. Never allow your gun to point at anything you don’t intend to shoot. Be especially
careful when you’re loading or unloading. Treat every gun as if it were loaded. And make it a habit to know where
the muzzle is pointed at all times, even when your firearm is unloaded. No one will be injured by an 
accidental discharge if you keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction. It’s as simple as that.
2nd COMMANDMENT
Firearms Should be Unloaded When Not in Use and Secured from
Unauthorized Use.
Load your firearm only when you are in the field or on the range and ready to shoot.  Unload your firearm as
soon as you are finished shooting.  Never bring a loaded firearm into your camp, home or vehicle.  Unloading
means unloading both
the chamber and the magazine.  Before handling a firearm or passing it on to someone
else, visually check the chamber, receiver, and magazine to make sure there is no ammunition anywhere in the
firearm.  Never assume a firearm is unloaded, and never take someone’s word for it  look for yourself.  When
you are finished shooting and have completely unloaded the firearm, leave its action open.
Whenever you are carrying a loaded firearm in the field, you must unload it before crossing a fence, climbing
into a tree stand or blind or in any other situation where you may not be able to fully control the firearm.  Never
pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person.
Store your firearms unloadedin a secure place where unauthorized persons cannot gain access to them.  Store
firearms and ammunition separately.  If you use an external security device such as a cable lock or trigger lock,
you must still keep the firearm unloaded when locked.  Whether you utilize a locked gun safe or external lock
ing device, it is your responsibility to make sure that children and other unauthorized persons cannot gain access
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3rd COMMANDMENT
Never Rely on Your Firearm’s Safety Mechanism to Justify Careless Handling.
If your firearm is equipped with a manual safety mechanism, do not rely on the safety as an excuse for improp
er or careless handling of the firearm.  The safety mechanism is merely a supplement to your proper handling of
the firearm.  The safety mechanism may be broken or altered.  Even if you think you have previously engaged
the safety in the “safe” position, it may have been inadvertently disengaged without your knowledge while being
carried.  Never assume that the safety mechanism is engaged in the “safe” position.  Your assumption may be
wrong or mistaken.  Treat your firearms safety mechanism like you would treat any other mechanical device  as
something that could break or fail.
Not all safety mechanisms operate in the same manner.  Before using any firearm, know and understand pre
cisely how the safety mechanism on that particular firearm operates.  Never pull the trigger when the safety
mechanism is in the “safe” position, and keep your fingers away from the trigger while loading, unloading, and
engaging or disengaging the safety mechanism. 
4th COMMANDMENT
Know Your Target and What’s Beyond It.
Never fire a shot unlessyou know exactly where the shot is going and what it will strike.  Bullets and shot can
travel great distances with deadly velocity.  When hunting game, never fire at a sound, a movement or a patch of
color  an impulsive shot can have tragic consequences.  A fellow hunter in camouflage may be mistaken for
game by an impulsive shooter.
In addition to being sure of your target, you must know what lies beyond the target.  In other words, make sure
of your backstop.  Also, beware of ricochets  never shoot at water or a hard surface.
5th COMMANDMENT
Use Proper Ammunition.
Every firearm is designed to use only a specified caliber, gauge or length of ammunition.  Use of the wrong
ammunition can cause serious personal injury or death.  It is your responsibility to make sure the ammunition
exactly matches the specifications for your firearm.
Use of improperly reloaded ammunition can also be dangerous.Firearms are designed, manufactured, and
prooftested to specified industry standards.  Handloaded or reloaded ammunition that deviates, either inten
tionally or accidentally, from specified loadings can be extremely hazardous.  It is strongly recommended, there
fore, that you use only factory ammunition from a reputable ammunition manufacturer.  If you do reload, you
have assumed the risks and responsibilities of an ammunition manufacturer.
6th COMMANDMENT
If Your Firearm Fails to Fire When You Pull the Trigger, Handle With Care.
If a chambered round of ammunition does not fire when you pull the trigger, stop and keep the muzzle pointed
in a safe direction.  Treat your firearm as if it could still discharge.  Keep your face away from the breech.  Slowly
and carefully open the action, return the safety mechanism to the “safe” position, and unload the cartridge from
the chamber.  Dispose of the cartridge safely. If your firearm repeatedly fails to fire when you pull the trigger, take
your firearm and ammunition to a competent gunsmith or return the firearm to the manufacturer for inspection. 
						

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7th COMMANDMENT
Always Wear Eye and Ear Protection.
Wear protective shooting glasses and hearing protectionwhen shooting.  Be sure to wear eye protection when
disassembling or cleaning a firearm to protect your eyes from springs and other tensioned parts.  Continued
exposure to shooting noise can permanently damage your hearing.
8th COMMANDMENT
Be Sure the Barrel is Clear of Obstructions Before Shooting.
With your firearm completely unloaded, open the action and make sure there are no obstructions or debris in the
barrel.  Even a small obstruction such as snow or mud in the barrel can cause the barrel or receiver to burst when
the next round is fired.  Use a cleaning rod to remove obstructions and residues from the barrel.  If the firing
noise or recoil seems weak, stop and completely unload your firearm to check for obstructions before firing
another shot.  NEVER try to shoot out an obstruction by loading and firing another round of ammunition.
9th COMMANDMENT
Never Alter or Modify Your Firearm and Have it Cleaned and Serviced Regularly.
Your firearm has been carefully designed and manufactured to operate according to certain factory specifications.
NEVER alter or modify your firearm, especially its trigger or safety mechanism, in any way.  Such alterations or
modifications can adversely affect the safe operation of your firearm, endangering you and those around you.
As with any mechanical device, the parts of a firearm are subject to wear or breakage.  To assure optimum
safety and performance, your firearm must be maintained and serviced on a regular basis.  Only a competent
gunsmith or a Remington Authorized Service Center should service or repair your firearm.
Proper cleaning and lubrication are also important to maintain the safe and proper functioning of your firearm.
Follow the cleaning and lubrication instructions set forth in the owner’s manual for your firearm.  NEVER attempt
to clean or lubricate a loaded firearm.
10th COMMANDMENT
Learn How Your Firearm Operates.
Not all firearms are alike.  Before you use any firearm for the first time, you must become totally familiar with
how that firearm operates.  When you receive a new firearm, read and understand the owner’s manual before
assembling the firearm for the first time.  If you acquire a used firearm, request an owner’s manual and have the
rifle inspected by a competent gunsmith to determine whether it is in good working order.  If you do not have an
owner’s manual, contact the manufacturer to obtain one.  If you are selling or trading your firearm to someone
else, be sure to transfer the owner’s manual to the new owner. 
						

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Important Warnings
LEAD EXPOSURE WARNING
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in expo
sure to lead, a substance known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer and other serious physical
injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
SHOOT SOBER!
Guns and alcohol or drugs don’t mix. Never consume anything that would even mildly impair your judgement or
physical coordination while handling a firearm.
WARNING
Failure to follow any of these safety rules may cause personal injury or death to the shooter or bystander and
damage to property. Do not use a firearm until you fully understand and practice the Ten Commandments of
Firearm Safety. If you have any questions about the safe use of a Remington firearm, write to us at Remington
Arms Company, Inc., Consumer Service, P.O. Box 700, Madison, NC 270250700, or call us at 18002439700.
Important Parts of Your Rifle
Congratulations on your choiceof a Remington® Model Five boltaction rimfire rifle.  With proper care and if
used in accordance with the Ten Commandments of Firearm’s Safety and this owner’s manual, your rifle should
give you many years of dependable use and enjoyment.  The following picture depicts the main parts of a Model
Five rimfire boltaction rifle and will aid in understanding the instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
This picture shows the main parts of a Remington Model Five boltaction rifle. The picture will aid in understanding the instructions in this book.
STOCK
TRIGGER
TRIGGER GUARDBARRELMUZZLE BOLTACTION
SAFETY MECHANISMFRONT SIGHTMIDSIGHT
MAGAZINE CLIPSLING STUD
SLING STUD 
						

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The Safety Mechanism
The safety mechanism is located on the right sight of the receiver just behind the bolt handle.  (See Picture 1).
Note: The safety mechanism cannot be engaged in the “safe” position unless and until the rifle is cocked.
To engage the safety mechanism in the “safe” position, pull the safety to its most rearward position, covering the
red indicator dot on the stock.  (See 
Picture 2).
“SAFE” Position
Picture 1
Picture 2 
						

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The Safety Mechanism  (cont’d)
To place the safety mechanism in the “fire” position, push the safety fully forward, exposing the red indicator dot on
the stock.  The rifle is now ready to fire by pulling the trigger.  (See 
Picture 3).
“FIRE” Position
WARNING
The firearm will fire when the trigger is pulled and the safety mechanism is in the “FIRE” position if the bolt is installed in the receiver.
The Locking Device
This firearm was originally sold with a keyoperated locking device to assist the owner in protecting against
unauthorized use.  These are storage, locking devices and the firearm should be unloaded when stored or not in use.
Using a locking device cannot substitute securing your firearm and ammunition in a separate, locking location.
See the 2nd Commandment of firearms safety.
The locking device provided does not eliminate the need for safe gun handling and storage, includ
ing keeping this and every gun unloaded and locked in a secure place when not in use.  Read and
follow these and other safety rules in this instruction book.  Failure to read, understand and obey
these rules can result in serious personal injury or death.  See the ten commandments of firearms
safety on pages 2, 3, and 4.
Keep your locking device engaged when your firearm is not in use.  Keep the keys in a secure place, inaccessible to
others.  DO NOT leave your keys or any ammunition with your firearm, which should be kept unloaded and locked
in a safe place.
Picture 3 
						

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External Control Parts
THE BOLT:The bolt has been packaged separately in the shipping carton. The bolt should be cleaned and
lightly oiled before its initial use.  You must become familiar with installing and removing the bolt properly.
NEVER attempt to install or remove the bolt on a loaded firearm.  Completely unload the firearm (empty chamber
and magazine) before installing or removing the bolt.
WARNING
Before installing or removing the bolt, visually inspect the chamber and receiver to make sure the chamber and magazine are completely empty.
Never attempt to install or remove the bolt with a loaded firearm.
Installation
1. After inspecting your firearm to insure it is not loaded, move the
Safety Mechanism to the “FIRE” position.
2. Holding the bolt handle with your right hand,
orient the bolt to the receiver with the bolt handle
raised.  (See 
Picture 4).
3.Grasping the pistol grip of the stock with your left
hand, pull the trigger and hold it to the rear.
(See 
Picture 5).
4. Slide the bolt forward until it is fully in the receiver.
(See 
Picture 6).
Picture 4
Picturee 5
Picture  6 
						

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External Control Parts  (cont’d)
Installation  (cont’d)
5. Lower the bolt handle to the fully down position.
(See 
Picture 7).
6. Release the trigger.  (See 
Picture 8).  The bolt is
now installed in the receiver.
7. Raise the bolt handle and move the bolt to the
rear of the receiver.
8. Return the Safety Mechanism to
the “SAFE” position.
Removal
WARNING
Before installing or removing the bolt, visually inspect the chamber and receiver to make sure the chamber and magazine are completely empty.
Never attempt to install or remove the bolt with a loaded firearm.
1. After inspecting your firearm to insure it is
not loaded, move the   Safety Mechanism to
the “FIRE” position
2. Raise the bolt handle with your right hand.
3.With the bolt handle fully raised, use your left
hand to pull the trigger and hold it to the rear.
(See 
Picture 9).
4. Keeping the trigger pulled fully to the rear,
pull the bolt to the rear and out the receiver.
(See 
Picture 10).
WARNING
The bolt has been fitted at the factory to assure proper head space when used with this particular rifle.  Never interchange bolts from one rifle
to another as this may affect head space leading to a potentially hazardous situation.  If your bolt is damaged or lost, return your rifle to the
factory for replacement with a properly fitted bolt.
Picture 7
Picture  8
Picture 9
Picture  10 
						

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External Control Parts  (cont’d)) 
THE TRIGGER:The trigger mechanism has been preset at the factory.  Never alter or modify the trigger or firing
mechanism.  (See Ninth Commandment of Firearms Safety.)
THE BARREL:Some of the metal parts of your rifle have had a rust preventative compound applied at the
factory to protect the metal during shipment.  Before shooting your rifle for the first time, you must clean the
antirust compound from the barrel, receiver, breech bolt mechanism, and the action/chamber areas.  To clean the
barrel, refer to the Cleaning Instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
Operating Instructions
Model Five rifles are manufactured with a 5round detachable box magazine.  Before loading your rifle for the first
time, make sure (1) you have read and understand all of the warnings and instructions in this Owner’s Manual,
and (2) you have removed all grease and oil from the barrel and chamber and any obstructions from the barrel.
Loading the Rifle
1. Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction throughout the loading process.
2.Make sure the safety mechanism is engaged in the “safe” position.
3. Lift the bolt handle and pull the bolt all the way to the rear.
4. Depress the magazine latch in front of the trigger guard, allowing the magazine to be pulled out of the
bottom of the receiver.  (See 
Picture 11).
5. Place a cartridge on top of the follower of the magazine and press down on the cartridge until it is
retained in the magazine.  Carefully position the cartridge so that its base is flush with the rear of the
magazine.  (See 
Picture 12).
Picture 11
Picture 12