Remington 700, 710 Bolt Action Instruction Manual

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Instruction Book for: Instruction Book for:
Models 700, Seven & 710
Bolt Action Centerfire Rifles
page 2 ........the ten commandments of 
firearm safety
page 7 ........important parts of the firearm 
page 9 ........how to load and unload
page 12 ......lubrication and maintenance
page 15
......how to obtain parts and service
Models 700, Seven & 710
Bolt Action Centerfire Rifles
IMPORTANT!READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN THIS
BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM.   

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Eliphalet Remington’s first 
flintlock launched a proud tradition
of accuracy & responsibility.
1st COMMANDMENT
2nd COMMANDMENT
A Tradition of Performance and Safety.
In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or
better than any he could buy. His confidence was well founded. The barrel he handcrafted
set a new standard for firearm accuracy and spawned generations of products that have
made Remington
®Arms America’s leading gunmaker. While performance and style...

Let common sense rulewhen you carry a loaded gun. If you’re in a situation that could risk
accidental discharge – such as crossing a fence, wading through a stream or climbing a 
tree – always unload your gun. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another
person. And never carry a loaded gun in a scabbard, detached holster or gun case.
Certain firearms(including some Remington
®rifles and shotguns) are equipped with internal
security devices to prevent unauthorized use. In addition, some...

Use Proper Ammunition.
Every firearm is designedto use a certain caliber or gauge of ammunition. Using the wrong ammunition, mixing
ammunition or using improperly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury or death. And it only
takes one cartridge or shotshell of the incorrect caliber or gauge, or which has been improperly reloaded, to
destroy your firearm. It’s your responsibility to make sure the ammunition you use exactly matches the caliber or
gauge of your gun. Refer to this instruction...

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6th COMMANDMENT
7th COMMANDMENT
8th COMMANDMENT
9th COMMANDMENT
If Your Gun Fails to Fire When the Trigger is Pulled, Handle With Care.
If for some reasonthe ammunition doesn’t fire when you pull the trigger, stop and remember the 1st
Commandment of Firearm Safety – always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep your face away from
the breech, then put the safety on, carefully open the action, unload the firearm and dispose of the cartridge safely.
Remember that anytime there’s a shell in the...

Make it a practiceto clean your bore every time you’re going to shoot. Be sure to clean your entire gun before
and after long-term storage and no less than once a year. It’s also important to clean your gun whenever it’s been
exposed to adverse conditions such as rain, dirt, mud, snow, sleet or saltwater.
For safe and dependableoperation of your firearm, all parts of your gun must be properly cleaned and lubricated.
Periodically inspect the internal workings of your firearm to be sure they’re clean and...

Remington®Bolt Action Centerfire Rifle
Congratulations on your choiceof a Remington.®With proper care, it should give you many years of dependable
use and enjoyment. For best results, we recommend that you use Remington Ammunition – the ammunition used
in factory testing your firearm against our exacting function and performance standards.
Important Parts of the Firearm
The Safety Mechanism 
Note: All Remington Bolt Action Rifles function the same regardless of button appearance.
The safety...

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THIS SECURITY SYSTEM DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR SAFE GUN HANDLING AND STORAGE,
INCLUDING 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 FIREARM SAFETY ON PAGE 2.
The security system providedwith this firearm will...

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SPECIAL NOTICE.220 SWIFT LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
Unlike other cartridges the .220 SWIFT 
is a semi-rimmed cartridge. Therefore, 
to ensure proper feeding, make sure 
that the rim of the top cartridge is 
ahead of the rim of the cartridge below.
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4. Align the lugs on the bolt assembly with the receiver. See Picture 10.
5. Slide the bolt assembly into the receiver and push all the way in.
6. Rotate the bolt stop clockwise until it snaps into place (horizontal) (Model 710
™only).  See Picture 9 on...

I. TO LOAD ONE CARTRIDGE ONLY:
1. Point the firearm in a safe direction.
2. Put the safety mechanism in the ‘S’ position.
3. Raise the bolt handle.
4. Pull the bolt handle all the way back.
5. Put one cartridge of the correct caliber on the magazine follower or in the chamber. See Picture 11.
6. Slide the bolt handle forward, then push the bolt handle down to lock the cartridge into the chamber.
THE FIREARM IS NOW LOADED.
7. To fire the firearm put the safety mechanism in the ‘F’ position.
THE FIREARM IS...