Remington 798, 799 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Book for: Instruction Book for:
Models 798 & 799
Bolt Action Centerfire Rifles
PAGE 2 ........THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY
PAGE 5 ........IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE FIREARM 
PAGE 9 ........OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPAGE 14........CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
PAGE 16
......PARTS AND SERVICE
Models 798 & 799
Bolt Action Centerfire Rifles
IMPORTANT!READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND W
ARNINGS IN THIS
BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM.                            
						

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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 Remingtonfirearm 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 acollection of Remington firearms, take the time to read this literature. Not all firearms are the same. That meansthe 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 ownershipand 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 especiallycareful 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 Shoule 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.  Unloadingmeans 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.  Whenyou 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.  Neverpull 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 locking device, it is your responsibility to make sure that children and other unauthorized persons cannot gain accessto your firearm and ammunition.
                      
						

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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 ofthe firearm.  The safety mechanism may be broken or altered.  Even if you think you have previously engagedthe 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  assomething 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 safetymechanism is in the “safe” position, and keep your fingers away from the trigger while loading, unloading, andengaging 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 ofcolor  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 ammunitionexactly 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 intentionally 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.  Slowlyand 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, takeyour 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.  Continuedexposure 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 whenthe next round is fired.  Use a cleaning rod to remove obstructions and residues from the barrel.  If the firingnoise 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 ormodifications 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 safe
ty and performance, your firearm must be maintained and serviced on a regular basis.  Only a competent gun
smith 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.
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.
DON’T KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF.
Now that you’re a gun owneryou have the obligation to help ensure that shooting sports are safe for everyone – 
participants and bystanders alike. You can do that by practicing these principles of firearm safety and passing them
on to others – especially new shooters. Set an example for beginners. Be a guide to their safe entry into the exciting
world of shooting sports. Invest your time and patience for the love of the sport and for its future. After all, it’s yourlove of the sport that led you to buy a new Remington.
Firearm ownership is a right and privilege. It’s a right guaranteed in this nation’s Constitution. It’s a privilege
which carries with it a personal responsibility to use your firearm in a way which will ensure your safety and the
safety of others. The preservation of this right and privilege depends on the personal commitment of you and
your fellow shooters to the safe and responsible use of firearms. Let the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety
outlined in the book guide you at all times. Teach and promote these rules whenever you can. Remember, firearm
safety depends on you! That’s the only way to really enjoy your new Remington firearm and to preserve sport
shooting as we know it today. 
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Important Parts of the Firearm
Congratulations on your choiceof a Remington®Model 798 or 799 boltaction rifle. With proper care and if used
in accordance with the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety and this owner’s manual, your rifle should give you
many years of dependableuse and enjoyment.  The following picture depicts the main parts of a Model 98 bolt
action rifle and will aid in understanding the instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
This picture shows the main parts of a Remington Model 98 boltaction rifle. The picture will aid in understanding the instructions in this book.
STOCK
TRIGGER
TRIGGER GUARD BOLT STOP RELEASE
MAGAZINE FLOOR PLATEBARRELMUZZLE EJECTION PORT
CHAMBERRECEIVER
SAFETY MECHANISM
BOLT HANDLE BOLT ASSEMBLY
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 installor remove the bolt on a loaded firearm.  Completely unload the firearm (empty chamber and magazine) beforeinstalling or removing the bolt.
Installation
1.Before inserting the bolt for the first time, make sure the firing pin is cocked (as supplied by the factory).(SeePictures 6 & 7 in the section on the Safety Mechanism)                         
						

							Installation (cont’d)
2. Make certain the claw extractor is aligned with the righthand cocking lug on the bolt.(SeePictures 1a & 1b)
Note:Model 799 actions do not utilize a rotating claw extractor
The bolt guide must be aligned with the locking lug on the same side as the bolt handle.
(SeePictures 2a & 2b)
3.
6
Picture 1a
Correct
Picture 1b
Incorrect
Picture 2a
Correct
Picture 2b
Incorrect
Insert the bolt into the receiver aligning the lugs on the bolt with the lug tracks in the receiver.  With the
left hand, swing the bolt release lever open and push the bolt fully forward through the channel in the
receiver. 
(SeePicture 3)
Release the bolt release lever after the lugs on the bolt clear the box. Lower the bolt handle all the way
down into the locked position. The firing pin is now cocked and the safety mechanism may be placed in
the “safe” position.
Picture 3
                      
						

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Removal
1. Raise the bolt handle and pull the bolt fully to the rear.
2. With the left hand, swing the bolt release lever open and pull the bolt further rearward through the chan
nel in the receiver. 
(SeePicture 4)
WARNINGThe 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 facto
ry for replacement with a properly fitted bolt.
The Safety Mechanism
1. The safety mechanism is located on the right side of the receiver just behind the bolt handle. (SeePicture 5)
Picture 4
Picture 5
The safety mechanism can be placed in the “safe” position only when the firing pin is cocked.  To cock
the firing pin, lift the bolt handle fully and then lower it back to the locked position.  When the firing pinis cocked, the rear of the firing pin mechanism protrudes from the back of the bolt. 
(SeePicture 6&7)
Picture 6
Firing Pin Not Cocked
Picture 7
Firing Pin Cocked
                  
						

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The Safety Mechanism (cont’d)
NOTEOn the Model 799 rifle, the firing pin mechanism protrudes slightly from the back of the bolt even when the firing pin is not cocked.  Once the
firing pin is cocked, the firing pin mechanism protrudes to the rear to a greater extent.
The Trigger
The trigger mechanism has been preset at the factory.  Never alter or modify the trigger or firing mechanism.(SeeNinth Commandment of Firearms Safety)
The Barrel
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To engage the safety mechanism in the “safe” position, pull the safety to its most rearward position, cov
ering the red indicator dot on the stock. 
(SeePicture 8)
Picture 8
“SAFE” Position
To place the safety mechanism in the “fire” position, push the safety fully forward, exposing the red indi
cator dot on the stock.  The rifle is now ready to fire by pulling the trigger. 
(SeePicture 9)
Picture 9
“FIRE” Position
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 com
pound 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.
Model 98 rifles are manufactured with either a hinged floor plate magazine or a detachable box magazine.
Before loading your rifle for the first time, make sure (1) you have read and understand all of the warningsand 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.
                   
						

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Loading a Rifle With a Hinged Floor Plate
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. 
(SeePicture 10)
4. Place a cartridge in the receiver just forward of the bolt.  Press the cartridge downward with your thumb
until it snaps into the magazine. 
(SeePicture 11)
5. Press each successive cartridge into the magazine in a similar fashion.
6. When the magazine is loaded to capacity, one additional cartridge may be loaded directly into the cham
ber.  To accomplish this, insert the round directly into the chamber, and then press down on the top car
tridge in the magazine as you close the bolt. 
(SeePicture 12)
7. Your rifle is now in the readytofire condition, loaded with a round in the chamber and a full magazine.
NOTESingle loading:Your rifle may be loaded with a single round in the chamber and no cartridges in the magazine.  To singleload the rifle, simply
skip Steps 4 and 5 above.
Loading the magazine only:Your rifle may be loaded with no round in the chamber and a full magazine.  To accomplish this type of loading,
follow Steps l through 5 above.  Then do not load a round directly into the chamber and press down on the top cartridge of the magazine as you
slide the bolt closed over that cartridge.  The bolt will now be closed over an empty chamber.  A round may subsequently be loaded into the
chamber for firing by opening and fully retracting the bolt and then closing the bolt, stripping off the top cartridge from the magazine into the
chamber.
Picture 10
Picture 11
Picture 12
            
						

							Loading a Rifle With a Detachable Box Magazine
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 bot
tom of the receiver. 
(SeePicture 13)
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. 
(SeePicture 14)
6.Place each successive cartridge in the magazine as described in Step 4, until the magazine is full.
7. Insert the magazine back into the magazine well of the receiver until it is retained by the magazine latch. 
8. Insert one round directly into the chamber.  Then press down on the top cartridge in the magazine as you
close the bolt over the top of that cartridge. 
(SeePicture 15)
9. Your rifle is now in the readytofire condition, loaded with a round in the chamber and a full magazine.
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Picture 13
Picture 14
Picture 15