Sigarms Bolt Action Rifle Shr970 Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT:
Do not discard. Keep this manual with your firearm.Upon change of ownership, transfer this manual  with the firearm.
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SIGARMS S\bR 970 \folt-action rifle case
WARNING
Please read and understand 
this owner’s manual before
taking your new  SI GARMS
rifle out of the box. It is
vital to  your safety and to
the safety of others that 
you accurately follow the
information contained in this
manual, as well as the
information supplied by...

Contents Page
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Rifle Components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Principle Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Specifications - SIGARMS®SHR 970 Rifle
Manually operated, short throw, 65° turn bolt-action with front locking lugs 
engaging the barrel directly.  Internal extractor and ejector.
Trigger: Single stage, adjustable only by factory technician.
Safety: Three (3) position sliding safety.
Standard Magnum
Calibers Calibers
Length, overall  41.9˝ 43.9˝
Height, overall 6.3˝ 6.3˝
Width, overall 2.7˝ 2.7˝
Barrel length 22˝ 24˝
Rifling twist 1:10˝ 1:10˝
Rifling grooves 4 4
Weight w/o Magazine           7.2...

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Important Safety Information
Congratulations, you are now the owner of one of the world’s finest precision
made rifles. The SIGARMS®SHR 970rifle combines traditional craftsmanship
with the latest advances in modern production technology. Used with the 
proper ammunition, reasonable care and maintenance, your purchase of this
high quality rifle is an investment that will bring you a lifetime of performance
and dependability.
Safe Operation
To ensure the best performance and reliability from your...

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Important
The safest firearm is one that is fully unloaded. This means that the safety is 
in the center (load/unload) position, the action is open, and the chamber has
been checked visually to insure that a cartridge is NOT
present.
The Commandments of Firearms Safety
ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
ALWAYS be sure the gun is safe to operate and the barrel is clear of any...

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General Description
Manufactured by advanced, state-of-the-art production processes, the SIGARMS™
SHR 970 rifle is a modern, short throw, bolt-action rifle, with an internal extrac-
tor and ejector. The modern take-down design allows for quick and precise bar-
rel replacement and enables the user to perform routine maintenance
without special tools.
Principle Features
SIGARMS SHR 970
•  Modern take-down design.
•  Interchangeable barrel(s).
•  3 Position safety mechanism.
•  65° Short throw bolt.
•...

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WARNING
Using the WRONG ammunition could destroy your rifle and
cause serious personal injury or death. If a bullet is in the bore,
do not attempt to shoot it out by using another cartridge. This
can generate excessive pressure, damage the firearm and cause
serious personal injury.
2. SIGARMS
™recommends the use of clean, commercial factory-loaded ammu-
nition. Always use ammunition that complies with the performance standards
established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,...

Operating the Three Position Safety Mechanism
The safety:
The SIGARMS
™SHR 970 rifle is
equipped with a three position sliding
safety. With the rifle completely
unloaded, move the safety lever from
position to position, to become familiar
with the lever location and feel.
1. Position “S” (See Figure 1A)
This is the rearmost position of the
safety. In this position the safety is 
on “S” (SAFE). Sear engagement is
blocked to prevent firing, and the
bolt is “locked” and cannot be
opened.
2. Center Position...

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Assembling the bolt:
The bolt is shipped in the case with
your rifle but is not installed due to
shipping regulations.
1. Remove any packaging material
that may be on the bolt.  
2. Move the safety to the center posi-
tion. 
3. Remove the magazineby firmly
pressing forward on the magazine
catch located in front of the
trigger guard (See Figure 1).
Continued on next page
Assembly Instructions
WARNING
REMEMBER that the safety mechanism is not a substitute for safe
gun handling. Always keep the gun...

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Loading the Magazine and Rifle
Loading the magazine:
1. Make sure you check the bore for any obstructions before loading the rifle.
Obstructions could be anything from a forgotten cleaning patch to excess oil
or grease. Make sure the barrel is clean and ready to fire, if it is not, injuries
could occur to yourself or those nearby.
2. Load the correct caliber cartridges, as engraved on the side of the barrel, into
the magazine by pressing one cartridge at a time into the magazine until it is
retained...