Sigarms Bolt Action Rifle Shr970 Instructions Manual

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Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
WARNING
Before loading a magazine
into the rifle make sure the
safety is in the center (load/
unload) position.
Loading the rifle:
NOTE:Your SIGARMS
™SHR 970
comes from the factory with a light
coating of protective lubricants. Before
you fire the rifle, clean and lubricate it
as recommended on page 15.
1. Point the rifle in a safe direction.
2. Put the safety lever in the center
position (See Figure 5).
3. Raise the bolt handle and pull it all
the way back.
4. Insert a loaded magazine from the
bottom and make sure it has engaged
the magazine catch (See Figure 6).
5. Push the bolt forward so that the top 
round in the magazine is engaged and
loaded into the chamber.
6. Push the bolt handle down to the
locked position, keeping your finger
away from the trigger.
7. Activate the safety by positioning
the safety lever into the “S” (SAFE)
position.
The rifle is now loaded (See Figure 7). 
						

							Unloading:
The only way to be certain that a rifle is unloaded is to check it visually. Place
the safety in the center position (See Figure 1B, page 8), open the bolt, remove
the magazine and look in the chamber to make sure there is not a cartridge pre-
sent. This is essential for your safety and the safety of others.
Disassembly
Before you disassemble the rifle, make sure that it is unloaded.
Removing the bolt:
1. Make sure the rifle is unloaded.
2. Put the safety lever in the      cen-
ter position.
3. Open the bolt and draw it back,
to the stop.
4. Press the bolt release/stop lever on
the left side of the receiver and
extract the bolt from the receiver by
pulling it rearward (See Figure 8).
Removing the magazine:
1. Make sure the rifle is unloaded.
2.  Press forward firmly on the magazine catch located in the front of the trigger guard.
Removing the stock:
1.Make sure the rifle is unloaded.
2. Remove the magazine.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the rear and front stock
retention screws using the wrench
provided and remove the floor
plate and integral trigger housing
(See Figure 9).
5. Lift the action out of the stock 
(See Figure 10).
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Figure 8
WARNING
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, make sure the rifle
is completely unloaded. This includes the magazine and chamber.
Figure 10
Figure 9  
						

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Removing the barrel:
NOTE:When a new barrel is
installed the rifle must be resighted.
1. Make sure the rifle is unloaded.
2. Remove the bolt, magazine, and
the stock (See Figure 11). 
3. Use the supplied wrench to loosen
the two barrel clamping screws
on the bottom of the receiver.
(Do not remove screws.)
4. Extract barrel from the receiver by
pulling it straight out (See Figure 12).
Installing the barrel:
1. Make sure the rifle is unloaded.
2. Place the safety in the center position.
3. Make sure the barrel is clear of any obstructions.
4. Insert the barrel into the receiver by first indexing the small flat on the bottom
of the barrel shank to the 6:00 o’clock bottom position on the receiver.
Insert the barrel into the receiver with a slight rotating motion until the barrel
clicks into position.
5. Insert the bolt into the receiver, close and rotate bolt handle downward into the
locked position.
6. Tighten the two (2) barrel clamping screws with supplied wrench. 
The trigger assembly:
The trigger is adjusted at the factory to provide a crisp, single stage pull. 
The internal adjustment screw is pre-set at the factory and permanently sealed.
Do not attempt to adjust the trigger.  Any change in the original factory
adjustment can either cause the rifle to fire unexpectedly with the safety in
the “S” (SAFE) position or not permit the rifle to fire at all. If the rifle fires
unexpectedly, injury or death could result.
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble your rifle beyond the point explained
in this manual. Further disassembly should be done only at the
factory. Some of the components are installed under great spring
pressure requiring special tools and fixtures for disassembly. 
Figure 12 Figure 11 
						

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Normal Operation
1. Before attempting to shoot your SIGARMS™SHR 970 be sure that it is cor-
rectly assembled and that there are no obstructions in the barrel.
WARNING
You should never point the muzzle at anything, unless you are planning
to shoot, especially when you are loading and unloading the rifle.
Muzzle direction could be the difference between LIFE and DEATH.
2. Prior to loading, set the safety switch to the center position.
3. Raise and unlock the bolt and pull it to the rear until it stops.
4. Remove the magazine.
5. Load the magazine with four (4) rounds of the correct caliber ammunition. 
Make sure that you are using ammunition of the caliber designated on the 
left side of the barrel.
6. Insert magazine into the rifle, making certain the magazine catch is engaged. 
7. Keeping your finger off the trigger, close the bolt by pushing forward and
rotating the handle downward to the locked position. 
WARNING
If you are having trouble closing the bolt, stop immediately. 
Do not force a round into the chamber, check to make sure that the
ammunition is the correct caliber, that it is not defective, or that
an obstruction does not exist in the bore or chamber. If the problem
still exists, return your rifle, unloaded, to SIGARMS.
WARNING
Even with the safety in the “S” (SAFE) position a loaded rifle can
discharge if dropped or jarred.
8. When chambering a cartridge the safety should be in the center position
(see pages 8 and 11). Do not chamber a cartridge unless you are about to shoot.
Once you have chambered a cartridge, keep the safety in the “S” (SAFE) 
						

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position until you are ready to fire. When you are ready to fire push the safety
fully forward to the “F” (FIRE) position. 
9. If you pull the trigger and the rifle fails to fire, keep it pointed in a safe direc-
tion and wait 30 seconds. Then, open action carefully, remove and examine
the loaded cartridge. If the cartridge primer is indented but did not fire, do
not reuse the cartridge. If you examine the cartridge and the primer 
is not indented, your rifle has malfunctioned and should be returned to
SIGARMS
™for service.
Maintenance 
WARNING
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, make sure the rifle
is completely unloaded. This includes the magazine and chamber.
Your SIGARMS SHR 970 represents a wise investment in an extremely high
quality, finely-crafted firearm. Regular, routine maintenance procedures will help
protect and preserve that investment for a lifetime of pleasurable, reliable use.
Make sure you periodically clean and maintain your rifle according to the
instructions in this manual for safe and reliable performance. 
Firearms maintenance is your responsibility.
Cleaning and Lubrication
Be sure your gun is unloaded!
After each use, your SIGARMS SHR 970 should be cleaned and re-lubricated
before being returned to its storage place. Wipe off any visible dirt and grime
from all parts with a clean, soft cloth.
Barrel and chamber:
1. After each use, run a swab or bronze brush of the correct caliber through the
barrel from the breach end to remove any powder residue. If any evidence of
powder or copper remains, use a quality grade bore cleaner with a bronze
brush. Then remove the loosened fouling with a swab or gun bore patches.
Finally, apply a thin film of quality gun oil preservative throughout the entire
bore surfaces.
2. Coat the entire outer surface of the barrel with a quality gun oil preservative
and wipe off any excess. Note:Do not over lubricate any parts of your firearm.
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Cleaning and Lubrication (continued)
Bolt and internal metal surfaces:
1. Use a small nylon bristle brush and soft clean cloth to thoroughly clean these
areas. Lightly lubricate the bolt and internal metal surfaces before reassembling
the rifle.
External metal surfaces:
1. Lightly lubricate all external metal surfaces before reassembling the rifle.
Wipe all external metal surfaces to remove any moisture or finger marks. 
Stock:
1. Both the synthetic or wood stock on your SHR 970 rifle requires little or no
maintenance. Occasional cleaning with a damp cloth will restore your stock to
like-new appearance. 
WARNING
Do not store ammunition with oils or cleaning chemicals.
WARNING
You must monitor the rifle’s performance. If the recoil seems too
weak, do not load another round. Completely unload the rifle and
check for a barrel obstruction. Examine the cartridge casing for
damage such as a splits or bulges. If these conditions exist promptly
return the rifle to SIGARMS for service.
Repair and Servicing
Although your SIGARMS SHR 970 has been precision manufactured and
assembled from the highest quality materials, there is always the possibility of
damage or the need for servicing and/or parts replacement. If you suspect your
rifle might be damaged, or if you ever experience any malfunction or notice
any looseness in the action of your rifle, stop using it immediately. Return it
to SIGARMS for inspection and any necessary repair. 
						

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Cleaning and Lu\frication (continued)
Bolt and internal metal surfaces:
1. U\fe \b \fm\bll nylon bri\ftle bru\fh \bnd \foft cle\bn cloth to thoroughly cle\bn the\fe \bre\b\f. Lightly lubric\bte the bolt \bnd intern\bl met\bl \furf\bce\f before re\b\f\fembling 
the rifle.
External metal surfaces:
1. Lightly lubric\bte \bll extern\bl met\bl \furf\bce\f before re\b\f\fembling the rifle. Wipe \bll extern\bl met\bl \furf\bce\f to remove \bny moi\fture or finger m\brk\f. 
Stock:
1. Both the \fynthetic or wood \ftock on your SHR 970 rifle require\f little or nom\binten\bnce. Occ\b\fion\bl cle\bning with \b d\bmp cloth will re\ftore your \ftock to 
like-new \bppe\br\bnce. 
WARNING
Do not store ammunition with oils or cleaning chemicals.
WARNING
You must monitor the rifle’s performance. If the recoil seems too 
weak, do not load another round. Completely unload the rifle and
check for a \farrel o\fstruction. Examine the cartridge casing for
damage such as a splits or \fulges. If these conditions exist promptly
return the rifle to SIGARMS for service.
Ordering Parts
Before you order \bny p\brt\f, ple\b\fe be \bdvi\fed th\bt, while mo\ft gun\fmith\f m\by be 
perfectly c\bp\bble of rep\biring your  rifle, we do not vouch for \bny individu\bl’\f \fkill
or workm\bn\fhip. Remember, un\buthorized \bdju\ftment\f or p\brt\f repl\bcement c\bn
void your \fervice w\brr\bnty. Your SIGARMS
™SHR 970 i\f \b preci\fion in\ftrument
\bnd repl\bcement p\brt\f require \b tr\bined gun\fmith to en\fure proper in\ft\bll\btion \bnd
oper\btion. Remember to \blw\by\f \fpecify the model \bnd \feri\bl number of  your rifle
when ordering p\brt\f. The mo\ft \fen\fible deci\fion you c\bn m\bke if your rifle need\f
\fervicing i\f to \fimply return it to the SIGARMS Service Dep\brtment.
Serial Num\fer:
The \feri\bl number of your new SIGARMS SHR 970 i\f loc\bted on the  
left \fide of the receiver. Record the \feri\bl number here for future reference.
SIGARMS SHR 970 Seri\bl #___________________
Returning Your Rifle
When you return \b rifle to the SIGARMS Service Dep\brtment, here’\f wh\bt to do:
• M\bke \fure th\bt the rifle i\f unlo\bded \bnd th\bt no \bmmunition i\f included.Remove the bolt \bnd the m\bg\bzine. Wr\bp both \fecurely \bnd put in the c\b\fe 
with the rifle.
• P\bck\bge the rifle \fecurely to prevent d\bm\bge, prefer\bbly in it\f origin\bl \fhip- ping c\b\fe if \bv\bil\bble.
• Enclo\fe \b letter with your n\bme, complete \bddre\f\f, d\bytime phone number, rifle model \bnd \feri\bl number \bnd \b det\biled expl\bn\btion of the problem you
h\bve encountered or the work you w\bnt performed. If rep\bir\f \bre reque\fted
under w\brr\bnty, enclo\fe \b copy of the origin\bl \f\ble\f receipt.
• Gener\blly, \bn individu\bl m\by \fhip \b rifle to the m\bnuf\bcturer for rep\bir or \fer- vice. Some \ft\bte\f or loc\blitie\f, however, m\by prohibit thi\f. If \fuch regul\btion\f
\bpply to you, your rifle mu\ft be \fhipped by \bnd returned to \b Feder\blly
Licen\fed Fire\brm\f De\bler.
NOTE:Any \fhipment of fire\brm\f out\fide of the
border\f of the United St\bte\f i\f \fubject to the v\blid l\bw\f of th\bt \fpecific 
country, which you mu\ft \ftrictly follow.
• Ship your rifle in\fured \bnd prep\bid (we c\bnnot \bccept collect \fhipment\f) to
SIG ARMS  Inc. ,Attention :Se rvice  Department ,Co rporate  P ark,
Exeter, N\b 03833  (603) 772-2302.
Repair and Servicing
Although your SIGARMS SHR 970 h\b\f been preci\fion m\bnuf\bctured \bnd 
\b\f\fembled from the highe\ft qu\blity m\bteri\bl\f, there i\f \blw\by\f the po\f\fibility of
d\bm\bge or the need for \fervicing \bnd/or p\brt\f repl\bcement. If you \fu\fpect your
rifle might be d\bm\bged, or if you ever experience \bny m\blfunction or notice
\bny loo\fene\f\f in the \bction of your rifle, \ftop u\fing it immedi\btely. Return it
to SIGARMS for in\fpection \bnd \bny nece\f\f\bry rep\bir. 
						

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SIGARMS™S\bR 970, Parts List
1.  B\brrel 
2.  Receiver
3.  Filler Screw\f (4)
4.  B\brrel Cl\bmping Nut\f (2)
5.  Bolt Rele\b\fe Pin
6.  Bolt Rele\b\fe/Stop
7.  Bolt Rele\b\fe Spring
8.  Extr\bctor Plunger
9. Ejector
10. Ejector/Extr\bctor Spring\f (2)
11.  Ejector Pin
12. Extr\bctor
13. Bolt Body
14. Firing Pin
15. Firing Pin Spring 16. Bu\fhing/Spring Se\bt
17. Firing Pin Cro\f\f Pin
18. Cocking Piece
19. Bolt Sleeve
20. Trigger A\f\fembly
21. Trigger Pin
22. T
rigger Hou\fing Screw
23. Re\br Bedding Block
24. Front Bedding Block
25. B\brrel Loc\bting Pin
26. B\brrel Cl\bmping  Screw\f (2)
27. Stock
28. Q.D. Swivel Stud\f (2)
29. M\bg\bzine Ejector Spring\f (2) 30. M\bg\bzine Support
Br\bcket
31. Trigger Gu\brd
32. Gu\brd Screw\f (2)
33. Ret\bining Clip\f (2)
34. M\bg\bzine Rele\b\fe Spring
35. M\bg\bzine Rele\b\fe Pin
36. Support Ret\bining Pin
37. M\bg\bzine Rele\b\fe
38. M\bg\bzine Follower
39. M\bg\bzine Spring
40. M\bg\bzine Box
41. Butt Pl\bte
42. Butt Pl\bte Screw\f (2)
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This instruction manual should always accompany this rifle and \fe trans- 
ferred with it upon change of ownership.
SIGARMS™CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 
T\bE FUNCTIONING AND SAFETY OF
ANY FIREARM W\bIC\b \bAS BEEN ALTERED OR C\bANGED FROM T\bE ORIGINAL FACTORY SPECIF ICATIONS.
Warranty Statement
B\b\fed on the M\bgnu\fon-Mo\f\f W\brr\bnty Act, SIGARMS™offer\f no expre\f\f  w\brr\bn-
ty on their product line. However, SIGARMS recognize\f it\f oblig\btion\f concerning 
\fervice to owner\f of SIGARMS product\f. 
SIGARMS \ft\bnd\f behind it\f product\f \bnd will continue to provide \fervice to it\f 
product line \b\f they h\bve over the ye\br\f. SIGARMS product\f will be \ferviced
for \b period of one ye\br from the d\bte of ret\bil purch\b\fe, for defect\f in m\bteri\bl\f
or workm\bn\fhip, \bt no ch\brge to the purch\b\fer. 
This warranty is void if the
firearm has \feen a\fused, altered, misused, damaged \fy accident, fired with 
improperly loaded ammunition or with an o\fstruction in the \farrels, or
damaged \fy failure to provide reasona\fle and necessary maintenance. This
warranty does not apply to normal wear of any parts, including metal,
wood, plastic, ru\f\fer and other material’s surface finish if unauthorized
repair and alteration has \feen performed. Be sure to retain your sales slip
as proof of purchase date when making a claim.
If you h\bve que\ftion\f concerning the perform\bnce or \fervicing of your rifle, 
ple\b\fe, c\bll or write directly to:
SIG ARMS  Inc.
Attention: Service Department 
Corporate Park
Exeter, N\b 03833
(603) 772-2302
No.  DescriptionNo.  DescriptionNo.  Description 
						

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SIGARMS™SHR 970, Parts List
1.  Barrel
2.  Receiver
3.  Filler Screws (4)
4.  Barrel Clamping Nuts (2)
5.  Bolt Release Pin
6.  Bolt Release/Stop
7.  Bolt Release Spring
8.  Extractor Plunger
9. Ejector
10. Ejector/Extractor
Springs (2)
11.  Ejector Pin
12. Extractor
13. Bolt Body
14. Firing Pin
15. Firing Pin Spring16. Bushing/Spring Seat
17. Firing Pin Cross Pin
18. Cocking Piece
19. Bolt Sleeve
20. Trigger Assembly
21. Trigger Pin
22. Trigger Housing Screw
23. Rear Bedding Block
24. Front Bedding Block
25. Barrel Locating Pin
26. Barrel Clamping 
Screws (2)
27. Stock
28. Q.D. Swivel Studs (2)
29. Magazine Ejector
Springs (2)30. Magazine Support
Bracket
31. Trigger Guard
32. Guard Screws (2)
33. Retaining Clips (2)
34. Magazine Release
Spring
35. Magazine Release Pin
36. Support Retaining Pin
37. Magazine Release
38. Magazine Follower
39. Magazine Spring
40. Magazine Box
41. Butt Plate
42. Butt Plate Screws (2)
No.  DescriptionNo.  DescriptionNo.  Description 
						

							IMPORTANT:
Do not discard. Keep this manual with your firearm.
Upon change of ownership, transfer this manual 
with the firearm.
SIGARMS Inc.
Corporate Park
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-2302
SIGARMS SHR 970 bolt-action rifle case