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6. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS, for the safety of both your gun and yourself. 
Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of othe r obstructions may inadvertently lodge in a 
barrel bore. It takes only one small obstructi on to cause dangerously increased pressures 
that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. 
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN 
THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE 
COMPLETELY EMPTY. PLACE THE SAF ETY IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. 
Look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. If an obstruction is seen, 
no matter how small it may be, clean the bore w ith a cleaning rod and patch as described 
in  Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions.  Before the first firing, clean the bore 
with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe  away any anti-rust compound in the 
action/chamber areas. 
7. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE WHEN NOT IN USE. REFER TO UNLOADING THE RIFLE 
FOR AN EXPLANATION OF HOW TO  UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE PROPERLY.
 
As a safety precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage. Store your 
gun and ammunition separately -- well beyond th e reach of children. Take all safeguards 
to ensure your rifle does not become availa ble to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome 
hands. 
8. USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION. 
The barrel and action of this rifle have been  made with substantial safety margins over 
the pressures developed by established Am erican commercial loads. Nevertheless, 
Browning assumes no liability for incidents wh ich occur through the use of cartridges of 
nonstandard dimensions which develop pressu res in excess of commercially available 
ammunition with standards established  by the Sporting Arms and Ammunitions 
Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI). 
BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. 
If you detect an off sound or light  recoil when a cartridge s fired, DO NOT LOAD 
ANOTHER CARTRIDGE INTO THE CHAMBER. 
Open the action and remove all cartridges 
from the magazine, chamber and action ar eas. With the action open, glance down the 
barrel to make sure that an  obstruction does not remain in  the barrel. If there is an 
obstruction, completely clear the barrel before  loading and firing again. Failure to follow 
these instructions can cause  extensive damage to your gun an d possible serious injury to 
yourself and others. 
MAKE SURE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE AREA THAT YOU DISCHARGE A 
FIREARM. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE TO AMMUNITION OR 
CLEANING A FIREARM. 
Lead exposure can be obtained from discha rging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, 
cleaning firearms or handling ammunition. Lead  is a substance that has been known to 
cause birth defects, reproductive  harm and other serious injury. 
9. DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER -- THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE 
EMPTY! 
Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun, even though you are certain the gun is 
unloaded. 
10. KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER  WHILE UNLOADING, LOADING, UNTIL YOU 
ARE READY TO SHOOT.
  
						

							
11. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. 
Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot 
at water or hard object. 
12. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLES CHAMBER BEFO RE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A 
TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. 
Refer to  Unloading The Rifle  for instructions on the unloading of your rifle. Never 
place your loaded rifle on or against a fe nce, tree, car or other similar object. 
13. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. 
Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors 
(shooting ear plugs or muffs) to guard agains t such damage. Wear shooting glasses to 
protect your eyes from flying  particles. Allow proper distance (eye relief) between the 
scope and your eye when firing a scoped rifl e or shotgun. Always keep a safe distance 
between the muzzle of your firearm and any pe rsons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and 
ejecting shells could inflict  serious injury. Also, wear ey e protection when disassembling 
and cleaning your shotgun to pr event the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, 
solvent or other agents from contacting your eyes. 
14. DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE even with the 
safety in the on safe position. Be extr emely careful while hunting or during any 
shooting activity, to a void dropping any firearm. 
15. IF YOUR RIFLE FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE  MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 
Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove 
the cartridge. If the primer is  indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way that 
cannot cause harm. If the primer is not i ndented, your firearm should be examined by a 
qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malf unction should be corrected before further 
use. 
16. BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST  UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND 
OTHERS. 
Dont be timid when it comes to gun safety. If  you observe other shooters violating any of 
these safety precautions, politely  suggest safer handling practices. 
17. BE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Because so many gun 
accidents occur when a firearm is being cl eaned, special and extreme care should be 
taken to be sure your gun is unloaded before  disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep 
ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanic al function of any 
firearm with live ammunition. 
18. TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY -- 
ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NONSHOOTERS. 
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrolling in 
hunting/shooting safety courses. 
19. NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TA KE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR 
DURING SHOOTING. 
Your vision and judgment could be danger ously impaired, making your gun handling 
unsafe to you and to others.  
						

							
20. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and 
with all accessories that you inst all on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the 
most up-to-date information on the safe  handling procedures of your Browning gun. 
Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun 
accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 
21. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING. 
Your rifle is a mechanical device which will not  last forever, and as such, is subject to 
wear and requires periodic in spection, adjustment and servic e. Browning firearms should 
be serviced by a Browning Recommended Se rvice Center or by Brownings service 
facility in Arnold, Missouri. Browning cannot assume any responsibility for injuries 
suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing,  alterations or modifications of Browning 
firearms. 
22. BROWNING RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFU SE SERVICE ON FIREARMS THAT HAVE 
BEEN ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED. 
Removal of metal from barrel(s), or modi fication of the firing mechanism and/or 
operating parts may lead to Brownings refu sal of service on such firearms. Browning 
will charge the owner parts and labor to return the firearm to original Browning 
specifications. 
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTE R THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR PARTS OF 
THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR AN Y OTHER FIREARM. FAILURE TO OBEY THIS 
WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS.
  
BE CAREFUL! 
 
  
						

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