Browning Maxus Owners Manual - Page 9
Ammunition, Disassembly - replacement barrel
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Figure 8 Figure 9 Slide the barrel and piston over the magazine tube and the barrel extension into the receiver. Ensure the forearm is secured correctly, with the button flush with the forearm, as shown in the picture on the left. 6 Replace the forearm by sliding it onto the magazine tube and over the gas bracket so it seats securely. Make sure the Speed Lock lever is fully closed. It may be necessary to push rearward on the forearm slightly to ensure the forearm is locked in place. When the forearm is in place and the Speed Lock lever is fully locked, the release button is flush with the surface of the forearm (Figure 9). ALWAYS ensure the forearm is fully locked and the Speed lock lever release button is flush with the surface of the forearm. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury, death or damage to your firearm. DISASSEM B L Y ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, open the action and VISUALLY INSPECT THE Chamber TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. place the "safety" in the on safe position. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. 14 1 Lock the bolt rearward by pulling the operating handle fully to the rear. Notice! NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED BY PRESSING THE bolt RELEASE BUTTON WITHOUT THE BARREL INSTALLED. If the bolt is released forward with the barrel removed, the operating handle will strike the receiver and cause damage. 2 Remove the forearm as explained previously. Notice! Do not squeeze hard on the open rear end of a wood forearm. Too much pressure could cause the wood to split. 3 For cleaning, remove the barrel and gas system by sliding them forward and off the magazine tube. See "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions" on page 35 for cleaning procedures. For storage, remove the barrel and reinstall the forearm over the magazine tube. You will then have two compact units: the barrel, and the action with stock and forearm. Notice! AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED, LEAVE THE BOLT IN THE rearward POSITION. DO NOT PRESS THE bolt RELEASE BUTTON. If the bolt is released forward with the barrel removed, the operating handle will strike the receiver, causing damage. Ammunition use only shells of the correct gauge and length. The gauge and length of the chamber is inscribed on the side of the barrel. Do not use ammunition other than what is inscribed on the side of the barrel. Examine every shell you put in your shotgun. failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun. Use shells of the correct length. Do not use 3" or 3½" shells in a barrel with a 2¾" chamber, or 3½" shells in a barrel with 15