Browning X-Bolt Owners Manual

Browning X-Bolt Manual

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  • Browning X-Bolt | Owners Manual - Page 1
    X-Bolt™ Bolt-action rifle owner's manual
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    Important operating instructions for: Browning® X-Bolt™ Bolt-Action Rifle If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please contact us. Browning Consumer Information One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050-9326 Phone: (801) 876-2711 browning.com Please use the space below to
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    10 Cocking Indicator 11 Bolt Unlock Button 11 Initial Cleaning 12 Inserting and Removing the Bolt 13 Ammunition 14 Magazine Capacity 14 Loading 15 Firing...18 Unloading 19 Mounting a Scope 20 Trigger Adjustment 22 Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions 23 Service or Repair 28
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    the cautions, warnings, notices, proper handling procedures and instructions outlined in this owner's manual before using your new firearm. 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE an unsafe condition. The word "safety" describes a firearm's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing
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    -action firearms and pistols do not have manual "safety" mechanisms. Therefore it is critical to read and understand the owner's manual for when firing a scoped pistol, rifle or shotgun. Do not use unorthodox shooting methods that could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt of a firearm
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    protection when disassembling and cleaning any firearm to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes. when not in use. 9 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently lodge in
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    CHAMBER AND THE "SAFETY" IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. After assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded, open the breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of obstructions. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore
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    owner's manual and on ammunition boxes. See page 14 for more information on the correct ammunition for your firearm. 13 USE ONLY SAAMI APPROVED AMMUNITION. The barrel and action of this is unloaded. 16 KEEP YOUR FINGERs AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING and unlOADINg UNTIL shooting is imminent. 6
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    17 BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP, particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard objects. 18 ALWAYS UNLOAD your firearm's CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Never place your
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    last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Browning firearms should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Facility or by our Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri. We cannot assume any responsibility for injuries suffered or caused
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    Recoil Pad Fore-end Trigger Magazine Magazine Release Bolt Handle Barrel Muzzle GENER A L d e s c r i p t i o n a n d O P ER A TION The Browning X-Bolt is a bolt-action rifle that operates by lifting the bolt handle, drawing the bolt rearward and then sliding the bolt forward and rotating the
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    (Figure 2). This blocks the trigger and locks the bolt in the closed position. In this position an "S" will appear on the tang in front of the "safety." When the "safety" is pushed forward, the "S" will be covered and a red dot will appear indicating that the rifle
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    your firearm's safety status. time, exposure to the elements, and the abrasive action of cleaning agents can erase it. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. B o l t u n l o c k bu t t o n The bolt unlock button on the X-Bolt rifle is located on the upper part of the
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    firearm, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel, receiver and the action/ chamber areas. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions" on page 23. If your X-Bolt rifle is to be stored, it is acceptable to leave the rust
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    Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. INSERTING T H E B OLT The X-Bolt rifle comes packed in a foam-padded box with the bolt removed from the rifle. To install the bolt into the receiver perform the following procedure: 1 Place the "safety" in the off safe position
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    wash hands thoroughly after handling ammunition. The barrel and action of this rifle have been made with substantial safety margins The Browning X-Bolt utilizes a unique detachable rotary magazine. The magazine capacity of standard calibers is four rounds. On magnum calibers and WSM rifles the
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    load a cartridge into the chamber of the X-Bolt rifle: loading through the ejection port and loading from the magazine. LO A DING T H E M A G A ZINE 1 Eject the magazine from the rifle by pulling the magazine release, located on the forward edge of the magazine, rearward with your index finger. The
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    . If the nose of a cartridge protrudes beyond the front of the magazine, it could cause feeding problems or interfere when inserting the magazine into the rifle. LO A DING T H E c ha m b e r f r o m t h e M A G A ZINE 1 Close the bolt and place the "safety" in the on safe position. 2 Load the
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    and rotate the bolt handle down. 5 Immediately verify that the "safety" is in the on safe position. THE Rifle IS now READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE "safety" TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION and pulling the trigger. 6 Eject the magazine from the rifle by pulling the magazine release button rearward
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    the trigger. S i n g l e s h o t l o a d i n g d i r e c t ly t o t h e c ha m b e r You may also load your rifle by placing a cartridge directly into the chamber. To load the rifle in this manner, use the following loading procedure. 1 Insert an unloaded magazine into the rifle. 2 Pull the bolt
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    warnings could result in serious injury or death. EVEN WITH THE bolt OPEN AFTER SHOOTING, DO NOT ASSUME the rifle IS UNLOADED. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, barrel, feed mechanism AND MAGAZINE TO BE certain THE rifle is completely unloaded. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious
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    each cartridge out, one at a time. 4 Unload any extra magazines. Mounting a Scope Before mounting a scope, sight or other accessories to your rifle, place the "safety" in the on safe position. open the action and make certain YOUR rifle IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe
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    . Once the bases are installed, check inside the receiver to verify that the base mounting screws are not too long and interfering with the operation of the bolt. Many gunsmiths find it helpful to use a drop of serviceable thread locking compound to assure the screws stay tight. Make sure the thread
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    . 9 Mount your scope rings and scope as outlined in the 4 3 2 instructions supplied with your scope rings and/or scope. Always make sure you have the proper eye relief. Tighten the screws incrementally in the pattern shown above. trigger adjustment Before adjusting the trigger, Always
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    , with the rifle unloaded and the bolt closed, using a very accurate spring scale or a commercially available set of trigger pull measuring weights. Most gunsmiths can also measure trigger pull for you. 5 When finished making the adjustment, replace the trigger guard back in the stock and reinstall
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    action and make certain YOUR rifle IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR rifle TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF SPRINGS, SPRING X-Bolt rifle
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    cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function problem be sure to give your firearm a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of a Browning Recommended Service Center or our Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith. 1 Remove the bolt as
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    is recommended. 4 Inspect the barrel and chamber to be certain and other parts of the action. Lightly lubricate all moving parts loosening of the stock. 6 Wipe oil any time the rifle has been exposed to magazine It is not recommended that the X-Bolt magazine be disassembled. Frequently inspect magazines
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    . 3 Use compressed air to dry the magazine or allow it to air dry. Notice! Do not take your firearm apart beyond what is explained in this owner's manual. This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism; any attempt to disassemble the inner mechanism may mar it for life. It is unnecessary, and
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    it is completely unloaded. 2 Remove the scope or other optics. 3 Package it securely in a cardboard container. 4 When sending your firearm, enclose the service/repair form available at browning.com or a letter that clearly describes the trouble experienced, the ammunition used and the repairs
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    browning.com BROWNING US: Morgan, Utah 84050-9326 BROWNING CANADA: Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Ltée, St-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1W6 BROWNING INTL: Parc Industriel des Hauts-Sarts, B-4040 Herstal, Belgium AO0902/09044
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BOLT-ACTION RIFLE OWNER’S MANUAL
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