User manual REMINGTON 700 ML

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Instruction Book for: Models 700ML & 700MLS Models 700ML & 700MLS In-Line Bolt Action In-Line Bolt Action Muzzleloading Rifles Muzzleloading Rifles Manual page 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . the ten commandments of firearm safety IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM. page 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . important parts of the firearm page 12 . . . . . . . . . . how to load and unload page 19 . . . . . . . . . . cleaning instructions page 23 . . . . . . . . . . how to obtain parts and service A Tradition of Performance and Safety. In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or better than any he could buy. The barrel he handcrafted set a new standard for firearm accuracy and spawned generations of products that have made Remington® Arms America's leading gunmaker. While performance and style are certainly hallmarks of Remington firearms, one factor ultimately drives their performance. Eliphalet Remington never lost sight of the fact that his rifles were potentially lethal and could kill someone if handled improperly. [. . . ] The use of any other propellant will cause serious injury or death to the shooter and bystanders and damage to the firearm. Prior to loading and shooting the firearm, refer to the cleaning instructions starting on page 19. It is essential your gun is clean for proper safety, function and accuracy. Black Powder and PYRODEX Black powder is the name that identifies the type of powder that is safe to use in muzzleloading firearms and DOES NOT REFER TO ALL POWDERS THAT ARE BLACK IN COLOR. Some modern smokeless powders are black in color but are designed to be used only in modern centerfire cartridges and shotgun shells. Be sure to identify the powder as a type to be used in muzzleloading firearms by the name and NOT THE COLOR. PYRODEX is a black powder replica that is intended for use in percussion type muzzleloading firearms and is the ONLY black powder replica that is safe to use in this Remington® Model 700TM ML Muzzleloading rifle. PYRODEX is intended to be used as a volume-to-volume replacement for black powder and will produce similar velocities and pressures as the same volume of the appropriate granulation of black powder. Thus, a volumetric powder measure that is set to measure 100 grains of black powder can be filled with PYRODEX instead to achieve similar results. This measure will only contain approximately 80 grains of PYRODEX. PYRODEX is used on a volume-to-volume replacement basis and NOT ON A WEIGHT-TO-WEIGHT BASIS. WARNING!The use of ANY quantity of smokeless gun powder in this muzzleloading firearm will produce dangerously high pressures which WILL result in serious injury or death to the shooter and bystanders, and damage to the firearm. Black powder is available in four powder grain sizes which are identified by a series of `F's' marked on the container. 2F or FFg ­ Used in . 45 caliber or larger guns. This is the granulation recommended for use in this muzzleloading rifle. PYRODEX is available in two grain sizes identified by an `RS' or `P' on the container. PYRODEX RS ­ Stands for Rifle and Shotgun powder and is designed for use in all calibers of percussion type muzzleloading rifles and shotguns. PYRODEX RS is recommended for use in this muzzleloading rifle. ONLY 2F OR FFg black powder or PYRODEX RS should be used in this rifle. Never exceed the maximum quantity of powder for a particular projectile in the loading charts on pages 16 and 17. Failure to comply with any of these warnings could result in serious personal injury or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to the firearm. 12 Selecting the Projectile NOTE: It is recommended that for safety and performance, only Remington® brand loading components made to Remington's exacting standards, be used in the Remington Model 700TM ML muzzleloading rifle. There are three projectile types that can be fired safely and accurately in this rifle. They are the saboted conical, the lubed conical and the patched round ball. See Picture 10. PICTURE 10 The Saboted Conical: With a saboted projectile, the sabot engages the barrel rifling (rather than the projectile itself) to provide a gas seal as well as to provide the rotation necessary to stabilize the projectile in flight. A smaller-than-bore-size projectile can be used with a sabot resulting in higher muzzle velocity, flatter trajectory. [. . . ] If your Remington Authorized Repair Center cannot provide the service or repair you require and you need further assistance, please call our toll free number 1-800-243-9700, Mon. -Fri. , 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern time and select the option for repairs. Then, if shipment of your firearm is required, please: · Record the serial number of your firearm before sending it to us. · Pack your firearm for safety and to prevent further damage in shipping and handling. · Remove all accessories from the firearm to prevent loss or damage. [. . . ]