User manual REMINGTON 798

[. . . ] Owner's Instruction Book for: Models 798 & 799 Bolt Action Centerfire Rifles Manual PAGE 2 . . . . . . . . THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM. PAGE 5 . . . . . . . . IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE FIREARM PAGE 9 . . . . . . . . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 14. . . . . . . . CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 16 . . . . . . PARTS AND SERVICE 1 Safety is Critical to Performance. A superbly crafted gun is only as good as the hands that hold it. Shooting accidents are often caused by careless oversights such as failing to control the direction of the muzzle, failing to fully engage the safety, leaving ammunition in the chamber or using improper loads. These oversights can result in the destruction of life, limb or property. There's no calling back a bullet once it's been fired, so it's critical that you know the principles of safe gun handling and storage before you ever take your new Remington firearm out of the box. [. . . ] That's the only way to really enjoy your new Remington firearm and to preserve sport shooting as we know it today. Important Parts of the Firearm Congratulations on your choice of a Remington® Model 798 or 799 bolt-action rifle. With proper care and if used in accordance with the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety and this owner's manual, your rifle should give you many years of dependable use and enjoyment. The following picture depicts the main parts of a Model 98 boltaction rifle and will aid in understanding the instructions in this Owner's Manual. BOLT STOP RELEASE STOCK BOLT ASSEMBLY SAFETY MECHANISM EJECTION PORT CHAMBER RECEIVER MUZZLE MAGAZINE FLOOR PLATE TRIGGER BOLT HANDLE TRIGGER GUARD BARREL This picture shows the main parts of a Remington Model 98 bolt-action rifle. The picture will aid in understanding the instructions in this book. The Bolt The bolt has been packaged separately in the shipping carton. The safety mechanism is located on the right side of the receiver just behind the bolt handle. (See Picture 5) Picture 5 The safety mechanism can be placed in the "safe" position only when the firing pin is cocked. To cock the firing pin, lift the bolt handle fully and then lower it back to the locked position. When the firing pin is cocked, the rear of the firing pin mechanism protrudes from the back of the bolt. (See Picture 6 & 7) Firing Pin Not Cocked Firing Pin Cocked Picture 6 Picture 7 7 The Safety Mechanism (cont'd) NOTE On the Model 799 rifle, the firing pin mechanism protrudes slightly from the back of the bolt even when the firing pin is not cocked. Once the firing pin is cocked, the firing pin mechanism protrudes to the rear to a greater extent. To engage the safety mechanism in the "safe" position, pull the safety to its most rearward position, covering the red indicator dot on the stock. (See Picture 8) "SAFE" Position Picture 8 To place the safety mechanism in the "fire" position, push the safety fully forward, exposing the red indicator dot on the stock. The rifle is now ready to fire by pulling the trigger. (See Picture 9) "FIRE" Position Picture 9 The Trigger The trigger mechanism has been preset at the factory. Never alter or modify the trigger or firing mechanism. (See Ninth Commandment of Firearms Safety) The Barrel Some of the metal parts of your rifle have had a rust preventative compound applied at the factory to protect the metal during shipment. Before shooting your rifle for the first time, you must clean the anti-rust compound from the barrel, receiver, breech bolt mechanism, and the action/chamber areas. To clean the barrel, refer to the Cleaning Instructions in this Owner's Manual. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model 98 rifles are manufactured with either a hinged floor plate magazine or a detachable box magazine. Before loading your rifle for the first time, make sure (1) you have read and understand all of the warnings and instructions in this Owner's Manual, and (2) you have removed all grease and oil from the barrel and chamber and any obstructions from the barrel. 8 Loading a Rifle With a Hinged Floor Plate 1. Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction throughout the loading process. Make sure the safety mechanism is engaged in the "safe" position. Lift the bolt handle and pull the bolt all the way to the rear. Place a cartridge in the receiver just forward of the bolt. Press the cartridge downward with your thumb until it snaps into the magazine. [. . . ] Push the oiled patch through the barrel several times. Remove the oiled patch from the rod tip, and insert another dry patch. Push the dry patch through the barrel several times to remove any excess oil from the barrel. When you have finished cleaning the interior of the barrel, visually check the bore to make sure no patches or other obstructions remain in the barrel. [. . . ]