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Browning T-BOLT User Manual

Browning T-BOLT
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Bolt-action rimfire rifle
owner’s manual
t-Bolt
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Browning T-BOLT Specifications

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Caliber.22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR
Magazine Capacity10
Barrel Length22 in
Stock MaterialSynthetic or Wood (depending on model)
FinishMatte or Blued (depending on model)
Twist Rate1:16 inches (for .22 LR models)

Summary

You Are Responsible for Firearms Safety

Safe Muzzle Direction and Safety Reliance

Emphasizes safe muzzle direction and warns against sole reliance on the mechanical safety device.

Safe Transfer and Protection

Covers safe firearm handling when transferring and the importance of wearing hearing and eye protection.

Transport, Storage, and Hazard Warnings

Addresses safe transport, storage from children, dropping hazards, elevated surface dangers, and barrel obstructions.

Obstruction Checks and Ammunition Safety

Details safe obstruction checks and warns about ammunition malfunctions and incorrect caliber usage.

Cartridge, Ventilation, Trigger, and Dry Firing Safety

Covers cartridge examination, ventilation, trigger discipline, and avoiding dry firing on empty chambers.

Target, Obstacle, Supervision, and Substance Safety

Addresses target certainty, obstacle crossing, safety supervision, and avoiding substances before shooting.

Warnings, Maintenance, and Service Policies

Stresses reading warnings, performing maintenance, and outlines policies on altered firearms service.

General Description and Operation

Rifle Overview

Describes the Browning T-Bolt rifle as a rimfire rifle with a straight-pull bolt action.

Nomenclature

Firearm Part Terminology

Explains conventional firearm terminology for part positions and movements.

Serial Number

Locating Your Firearm's Serial Number

Details where to find the serial number on the T-Bolt rifle for future reference.

Initial Cleaning

Cleaning Parts with Special Finishes

Provides specific precautions for cleaning firearms with special finishes like camouflage or Dura-Touch.

Cleaning Exposed Metal Parts

Explains how to remove factory rust preventative compound from metal parts using gun oil.

Operation of the "Safety"

Safety Engagement and Indicator Warning

Instructs on safety operation and warns about the reliability of the visual indicator.

Cocking Indicator

Function of the Cocking Indicator

Describes the red cocking indicator on the bolt and how it changes position when the rifle is cocked or fired.

Inserting and Removing the Bolt

Inserting the Bolt

Provides a step-by-step procedure for installing the bolt into the rifle receiver.

Removing the Bolt

Details the steps required to safely remove the bolt from the rifle receiver.

Ammunition

Ammunition Type and Safety Warnings

Advises using only specified ammunition and warns about lead exposure and safe handling.

Magazine Capacity

Double Helix™ Magazine Description

Describes the unique detachable Double Helix™ rotary magazine and its 10-round capacity.

Loading

Magazine Loading Procedures

Guides on how to remove the magazine and load cartridges into it.

Loading the Chamber from the Magazine

Explains the process of loading a cartridge into the chamber from the magazine.

Rifle Loading and Single Shot Operation

Covers loading the rifle to full capacity and operating it as a single-shot firearm.

Firing

Preparing to Fire and Post-Firing Actions

Explains how to prepare the rifle for firing and the actions to take after shooting.

Unloading

Rifle and Magazine Unloading Procedures

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely unloading the rifle and its magazine.

Mounting a Scope

Scope Base Installation

Details the process of preparing the rifle receiver and installing scope bases.

Scope Ring and Eye Relief

Covers tightening screws, mounting scope rings, and ensuring proper eye relief.

Trigger Adjustment

Adjusting Trigger Pull Weight

Explains how to adjust the trigger pull weight using an Allen wrench and the proper procedure.

Magazine Storage

Composite Stock Magazine Storage

Describes the integrated magazine storage feature found in the buttstock of composite stock models.

Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions

Cleaning Special Finishes and General Procedures

Provides precautions for special finishes and general cleaning steps for the firearm.

Bore, Chamber, and Lubrication Care

Details bore/chamber cleaning and lubricating moving parts for optimal firearm function.

Metal and Wood Surface Cleaning

Covers cleaning exposed metal surfaces and wood surfaces, including finger mark removal and polishing.

Cleaning the Magazine

Magazine Cleaning Procedure

Provides instructions for cleaning the Double Helix™ magazine without disassembly.

Maintenance of Oil-Finish Stocks

Treating Oil-Finished Wood Surfaces

Explains how to maintain and treat oil-finished wood surfaces on the firearm's stock.

Special Finishes

Durability of Special Finishes

Discusses the durability and wear characteristics of special finishes like engraving and gold plating.

Service or Repair

Contacting Browning Service and Return Procedures

Provides contact info for service and outlines steps for returning a firearm for repair.

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