How to Maintain a Rifle
Be sure you always handle your firearm safely., Eject the magazine (if available). , Empty the chamber., Keep your ammunition separate from your rifle while cleaning.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be sure you always handle your firearm safely.
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, treat the firearm as if it were loaded, and keep your finger off the trigger. -
Step 2: Eject the magazine (if available).
, Pull the bolt back and visually and physically (stick your finger in there) check there aren't any cartridges in the magazine well or in the chamber.
Be double-sure your firearm is unloaded.
You do not want an unexpected boom while stripping your firearm. , -
Step 3: Empty the chamber.
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Step 4: Keep your ammunition separate from your rifle while cleaning.
Detailed Guide
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, treat the firearm as if it were loaded, and keep your finger off the trigger.
, Pull the bolt back and visually and physically (stick your finger in there) check there aren't any cartridges in the magazine well or in the chamber.
Be double-sure your firearm is unloaded.
You do not want an unexpected boom while stripping your firearm. ,
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Douglas Davis
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