User manual REMINGTON 7400

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Instruction Book for: Model 7400 Model 7400 Autoloading Centerfire Rifle Autoloading Centerfire Rifle Manual page 2 . . . . . . . . the ten commandments of firearm safety IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM. page 7 . . . . . . . . important parts of the firearm page 10 . . . . . . how to load and unload page 11 . . . . . . lubrication and maintenance page 13 . . . . . . 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. [. . . ] Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. SHOOT SOBER!! There's one other rule that must be followed when handling firearms. In fact, respect for this rule is necessary in order to effectively practice the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety. Never consume anything that would mildly impair your judgment or physical coordination when you're using a firearm. A staggering percentage of the shooting accidents that occur every year involve alcohol or drugs. Failure to follow any of these safety rules may cause personal injury or death to the shooter or bystander and damage to property. Do not use a firearm until you fully understand and practice the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety. If you have any questions about the safe use of a Remington firearm, write to us at Remington Arms Company, Inc. , Consumer Service, P. O. Now that you're a gun owner you have the obligation to help ensure that shooting sports are safe for everyone ­ participants and bystanders alike. You can do that by practicing these principles of firearm safety and passing them on to others ­ especially new shooters. Be a guide to their safe entry into the exciting world of shooting sports. Invest your time and patience for the love of the sport and for its future. After all, it's your love of the sport that led you to buy a new Remington. It's a privilege which carries with it a personal responsibility to use your firearm in a way which will ensure your safety and the safety of others. The preservation of this right and privilege depends on the personal commitment of you and your fellow shooters to the safe and responsible use of firearms. Let the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety outlined in the book guide you at all times. That's the only way to really enjoy your new Remington firearm and to preserve sport shooting as we know it today. 6 Remington Model 7400TM Autoloading Centerfire Rifle ® Congratulations on your choice of a Remington. ® With proper care, it should give you many years of dependable use and enjoyment. For best results, we recommend that you use Remington Ammunition ­ the ammunition used in factory testing your firearm against our exacting function and performance standards. PICTURE 1 This picture shows the main parts of a REMINGTON MODEL 7400TM AUTOLOADING RIFLE. The picture will aid in understanding the instructions in this book. Ejection Port Stock Operating Handle Rear Sight Front Sight Magazine Assembly Safety Mechanism Magazine Latch Trigger Fore-end Muzzle Barrel PICTURE 2 Cartridge Head Primer This picture shows the parts of the ammunition. Caliber Marking Important Parts of the Firearm The Safety Mechanism The safety mechanism on the Model 7400TM Autoloading Centerfire Rifle is a button located behind the trigger. The safety mechanism provides protection against accidental or unintentional discharge under normal usage when properly engaged and in good working order. To engage the safety mechanism, push the button so that the RED BAND MARKING CANNOT BE SEEN. Always engage the safety mechanism when the firearm is loaded and you do not intend to shoot. When you are ready to fire the firearm, press the safety mechanism so that the RED BAND MARKING IS SHOWING. [. . . ] To locate the Remington Authorized Repair Center nearest you visit our web site at www. remington. com and use our Repair Service Locator. If you need additional on-line assistance, e-mail us at info@remington. com to obtain a listing of Authorized Repair Centers. Contact the Authorized Repair Center of your choice for evaluation of your firearm and/or additional shipping instructions. 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. [. . . ]