Kimber Model 8400 User Manual

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NOTE: By recycling the bolt backwards and forwards, loaded rounds
should enter into the chamber in a controlled manner. In other words, the
rim of the cartridge case should slide up into the bolt face as the bolt is
moved forward and cartridges picked up out of the magazine. The cartridge
will then feed into the chamber. The bullet should not touch any part of the
mechanism as it is feeding into the chamber.

E1. Unloading the Rifle

1. Point the rifle in a safe position.
2. Place the safety into the SAFE position (see photo A2).
3. Raise the bolt handle and slide the bolt slowly to the rear position with

your free hand over the ejection port.

4. Remove cartridge with free hand.
5. Once the first cartridge is removed, place your hand under the floor plate.
6. Push the Trap door release latch to drop the trap door plate (see picture

D3). The magazine spring, follower and cartridges will be released from
the magazine.

7. Remove released cartridges.
8. Push the follower back into the magazine, then close the Trap door

making sure the latch fully engages.

Cartridge Positioning

Loading Cartridge