Winchester Repeating Arms X3 Shotgun - Manual (Page 35)

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Normal maintenance can be accomplished with the barrel
still attached to the receiver (oiling and wiping down).
More careful cleaning requires removal of the barrel from
the receiver (cleaning the barrel), and the removal of
the gas piston, piston sleeve and piston sleeve spring
components. A complete cleaning requires removal of
the bolt and trigger group.
If a malfunction occurs, perform a thorough cleaning
to see if it solves the problem before seeking the
services of a Winchester Repeating Arms Authorized
Repair Center, the Winchester Repeating Arms Service
Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith.
1. Place the “safety” in the on safe position. Open the
action and inspect the chamber and magazine to make
certain they do not contain any shells. Keep the
muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
2. Remove the forearm and barrel as explained under
“Disassembly” on page 14.
3. Using a shotgun cleaning rod with tip and patch large
enough for a snug fit in the bore, insert the rod and a
lightly oiled patch in the breech end of the barrel and
run back and forth through the bore several times.
Remove and wipe the choke tube, threads and barrel
threads with a nylon brush and lightly oil.
4. Inspect the bore from both ends for leading and plastic
residue that often remain in the bores from the shot
cups in modern shells. Leading and plastic residue will
appear as longitudinal streaks and are usually more
predominant near the muzzle and just forward of the
chamber. A normal amount of either is common and
not serious.
5. If leading or plastic residue seems excessive you can
remove it by brushing the bore with a brass brush.
Soak the brush or spray the bore with a powder
solvent first. Scrub until clean. To prevent bristles
from breaking off, push the brush fully through the
barrel each time before pulling it back through.
Most solvents are highly FlaMMable. wear eye
Protection and Practice aPProPriate saFety
Measures when worKing with solvents to avoid
serious injury.
6. After all leading and plastic residues have been
removed, run a clean, dry patch through the bore.
Follow this with a final, lightly oiled patch.
7. Reassemble the shotgun and wipe all exposed metal
surfaces with an oiled cloth making sure to wipe away
all finger marks where moisture could accumulate.
8. Inspect the barrel and chamber to be certain no
patches have inadvertently been left in them.
Remove any that remain.
9. Lightly oil your firearm at the points described under
“Periodic Oiling” on page 34. Regular, light oiling is
extremely important to the durability and reliable
operation of your shotgun.
3. Once your desired drop at comb is obtained, secure
the cheekpiece in place by tightening the two stock
adjustment set screws on the right side of the
cheekpiece. Drop is now set on your shotgun.
c leaning anD m aintenance S uggeStionS
NOTICE! Please taKe note oF the Following
inForMation beFore cleaning your FirearM.
c leaning p artS W ith S pecial F iniSheS
Be especially careful when cleaning firearms with
camouflage, Dura-Touch ® Armor Coating and other
special finishes. Always prevent these surfaces from
coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel scrubbers
and other strong chemicals. It is preferable to clean these
surfaces with a lightweight gun oil containing no solvents
or with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep
water out of the action). When cleaning your firearm’s
bore and action, protect the external finishes from any
contact with chemicals used. Also avoid any contact
between external finishes and other strong chemicals
like those found in DEET-containing insect repellents,
sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch
and other finishes caused by chemicals is irreversible
and not repairable.
beFore PerForMing cleaning Procedures, Place
the “saFety” in the on saFe Position. oPen the
action and MaKe certain your shotgun is
coMPletely unloaded. KeeP the MuZZle Pointed
in a saFe direction. Failure to Follow these
warnings could result in serious injury
or death.
wear eye Protection when disasseMbling and
cleaning your shotgun to Prevent sPrings,
sPring-loaded Parts, solvents or other agents
FroM contacting your eyes, resulting in injury.
KeeP all aMMunition away FroM the cleaning
area. never test the Mechanical Function oF
your shotgun with live aMMunition. Failure to
Follow these warnings could result in serious
injury or death.
c leaning the b arrel
Your Super X3 shotgun will function better and more
reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly
maintained and kept clean. You should clean your
shotgun after every day of shooting, and more often
if it becomes excessively dirty. The barrel should be
cleaned and the action wiped clean and oiled after
every day of shooting. The gas system should require
only occasional cleaning.