Winchester Repeating Arms X Rifle User Manual

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calibers will also require more frequent inspection and

cleaning. Swab the bore of your rifle with a good

copper solvent using the product manufacturer’s

recommended procedure.

6. After fouling has been removed, wipe the bore dry.

Then pass a lightly oiled patch through the barrel for

preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended. The

barrel and action should be inspected thoroughly to be

certain no cleaning patches have been inadvertently

left in them.

7. The interior of the receiver and the bolt should

periodically be wiped with a clean rag. This is best done

with the trigger group removed (see “Removing the

Trigger Group”on page 13), and with the empty

magazine removed and the bolt in its open position.

Any dried oil in these areas or on the magazine follower

should be removed. Follow this cleaning by applying a

very light film of oil on the affected parts.

8. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth,

making sure to wipe gun clean of all finger marks.

Finger marks should be removed because they provide a

place where moisture can accumulate.

9. Lightly oil the bolt guide lugs and guide rails. Ordinary

good judgment will, of course, indicate that the metal

of the gun should receive a light film of oil any time the

rifle has been exposed to weather or handling. This is

very important and must be done with every firearm.

Remember, the fitted surfaces of the receiver and

action mechanisms must always have a thin film of oil.

Make sure that the surfaces of the breech bolt are

especially clean and lightly oiled with a high quality

gun oil. Do not use pure silicone or lanolin.

10. Inspect the barrel and chamber. Make certain that no

patches have been inadvertently left in them. Remove

any that remain.

11. The wood surfaces of your rifle can also be wiped

lightly with fine oil, or you can apply a quality wood

or furniture polish to the stock and forearm. Using

one of these methods (not both), will enhance the

beauty and durability of your rifle.

12. When transporting your rifle, store it in a quality

protective case to prevent scratches and dents.

Store your rifle in a cool, dry place to prevent

corrosion. Store your rifle and ammunition separately,

away from children.

MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND ALWAYS
STORE AMMUNITION SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM
ALL FIREARMS.

Your rifle will function better and more reliably over a

longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept

clean. You should clean your rifle after each day of

shooting and more often if it becomes excessively dirty.

A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the action

and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance will also

include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function

problem, be sure to give your gun a thorough cleaning to

see if that solves the problem before seeking the services

of our service facility or a qualified gunsmith.

BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER IS UNLOADED
AND THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED. ALWAYS WEAR
PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL CLEANING
PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE
CLEANING AREA. NEVER TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR
FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.

LEANING

UGGESTIONS

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BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED
AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION.

Again, to unload your rifle, remove the magazine and

eject any live cartridge in the chamber by pulling the

operating handle fully to the rear.

2. Install an empty magazine and pull the bolt fully

rearward with the operating handle. The bolt will be

held in the open position if the magazine is installed.

With the bolt locked open, remove the empty magazine.

3. Using a rifle cleaning rod with tip and patch large

enough for a snug fit in the bore, insert the rod and

patch in the barrel from the muzzle end and run back

and forth several times. Care should be exercised to

ensure that neither the cleaning rod nor the handle

strikes the crown of the muzzle, as damage to this area

can adversely affect the accuracy of the rifle. A muzzle

protector can be purchased separately from your local

firearms dealer to help protect the muzzle crown while

cleaning the barrel of your rifle.

4. Inspect the chamber and bore for powder fouling. A

normal amount of powder residue can be expected and

is not serious. It can usually be removed by repeating

step 3, using a patch saturated with nitro-solvent. If,

or when, fouling should become heavy, it can be

removed with a brass bore brush. Dip the brush in

nitro-solvent and scrub the chamber and bore until

the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles from

breaking off, the brush should be pushed completely

through the bore before being withdrawn. Your rifle

will operate smoothly and reliably with a clean bore

and chamber.

5. To maintain the utmost accuracy of your rifle it is

recommended you clean the bore with a copper

solvent. Modern bullet jackets are made mainly of

copper and zinc. Copper and zinc residue sticks to the

bore and require more frequent cleaning. Magnum