Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat User Manual

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OCKING

NDICATOR

When the firing pin is cocked, an indicator is visible

at the rear of the bolt (Figure 5). If the indicator is

protruding from the bolt sleeve a minimum of

⁄

", the

firing pin is cocked.

AGAZINE

APACITY

Four magazines are included with your Wildcat rifle.

There are two types: 10-round capacity and 5-round

capacity (Figure 6). Remember, “total” capacity includes

an additional cartridge which can be loaded in the

chamber in addition to a full magazine.

OADING

EMOVING AND

OADING THE

AGAZINE

—

BE SURE THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION
AND THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

1. Open the bolt to check the status of the rifle. If the

chamber is loaded, it is recommended that you draw

the bolt rearward and eject the cartridge. Remove the

magazine as explained below and close the bolt. If the

chamber is empty, close the bolt.

2. Press the magazine release button located underneath

the rifle, just in front of the magazine, with the index

finger of your free hand (Figure 7). The magazine will

drop into your hand.

FIGURE 6

Two types of

magazines are

included:

10-round (left) and

5-round (right).

FIGURE 5

Cocked

Firing Pin Cocking Indicator

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