Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat - Manual (Page 9)

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IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE
FEEL, LOOK AND OPERATION OF THE SAFETY ON THIS
RIFLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD IT AND SHOOT.
I NSTALLING /R EMOVING THE B OLT
The bolt of your rifle may have been packed separately in
the carton in which your rifle is shipped. You will need to
insert the bolt into the action. In addition, it is always
advisable to remove the bolt before cleaning. Consequently,
becoming familiar with removing and inserting the bolt
assembly quickly and easily is absolutely essential.
F IRST I NSTALLATION O F T HE B OLT —
Before inserting the bolt into your rifle, make sure the
firing pin is cocked and the safety is in the “off safe”
position. Normally the bolt should be (and remain)
cocked when removed from the rifle. When the firing
pin is cocked, the cocking indicator is protruding from
the bolt end cap a minimum of 1 ⁄ 8 " (Figure 3). If the firing
pin is not in the cocked position (cocking indicator not
exposed), the bolt must be cocked prior to installation in
the rifle.
To cock the bolt, first make sure the bolt end cap
protrusion is in line with the firing pin guide (Figure 14,
page 17). If it is not, rotate the bolt cap clockwise
approximately 80°. With your left hand, grasp the front
of the bolt securely. Grasp the bolt handle with your
right hand and rotate the bolt handle counterclockwise
until the bolt handle is inline with the protrusion on
the bolt cap.
IMPORTANT: FULLY UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE. BE CERTAIN
THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE CHAMBER AND THE
MAGAZINE IS REMOVED PRIOR TO INSTALLING OR
REMOVING THE BOLT.
B OLT I NSTALLATION —
1. Place the safety in the “off safe” position.
2. Hold the trigger to the rear and insert the bolt into
the receiver with the lugs on the bolt aligned with
the lug tracks.
3. Release the trigger and push the bolt fully forward.
Lower the bolt handle down to a locked position.
The safety can now be operated.
B OLT R EMOVAL —
1. To remove the bolt, unload the rifle, remove the
magazine and point the muzzle in a safe direction.
2. Place the safety in the “off safe” position.
3. Raise the bolt handle and draw the bolt fully to the rear
until it stops.
4. Hold the trigger to the rear and remove the bolt.
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