Winchester Repeating Arms Select User Manual
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this owner’s manual for future reference.
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MMUNITION
There are several different versions of the Select. The
gauge and chamber length are inscribed on the side of
the barrel, forward of the receiver. They are inscribed
as follows on the receiver:
•
2
3
⁄
4
" and 3" Magnum. These models are designed to
shoot all factory loads from 2
3
⁄
4
" up to 3" Magnums.
These models are designed to accept up to 3" factory
loads. (They are not designed to shoot 3
1
⁄
2
" shells.)
•
2
3
⁄
4
". Select shotguns with this designation are usually
target models. They are specifically configured to be
able to handle all factory 2
3
⁄
4
" loads including the
lightest target loads up to heavy 2
3
⁄
4
" hunting field
loads. (2
3
⁄
4
" target models are NOT designed to shoot
3" or 3
1
⁄
2
" shells.)
Take extreme care to note the gauge of your shotgun as
inscribed on the side of the barrel. You must shoot only
shells of the correct gauge.
For example, inadvertently
placing a 20 gauge shell in a 12 gauge shotgun is
extremely hazardous. The 20 gauge shell can slide
forward through the chamber. The rim of a 20 gauge
shell will stop when it comes in contact with the end of
the 12 gauge chamber (an area called the forcing cone).
It is possible for the shooter to think that the chamber
simply is not loaded and then insert a 12 gauge shell
behind a 20 gauge shell. When the 12 gauge shell is fired,
the barrel may burst, destroying your firearm and possibly
causing serious injury to yourself or others.
Never mix shells of different gauges in hunting clothes or
other gear. Train young shooters about the importance of
using the correct ammunition for any firearm.
MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT
AMMUNITION/GAUGE AS LISTED ON THE LEFT
SIDE OF THE BARREL.
WE CAN ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTS
WHICH OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF SHELLS OF
INCORRECT GAUGES OR THOSE THAT WHEN FIRED,
DEVELOP PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF INDUSTRY
STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE SPORTING ARMS AND
AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ INSTITUTE (SAAMI).
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED
AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING
AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD
AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH
DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER
SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS
THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.