Winchester Repeating Arms Select - Manual (Page 5)

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Handling is its key advantage with a lively feel and
dimensions designed to quickly acquire and move
to targets.
The Select shotgun’s low-profile receiver with dual,
between-the-barrel locking pins is the foundation. This,
combined with stock dimensions designed to put you on
target consistently, make a Select the right design, with
the right dimensions and the right balance for serious
shotgunners. A few things to take notice of are:
• Low-profile receiver. The perfect receiver design
for the optimal combination of action strength,
pointability and balance.
• Dual locking pins provide strength for years of
heavy use.
• Invector-Plus™ Choke Tube System. This
interchangeable choke system combines with
back-bored barrels to reduce shot deformation and
produce consistent, tight patterns across the entire
choke spectrum. (Your choke tubes may be marked
“Win-Plus.” There is no difference.)
• Barrel selector. The selector is integrated into the
top-tang safety. You can select which barrel fires
first. The other barrel fires with the next pull of
the trigger.
In order to keep your shotgun in top condition and
operating at its peak performance, you must read,
understand and follow all of the instructions in this
owner’s manual.
G ENERAL O PERATION
The Select is an over and under shotgun made to fire
two successive shots by pulling the trigger twice — once
for each shot. The action is broken open with a lever
mounted on the top of the receiver just forward of the
safety switch. Each time the action is opened the hammers
are cocked automatically, and the empty hulls are ejected
clear of the chamber(s). Unfired shells are elevated from
the chambers. They can be left in place or removed with
your fingers. The Select breaks down into three pieces in
just seconds for cleaning or storage (Figure 1B).
Prior to using live ammunition, familiarize yourself
thoroughly with all the operating instructions in this
owner’s manual. Get accustomed to the feel of your new
shotgun. Know the forces required to operate the action.
Understand how to select the firing order of the barrels.
Learn how to pull the trigger correctly, and above all,
know the location and operation of the safety. Procedures
for disassembly and operation of various components are
outlined in the following sections. Please read and study
them thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.