SIG SAUER SIG556 - Manual (Page 43)

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3.5 Reloading (Rifle Empty, Bolt Locked Open)
1. Ensure the safety lever is in the “S” (SAFE) position;
2. Remove the magazine by pressing the magazine catch;
3. Insert a loaded magazine and check that it is properly seated;
4. Release the bolt catch fully by:
a. Depress the bolt catch upward; or
b. Pull the charging handle back slightly and release.
Always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction!
Never attempt to load or unload any firearm inside a vehicle, building, or other confined
space (except a properly constructed shooting range). Enclosed areas frequently offer
no completely safe direction to point the firearm; if an accidental discharge occurs,
there is great risk of bodily injury or property damage.
Before loading, always clean all grease and oil from the bore and chamber, and check
to be certain that no obstruction is in the barrel. Any foreign matter in the barrel could
result in a bulged or burst barrel or other damage to the firearm, and could cause
serious injury to the shooter or to others.
Bolt CatCH
CHarging HanDle
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