Kimber .22 Bolt Action Sport Rifle Instructions Manual

Model .22

Bolt Action Sport Rifle

.22 long rifle

Owners Manual

Read the instructions and warnings

contained in the manual carefully

before using this firearm.

Be sure to note warnings printed in red. 

KIMBER

Dear Kimber rifle owner:

Congratulations on your purchase of your new Kimber .22 sporting rifle.

We can tell you with assurance that this rifle ranks as one of the finest pro-

duction rim fire bolt action rifles made in the world.

Predestined to become a classic in its own time the Kimber model .22 com-

bines many time-tested design features with modern manufacturing tech-

nology. Made only in the United States to please the tastes of American

riflemen, this rifle includes the attention...

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Firearms Safety Procedures ....................................................

General information and mechanical characteristics

A. Installing the Bolt ..............................................................

B. Loading and Unloading......................................................

C. Lead Warning ....................................................................

D. Safety..................................................................................

E....

KIMBER MFG., INC. MODEL .22

Firearms Safety Procedures

Firearm safety is every gun owners responsibility. Since making our first rimfire

rifle Kimber has advocated the safe use, handling, secure storage and proper edu-

cation that accompany responsible firearms ownership. Both general and specif-

ic firearms safety rules and information have always been packaged with every

Kimber firearm.

Kimber encourages everyone to store all guns under lock and key, and to take

special precautions to keep...

2. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm youre

using

Always assume that your gun can be fired at any

time, even with all safety mechanisms engaged.

Like any mechanical device, a safety can sometimes

fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated

into an unsafe condition. Mechanical safeties merely aid

safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing

your guns muzzle in an unsafe direction. Safe gun

handling does not stop with your guns mechanical

safety devices...

7. Never climb a fence or tree or jump a ditch with a loaded gun.

Safe Carrying Condition: Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round

in the chamber while walking, running or crossing any obstacle, where there

is any possibility of slipping or falling as this could lead to a possible

unintentional discharge. Never lean or place any loaded firearm on or

against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. If this is done the gun may

inadvertently fall, causing the gun to fire accidentally.

8 Never...

making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others.

15. Dont neglect periodic maintenance. Avoid unauthorized servicing.

Your new firearm is a mechanical device, which will not

last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires

periodic inspection, adjustment, and service. Kimber

firearms should only be serviced by authorized gunsmiths

at the factory. Kimber cannot assume any responsibility

for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing,

alterations or modifications....

Service Information

A. Installing the Bolt

Your rifle is completely assembled except for the bolt, which has been removed

for safety during transportation and storage. The bolt is packed separately in the

shipping carton. Hold the rifle in your left hand. With your right hand slip the bolt

head forward into the receiver.

It is extremely important when replacing the bolt to line up the cocking piece

extension with the slot in the tang of the receiver. Also make sure the claw extrac-

tor is lined...

and insert it into the bottom of the floor plate in front of the trigger guard. The

magazine catch should click into a locked position even with the bolt closed.

By recycling the bolt backwards and forwards, loaded rounds should enter into the

chamber in a controlled manner. In other words, the rim of the cartridge case should

slide up into the bolt face as the bolt is moved forward and cartridges picked up

out of the magazine. The cartridge will then feed into the chamber. The bullet

should not...