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D. Safety

The safety lever is the classic two position version of the model 70 R type, it allows

unloading from the safe position. The new design acts directly on the cocking piece.

The safety lever is located at the right rear of the bolt and engages by pulling the

serrated lever fully to the rear.

When you are ready to fire push the serrated lever fully to the forward position.

The safety mechanism is fitted into position before the rifle leaves the factory.

You should see a red dot on the back of the safety.

No safety or mechanical device is a substitute

for careless handling of firearms. Even with the

safety on, never point the muzzle at anything

you do not intend to shoot.

E. Extraction and Ejection

To insure clear ejection of the fired case the bolt should be pulled back with a

brisk, quick motion.

F. Removal of the bolt

Remove the detachable box magazine. Lift the bolt handle with the safety full

backward (on safe) and pull the bolt back. Look at the ejection port to confirm

that the firing chamber is empty.

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Every time you lift the bolt handle it automatically blocks the firing pin so the

rifle cannot be fired. If the bolt is closed the rifle will be ready to fire unless you

manually apply the safety.

The bolt stop lever is a small rectangular knob at the left-hand rear section of the

receiver, it must be held down while the bolt is pulled fully to the rear and out of

the receiver. Be careful not to hit the wood stock with the back of the bolt, as

damage will result.

G. Replacing the bolt

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-

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tor is lined up with its slot on the right side of the receiver. Failure to do so will

result in damage to your rifle which will not be covered under your warranty.

H. Trigger

The trigger is a single stage mechanism which is set for between 2-1/2 and

3 Ibs. of pressure at the factory.

It is fully adjustable for over travel, depth of sear engagement and weight of

pull. However, the trigger pull has been set at the factory with proper

overtravel and sear engagement, so we do not recommend disassembly or

adjustment except by a qualified gunsmith or by our factory personnel.

Only experience Kimber gunsmiths should

adjust the trigger mechanism.

I. Accuracy

All rifles are tested for accuracy. Each must shoot a 5 shot group not larger

than .400 inch at 50 yards or it will never leave the factory.

To achieve the best possible accuracy never use the magazine feeding

system. It is best to feed cartridges directly into the chamber one at a time.

An optional single shot loading platform is available at nominal cost from

the Kimber Custom Shop in Yonkers, NY.

J. Disassembly of the Bolt

Only the firing pin assembly can be disassembled from the bolt. Here are the

instructions. Lift the bolt handle and close it to cock the firing pin. With the

firing pin cocked pull the safety into the safe position. Pull the bolt out of

the receiver and with your hand unscrew the cocking piece housing counter

clockwise out of the bolt. You now have the firing pin assembly ready for

inspection, cleaning and oiling. Further disassembly of the bolt is not

recommended. If for any reason you cannot assemble the bolt together, do

not use force. Send the parts to Kimber Mfg., Inc.

Only experience Kimber gunsmiths should attempt

further disassembly of the firing pin assembly.

K. Removing Barreled Action for Stock

When taking the barreled action out of the stock, the following procedure

should be carefully followed to avoid damage to the stock.

1. Remove the magazine

2. Remove the bolt

3. Remove both take down screws

4. Carefully lift the barreled action from the stock taking particular care to

protect the wood around the receiver tang area.

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The floor plate and trigger guard do not have to be removed in order to take

the barreled action out of the stock. If for some reason they are removed, be

sure to replace them before the barreled action is put back into the stock.

If for some reason the trigger guard must be removed from the stock, the

best way to achieve this is to lightly tap each end of it, fore and aft, with the

tip of a screwdriver from inside the stock.

To return the action to the stock, reverse procedures 1 through 4. Be sure to

tighten the front take down screw first, then the rear screw. Do not forget to

put the magazine front guide in place.

I. Action Cleaning and Care

Should it be necessary to clean the action, the stock should be removed.

Wash the action with a good quality gun cleaning solvent such as Shooter

Choices Extreme Clean or equivalent. (Always follow Manufacturers

Directions) Wipe clean and re-oil lightly. The cocking cam surfaces on the

bolt should be kept lubricated.

When shooting in freezing weather, remove excess oil and use dry graphite

as a lubricant.

M. Care and Cleaning

.22 long rifle cartridges are pre-lubricated and this generally provides

adequate lubrication, eliminating the need for regular oiling of the bore of

the barrel.

.22 long rifle bullets are greased and when left outside their box unprotected

they may collect dust and sand that will rapidly wear the barrel.

However, barrels tend to sometimes collect abrasive dusts and will

occasionally need oiling and cleaning. A regular .22 caliber cleaning rod and

patch are ideal for this task. Be aware that too much oil can damage a barrel

when fired. Be sure to remove excess oil before firing.

It is important that the cleaning rod be inserted from the action end and not

the muzzle end to insure shooting residue in the barrel does not fall into the

action. Wire brush, if necessary, using powder solvent. Use only aluminum

or brass cleaning rods. The ejector may damage plastic covered cleaning

rods.

Be careful not to allow liquid powder solvent to come

in contact with blue or wood surfaces. It will cause serious

damage to these parts. Immediately remove the liquid powder

solvent and apply a light film of gun oil.

Handling leaves invisible prints of moisture that can cause rust to metal parts.

Always wipe receiver and barrel with an oiled cloth or Rust preventative

such as Shooters Choice Rust Prevent after handling. Remember: Rust is

neglect.

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Abrupt temperature changes cause condensation and moisture; therefore,

special care to interior metal parts is needed to prevent rusting.

Do not store the rifle overnight in the trunk of a car, even if it is inside a soft

gun case. Humid, cool conditions can cause condensation and rust in a short

period of time.

Insure that a light coating of oil like Shooters Choice FP-10 or equivalent, is

maintained on the bolt and receiver thus insuring a smooth fluid functioning

of these two major parts.

Warning: after cleaning the bore, always check to see that no

part of the cleaning rod or pan of a patch remains inside the

barrel as an obstruction.

The wood stock on your rifle has a beautiful Natural Oil Finish to protect

and enhance the fine wood. From time to time you may want to condition

the wood finish on your stock. We recommend using the Birchwood Casey

line of Stock Care products. Follow the manufacturer directions with all

products. If used properly, they will enhance the beauty, and durability of

your rifles stock. If the stock becomes dirty, a light wipe down with a cloth

soaked in Mineral Spirits will usually remove surface grime. Allow the stock

to dry. Follow this up wiping the stock with good quality boiled linseed oil

or Tung oil. Apply using your fingers or a lightly soaked lint free cloth. Wipe

excess oil from the stock with a paper towel or dry lint free cloth, rub the

stock vigorously by hand to seal and bring the oiled stock up to a beautiful

luster. We always suggest removing the barreled action from the stock when

performing Stock conditioning. Follow the instructions on Removing the

Barreled Action from the Stock in the Owners Manual.

N. Dry Firing

Going through the actions of cocking, aiming and pulling the trigger of an

unloaded gun is known as dry firing. Dry firing can be useful to learn the

feel of your new Kimber rifle. Be certain the rifle is unloaded and pointed in

a safe direction even when practicing. The new Kimber .22 can be dry fired

without damage to the firing pin or other components.

O. Maintenance

This rifle should be checked periodically by competent gunsmiths to ensure

proper function and replacement of any worn or damaged part. This is best

performed at the factory by Kimber trained gunsmiths.

P. Scope Mounts and Bases

The model .22 long rifle receiver is drilled and tapped for Kimber two piece

contoured scope mount bases. The front scope mount base is different from

the rear. Order only Kimber .22 scope mount base in sets. They are available

from your dealer or from our customer service department in Yonkers.

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Remember that you will need one base for the front and one for the rear. The

screws and wrench are supplied with the bases.

The Kimber scope mount bases will accept Redfield, Leupold and Burris

Rotating Dovetails ring sets with windage adjustable rears.

Before ordering scope rings it is very important to first decide on the scope

you want to fit. This will have a bearing on the height of the rings you need

to order. Most styles of rings come in at least three different heights. Medium

height rings should be adequate for all standard size scopes. Low and high

rings are available for special applications.

Kimber Service Policy

Kimber Mfg., Inc. does not recommend and is not responsible for any

alteration or modification to the rifle not made by Kimber factory personnel,

nor the replacement of worn or damaged parts with those not manufactured

by Kimber Mfg., Inc. We reserve the right to refuse service on firearms that

have been altered, added to or substantially changed.

Every rifle is carefully inspected and test fired for function and accuracy

before shipment to insure that it leaves the factory in perfect condition and

fully conforms to our specifications and standards. Should damage occur

enroute, or if there are any questions regarding its performance, please call,

Fax, Email or write our Customer Service department in Yonkers, NY and

fully describe the problem encountered.

Ammunition

The .22 long rifle cartridge is by far the most popular cartridge produced in the

world today. There are literally dozens of manufacturers in many different

countries.

There is also a wide variation of types of long rifle ammo, ranging from

relatively low velocity, subsonic target types to hyper velocity plinking ammo.

The quality of .22 ammunition has a very significant bearing on accuracy.

Inexpensive brands will not produce accuracy close to that of premium

brands of target ammunition. Top grade target ammo in a fine rifle is capable

of sub MOA accuracy (1 diameter at 100 yards). Cheap ammo on the other

hand sometimes cannot produce groups of less than three inches.

At Kimber we have test fired millions of rounds of .22 long rifle ammunition

and we have decided that for ultimate performance in consistency and accuracy

is obtained with Federal Gold Medal ammunition or Remington/Eley Match

Xtra Plus. The test target attached your new rifle was shot with either Federal

Gold Medal or Remington/Eley Match Xtra Plus ammunition. For the best

accuracy use standard velocity or match competition ammo only. High

velocity cartridges tend to be more powerful but less accurate.

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Ammunition should always be stored and carried in its original packaging.

Never carry loose cartridges in your pocket because loose cartridges attract dust

and dirt that will cause premature wear in your barrel. Ammunition should

never be exposed to direct sunlight or be stored under glass inside an automobile.

The test target attached your rifle can be used as a benchmark in sourcing

new ammunition. If you are an accuracy buff you may want to identify a brand

and lot which shoots well and purchase a good supply from the same lot.

Warranty

This limited warranty has been drafted to comply with the Magnuson-Moss

Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act which is effective

for goods manufactured on or after December 31, 1995.

Kimber Mfg., Inc. firearms are warranted to be free from defects in

material and workmanship for one year after the date of original new gun

retail purchase. The manufacturer agrees to correct by repair or replacement

(with the same or comparable quality model) your firearm, without charge,

if returned prepaid with a copy of the bill of sale.

Kimber Mfg., Inc. assumes no responsibility for product malfunction or

for physical injury or property damage resulting in whole or in part from

criminal or negligent use of the product, improper or careless handling,

unauthorized modifications, use of defective, improper, hand-loaded

ammunition, customer abuse or neglect of the product, or other influences

beyond Kimber Mfg., Inc.s control. This warranty does not apply to normal

wear of any parts, including metal, wood, plastic, rubber and other materials

surface finish or if unauthorized repair and/or alteration has been performed.

This warranty does not cover repairs related to unreasonable use, corrosion,

failure to provide proper maintenance, damaged or shopworn display guns,

gun barrels damaged by an obstructed bore or guns damaged in return

shipment due to improper packing and handling.

Kimber Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to inspect any product before making

any adjustment covered by this warranty.

Under no circumstances shall Kimber Mfg., Inc. be liable for incidental or

consequential damages with respect to economic loss or injury or property

damage whether the result of breach of express or implied warranty.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental

damages so the limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives only

the original retail purchaser specific legal rights. Other rights may also be

available which may vary from state to state.

The terms of this warranty cannot be changed except in writing by an

officer of Kimber Mfg., Inc.

The Kimber factory at: 1 Lawton Street, Yonkers, NY 10705 is the only

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Kimber Model K22 Bolt Action Rifle 
						

							
Instructions for Ordering Parts

Please provide model number/name, part number and part name. Supply serial

number and caliber of gun. Identify parts from list, or exploded view.

Parts being made to close dimensions, may require slight adjustment or fitting to

insure proper function of the firearm.

Please note that some parts are marked restricted - these parts can only be

ordered and mailed to gunsmiths with FFLs on record.

Send part orders directly to;

Kimber Mfg. Inc.

Parts Department

1 Lawton Street

Yonkers, NY 10705

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