Winchester 52B .22 Caliber Bolt Action Rifle Instruction Manual

horizontal, depress the magazine release button. Pull
the magazine out (see Figure 12).
2. Remove the cartridge from the chamber.Cycle
the bolt open and the cartridge will eject. Leave the
bolt open. 
3. To fully unload the magazine, strip each cartridge
from the magazine until it is empty. 
CHECK THE CHAMBER TO BE 
ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN IT IS UNLOADED. 
TRIGGERSYSTEM
The Model 52 trigger system is famous for its clean,
crisp pull. Trigger pull on the Model 52B is pre-set at
the factory at approximately 6...

justment to your scope or sights. Adjust the scope and
sights you choose according to manufacturerÕs in-
structions. 
CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE
SUGGESTIONS
Your rifle will function better and more reliably over
a longer period of time if it is properly maintained
and kept clean.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING
PROCEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN
THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE
CHAMBER, MAGAZINE OR ACTION/FEED
AREAS.
You should clean your rifle after every day of shooting
and more often if it becomes excessively...

residue can be expected and is not serious. It can usu-
ally be removed by repeating step one, using a patch
saturated with solvent. If or when fouling should
become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore
brush. Dip or spray the brush with solvent and scrub
the chamber and bore until the fouling is removed.
To prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush
should be pushed completely through the bore before
being withdrawn.
3. After fouling has been removed the bore should be
wiped dry. Then...

special Arnold, Missouri Service Facility.
OTHERCLEANINGSUGGESTIONSÑ
¥ Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver
or other parts. It can drain down to the wood and
soften it Ñ and cause permanent damage and loosen-
ing of the stock.
¥ After extended periods of heavy use, your gun
should be taken to a qualified gunsmith to have the
action disassembled for professional cleaning and
lubrication.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL
52B APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED
IN THIS MANUAL. 
This is a...

QUESTIONS
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