Winchester 63 .22 Caliber Bolt Action Rifle Instruction Manual

1918
However, with time and exposure to the elements it
can wear off.
Never rely totally on your gunÕs safety button. It is
merely an aid to safe gun handling. Like any
mechanical device the safety can possible fail: it can
be jarred or inadvertently manipulated into an
unsafe condition. Always keep your rifle pointed in a
safe direction. 
THIS MECHANISM WILL NOT NECESSARI-
LY PREVENT THE ACCIDENTAL DIS-
CHARGE OF THIS FIREARM AS A RESULT
OF JARRING OR ABUSE SUCH AS
OCCURS WHEN A FIREARM IS DROPPED.  
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5. Next, push the magazine tube down into position
and lock into place. Turn it until its retainer pin
falls into the retainer slot, then turn clockwise
about 1/8 turn until it stops in the locked position.
Care should be taken while pushing the tube in, as
it is under spring tension. 
The rifle is now ready for operation.
HOW TOOPERATE THEACTION
Make sure the safety is in the ÒON SAFEÓ position.
1. Load the chamber by pushing the end of the
operating sleeve fully rearward with one of your fin-
gers...

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3. Turn the operating sleeve tip approximately 1/4
to 1/2 turn in either the clockwise or counterclock-
wise direction. A built-in limiter will prevent you
from turing the tip past 1/2 turn. Turning the tip
with the operating sleeve in the rearward position
locks the operating sleeve in the rearward position
(see Figure 15). The action is now locked open and
inspection of the chamber and feed mechanisms can
be easily performed. Remember, a limiter keeps you
from turning the tip of the operating sleeve...

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TOUNLOAD THEMAGAZINE
ANDCHAMBER
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR
RIFLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION
WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING YOUR
RIFLE. 
Place the safety in the ÒON SAFEÓ position. Lock
the action rearward by locking the operating sleeve
tip rearward. With the muzzle pointed downward
withdraw the inside magazine tube from the rifle.
Then carefully tip the rifle muzzle up, buttstock
down, allowing the cartridges to slide out the outer
magazine tube into a suitable container. Replace the
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rear sight with your fingers and move the notched
elevator either forward or backward (see Figure 18).
To raise point of impact, use your fingers to lift up
on the blade and slide the elevator rearward.
Adjusting the sight to make your gun shoot lower is
just the opposite Ñ move the elevator forward.
Remember: 
¥ Move the blade and holder up
to shoot higher.
¥ Move the blade and holder down
to shoot lower.
RIGHT OR LEFT WINDAGE ADJUSTMENTSÑ 
On Model 63 sights, the entire rear sight blade
holder is...

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shoot more to the right. Moving the blade holder to
the left is just as easily done. Note how much you
adjust the sight as you sight-in your Model 63.
Remember: 
¥ Move the rear sight to the right to shoot far-
ther to the right on the target. 
¥ Move the rear sight to the left to shoot farther
to the left on the target. 
Care should be taken not to mar the finish or bend
sight components when adjustments are made.
The front sight bead is also held in a dove-tail
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Take down your Model 63 into the barrel/receiver
half and the buttstock half as explained previously.
Take extra care to protect the rifling at the muzzle
of your rifle from damage (which can affect accura-
cy). A muzzle protector (available at most good gun
shops) is always a good idea. 
1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable
for the size of your Model 63Õs  .22 caliber bore.
Make sure the patch is large enough for a snug fit in
the bore. Insert the rod and patch into the barrel at
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8. Wipe all wood surfaces with a soft cloth.
9. When transporting only, store your Model 63 in a
quality protective case to prevent scratches and
dents. For long term storage, store in a dry place to
prevent corrosion. It is acceptable to store your
Model 63 taken down. Store away from children.
MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED
AND ALWAYS STORE AMMUNITION
SEPARATELY.
OTHERCLEANINGSUGGESTIONSÑ
¥ Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver
or other parts. It can drain down to the wood and...

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