Winchester Repeating Arms X Rifle - Manual (Page 25)

S COPE M OUNTING AND S IGHT A DJUSTMENT
The Super X ™ Rifle is available with or without open
sights. Always unload your rifle before making any sight
adjustments.
S COPE M OUNTING —
The receiver of your rifle is drilled and tapped for scope
bases. When installing scope bases, follow the
manufacturers mounting instructions supplied with the
scope bases, rings and/or the scope.
S IGHT A DJUSTMENT —
When making sight adjustments, always move the rear
sight in the same direction you want the point of the
bullet impact to move. If you want the point of bullet
impact to move to the left, move the rear sight setting to
the left. If you want to raise the point of impact, raise your
rear sight setting.
1. If horizontal or windage correction is desired, loosen or
tighten the screw on the side of the rear sight notch to
the desired setting. Each click represents approximately
1 ⁄
4
" movement of the point of impact at 100 yards.
2. If vertical correction is desired, loosen or tighten the
vertical adjustment screw located in front of the rear
sight notch. Each click on the sight represents
approximately 3 ⁄
4
" movement of the point of impact
at 100 yards.
R EPLACING F IBER -O PTIC E LEMENTS —
If the fiber-optic elements in the sights are lost or damaged,
replacements are available from the Winchester Rifles and
Shotguns Customer Service Department at (800) 945-5237.
Should the fiber-optic elements of the front sight need to
be replaced, perform the following procedure:
1. Cut and remove the fiber-optic element from the sight.
2. Insert the new fiber-optic element into the sight rings
and center it in the sight.
3. With a lighter, carefully melt both ends of the
fiber-optic element to secure it in the sight rings.
BEFORE USING THE LIGHTER, REMOVE ALL AMMUNITION,
PROPELLANT POWDER, PRIMERS AND FLAMMABLE
CHEMICALS FROM THE WORK AREA.
Should the fiber-optic elements of the rear sight need to
be replaced, perform the following procedure:
1. Cut and remove the fiber-optic element from the sight.
2. Unscrew the rear sight windage adjustment screw
completely. Do not lose the spring inside the sight.
Remove the fiber-optic assembly from the sight base.
3.Insert the new fiber-optic element into the sight rings
and trim both ends of the fiber-optic so approximately
1 ⁄
16
" protrudes from each end.
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O THER C LEANING S UGGESTIONS —
• Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver or
other parts of your rifle. It can drain down into the
wood and soften it, causing permanent damage and
loosening 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 RIFLE APART FURTHER
THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
Your rifle is a specialized, finely-fitted mechanism. You
may permanently mar it by attempting to disassemble
the inner mechanism assemblies. If further disassembly
for service or cleaning is required, take your gun to a
Winchester Rifles and Shotguns Authorized Repair
Center or a qualified gunsmith as explained under
“Parts, Service, Repair and Questions” on page 23.
M AGAZINE M AINTENANCE
The magazine is highly reliable and requires very
little maintenance. Should the body and base of the
magazine become separated, follow the reassembly
instructions below.
D ISASSEMBLY —
1. BE SURE TO USE EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER
DISASSEMBLING YOUR MAGAZINE DUE TO
SPRING-TENSIONED PARTS.
Release the rear of the
magazine base with one hand while lifting the rear of
the magazine body away with the other hand.
2. Clean the magazine components using a plastic-safe
solvent and lightly oil all components with a plastic-
safe lubricant.
M AGAZINE R EASSEMBLY —
1. Insert the tab on the front of the magazine into the slot
on the front of the magazine base (Figure 22).
2. Lower the rear of the magazine body into the magazine
base until the spring retains the magazine in the base.
The magazine is now ready for use.
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FIGURE 22
Magazine Base
Magazine Body
Front