Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat - Manual (Page 10)

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C OCKING I NDICATOR
When the firing pin is cocked, an indicator is visible
at the rear of the bolt (Figure 5). If the indicator is
protruding from the bolt sleeve a minimum of 1 ⁄
8
", the
firing pin is cocked.
M AGAZINE C APACITY
Four magazines are included with your Wildcat rifle.
There are two types: 10-round capacity and 5-round
capacity (Figure 6). Remember, “total” capacity includes
an additional cartridge which can be loaded in the
chamber in addition to a full magazine.
L OADING
R EMOVING AND L OADING THE M AGAZINE —
BE SURE THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION
AND THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
1. Open the bolt to check the status of the rifle. If the
chamber is loaded, it is recommended that you draw
the bolt rearward and eject the cartridge. Remove the
magazine as explained below and close the bolt. If the
chamber is empty, close the bolt.
2. Press the magazine release button located underneath
the rifle, just in front of the magazine, with the index
finger of your free hand (Figure 7). The magazine will
drop into your hand.
FIGURE 6
Two types of
magazines are
included:
10-round (left) and
5-round (right).
FIGURE 5
Cocked
Firing Pin Cocking Indicator
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