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shells in the chamber. With fired shells it acts as an ejec-
tor, forcefully ejecting the empty shell clear of the
chamber and onto the ground.
1. To unload after firing, open the action by pushing and
then holding the top lever fully to the right while you pull
(or push) down on the barrels with your left hand.
Depending on your strength, it may be very helpful to
brace the buttstock between your right arm (at the elbow)
and the side of your torso. (Tilt the angle of your gun
slightly to the right, away from your body if you are right
handed.) Push down until the barrels hinge downward
fully and the rear of the chambers — and the bases of the
shells — are fully exposed. You must tilt the chambers
slightly to the right to have the empties eject to the right
— well clear of your face (See Figure 17). Right-handed
shooters tip to the right and left-handed shooters tip to
the left.
BE CAREFUL: EMPTY SHELLS WILL EJECT OUT OF
THE CHAMBERS RAPIDLY AND DIRECTLY IN LINE
WITH THE CHAMBERS. IF YOU FAIL TO TIP THE
CHAMBERS AWAY FROM YOUR FACE AND BODY
THEY MAY STRIKE YOU IN THE FACE OR BODY
CAUSING INJURY.
Whenever possible be sure to pick up all of your empties
after they are ejected so as to not to cause litter.
NOTE: With practice, it is possible to catch ejecting
shells in your hand. If you open the action with the butt-
stock braced between your arm and torso, it is possible —
when the action is almost fully opened — to remove the
thumb of your right hand from the top lever and immedi-
ately cup your hand over the bases of the shells in the
chambers. Continue to open the action, using your body
and arm as leverage. As the action reaches the fully open
FIGURE 17
Always tilt the
chambers away
from your face
when opening the
action.
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