SIG SAUER SIG50 - Manual (Page 32)

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3.2.2 loading single cartridge only
• Point the rifle in a safe direction.
• Move the safety lever to the rear (Safe) position.
• raise the bolt handle.
• Pull the bolt all the way to the rear.
• insert one cartridge through the loading/ejection port and into the magazine.
• Push the bolt forward and chamber the cartridge. lock the bolt closed.
• if you choose to insert the round directly into the chamber, the magazine follower must be depressed to allow the bolt to
move forward. once depressed the bolt may be closed over the chambered round.
Warning: always check the cartridge for the correct headstamp which matches the rifle caliber.
neVer force the bolt closed on a cartridge.
if extra effort is ever needed to close the bolt, stop. open the bolt, remove and discard the round. failure to do so may
result in damage to the firearm and injury or death to the shooter.
the Rifle is now loaded
3.3 loading the Rifle
1. ensure the safety lever is in the Safe position;
2. insert the loaded magazine by inserting it into the mag well with the rear of the magazine sightly higher than the front.
The rear lug catches first, then raise the front of the magazine until it is caught by the mag catch.
3. ensure the bolt is closed with a cartridge inserted into the chamber.