SIG SAUER SHR 970 - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents Page
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Rifle Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Principle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the Three Position Safety Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Loading the Magazine and Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repair and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Returning Your Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Parts Diagram/Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Firearms Safety is Your Responsibility
Rifles are classified as FIREARMS and are sold by SIGARMS ™ with the specific
understanding that SIGARMS is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for
their improper handling, use, or resale under local laws and regulations. SIGARMS
shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of the
firearm, for physical injury or for property damage resulting in whole or part
from (1) criminal or negligent discharge, (2) improper or careless handling,
(3) unauthorized modification, (4) defective, improper, hand-loaded, or re-loaded
ammunition, (5) corrosion, (6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond our direct
and immediate control. This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is
asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or strict liability (including failure
to warn). Under no circumstances shall SIGARMS be liable for incidental or
consequential damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss and loss
of earnings and profits.
Carelessness and ignorance cannot be tolerated when handling a firearm. Treat
every firearm with respect and follow the safety rules outlined in this manual.
Specifications - SIGARMS ® SHR 970 Rifle
Manually operated, short throw, 65° turn bolt-action with front locking lugs
engaging the barrel directly. Internal extractor and ejector.
Trigger: Single stage, adjustable only by factory technician.
Safety: Three (3) position sliding safety.
Standard Magnum
Calibers Calibers
Length, overall 41.9˝ 43.9˝
Height, overall 6.3˝ 6.3˝
Width, overall 2.7˝ 2.7˝
Barrel length 22˝ 24˝
Rifling twist 1:10˝ 1:10˝
Rifling grooves 4 4
Weight w/o Magazine 7.2 lbs. 7.4 lbs.
Trigger pull 4.4 lbs. 4.4 lbs.
Magazine Capacity 4 3
Calibers available
.25-06 Remington
.270 Winchester
.280 Remington*
.308 Winchester
.30-06 Springfield
7mm Remington* Magnum
.300 Winchester Magnum
All weights and measurements are approximate.
Included with the SIGARMS ® SHR 970: One rifle with magazine, one owner’s manual, one
wrench, one hard carrying case. Optional Accessories: Extra magazines, extra barrels.
* Uses a different rifling twist
rate of 1:9.5˝
1 34600046.63 Barrel (.25-06 Remington) X
1 34600046.09 Barrel (.270 Winchester) X
1 34600046.45 Barrel (7mm Remington) X
1 34600046.57 Barrel (.280 Remington) X
1 34600046.51 Barrel (.308 Winchester) X
1 34600046.03 Barrel (30-06 Springfield) X
1 34600046.39 Barrel (.300 Winchester) X
34600070.03 Bolt Assembly Standard X X X X X
34600072.03 Bolt Assembly Magnum X X
47 34600203 Magazine Assembly Short X
47 34600200 Magazine Assembly Standard X X X X
47 34600202 Magazine Assembly Magnum X X
.25-06 Remington .270 W
inchester
7mm Remington Magnum .280 Remington .308 W
inchester
.30-06 Springfield .300 W
inchester Magnum
Item# Part # Description
Caliber Compatibility
Chart