Mossberg Silver Reserve Serie Over/Under User Manual
Page 8
6
Inspect the bore and chamber for excess oil, grease or other obstructions. (The
chamber is the rear portion of the barrels where the cartridges will be inserted.) You
can now close the firearm to check for binding. You may want to repeat opening and
closing the firearm several times to become familiar with its function, and to ensure
that it is properly assembled.
LOADING
Do not load firearm until ready for use! The safety button should always be
fully rearward in the “ON” (SAFE) position whether or not the firearm is
loaded.
With the firearm pointed in a safe direction, move the safety button fully rearward to
the “ON” (SAFE) position. Open the firearm as previously described, inspect the
bores and chambers for any foreign matter.
Check the gauge stamped on the barrel you are loading, and load
cartridges of that gauge only when you are ready to fire.
Inspect the ammunition before loading; check the primer and be sure it is
flush or below the cartridge base. A cartridge discharged by closing the
breech can result in possible serious injury to the shooter and/or other
persons. Insert a cartridge(s) of the correct gauge
only when you are
ready to fire.
Making sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction, close the action.
The firearm
is now loaded and cocked. You should verify that the safety button is fully rearward
in the “ON” (SAFE) position (Fig. 1).
The safety button should be kept fully rearward in the “ON” (SAFE) position
until you are on target and have actually decided to fire. Keep the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction at all times and your fingers and any other
objects outside the trigger guard and away from the trigger area.
If the firearm with a cartridge in the chamber (Fig. 10) does not close
readily, do not force it. Check the gauge and length of the ammunition
against the barrel markings to be sure they are identical. Next, check the
chambers and bores to be sure they are free from obstructions, dirt, and
debris. Obstructions of any kind can cause damage to the firearm and
may result in serious personal injury to the shooter and/or others nearby.
67424 6/2/09 9:49 AM Page 6