Mossberg International 81 Bolt Action - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking Your Bolt Action Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Manual Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
To Install the Bolt in the Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Magazine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
To Install Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
To Remove Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
To Load and Unload Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loading Single Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To Unload the Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removing the Bolt From the Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Function Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Precautions and Care With Your Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Service Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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A note about the warnings and information contained in this Manual:
We strongly suggest that you check with your local licensed retailer or state
police for additional information concerning firearms ownership, or hunting or
target shooting rules that may be required by local law or regulation. Since such
rules and regulations are subject to change, local authorities are in the best
position to advise you on such matters.