Mossberg International 81 Bolt Action - Manual (Page 6)

A. Set the safety to the “OFF” (FIRE) position, by pushing the button all
the way to the left. With the bolt handle pointing up and to the right,
rotate the forward section of the bolt until the firing pin is aligned with
the cross pin (Fig. 3 ).
B. Push the bolt forward gently. The cross-pin in the bolt will pick up the
groove in the receiver and stop against the back of the sear.
C. Depress the trigger fully and push the bolt past the sear. Release the
trigger and set the safety to the “ON” (SAFE) position. Push the bolt
fully forward and rotate the bolt handle clockwise and down to the
“closed bolt” position. Observe the end of the bolt. A gap exists
between the head of the striker pin and the bolt body (see Fig. 4a)
indicating that the firing pin is cocked (red dot shows). The rifle will fire
if the safety button is moved to the left to the “OFF” (FIRE) position
and the trigger is pulled. When the rifle is fired the gap between the
head of the striker pin and the bolt body no longer exists (red dot
does not show).
The red dot is not a safety and does not indicate whether or not a
cartridge is in the chamber. You must visually and physically inspect the
chamber to determine if the rifle is loaded.
TO INSTALL THE BOLT IN THE RIFLE
Visually and physically check to make certain there is no ammunition in
the chamber or magazine. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at
all times.
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