Mossberg International 81 Bolt Action - Manual (Page 8)

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MAGAZINE INSTALLATION
Familiarize yourself with the rifle by installing and removing an unloaded clip
magazine and by learning to keep the bolt in the open position.
Ensure the safety button is fully to the right to the “ON” (SAFE) position
and check the chamber and the receiver area to be certain the firearm
is unloaded.
TO INSTALL THE MAGAZINE
Insert the unloaded magazine with the plastic cartridge follower end first and the
long flat surface of the magazine towards the magazine release. Push the
magazine into place until it snaps into its locked position. (Fig. 5).
TO REMOVE THE MAGAZINE
Press the magazine release forward toward muzzle and pull the magazine from
the stock with your free hand. (Fig. 5)
N
OTE
: It is easier to remove the magazine from the rifle if the bolt is positioned at
its most rearward position.
WARNING
Removal of the magazine will not unload the rifle! After you remove the magazine
always visually and physically inspect the chamber and receiver to ensure the rifle is
completely unloaded!
RIFLE WILL FIRE WITH MAGAZINE OUT.