Ruger M77 - Manual (Page 22)

6. If the rifle is to be stored for an extended period, clean the rifle thoroughly.
Disassemble to the extent described elsewhere in this manual, taking care to
put pins and similar easily mislaid and “rolling” components in a tray. Rewipe
all surfaces with preservative oil. Reassemble and store properly.
STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
Sturm, Ruger also offers gun safes for sale as a means to secure more than one
firearm. Please call 1-800-515-7233 for details and ordering information.
Do not store the rifle in a leather case or scabbard. Leather attracts moisture,
even though it may appear to be dry.
TO RENDER THE RIFLE INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, remove the magazine (if applicable),
open the bolt, and check the chamber and the magazine to be sure the rifle is
completely unloaded! Depress the bolt latch, located at the left rear of the
receiver on the right-handed version and the right rear of the receiver on the
left-handed version. Now pull the bolt fully to the rear. The bolt will come out
the rear of the receiver.
Store the rifle and the bolt in different locations. When disassembled in this
manner, the rifle is inoperable. It is impossible to fire the rifle until the bolt has
been correctly replaced into the rifle’s receiver.
To reassemble the rifle for firing, reinsert the bolt into the receiver from the
rear. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, close the bolt. Check to be sure
that the bolt can be operated fully and freely. The rifle is now reassembled and
can be loaded and fired normally.
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WARNING —LUBRICATION
OIL
Firing a rifle with oil, grease, or any other material even
partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the
rifle and serious injury to the shooter and those nearby.
Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition.
If the powder charge of a cartridge is affected by the
lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the energy from the
primer may be sufficient to push the bullet into the bore
where it may become lodged. Firing a subsequent bullet
onto the obstructed bore may damage the rifle and cause
serious injury or death to the shooter and those nearby.
Use lubricants properly. You are responsible for the proper
care and maintenance of your firearm.
IMPROPER LUBRICATION
DESTROYS GUNS
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE RIFLE FOR STORAGE.
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