Ruger Caulking Gun - Manual (Page 22)

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
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3. Use a clean, solvent-wetted patch to remove firing residue and dirt from all
“reachable” surfaces inside the receiver. Use the solvent-wetted toothbrush to
dislodge caked dirt from components and from surfaces inside the receiver
that can’t be reached with a patch. Use cleaning patches or the cloth to remove
the solvent.
4. Wipe all surfaces – internal and external – with a very light coat of oil. Oil and
similar preparations “collect” dirt particles which can interfere with reliable
functioning of the rifle. Therefore, use these preparations very sparingly. A
drop of oil applied to the breech block assembly components, the pivot points
of the trigger mechanism, the safety, the lever, and the latch, will work into all
the parts that need lubrication.
5. Reassemble the rifle and carefully wipe all solvent, lubricating and preservative
preparations from the stock.
WARNING – LUBRICATION
OIL
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 (801) 377-7199 for details and ordering information.
Do not store the rifle in a leather case. Leather, and many cloth cases, attract
moisture even though they may appear to be perfectly dry.
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE REVOLVER FOR STORAGE.
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