Ruger 77/50 - Manual (Page 2)

FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT
CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO
HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and
care for your RUGER
® MODEL 77/50 TM muzzleloading rifle properly.
Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly
carry out its instructions should you practice loading, etc. with live
ammunition.
If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use a particular type
of gun safely, then you should seek supervised instruction.
Such personalized instruction is often available from gun dealers, gun clubs
or police departments. If none of these sources can help you, write to the
National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400.
They will assist you.
The person with a gun in their possession has a full-time job. You cannot
guess; you cannot forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely.
Do
not use any firearm without having a complete understanding of its
particular characteristics and safe use.
Remember: There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation of Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Eye and Ear Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
To Load and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Basic Disassembly and Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Regarding Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maintenance of Stainless Steel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Attaching Scope Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Parts Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
“Ruger ® ” is a registered U.S. trademark.
“77/50 TM ” is a trademark of Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
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