Ruger 77/50 - Manual (Page 7)

Keep the safety on unless actually firing. Always
move the safety fully to its intended position and
check it. The safety has three positions –“SAFE,”
“LOAD-UNLOAD,” and “FIRE.” Never depend on a
safety mechanism or any other mechanical device
to justify careless handling or permitting the rifle
to point in an unsafe direction. The only “safe”
rifle is one in which the bolt is open, the barrel is
empty of both powder and projectile, and the
nipple is uncapped.
KNOW HOW TO USE THE SAFETY
The safety selector is held in each of its positions by a plunger that is under
spring tension. Therefore, the gun user should frequently check the position of
the safety selector to be certain it has not been inadvertently moved. If the safety
does not function properly, or if the selector seems to move too easily, or if the
safety selector does not seem firmly positioned in any of its three positions, the
rifle should be discontinued from use and returned to the Newport Product
Service Department for repair (See p. 38).
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WARNING – MANUAL SAFETY
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2
1 SAFE
LOAD-
UNLOAD
FIRE
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WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated
areas, cleaning firearms, or handling
ammunition may result in exposure to
lead and other substances known to the
state of California to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious
physical injury. Have adequate ventilation
at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
AMMUNITION
BLACK POWDER OR PYRODEX ONLY
The RUGER
®
MODEL 77/50 is a single shot muzzleloading percussion
rifle intended solely for use with Black Powder or Pyrodex. It should never, under
any circumstances, be loaded with any type of smokeless powder as the result
could be damage to the rifle and injury to the shooter or bystanders. Be aware
that certain smokeless powders may appear black in color even though they are
not Black Powder! Never use any powder that you are not certain is actually
Black Powder.
The best way to do this is to only use powder from clearly marked
original cans of Black Powder or Pyrodex.