SIG SAUER SIG522 Rifle - Manual (Page 15)

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when it counts ™
3.3 loading the Rifle
1. ensure the safety lever is in the “S” (Safe) position;
2. insert the magazine and check that it is properly seated;
3. Pull the charging handle back fully and release.
waRning
do not load a Pistol with a hot chambeR because a Round may “cooK” off
(i.e., a round may detonate (fire) unexpectedly just because it is exposed to the heat
of the rifle’s chamber).
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
3.4 changing the magazine (Rifle not empty)
note: When the bolt is fully closed (forward) the rifle is not empty and there is ammunition
in the chamber
1. ensure the safety lever is in the “S” (Safe) position;
2. remove the magazine by depressing the magazine catch;
3. insert loaded magazine and check that it is properly seated;
4. Move the safety lever to the “f” (fire) position and continue shooting.
Step 1
Note
Step 2
Step 3