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barrel ring over the magazine tube. See
Picture 7.
7. Once the barrel is fully inserted into the
receiver, replace the magazine cap on top
of the magazine tube. Tighten by turning
clockwise until hand-tight.
8. Point the firearm in a safe direction.
9. Open the bolt by pressing the bolt release
while moving the fore-end fully rearward.
TO LOAD THE FIREARM:
WARNING! The specific gauge and length of
shotshell ammunition suitable for use in your
shotgun is marked on the barrel. Different
gauges and shell lengths are not interchange-
able. Do not use any ammunition other than
the designated gauge and length specified for
your shotgun. USING INCORRECT AMMUNI-
TION IN YOUR FIREARM CAN RESULT IN A
SEVERE MALFUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM
OR AMMUNITION LEADING TO PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH. See the Ten
Commandments of Firearm Safety on page 2.
Ammunition:
Always check the shotshell for the correct
gauge and length before loading the firearm.
To find additional information on shotshells
ammunition, see publication: The Remington
Guide to Shotguns and Ammunition at
www.remington.com.
To load the Chamber and
Magazine:
NOTE: The bore should be cleaned before
loading the firearm the first time.
Follow cleaning instructions shown on Page
14, “To Clean Barrel”.
1. Point the shotgun in a safe direction.
2. Engage the safety by placing the safety
mechanism in the "ON" or "SAFE" posi-
tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be Visible.
3. While pressing the bolt release, open the
action by pulling the fore-end rearward.
4. Look into the ejection port, visually check
the chamber, loading port, and magazine
to make sure the shotgun is completely
unloaded. Also make sure the barrel is
free of obstructions.
To Load the Chamber:
5. Put one shell of correct gauge and length
through the ejection port.
6. Move the fore-end forward, closing the
action.
To Load the Magazine:
7. Push up to four (4) shells, (three (3) 3-
1/2”) one at a time, fully forward into the
magazine tube making sure the rim of
each shell engages the feed latch and is
held inside the magazine tube.
WARNING! The shotgun is now cocked and
fully loaded. Make sure the safety mecha-
nism is still engaged in the “ON” or “SAFE”
position. The Red Band Marking Will NOT be
Visible. Keep the shotgun pointed in a safe
direction.
To Load The Chamber From The
Magazine:
1. Point the firearm in a safe direction.
2. Engage the safety by placing the safety
mechanism in the “ON” or “SAFE" posi-
tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be Visible.
3. With the bolt open, visually check the
chamber, ejection port, carrier, and mag-
azine making sure the shotgun is com-
pletely unloaded and the barrel is free of
obstructions.
4. Close action by moving the fore-end fully
forward.
5. Push up to four (4) shells, (three (3) 3-
1/2") one at a time, fully forward into the
magazine tube making sure the rim of
each shell engages the feed latch and is
held inside the magazine tube.
6. Open the bolt by pressing the bolt release
while moving the fore-end fully rearward.
7. Place the shell in the chamber by closing
the bolt and moving the fore-end fully
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forward until the bolt locks into position.
WARNING! The shotgun is now cocked and
fully loaded.
TO DISCHARGE THE FIREARM:
1. Point the muzzle at your intended target.
2. Disengage the safety mechanism by
moving the safety button to the "OFF" or
"FIRE" position. The Red Band Will Be
Visible.
3. With the butt of the shotgun firmly
mounted against your shoulder and tar-
get acquired, pull the trigger. The firearm
will discharge each time the trigger is
pulled and the action is cycled until the
magazine and chamber are empty.
4. Engage the safety mechanism by placing
the safety button in the "ON" or "SAFE"
position. The Red Band Will NOT Be
Visible.
5. Look into the ejection port, visually check
the chamber, loading port, and magazine
to make sure the shotgun is completely
unloaded.
HOW TO UNLOAD THE
FIREARM
To Unload By Using Pump Action:
WARNING! NEVER assume your shotgun is
unloaded to justify careless handling. Always
control the direction of the muzzle of your
firearm, even if you think it is completely
unloaded.
1. Keep the shotgun pointed in a safe direc-
tion throughout the unloading process.
2. Engage the safety by placing the safety
mechanism in the "ON" or "SAFE" posi-
tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be Visible.
3. Open the bolt by pressing the bolt release
while moving the fore-end slowly rear-
ward until the shell clears the chamber.
4. Lift the front of the shell outward and
remove from ejection port.
5. Continue to move the fore-end fully rear-
ward until the next shell is released from
the magazine onto the carrier.
6. Tip the firearm sideways allowing the
shell to drop from the ejection port.
7. Close the action by moving the fore-end
forward.
8. Repeat opening and closing the action
(steps 5 through 7) until all shells are
removed from firearm.
9. With the bolt open, visually check the
chamber, carrier, and magazine making
sure the shotgun is completely unloaded.
To Unload Magazine Manually:
1. Keep the shotgun pointed in a safe direc-
tion throughout the unloading process.
2. Engage the safety by placing the safety
mechanism in the "ON" or "SAFE" posi-
tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be Visible.
3. With action closed, push the carrier up
against the bolt carrier exposing the staged
shell in the magazine.
WARNING! Shells in Magazine are under
spring compression. Wear eye protection
to avoid possible serious personal injury.
4. Push the left (feed) latch in toward the
receiver wall until the stage shell is
released from the magazine. See
Picture 9.
5. Repeat step 4 until all shells are removed
from magazine and the orange follower
can be seen.
6. Look into the ejection port and visually
check the chamber, carrier, and magazine
to make sure the firearm is completely
unloaded and free of obstructions.
To Change the Choke Tube:
WARNING! COMPLETELY UNLOAD the
firearm before changing the choke tube.
(See Unloading Instructions).
1. Point the shotgun in a safe direction.
2. Engage the safety by placing the safety
mechanism in the "ON" or "SAFE" posi-
tion. The Red Band Will NOT Be Visible.
3. Open the bolt by pressing the bolt release
while moving the fore-end fully rearward.
4. With the bolt open, look into the ejection
port and visually check the chamber, car-
rier, and magazine to make sure the
firearm is completely unloaded. Change
the choke tube only when the bolt or
action is open.
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PICTURE 9
Left Latch
Shot Shell
PICTURE 7
Barrel
Barrel Ring
Magazine Tube
PICTURE 8
SHOTGUN SHELL
Gauge Marking
Head
Body &
Load Marking
Rim
Primer
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