Remington 798, 799 owner manual Safety Mechanism cont’d, Trigger, Barrel

The Safety Mechanism (cont’d)

NOTE

On the Model 799 rifle, the firing pin mechanism protrudes slightly from the back of the bolt even when the firing pin is not cocked. Once the firing pin is cocked, the firing pin mechanism protrudes to the rear to a greater extent.

To engage the safety mechanism in the “safe” position, pull the safety to its most rearward position, cov- ering the red indicator dot on the stock. (See Picture 8)

“SAFE” Position

Picture 8

To place the safety mechanism in the “fire” position, push the safety fully forward, exposing the red indi- cator dot on the stock. The rifle is now ready to fire by pulling the trigger. (See Picture 9)

“FIRE” Position

Picture 9

The Trigger

The trigger mechanism has been preset at the factory. Never alter or modify the trigger or firing mechanism.

(See Ninth Commandment of Firearms Safety)

The Barrel

Some of the metal parts of your rifle have had a rust preventative compound applied at the factory to protect the metal during shipment. Before shooting your rifle for the first time, you must clean the anti-rust com- pound from the barrel, receiver, breech bolt mechanism, and the action/chamber areas. To clean the barrel, refer to the Cleaning Instructions in this Owner’s Manual.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Model 98 rifles are manufactured with either a hinged floor plate magazine or a detachable box magazine. Before loading your rifle for the first time, make sure (1) you have read and understand all of the warnings and instructions in this Owner’s Manual, and (2) you have removed all grease and oil from the barrel and chamber and any obstructions from the barrel.

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