Ruger Model 77/50

Best results are obtained by cleaning the bore after each shot, beforereloading. Soak a patch in black powder solvent or bore lubricant, place itover the front end of the ramrod, push it completely into the bore, and pull itcompletely out of the muzzle. If it is difficult to remove, push the patch backdown and then up until it can be removed. This “swabbing” after each shotmakes reloading much easier. Never try to reload another projectile if it isexcessively difficult to push down the barrel -- you may not fully seat it on thepowder charge and it may act as a bore obstruction, resulting in a burstbarrel and possible serious injury to the shooter or bystanders. Instead, openthe bolt, pull the projectile out of the muzzle, empty out all powder, andclean the barrel thoroughly before reloading.DRY-FIRING: Going through the actions of cocking, aiming, and pulling thetrigger of an unloaded gun is known as “Dry Firing.” The Ruger Model 77/50should not be dry-fired, as damage to the nipple may occur, which can preventthe flame from the cap from fitting on the nipple correctly, or can prevent thecap flame from igniting the powder charge.!WARNING –MISHANDLING31 SAFEFIRE2LOAD-UNLOADNever carry the rifle loaded with thesafety selector in the “FIRE” position. Ifdropped or struck with the safety off, therifle may fire. Such a discharge can occurwith or without the trigger being directlystruck or touched. Never rest a loadedrifle against any object (wall, fence,vehicle, tree, etc.) because there is alwaysthe possibility that the rifle will be jarredor slide from its position and fall withsufficient force to discharge. Keep safety“on” unless actually firing.Never lower (uncock) the striker onto apercussion cap of a loaded rifle. Undersuch circumstances the striker will be indirect contact with the percussion capand a light accidental blow to the strikercan readily cause the gun to discharge.If the rifle is dropped, the bullet shouldbe fully reseated against the powdercharge, or it might act as an obstructionand cause the barrel to burst upon firing.When afield, periodically check to see ifyour bullet has remained fully seated onthe powder charge by inserting theramrod and pushing the projectile fullydownward onto the powder.19ANY GUN MAY FIRE IFDROPPED