Ruger Model 77/50

! WARNING –MANUAL SAFETY31 SAFEFIRE2LOAD-UNLOADKeep the safety on unless actually firing. Alwaysmove the safety fully to its intended position andcheck it. The safety has three positions –“SAFE,”“LOAD-UNLOAD,” and “FIRE.” Never depend on asafety mechanism or any other mechanical deviceto justify careless handling or permitting the rifleto point in an unsafe direction. The only “safe”rifle is one in which the bolt is open, the barrel isempty of both powder and projectile, and thenipple is uncapped.KNOW HOW TO USE THE SAFETYThe safety selector is held in each of its positions by a plunger that is underspring tension. Therefore, the gun user should frequently check the position ofthe safety selector to be certain it has not been inadvertently moved. If the safetydoes not function properly, or if the selector seems to move too easily, or if thesafety selector does not seem firmly positioned in any of its three positions, therifle should be discontinued from use and returned to the Newport ProductService Department for repair (See p. 38).! WARNING – LEAD EXPOSUREDischarging firearms in poorly ventilatedareas, cleaning firearms, or handlingammunition may result in exposure tolead and other substances known to thestate of California to cause birth defects,reproductive harm, and other seriousphysical injury. Have adequate ventilationat all times. Wash hands thoroughly afterexposure.SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNSMAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEADAMMUNITIONBLACK POWDER OR PYRODEX ONLYThe RUGER ® MODEL 77/50 is a single shot muzzleloading percussionrifle intended solely for use with Black Powder or Pyrodex. It should never, underany circumstances, be loaded with any type of smokeless powder as the resultcould be damage to the rifle and injury to the shooter or bystanders. Be awarethat certain smokeless powders may appear black in color even though they arenot Black Powder! Never use any powder that you are not certain is actuallyBlack Powder. The best way to do this is to only use powder from clearly markedoriginal cans of Black Powder or Pyrodex.7