Winchester-repeating-arms Wildcat User Manual

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9COCKING INDICATORWhen the firing pin is cocked, an indicator is visible at the rear of the bolt (Figure 5). If the indicator isprotruding from the bo

2. Insert the cartridges base first into the magazine and slide them all the way to the rear, so the bases are flushwith the rear of the magazine (Fig

SINGLE SHOT LOADING AND FIRING —If you wish to use your Wildcat as a single-shot rifle, aswhen teaching a newcomer to the sport how to shoot, it is re

12VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELYSURE A LIVE CARTRIDGE IS NOT PRESENT. 3. With the magazine removed and the chamber empty,the bolt may b

make your rifle shoot lower is just the opposite — movethe sight blade down. Remember:• Move the blade up to shoot higher.• Move the blade down to sh

the rear sight base. When adjusting the front sight you get the opposite results: • Move the front sight blade to the right to shoot more tothe left.

the barrel at the receiver end and run it back and forth several times. NOTE: Use a crown protector if you are cleaning from the muzzle end of the bar

NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR WILDCAT RIFLE APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. Your rifle is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. Yo

2. Hold the bolt in your left hand, with your thumb bracing the bolt handle. 3. Grasp the bolt end cap with your right hand and rotate it fully counte

3. Place the bolt cap over the end of the bolt, so that theprotrusion is aligned with the cocking element (Figure14). Hold the bolt securely and push

GUN SAFETY WARNINGSIT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSBE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARMTO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDL

MAGAZINE REASSEMBLY —1. Insert the follower with the rounded edge to the frontof the magazine. 2. Insert the spring assembly.3. Place the floorplate c

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Important instructions for the Winchester®Wildcat®Bolt-Action RifleCustomer Service Department (United States)Winchester Rifles and Shotguns 275 Winch

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28. Keep the barrel, chamber and action free of rust. Rust in the barrel and chamber can cause excessivepressures resulting in serious injury. A ruste

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITIONREFERENCED BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE BARREL.BEFORE LOADING YO

4The Wildcat’s cocking indicator is easily seen, orfelt by the thumb, letting you know the status ofyour rifle’s firing pin.The safety lever and magaz

FIGURE 25The rear sight folds down for use with a scope.10-round and 5-roundmagazines are included. Theirslim, reliable design keeps thedimensions of

SERIAL NUMBERThe serial number is located on the left side of the receiver,forward of the ejection port. Record the serial number atthe front of this

71. “On Safe” — This is when the safety is moved to themost rearward position (Figure 3). Always maintainthe safety in this position when a cartridge

8IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THEFEEL, LOOK AND OPERATION OF THE SAFETY ON THISRIFLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD IT AND SHOOT.INSTALLIN