MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
1. Make sure that the broad, polished, finely fitted mating surfaces of the breech block and receiver are especially clean and lightly oiled with a high quality gun oil - not pure silicone or lanolin.

2. After use run an oil patch through the bore with a cleaning rod starting from the breech end. To prevent leading, use a cleaning so/vent and brass brush to clean the bore periodically. Follow this cleaning with one or two clean oil patches. Important: If your gun is equipped with choke tubes do not use a brass brush to clean gun unless choke tubes are installed. Choke tubed guns must also have the tubes removed for cleaning and oiling of the threads inside the barrel along with the choke tubes themselves. This will protect the threads from damage by cleaning tools and also prevent dirt buildup that would cause difficulty in removal of the choke tube from the barrel. Damage to the choke tube and barrel can result when attempting to remove sticking choke tubes. Never fire your gun without choke tubes snugly tightened in the barrel. Do not overtighten choke tubes. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth prior to storage. Do not squirt or pour oil into the inside mechanism as this may hamper proper functioning and will oil soak the wood. After extended periods of heavy use your gun should be taken to a qualified gunsmith to have the action disassembled for professional cleaning and lubrication.

3. Care for your gun wood the same way you would a piece of furniture with the same finish.

STORAGE

1. Clean and oil your gun thoroughly before storage. Store gun in a case to prevent scratches and dents. Store in a dry place to prevent corrosion. Store away from children or other unauthorized curious individuals. Make sure gun is unloaded and store ammunition separately.