Model .22 .22 Long Rifle Owners Manual
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Model .22 Bolt Action Sport Rifle .22 long rifle Owners Manual Read the instructions and warnings contained in the manual carefully before using this firearm. red n i d printe s warning e not o t e sur e B KIMBER Dear Kimber rifle owner: Congratulations on your purchase of your new Kimber .22 sporting rifle. - pro t fines e th f o e on s a s rank e rifl s thi t tha e assuranc h wit u yo l tel n ca e W duction rim fire bolt action rifles made in the world. Predestined to become a classic in its own time the Kimber model .22 com- - tech g manufacturin n moder h wit s feature n desig d time-teste y man s bine n America f o s taste e th e pleas o t s State d Unite e th n i y onl e Mad . nology p craftsmanshi d han d an l detai o t n attentio e th s include e rifl s thi , riflemen generally associated with custom firearms costing much more. All the way through the manufacturing process our objective has been to - life a e provid l wil h whic y quantit m heirloo e dependabl f o e rifl a e produc time of satisfaction for the owner and be a worthwhile investment. o N . choice r othe o n e hav w no t bes e th t bu g nothin r fo e settl l wil o wh e Thos , elegance , design e th h wit e compet n ca , price f o s regardles , rifle e rimfir . .22 r Kimbe w ne e th f o y dependabilit d an y accurac To assure satisfaction with your new Kimber rifle we urge you to carefully e hav u yo d Shoul . firing l initia r o n operatio o t r prio s instruction e thes d rea any questions please feel free to contact our customer service personal at the factory in Yonkers, NY. o t e everyon s urge r Kimbe . share l al e w y responsibilit a s i y safet s Firearm use proper care and precautions with their firearms. For additional safety information, see the National Rifle Association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation or Kimber's safety instructions at our web site: www.kimberamerica.com. Sincerely, Kimber Mfg., Inc. 3 S CONTENT F O E TABL . ................................................... s Procedure y Safet s Firearm ..........5 General information and mechanical characteristics . ............................................................. t Bol e th g Installin . A ..........9 B. Loading and Unloading...................................................... ..........9 . ................................................................... g Warnin d Lea . C ........10 D. Safety...........................................................................................11 . ..................................................... n Ejectio d an n Extractio . E .........11 F. Removal of the Bolt ...................................................................11 G. Replacing the Bolt......................................................................12 H. Trigger........................................................................................13 I. Accuracy .....................................................................................13 J. Disassembly of the Bolt .................................................... .........13 K. Removal of Barreled Action from Stock ...................................13 L. Action Cleaning and Care...........................................................14 M. Care and Cleaning.............................................................. ........14 N. Dry Firing .........15 O. Maintenance ...................................................................... .........15 . Bases................................................... d an s Mount e Scop . P .........15 Kimber Service Policy ...................................................................16 Ammunition....................................................................................16 Warranty .........................................................................................17 Parts list..........................................................................................18 Exploded view........................................................................ 19 . ......................................... s Part g Orderin r fo s Instruction & 20 Instructions for Factory Service ...................................................21 4 KIMBER MFG., INC. MODEL .22 s Procedure y Safet s Firearm Firearm safety is every gun owner's responsibility. Since making our first rimfire rifle Kimber has advocated the safe use, handling, secure storage and proper edu- - specif d an l genera h Bot . ownership s firearm e responsibl y accompan t tha n catio y ever h wit d package n bee s alway e hav n informatio d an s rule y safet s firearm c i Kimber firearm. e tak o t d an , key d an k loc r unde s gun l al e stor o t e everyon s encourage r Kimbe . children f o h reac d an t sigh e th f o t ou s gun p kee o t s precaution l specia g loadin s prohibit d use n whe t tha k loc e cabl a h wit d shippe e ar s firearm l al y Toda and discharge. If you do not have a cable lock for your Kimber firearm we will provide one. Just send a request in writing to: Kimber Mfg., Inc., 1 Lawton Street, Yonkers, NY 10705. Please include five dollars per lock for shipping and han- . notice t withou e chang o t t subjec s i r offe s Thi . dling - com l ful n i d distribute e b o t e continu l wil d an n bee s alway e hav s firearm r Kimbe l Al . sale r thei o t g pertainin s law e applicabl l al f o t spiri d an r lette e th h wit e plianc h wit s dealer m firear l professiona d license y federall e th o t y onl e mad e ar s sale . storefronts l retai d fixe y ma s warning y safet y an y obe o t e failur r o s instruction e thes w follo o t e Failur result in injury to yourself or others, or cause damage to your gun. y seriousl w Ho . responsibilities g demandin f o t se a t accep u yo , owner n gu a s A . death d an e lif n betwee e differenc e th e b n ca s responsibilitie e thes e tak u yo s time l al t A . firearm y an f o g handlin e abusiv r o s careles r fo e excus o n s There' . danger l potentia d an r powe s it r fo t respec e intens h wit e rifl r you e handl This product is classified as a lethal weapon. The failure to read and properly exe- - seri n i t resul d coul l manua s thi n i d containe s warning d an s instruction e th e cut . property d damage r o h deat r o y injur s ou e on o n t tha y responsibilit a s i e us d an p ownershi m firear t tha r Remembe should take lightly. Most firearm accidents would not occur if the following rules were observed o d u yo g anythin t a e muzzl e th t poin r Neve . loaded m firear y ever r Conside . 1 t shoo o t d inten t no Always do this even though you are certain the gun is unloaded. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons ammunition. your of range the within property or 5 e you'r m firear e th f o s characteristic g handlin d an l mechanica e th n Lear . 2 using Always assume that your gun can be fired at any engaged. mechanisms safety all with even time, Like any mechanical device, a safety can sometimes fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition. Mechanical safeties merely aid pointing for excuse no are and handling gun safe your guns muzzle in an unsafe direction. Safe gun mechanical guns your with stop not does handling safety devices - it starts there. Always treat all firearms deserves. gun fire to ready loaded, a respect the with 3. Use the correct ammunition of the caliber and type intended for the firearm has been made with made been has action and barrel Kimber The pressures the over margins safety substantial developed by established American commercial loads. Nevertheless, Kimber, assumes no liability for incidents cartridges nonstandard of use the through occur which which develop pressures in excess of commercially available ammunition. , mud g includin n obstructio y an m fro e fre s alway s i l barre r you e sur e Mak . 4 . matter n foreig r othe r o l oi y heav , grease , snow , dirt malfunction. ammunition of signs the to alert be Always If you detect an off sound or light recoil when the cartridges before chamber the into cartridge another load not do fire, checking for obstructions. 5. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting. cause can gunfire to exposure repeated Unprotected, hearing damage. Wear hearing protection, shooting damage. such against guard to muffs, or earplugs Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from when protection eye wear Also, particles. flying prevent to firearms all cleaning and disassembling parts, tensioned spring springs, of possibility the your eyes. your contacting from agents other or solvents k loc r unde y separatel n ammunitio d an s gun d unloade e stor , use n i t no n Whe . 6 and key. Store your firearm and ammunition separately well to safeguards all Take children. of reach the beyond insure that any firearm does not become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. 6 7. Never climb a fence or tree or jump a ditch with a loaded gun. Safe Carrying Condition: Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round there where obstacle, any crossing or running walking, while chamber the in possible a to lead could this as falling or slipping of possibility any is unintentional discharge. Never lean or place any loaded firearm on or may gun the done is this If object. similar other or car tree, fence, a against accidentally. fire to gun the causing fall, inadvertently 8 Never pull a gun toward your body by the muzzle. discharge, accidental an is there and done, is this If wounded.