do you read the owners manual?

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stumper1300

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I had a guy call me the other day. He was all bent out of shape because he couldn't remove that steel rod that ruger had wedged into the reciever to hold the bolt open while in transit...........:eek:

I began laughing to myself and said " say what ".... he repeated himself.said he had been trying to remove it and gave up. Its just wedged in there to tight.


I explained how to release the bolt and when he tried it the bolt closed.:D

READ THE DANG OWNERS MANUAL. If your not familiar with your new gun.
 
No decent American "he man" need read any manual. He is naturally endowed with the mental ability of John Moses Browning and can easily re-engineer a gun with the help of Tapco or fix any car because he owns a Craftsman screwdriver and wrench.
 
I did have to consult the manual once for a Marlin model 60 when you lock the bolt open. THAT's what that little arrow scribed there is for, hehe :o
 
ALWAYS !!!

During our Hunter Safety classes, one important "safety" point, is to always read the manual. More than once, I have recommended folks to contact the factory and they are always eager to provide manuals. Heck, there are even liability issues here. ... ;)

Be Safe !!!
 
That is a rhetorical question in my book. I read All manuals no matter what it is.

"Stupid is as stupid does"
-forrest gu..uump
 
Reading instructions, instruction manuals, and asking for directions just is not in the genes of the male species. But, I generally do have to read the manual when it comes time to clean a new gun and put it back together again.
 
There is a mighty big difference in reading the manual before doing anything with gun than consulting the manual while in the process of attempting to reassemble, that would be like admitting to the Ladyfriend that, yes, yes I do need the GPS.

Read it once and toss it in the drawer with all the other ones. Just in case.
 
Judging by many of the questions posted here most don't.
I'm sure many follow the old rule: "When all else fails, read the instructions.":rolleyes:
 
I usually read the manual to increase the amount of anticipation felt when getting ready to handle a new member of the family for the first time. Place new member in lap, manual in hand, read a page, look at new member and drool, read another page, repeat.
 
I flip through them quickly just to check. For new guns I'm not familiar with such as the ruger 10/22 I watched the official ruger takedown and reassembly videos. I'll watch a YouTube video or two as well if I'm not sure.

But yes I do at least browse the manuals.....usually on my throne to be honest.
 
I always do.

Funny though, I remember when I was reading through the owner's manual for my Saiga 12. It was a pretty bad translation from Russian to English. Lots of comedy in the form of bad grammar and misused words.

Still read it cover to cover twice before I broke it broke down the shotgun and cleaned it.
 
Yes, I always read the manual if the gun comes with one (new). If purchased used I get on the web and find an on line copy or at least a exploded view. If I can't break it down I can't clean it properly.
 
Read it!

I didn't have the owner's manual when I got my Beretta fs92. It scared the snot out of me the first time I slip the safety on with the hammer back and the hammer slammed down. Thought it was broken. Found manual on line. It's supposed to work that way and it's very safe.

Live well, be safe
Prof Young
 
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