So that the rifle can be used as a single loader, it
will fire whether or not a magazine is in the gun
if a cartridge is chambered. Removing magazine
does not unload rifle! To unload, first
remove
magazine, then
pull bolt to rear, eject chambered
cartridge, and visually inspect chamber
. The
safety should always be in the “on” (safe) position
when loading or unloading the rifle.
GUN WILL FIRE WITH
MAGAZINE OUT
16
TO UNLOAD
WARNING: This sequence must be followed exactly as spelled out. Failure to do
so can result in the rifle’s chamber becoming unintentionally loaded with a
cartridge!
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times and keep the fingers
outside the trigger guard. Move the safety to the “ON” position.
WARNING – UNLOADING
TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITHOUT MAGAZINE)
The rifle can be used as a single shot rifle in the absence of a magazine or for
safety or training purposes. To do so, follow step 1, p. 14. Then, manually load a
cartridge into the chamber, and follow steps 5 and 6 p. 14, disregarding the
magazine. Note that the bolt will not automatically lock open after the cartridge
is fired and automatically ejected. Engage the safety between shots.
WARNING – SUSTAINED FIRING
HOT BARREL CAN
“COOK-OFF” (FIRE)
CARTRIDGE IN CHAMBER
The Mini Thirty rifle fires from a
closed bolt. Sustained firing can
create excessive heat in the barrel
and can cause “cook-off” of
ammunition (heat-firing of the
cartridge in the chamber). This
“cook-off” can occur a substantial
period of time after firing has
ceased. Always unload the firearm
immediately after you have
finished shooting.
