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We are pleased that you have chosen a Browning B-80 Semi-Automatic Shotgun.
It is certainly a gun that you can be proud of. It incorporates Brownings traditional quality and craftsmanship, and is made using the finest materials and manufacturing methods.
With a reasonable amount of care, your B-80 should give you many years of dependable, enjoyable service. Please feel free to write us immediately if you have any important observations regarding its performance and operation. Also, please take a moment to complete the attached market survey card found on the back cover. It helps us considerably in our constant effort to provide you with better service. Thank you.
Distributed in Canada by Canada Sports Ltd./Ltee, St. Laurent, Quebec H4S 1S0
As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death. Mistakes made with guns are final and cannot be paid for with money or regret. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle this shotgun with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE PROPER HANDLING AND INSTRUCTION PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR SHOTGUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION even though you are certain
the shotgun is unloaded. Never point your shotgun at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within the range of your ammunition.
The word, safety, describes a guns trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. These mechanical devices are designed to place your gun in a SAFER status. No guarantee can be made that the gun will not fire even if the safety is in the on safe position. The B-80 has a cross bolt safety which blocks the guns trigger. See page 21 for instructions on operation of this guns safety. Like any mechanical device, a safety can sometimes fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition. Mechanical safeties merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your shotguns muzzle in an unsafe direction. While it is a good idea to test your shotguns mechanical safety periodically for proper function, NEVER TEST IT
NEVER TRUST YOUR SHOTGUNS MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICE.
WHILE YOUR SHOTGUN IS WADED OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION.
Safe gun handling does not stop with your guns mechanical safety device it starts there. Always treat this shotgun with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. 3
ALWAYS VISUALLY CHECK YOUR SHOTGUN'S CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE
to be certain that they do not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Open the action, invert the shotgun and inspect the magazine and chamber. Be sure no live round is in the chamber, feed mechanism or magazine. Keep the "safety" in the "on safe"position.
WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY, and
visually check the chamber, receiver and magazine to be certain they do not contain any ammunition.
DO NOT TRANSPORT YOUR SHOTGUN LOADED, WHETHER IN A SCABBARD, GUN CASE, OR OTHER CONTAINER. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS
for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to ruin (swell or rupture) the finest of shotgun barrels. Before you load your firearm, open the action. BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER. Then look through

the barrel to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. It takes only a small obstruction to dangerously increase pressures. Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the action/ chamber areas. See Cleaning Suggestions on page 32.
ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR SHOTGUN WHEN NOT IN USE. REFER TO PAGE 30 OF THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE UNLOADING OF YOUR SHOTGUN. As a safety precaution
it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage. Store your gun and ammunition the separately-beyond reach of children. Take all safeguards to ensure your gun does not become available to untrained, inexperienced, or unwelcome hands.
The barrel and action of this shotgun have been made with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by established American commercial loads. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liability for accidents which occur through the use of cartridges of non-standard dimensions or which develop pressures in excess of commercially available ammunition which has been
USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION.
loaded in accordance with standards established by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute).
DO NOT PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. Store all shells of
EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR GUN!
different gauges in completely separate and well-marked containers. Do not store shells of mixed gauges in a common container or in your pockets. EXAMINE
The most certain way to bulge or rupture a barrel is to drop a 20 gauge shell into a 12 gauge chamber. The 20 gauge shell, unfortunately, will not fall completely through the barrel; its rim is caught by the front of a 12 gauge chamber. Your gun will misfire. It is then possible to load a 12 gauge shell behind the 20 gauge shell. If the 12 gauge shell is then fired, the result will be a so-called 12-20 burst which can cause extensive damage to your gun and possible serious injury to you.
DO NOT USE 3 SHOTGUN SHELLS IN A BARREL WITH A 2 3/4 CHAMBER. THE SIZE OF THE CHAMBER IS INSCRIBED, ALONG WITH CHOKE DESIGNATIONS, ON THE SIDE OF THE BARREL.
DO NOT SNAP THE HAMMER ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER-THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY! Treat every gun
with the respect due a loaded gun-even though you are certain the gun is unloaded.
KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE UNLOADING, LOADING OR UNTIL YOU ARE READY TOSHOOT. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP, particularly during low

light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard objects.
ALWAYS UNLOAD ANY GUNS CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES.
Refer to page 30 of this instruction booklet for instructions on the unloading of your shotgun. Never lean a loaded gun against a fence, tree, car or other similar object.
WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. Unprotected, repeated
exposure to gunfire can cause hearing
damage. Wear hearing protectors to protect your ears from loud noise and shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your shotgun to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.
DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE even with
the safety in the on safe position. Be extremely careful, while hunting or during any shooting activity, to avoid dropping a loaded firearm.
IF YOUR GUN FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Hold this position for a
minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. If the primer is indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction should be corrected before further use.
BE DEFENSIVE. BE ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS. Dont be
timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices.
BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Because so many
gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition.
EDUCATE AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY, especially to children and non-
shooters. Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses.
NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING. Your
vision and judgment could be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you or to others.
in the instruction booklet and on ammunition boxes. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information on the safe handling procedures for your Browning gun. Browning cannot assume any responsibility when unsafe or improper arms and ammunition combinations are used.

Remove and set aside the forearm cap assembly which holds the forearm in position on the stock/receiver group. (See Figure 5.) Slide forearm up and remove from the magazine tube. (See Figure 6.) While holding your B-80 upright, note the position of the gas piston which is held in position by the forearm and forearm cap
assembly. If you remove the gas piston, replace it so that it stands on its flanges atop the magazine tube. Depress carrier release. Pull the bolt to the rear by means of the operating handle until the bolt locks in the open position. Carefully insert the barrel into the receiver while aligning the barrel guide with the magazine spring retainer and forearm cap stud. (See Figure 7.)
APPLY FORCE AS DAMAGE TO THE FOREARM COULD RESULT. ANY RESISTANCE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY A VISUAL CHECK FOR ALIGNMENT.
Align the forearm with the barrel and carefully slide it over the gas piston and magazine tube. CAUTION: DO NOT

(See Figure 8.)

BE CERTAIN THE FOREARM CAP ASSEMBLY IS SCREWED COMPLETELY DOWN SO THAT THE REAR END OF THE FOREARM IS IN FIRM CONTACT WITH THE FRONT END OF THE RECEIVER, (See Figure 9.)
Replace the forearm cap assembly.
NOTE: DO NOT SLAM THE BREECH BOLT HOME BY PRESSING THE CARTRIDGE STOP AND BOLT RELEASE BUTTON AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM YOUR GUN.
Close the bolt using the cartridge stop and bolt release button as shown in Figure 3.
When the barrel is present on the gun, the breech bolt stops against the barrel extension. If the breech bolt is slammed home with the barrel removed, the operating handle will be driven against the front edge of the receivers ejection port, causing damage.
For convenience in casing and carrying the dismantled gun, return the forearm to its position on the magazine tube and screw on the forearm cap assembly. You will then have two compact units. One is the barrel; the other is the action with forearm and stock.
The cross-bolt safety is designed to block the trigger from traveling. In the off-safe or fire position a red warning band is visible on the left side of the trigger guard alerting the shooter of the guns ready-to-fire status. To accommodate left-handed shooters, an optional left hand safety can be installed by a gunsmith. If an optional left hand safety is installed, the red warning band will then appear on the right side of the trigger guard.
DO NOT DEPEND ON THE RED COLOR ALONE TO INDICATE YOUR GUNS SAFETY STATUS, as time, exposure to the elements, as

well as the abrasive action of cleaning agents can erase it. The safety is located as shown in Figure 10.
There are two basic methods for getting a loaded shell into the chamber of a B-80. First, the shell can be directly loaded through the ejection port. Second, a shell can be loaded manually from the magazine. Loading of the magazine is the same for both procedures.
CAUTION: AT ALL TIMES DURING THE LOADING PROCEDURE, BE SURE YOUR MUZZLE IS POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THE SAFETY IS "ON SAFE."
DO NOT PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. Store shells of different gauges in
completely separate and well-marked containers. See caution number 9 on page 6 of this booklet. Do not store shells of mixed gauges in a common container or in your pockets.
LOADING THROUGH THE EJECTION PORT
Pull the operating handle to the rear until the bolt locks in the open position. If the bolt will not lock in rear, press the carrier release. Visually inspect the chamber, carrier, and magazine making sure they are clear. Push the safety from left to right or to the on safe position. The red band indicating that the B-80 is ready to fire should not show. While pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, insert a cartridge of the proper gauge through the ejection port into the chamber and push the cartridge stop / bolt release button to close the action. Your chamber is now loaded. (See Figure 11.)
Insert the second cartridge through the loading port at bottom of receiver as shown in Figure 12. Note: MAKE SURE THAT
THE CARTRIDGE IS PUSHED PAST THE CARTRIDGE STOP, AND THE CARRIER IS FREE TO MOVE. (See Figure 13.)
Repeat the above procedure until your gun is fully loaded. Your B-80 will hold three 3 inch or three 2 3/4 inch cartridges in its magazine plus one in its chamber. NOTE: A magazine plug restricting the B-80s magazine capacity to two cartridges is installed at the factory. lnstructions for removing the magazine plug will be found on page 42.
LOADING MANUALLY FROM THE MAGAZINE-
Make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. Open the bolt and visually inspect the chamber, carrier, and magazine making sure they are clear. NOTE: If the bolt locks
Schematic is provided for parts Identification only and should not be used as a guide to assemble guns. IMPORTANT: When ordering parts, list part number, part name, callber, model and serial number. CAUTION: Browning parts are made exclusively for Browning guns and should not be used In other guns even though models may be similar. Inadequately fitted parts may be dangerous.

Operated

Semi-Automatic

Shotgun

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. P013002 Action Bar &Sleeve 12 Ga. P013118 P013004 Action Bar &Sleeve 20 Ga. P013006 Action Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013122 PO13009 Action Spring Follower P& 20 Ga. P013013 Action Spring Plug 12 & 20 Ga. *P013130 P013017 Action Spring Plug Pin P& 20 Ga. P013138 P013020 Action Tube 12 & 20 Ga. *P013025 Bolt Slide 12 Ga. P013142 *P013027 Bolt Slide 20 Ga. P013030 Breech Bolt 12 Ga PO13146 P013035 Breech Bolt 20 Ga. P013148 *P013040 Butt Stock 12 Ga. Field PO13150 *P013043 Butt Stock 12 Ga. Superlight P013154 *P013045 Butt Stock 20 Ga. Field P013158 *P013047 Butt Stock 20 Ga. Superlight *P013050 Carrier 12 Ga. P013162 *P013052 Carrier 20 Ga. P013166 *P013054 Carrier Dog 12 & 20 Ga. P013168 P013058 Carrier Dog Pin 12 & 20 Ga. P013170 P013062 Carrier Dog Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013174 PO13066 Carrier Dog Spring Follower 12 & 20 Ga. P013178 P013070 Carrier Latch 12 & 20 Ga. P013180 P013074 Carrier latch Pin 12 & 20 Ga. P013182 P013078 Carrier Latch Lock Pin 12 & 20 Ga. P013184 PO13079 Carrier Latch Lock Pin 12 Ga. Superlight P013185 P013082 Carrier Latch Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013190 P013085 Carrier Pin 12 Ga. P013192 P013087 Carrier Pin 20 Ga. P013196 P013092 Carrier Release 12 & 20 Ga. P013198 P013094 Carrier Release Pin 12 & 20 Ga. P013200 P013098 Carrier Release Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013202 P013102 Carrier Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013106 Carrier Spring Guide 12 & 20 Ga. P013208 P013110 Carrier Spring Guide Pivot Front 12 & 20 Ga. P013222 P013114 Carrier Spring Guide P013224 Pivot Rear 12 & 20 Ga. P013226

Depress the cartridge stop / bolt release button flush with the receiver and lift the trigger housing forward, up, and out of the receiver. (See Figure 16.)
REPLACING THE TRIGGER HOUSING
With the bolt closed, and the trigger housing hammer cocked, and the safety in the on safe position, insert the mainspring support into position by mating the projection at the rear of the trigger assembly into the recess inside the receiver. (See Figure 17.) Depress cartridge stop / bolt release button and align surfaces until flush, then replace the trigger housing retaining pin. 36
HOW TO REMOVE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY
While pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, make sure the magazine and chamber are empty. Place the safety in the on safe position. Remove forearm and barrel as previously described. 37
Remove the gas piston by pulling it up and off the magazine spring retainer and forearm cap stud. Remove the trigger housing as previously described under Trigger Housing. Remove the operating handle by pulling it straight out and free of the bolt. Grasp the action bar and sleeve and ease assembly forward until bolt clears receiver. Be ready to catch bolt assembly as once it clears receiver it will be free to separate into its three basic components. the breech bolt, bolt slide, and action bar and sleeve. (See Figures 18 and 19.)
HOW TO REASSEMBLE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY
Hold bolt with firing pin up and place bolt slide into position by inserting it into the bolt recess. Components should fit flush, as shown in Figures 20 and 21. Insert the bolt and slide assembly approximately half way into the receiver and maintain their position with hand pressure from the side while the action bar and sleeve is slipped over the magazine tube and engaged in the bolt slide. (See Figures 22 and 23.)
Engage the link into the action spring follower. See Figure 24 and be certain bolt
will go all the way back before continuing assembly. If the bolt will not go back freely, remove the assembly and align all components carefully, then repeat procedure. Replace the operating handle into the recess on the bolt. (See Figure 25.)

Install the trigger housing, being careful to insert the main spring support into the recess. Depress the cartridge stop and bolt release button. Align all components and replace the trigger assembly retaining pin. (See Figure 26.) 41
Depress the carrier release and draw the bolt rearward until it locks in the open position. Replace the gas piston, barrel, forearm and forearm cap assembly.
Your B-80 is shipped with a three shot adapter installed. If you want to remove the adapter to increase the magazines capacity, proceed as follows: 42
BE CERTAIN THE GUN IS NOT LOADED AND SAFETY IS ON SAFE. WE RECOMMEND THAT SAFETY GLASSES BE WORN.
Press the carrier release. Lock the bolt to the rear. Remove the forearm cap assembly, forearm, barrel and gas piston. Place the receiver, loading port up, in a well padded vise. Locate the tip of the magazine spring retainer which projects through its port in the underside of the magazine tube. Using a 1/16 inch diameter punch, depress the magazine spring lock and use a screwdriver to turn the slotted head of the magazine spring retainer and forearm cap stud counter-clockwise 1/4 turn or enough to bypass the lock springs function. (See Figure 27.)
Remove the punch and continue turning the magazine retainer and forearm cap stud until three threads are exposed. At this point lay the screwdriver aside and proceed by hand. (See Figure 28.)
NOTE: The magazine plug is spring loaded and under tension. Be prepared to use both hands in guiding the spring out of, and back into, the magazine tube once the plug has been removed. To reassemble, simply reverse the foregoing procedure taking care to depress the magazine spring retainer lock spring at the point where it prevents the final turns of the magazine retainer and forearm cap stud. (See Figure 29.) Be sure the lock spring is aligned with the hole in the magazine tube when you complete the reassembly.
Your shotgun barrels may have been threaded to accept the Browning Invector Interchangeable Choke System. You may confirm this by glancing on the right side of your barrel where the specifications are inscribed, or on the left side of the B-80 breech area where the choke markings are normally located. The word, Invector, denotes that the barrels are threaded. If so, please follow these instructions.

DO NOT FIRE THIS SHOTGUN WITHOUT HAVING AN INVECTOR CHOKE TUBE INSTALLED. Permanent damage may

result to the threads.

Use the special wrench provided to firmly hand tighten the choke tube. The gauge and degree of choke are indicated on each Invector choke tube.
DO NOT USE BROWNING INVECTOR CHOKE TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN BARRELS NOT SUPPLIED BY BROWNING, as described

above.

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CHOKING DEVICE IN ANY SHOTGUN BARRELS SUPPLIED BY
BROWNING. USE ONLY CHOKE TUBES MARKED INVECTOR.
Replacement or additional lnvector choke tubes and wrenches are available from your Browning dealer, the Browning Service Center near you, or by writing to the Browning Consumer Department, Route 1, Morgan, Utah 84050. (801) 543-3200. Canadian customers please call or write to Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Ltee, 3167 De Miniac, St. Laurent, Canada H4S 1S0. (514) 333-7261.
The gauge and choke of your barrel are indicated by clearly defined marks stamped in the upper rear surface of the barrel. The code for the choke markings is as follows:
Full Choke Improved Modified Modified Improved Skeet Cylinder INVECTOR INVECTOR CODE system Cylinder * * ** ** **S *** INVECTOR
To identify individual INVECTOR tubes, refer to the abbreviated indications on the side of the
tube, or use the identification marks located on the rim of each tube. I Imp. Cyl. IIII Full II Skeet IIIII Imp.Mod. III Cylinder No marks Mod.
As pointed out earlier, you do not need a separate gun to shoot 3-inch Magnum shells. Simply interchange barrels. You can use the same gun for multiple shooting conditions merely by changing from one barrel to another with a different choke, length and chamber. Barrels of the same gauge are completely interchangeable, and no special fitting or altering of the gas system is required. Thus, by merely buying another barrel, you have the utility of another gun at a fraction of the cost of a new gun. a duck gun becomes a skeet gun or a fine upland gun by the mere addition of an extra barrel. Please see your Browning dealer for barrel specifications available.

3. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A "SAFETY" CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
Mechanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your shotgun's muzzle in an unsafe direction. While it is a good idea to "test" your shotgun's mechanical "safeties" periodically for proper function, never test them while your firearm is loaded or pointed in an unsafe direction. Safe gun handling does not stop with your gun's mechanical "safety" devices -- it starts there. Always treat this shotgun with the respect a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. NEVER TEST THE
MECHANISM OF ANY FIREARM WHILE IT IS LOADED OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION. 4. WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
Always open the action immediately and visually check the chamber magazine. Make certain the chamber does not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Always keep the chamber empty and the "safety" in the "on safe" position unless shooting is imminent.
5. DO NOT TRANSPORT ANY FIREARM LOADED. KEEP ALL FIREARMS UNLOADED DURING TRANSPORT, WHETHER IN A SCABBARD, GUN CASE, OR OTHER CONTAINER. 6. HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS DANGEROUS.
Doing so may increase the risk of handling a firearm. The following rules should always be observed by you and those you hunt with: Always make certain that the stand being used is safe and stable. Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the stand, or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the stand. Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with the safety in the "on safe" position.
BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTION.
Do this for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest shotgun barrel.
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS FULLY UNLOADED.
Make sure no live rounds are in the chamber. Place the safety in the "on safe" position, open the breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as instructed for your particular firearm. Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the action/chamber areas.

EXAMINE EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR GUN. NEVER PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. The most common way to bulge or rupture a shotgun barrel is to drop a 20
gauge shell into a 12 gauge chamber. The 20 gauge shell, unfortunately, will not fall completely through the barrel; its rim is caught by the front of a 12 gauge chamber. Your gun will misfire (with the chamber appearing to be empty). It is then possible to load a 12 gauge shell behind the 20 gauge shell. If the 12 gauge shell is then fired, the result will be a so-called 12-20 burst which can cause extensive damage to your gun and possible serious injury to you and others.
USE SHELLS OF CORRECT LENGTH.
The size of the chamber is inscribed, along with gauge and choke designations, on the side of the barrel. Do not use 31/2" shotgun shells in a shotgun or barrel with a 2 3/4" chamber or 3" chamber. Do not use 3" shells in a shotgun chambered for a 2 3/4" shells. Doing so can result in a build-up of dangerously high pressures that may damage your gun and possibly cause serious injury to yourself or others. 13.
DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER -- THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY!
Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun, even though you are certain the gun is unloaded. 14.
KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING AND UNLOADING UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT.
15. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard objects. 16. ALWAYS UNLOAD THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE OF ANY FIREARM BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Never lean or place your loaded shotgun on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. 17. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors (shooting earplugs or muffs) to guard against such damage. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning all firearms to prevent the possibility of springs, springtensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.

18. DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
This can occur even with the "safety" in the "on safe" position. Be extremely careful while hunting or during any shooting activity to avoid dropping any firearm.
19. IF ANY FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove the shell. If the primer is indented, the shell should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction should be corrected before further use.
20. BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS. Dont be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other shooters
violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices.
21. BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.
Because so many accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition.
22. SUPERVISE AND TEACH FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY -ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NONSHOOTERS.
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses.
23. NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.
Your vision and judgment could be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others.
24. PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
Your firearm is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Browning firearms should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by Browning's service facility in Arnold, Missouri. Browning cannot assume any responsibility for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations or modifications of Browning firearms. 25. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in these instructions, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most upto-date information on the safe handling procedures of your Browning gun. Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 26. Browning reserves the right to refuse service on firearms that have been altered, added to or substantially changed. Removal of metal from barrel(s), or modification of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to Brownings refusal of service on such firearms. Browning will charge the owner for parts and labor to return the firearm to original Browning specifications.

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