Citori

Over and under shotgun owners manual
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Important operating instructions for:

C o n t e n t s

Browning CitorI over and under shotguns
You are Responsible for Firearms Safety..2 General Description and Operation...9 Nomenclature...9. Serial Number....10 Initial Cleaning....10. Operation of the Safety...11 Barrel Selector....12 Top Lever....12 Assembly...13 Disassembly...15 Ammunition...16. Loading....17 Firing...17 Unloading...18 Interchangeable Choke Tube System...19 Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions..23 Barrel Porting...26 Maintenance of Oil Finish Stocks...26 Models with Special Finishes...27 Adjustable Comb System..27 Triple Trigger System...30 Service or Repair...33
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T HAN K Y OU F OR c h o O s ING a Browning Citori Shotgun.
The Citori has a proven performance record and a well earned reputation for dependability and superb handling characteristics. Its uncommon quality in craftsmanship and function will give you a keen sense of confidence. The Citori will always bring out your best whether on the range or in the field. With a reasonable amount of care, your Citori should give you many years of dependable, enjoyable service.
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You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety
Failure to heed any of the following warnings could result in serious injury or death.
Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearms mechanical safety devices, it starts there. Always treat this firearm with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. Some firearms do not have a mechanical safety. Many target firearms, lever-action firearms and pistols do not have manual safety mechanisms. Therefore it is critical to read and understand the owners manual for every firearm which explains the safe operation of the firearm. While it is a good idea to test your firearms mechanical safety periodically for proper function, never test the safety while your firearm is loaded or pointed in an unsafe direction.
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. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle this firearm and all other firearms with intense respect for their power and potential danger. Please read and understand all of the cautions, warnings, notices, proper handling procedures and instructions outlined in this owners manual before using your new firearm.
1ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR firearm POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION even though you are certain it is unloaded. Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within the range of your ammunition. 2Never rely totally on your Firearms mechanical safety device. Like any mechanical device, a Safety can sometimes fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition. The word safety describes a firearms trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. Mechanical safeties are designed to place your firearm in a safer status, and no guarantee can be made that the firearm will not fire even if the safety is in the on safe position. Mechanical safeties merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your firearms muzzle in an unsafe direction. See Operation of the Safety on page 11 for instructions on the operation of this firearms safety.

BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED, THERE are No LIVE shells IN THE Chambers AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. After assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded, open the breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of obstructions. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as described on page 23 of this owners manual.
10Be alert to the signs of ammunition malfunction. if you detect an off sound or light recoil when a shell is fired, do not load another shell into the chamber. If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove the shell from the chamber. If the primer is indented, the defective 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 corrected before further use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that no obstructions remain in the barrel. Completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself and others. 11 never insert a shell of the incorrect caliber into any firearm. The caliber of your firearm is marked on the barrel. Store all shells of different calibers in completely separate and well-marked containers. Never store shells of mixed calibers in a common container or in your pockets. See page 16 for more information on the correct ammunition for your firearm.
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12 examine every shell you put in your firearm. We assume no responsibility for the use of unsafe or improper firearm and ammunition combinations or damage or injury caused by damaged ammunition. It is your responsibility to read and heed all warnings in this owners manual and on ammunition boxes. See page 16 for more information on the correct ammunition for your firearm. 13USE ONLY SAAMI APPROVED AMMUNITION. The barrel and action of this firearm have been made with substantial safety margins beyond the pressures developed by established American commercial loads. Nevertheless, we can assume no liability for incidents which occur through the use of shells of nonstandard dimensions or which develop pressures in excess of commercially available ammunition which has been loaded in accordance with standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI). 14Make sure of adequate ventilation in the area that you discharge a firearm. Lead exposure can occur from discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition. Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious injury. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure to ammunition or after cleaning a firearm. 15 do not snap the firing pin on an empty chamber; the chamber may not be empty! Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded firearm, even though you are certain the firearm is unloaded. 16KEEP YOUR Fingers AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING and unloading UNTIL shooting is imminent.

17BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP, particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard objects. 18ALWAYS UNLOAD your firearms CHAMBERs BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Never place your firearm on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. 19BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS. Dont be timid when it comes to firearm safety. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices. 20BE CERTAIN your firearm is UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Because so many firearm accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your firearm 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. 21TEACH 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 and shooting safety courses. 22NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING. Your vision, motor skills and judgment could be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others.
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23 read AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this owners manual, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information on the safe handling procedures of your Browning firearm. We assume no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper firearm accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 24 Practice 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 Facility or by our Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri. We assume no responsibility for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations or modifications of Browning firearms. 25WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE ON FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED. Removal of metal from the barrel, or modifications of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts, may lead to a refusal of service on such firearms. We will charge you for parts and labor to return the firearm to original specifications. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR other PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. FAILURE TO OBEY THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS.

Always keep the safety in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. Visually check your safety to be certain it is in the on safe position before loading. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.

Initial Cleaning

NOTICE! PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE CLEANING YOUR FIREARM.
C l e a n i n g P a r t s w i t h Sp e c i a l F i n i s h e s Figure 3

Figure 4

Be especially careful when cleaning guns with camouflage, Dura-Touch Armor Coating and other special finishes. Always prevent these surfaces from coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel scrubbers and other strong chemicals. It is preferable to clean these surfaces with a light gun oil containing no solvents, or with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep water out of the action). When cleaning your firearms bore and action, protect the external finishes from any contact with chemicals used. Also, avoid any contact between external finishes and other strong chemicals like those found in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by chemicals is irreversible and not repairable.
The thumb safety shown in the rearward on safe position.
The thumb safety shown in the forward off safe position.
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Safety

The Citori incorporates a tang-mounted, manual thumb-operated safety. The complete action (both barrels) can be put on safe by drawing the thumb safety rearward (Figure 3). In the on safe position an S appears directly in front of the safety. To put the safety in the off safe position the safety is moved forward (Figure 4).
Additionally, provision is made for the gradual wear of locking surfaces to keep the breech of the gun tight.

ASSEM B L Y

ALWAYS KEEP the muzzles pointed in a safe direction. BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBERs TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. place the safety in the on safe position. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. The Citori shotgun is delivered in the box with the barrels removed and the forearm attached to the barrels. It is important to follow the exact sequence for assembly in order to properly assemble your shotgun. 1 Remove the forearm from the barrels by pulling outward on the forearm latch and pivoting the front of the forearm down and away from the barrels (Figure 5). 2 After cleaning exposed metal areas carefully, place one or two drops of gun oil at surfaces (A) hinge pin recess of forward locking lug; (B-C) both sides of the locking lug; two drops on forearm bracket (one each at D and E) (Figure 6).

Figure 5 Figure 6

Barrel Selector
The thumb-operated safety also allows you to choose the firing order of the barrels. Barrel selection can be made only when the safety is in the on safe position. Sliding the barrel selector to the left reveals an O that indicates the top barrel (over) will fire first. Sliding the barrel selector to the right reveals a U that indicates the bottom barrel (under) will fire first.

TO P LEVER

The top lever operates the locking bolt, which is hand fitted to the barrel lugs. Moving the top lever to the right unlocks the action and allows the shotgun to be loaded and unloaded. It is not necessary that the top lever return to a completely centered position, nor should it be hanging over the right side or edge of the receiver tang as you look down on it. Upon closing your gun, let the top lever snap into position to allow the top lever spring to return the top lever mechanism to the locked position. Do not retard its action with your thumb. Many shooters lightly push the top lever to the left after the closing the breech. This operation is a quick method of assuring yourself that foreign matter has not interfered with the complete closure of the breech. Always keep the polished breech surfaces clean and lightly oiled. The breech is so carefully hand fitted that accumulated debris, sand, etc. may prohibit complete closing. If this should occur the action will not close. Open the gun and unload it. Carefully examine the action surfaces and remove any foreign matter.
D A B C Pull outward on the forearm latch, then pivot the front of the forearm down and away from the barrels.
Place one or two drops of gun oil at hinge pin recess, locking lug, and forearm bracket.
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Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 10
Engage the barrel lugs circular hinge pin recess with the actions hinge pin.
Rotate the barrels completely upward, closing the action.
3 Attach the barrels to the action by grasping the buttstocks grip with your right hand and anchoring the buttstock between your right forearm and right side. With the thumb of your right hand, move and hold the top lever sideways to the extreme right. Grasp the barrels in the left hand and engage the barrel lugs circular hinge pin recess (A) with the actions (B) hinge pin (Figure 7). 4 While keeping pressure on the barrels to keep the hinge pin aligned in the barrel lugs circular recess, rotate the barrels upward, fully closing the action (Figure 8). Release the top lever. It should snap back into place. 5 Place the rear of the guns buttstock against your upper leg and slide the projecting steel tab on the rear of the forearm bracket into the opposing recess in the receiver bottom (Figure 9). Pivot the forearm up to the barrel tightly. This will cause the forearm to engage onto the barrel. You should hear an audible click which signifies that the forearm is properly attached (Figure 10).

NOTICE! When assembling your shotgun, do not use undue force when closing the action. If the top lever is not to the right or the action and barrels are not properly aligned undue force will only cause them to grind together and score or mar the finely fitted surfaces.
Slide the projecting steel tab on the rear of the forearm bracket into the opposing recess on the receiver bottom. The forearm engages on the barrel. You should hear an audible click.
Pivot the forearm up to the barrel until the forearm engages tightly on the barrel. You should hear an audible click.
If there appears to be interference, start over at Step 3, being careful to properly mate and align the barrel lugs hinge pin recess and the receiver hinge pin.

DISASSEM B L Y

ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, open the action and VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBERs TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. place the safety in the on safe position. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
1 Close the action, anchor the buttstock against your upper leg and lift outward on the forearm takedown latch. At the same time, grasp the forearm and with the help of the left hand pivot the forearm away from the barrels, removing the forearm. 2 Open the action. Carefully disengage the barrel lug from the hinge pin and lift the barrels upward and out of the action.
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If you are disassembling for storage, reinstall the forearm on the barrels. You will then have two compact units: the barrels and forearm and the receiver and buttstock.
12-20, 20-28 or 28-.410 burst which can cause extensive damage to your shotgun and possible serious injury to you and others. We can assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through the use of shells of nonstandard dimension or those developing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute) established standards.

Ammunition

Citori shotguns are available in a variety of gauges and chamber lengths. use only shells of the correct gauge and length. The gauge and length of the chamber is inscribed on the side of the barrel. Do not use ammunition other than what is inscribed on the side of the barrel. Examine every shell you put in your shotgun. failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun. Use shells of the correct length. Do not use 3 or 3 shells in a barrel with a 2 or 2 chamber, or 3 shells in a barrel with a 3 chamber. Doing so can result in a buildup of dangerously high pressures. failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun. do not put a 16 or 20 gauge shell in a 12 gauge shotgun. do not put a 28 gauge shell in a 20 gauge shotgun. do not put a.410 bore shell in a 28 gauge shotgun. never put metallic cartridges of any kind in a shotgun. specifically, never put centerfire rifle or pistol cartridges in a shotgun chambered for.410 bore. failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun.

Loading

When loading your shotgun Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, Always place the sAFETY IN THE ON SAFE position and keep your fingers away from the trigger. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
1 Move the top lever to the right and open the breech. 2 Check the chambers and bores to be certain they are clear of obstructions. 3 Insert a shell in each chamber, or in the chamber you intend to fire, and close the breech.

F IRING

never load a shell into the chambers unless shooting is imminent. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
The most certain way to bulge or rupture a shotgun barrel is to load a smaller gauge shell into a larger gauge chamber. The smaller gauge shell will not fall completely through the barrel; its rim is caught by the front of a larger gauge chamber or at the larger gauges choke. Your shotgun will misfire (with the chamber appearing to be empty). It is then possible to load the correct gauge shell behind the smaller gauge shell. If the shotgun is then fired, the result will be a so-called 12-16,
1 Set the barrel selector to the barrel you wish to fire first. By sliding the barrel selector to the right a U will appear signifying that the under barrel will fire first. If you slide the barrel selector button to the left an O will appear signifying that the over barrel will fire first. Barrel selection can be made only when the safety/selector is in the rearward, on safe position.
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2 When shooting is imminent, slide the safety/selector forward to the off safe position. 3 Take aim and, when ready, squeeze the trigger to fire. After firing one barrel, it is not necessary to move the safety/selector to fire the second barrel. Simply release the trigger to its original forward position and pull it a second time. Be certain you fully release the trigger between shots. If the trigger is not permitted to return to its fully forward position, the firing mechanism will not reengage. The subsequent pull will fail to fire the gun. Proper execution of this maneuver is necessary with any single trigger gun. Failure to release the trigger ordinarily occurs with overly rapid firing or heavily gloved fingers.
After firing, or when shooting is no longer imminent, immediately PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
your body and face. Citori shotguns feature automatic ejectors. Fired shells with be thrown completely out of the gun upon opening the action; and unfired shells will be elevated above the chambers for unloading.

C h o k e TU B E SELE C TION
Two Notches Four Notches No Notches
Rim Notches Extended** I II III IIII IIIII No No t c h e s
Pat t e r n w i t h Lead Shot X-Full Turkey Full I m p. Mo d i f i e d Mo d i f i e d I m p. C y l i n d e r Skeet Cylinder
Pat t e r n w i t h Steel Shot ** * Full1 Full1 Mo d i f i e d I m p. C y l i n d e r Cylinder
To help you choose the correct choke tube for each hunting and shooting situation, all Browning Invector choke tubes are inscribed on the side with the patterns they produce with both lead and steel shot. Each Invector tube also has notches in the top rim of the tube (Figure 11). These notches are a code to allow you to determine the choke designation while the tube is installed. Rim notches refer specifically to lead shot. You will need to use the charts on the next page to cross-reference from lead to steel, and determine the appropriate tubes for your ammunition and hunting/shooting situation.
Not for use with steel shot. Using an over-tight choke constriction with steel shot will result in an ineffective blown pattern. Extra Full Special, extended with ports. Do not use with steel shot. When more than one choke designation is listed for a given steel shot pattern, use the more open choke listed for high velocity, larger shot size steel loads.
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Several choke tubes are supplied with your shotgun. The choke tubes listed are also available as accessories. Remember, Standard Invector and Invector-Plus tubes are not interchangeable. Invector-Plus tubes are for Browning shotguns with back-bored barrels only. Before removing or installing tubes, or reading the rim notch code, make sure your shotgun is fully unloaded.

C h o k e TU B E REMOVAL

C LEANING a n d m a i n t e n a n c e SUGGESTIONS
C l e a n i n g P a r t s w i t h Sp e c i a l F i n i s h e s
1 Place the safety in the rearward, on safe position. Always make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 2 Use the choke tube wrench to loosen the tube, turning it counterclockwise. Finger-twist the tube the rest of the way out of the barrel.
C h o k e TU B E INSTALLATION
1 Place the safety in the rearward, on safe position. Always make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 2 Before installing a tube, check the internal choke tube threads in the muzzle, as well as the threads on the choke tube to be sure they are clean. Lightly oil the threads with a high-quality, lightweight gun oil. 3 Using your fingers, screw the appropriate tube into the muzzle end of the barrel, tapered end first and notched end outward. When it becomes finger-tight, use the choke tube wrench to firmly seat the tube.

Models with special finisheS
As with any gun, the only way to preserve its pristine condition and collector appeal is to never handle or fire it, which in turn would deprive you of much of the enjoyment that comes with owning a fine Browning firearm. While special finishes such as engraving and gold plating greatly enhance the aesthetic appeal of your shotgun, please be aware that they are no more durable, and in some cases may even be slightly less durable than more common gun finishes. As you use your Browning shotgun, you can expect special finishes to wear in much the same manner as any other firearm finish. These marks are the honest product of the hours spent enjoying your firearm and each scuff and scratch will probably have a good story to go along with it.

barrel porting

Some Citori target models feature ported barrels that reduce recoil and muzzle jump. Reducing recoil not only increases comfort when shooting, but increases accuracy because it is easier to pick-up the second clay target faster due to decreased recovery time following the first shot. Carbon can build up in the ports after shooting. To clean them use a good quality powder solvent and pipe cleaners to scrub away debris.
A d j u s ta b l e c o m b s y s t e m
Before performing comb adjustment procedures, place the SAFETY in the on safe position. open the action and make certain YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzles pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
A d j u s t i n g C a s t O n A n d C a s t Off
m a i n t e n a n c e o f o i l f i n i s h s t o ck s
Keeping the oil-finished wood surfaces on your firearm looking their best requires only a small amount of maintenance. When the surfaces become spotted or dull, the affected area(s) can be treated using rubbing alcohol on a soft, lint free cloth and allowed to dry. A small amount of a linseed oil-based finish, such as Watco Danish Oil Finish, Deft Danish Oil Finish, or Formbys Tung Oil Finish should then be applied to the surface of the wood with a soft, lint free cloth according to the manufacturers instructions. To treat the checkering, a small amount of oil-based finish can be applied and then distributed evenly using a toothbrush or other soft bristled brush.

This adjustment allows you to achieve a perfect fit of the stock against your face. This adjustment determines how correctly and consistently your dominant eye aligns with the sight plane along the barrel rib. With the gun shouldered, cast off means moving the comb to the right of the centerline of the gun to give a fit advantage for a right-handed shooter. Cast on refers to moving the comb to the left of the centerline, giving a fit advantage for a left-handed shooter. A shotgun that is correctly adjusted for cast will have you looking directly down the center of the rib with both the front and middle beads in exact alignment.The
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comb features a total adjustment range of " for cast on and cast off Figure 12 adjustment. Adjustment increments are approximately 1/16". Cast on and cast off angle adjustments of a maximum of 1/8" are also possible. To adjust cast on and cast off perform the following procedure: 1 Insert the provided 7/64" Allen wrench through the hole found Insert a 7/64" Allen wrench through the hole in on the upper left of the recoil the recoil pad. pad and into the Allen screw located within the recoil pad (Figure 12). Once the Allen wrench is engaged with the Allen screw, turn the wrench counter-clockwise three full turns to loosen Allen screw. This will sufficiently loosen the comb, allowing adjustments to be easily made. The comb comes from the factory with cast set in the center position. 2 With the Allen screw loose, carefully adjust comb to desired position (Figure 13) by sliding each post equally in the desired direction. Each adjustment increment represents approximately 1/16". 3 Move the posts to the right for more cast off. Move the posts to the left for more cast on. 4 Right-handed shooters may desire some cast off, with left-handed shooters preferring some cast on. The terminology is the same for right- or left-handed shooters. The net effect is to move the comb to allow the face to move farther over the stock for better eye-to-rib alignment.

Figure 13

5 When properly set, the front and rear sight beads should line up perfectly each time you shoulder your shotgun. 6 If drop at comb has already been set to your desired height, tighten the Allen screw in the recoil pad. The screw needs to be firmly tightened, but be careful not to over-tighten. If drop has not been set, leave the Allen screw loose and proceed to Adjusting Drop at Comb.
A d j u s t i n g D r o p at C o m b
Adjusting the drop at the comb allows you to align your eye perfectly with the plane of the rib. A correct sight picture for trap shooters should have you looking down the rib with the bottom of the front bead resting on the top of the middle bead. This forms a figure eight or stacked configuration. Some of the rib will be showing as you sight down, but no rib will show between the beads. Lining up the beads correctly each time you shoot is whats important. The correct sight picture for skeet and sporting clays shooters should have the two sight beads in perfect alignment. The comb has an height adjustment range of 11 increments, at 1/16" per increment, resulting in approximately 5/8" of total height adjustment.

NOTICE! DO NOT GO BEYOND THE RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT increments. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COMB WILL NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED to the shotgun AND COULD RESULT IN injury or DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM.
The drop measurement is determined by measuring the distance between the plane formed by the top of the rib and the top of the comb itself. The higher the comb, the less drop there will be. To set drop perform the following:
With the Allen screw loose, adjust comb to the desired position by sliding each post in the desired direction.
1 Insert the provided 7/64" Allen wrench through the hole found on the upper left of the recoil pad and into the Allen screw located within the recoil pad (if they were not left loose after setting the cast.) Once the Allen wrench is engaged with the Allen screw, turn
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the wrench counter-clockwise three full turns to loosen the Allen screw. The comb will move freely, up and down, on the stock adjustment posts. 2 With the Allen screw loose, carefully adjust the comb to desired position (Figure 14) by raising or lowering each post equally in the desired direction. Each increment represents 1/16" of movement.

Figure 14

The Triple Trigger System has three interchangeable trigger shoes with different surfaces: wide with checkered surface, wide with canted smooth surface and narrow with smooth surface. Each trigger shoe is adjustable to three positions for length of pull. Please heed all safety warnings, cautions and procedures found in this owners manual when adjusting or installing trigger shoes.

Removing the Trigger

With the Allen screw loose, adjust comb to desired position by sliding each post up or down in the desired direction.
Before you begin to remove the trigger, place the safety in the rearward, on safe position to prevent dry firing your shotgun as you are changing/adjusting trigger shoes. All Citori target models are supplied with three different styles of trigger shoes. To remove the trigger shoe, loosen the center screw with the provided 2mm (5/64") Allen wrench (Figure 15). Loosen the screw so the trigger shoe slides easily on the trigger plate. Keep the screw threaded at least one thread into the trigger shoe so the screw is not lost. Slide the trigger shoe forward to the end of the trigger plate. Press the rearward end of the trigger plate down with your finger and gently slide the trigger shoe off the trigger plate. To replace the trigger shoe, press the rearward end of the trigger plate and slide the trigger shoe down the side grooves of the plate.

Changing the Length of Pull
3 To decrease drop at comb, carefully slide each post up equally. Sliding the posts equally will reduce the chance of the posts binding. 4 To increase drop at comb, carefully slide each post down equally. Sliding the posts equally will reduce the chance of the posts binding. Drop adjustments are a matter of trial and error. Adjust a little at a time until you obtain the desired sight picture on the rib.
5 Once your desired drop at comb is obtained, tighten the Allen screw in the recoil pad. The screw needs to be firmly tightened, but be careful not to over-tighten. Drop is now set on your shotgun.
T r i p l e T r i g g e r Sy s t e m
Before changing triggers or performing adjustment procedures, place the SAFETY in the on safe position. open the action and make certain the chambers are unloaded. Keep the muzzles pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
With the trigger shoe loosely on the trigger plate, select the length of pull by lining up the notch on the right side of the trigger shoe with one of the three notches on the right side of the trigger plate (Figure 16). Make sure you line up the notches so you do not mar the trigger plate. When the notches are

Figure 15

Loosen the center screw on the trigger shoe with the Allen wrench.
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properly aligned the screw on the trigger shoe will seat in one of three recesses on the bottom of the trigger plate. Use an Allen wrench to tighten the screw on the trigger. Be certain the trigger shoe is secure before firing, and periodically check the shoe for any looseness as part of your cleaning and general maintenance procedures.

Figure 16

service or repair
If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firearms Service Center. To locate a service center visit browning.com, contact our customer service department or your Browning firearms dealer for the address of the Service Center nearest you. Otherwise, you may send your firearm directly to our service department in Arnold, Missouri.
Align the notch on the right side of the trigger shoe with one of the three notches on the right side of the trigger plate.
Parts listings, Firearm Service Center lists, service procedures, service/ repair form and general product information are also found on the internet at: browning.com. For technical questions about your firearm or service, contact: United States customers: Browning Service Department One Browning Place Arnold, MO 63010-9406 Phone: (800) 322-4626 Canadian customers: Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Lte 5583 Chemin St-Franois St-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1W6 Phone: (514) 333-7261

When returning your firearm for servicing, you must do the following: 1 Be sure it is completely unloaded. 2 Remove the scope or other optics. 3 Package it securely in a cardboard container. 4 When sending your firearm, enclose the service/repair form available at browning.com or a letter that clearly describes the trouble experienced, the ammunition used and the repairs desired. Also include your name and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. 5 If convenient, send a copy of the service/repair form or letter to us separately. 6 Never return ammunition with your firearm. It is against postal and most commerce regulations.
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browning.com BROWNING US: Morgan, Utah 84050-9326 BROWNING CANADA: Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Lte, St-Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1W6 BROWNING INTL: Parc Industriel des Hauts-Sarts, B-4040 Herstal, Belgium AO0807/08406
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