Winchester Super X2 Semi-automatic Shotgun Owner’s Manual

1 LicenseeWinchester Super X2 Semi-automatic Shotgun Owner s Manual2 Important instructions for Winchester Super X2 Semi-automatic Repeating Arms Company, Winchester Haven, CT, U. S. A. 06511-1970 Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation. Use the space below to record information about yournew Super X2 _____Serial Number _____Purchased From _____Date of Purchase _____We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your newWinchester Super X2 Shotgun . We at RepeatingArms Company thank you for the privilege of providing thisshotgun to you. We are especially proud of the many yearsof enjoyment it is certain to provide for you and your family. The Super X2 is another Shotgun in an over 130year-old tradition of producing quality firearms for theWorld s sportsmen.

2 Quality of manufacture, design, craftsmanship and function are of utmost concern to believe you ll find that your new Super X2 meets theWinchester tradition of quality in every way. If you haveany questions or comments regarding your new firearm,please feel free write to us at our administrative offices:Customer Service DepartmentU. S. Repeating Arms Company, Winchester AvenueMorgan, Utah 84050-9333 Phone: 1-800-945-5237 PRINTED IN MF9811/980623 ContentsPageGun safety warnings ..4 General description/operation ..5 Terminology and descriptions ..7 Serial number ..7 Ammunition ..7 Magazine capacity ..10 Initial cleaning/oiling ..11 Operation of the safety ..11 Initial assembly/take down.

3 13 Loading procedures ..15 Unloading procedures ..17 Firing procedures ..19In the case of a misfire ..20 Magazine plug ..20 Trigger group disassembly/reassembly ..22 Bolt disassembly/reassembly ..26 Invector Plus threaded choke system ..30 Use of extra barrels ..33 Cleaning and maintenance suggestions ..33 Ordering parts / Service or repair ..37 Questions / ..38 The Super X2 is truly a remarkable new Shotgun a world classshotgun with world class origins. Its manufacture represents anunprecedented collaborative effort between the traditionalWinchester firearms manufacturing plant in New Haven,Connecticut and our associated plants in various European locations. Thus the distinctive barrel marking.

4 In addition, Super X2 testing and research and development spans the globefrom our Utah facility to Connecticut to Belgium. It is a newbreed of Winchester from a new global Winchester aspect of its design points toward two primary objectives:(1) unmatched reliability, and (2) superb handling. While it istrue that the overall design draws on nearly a century ofWinchester firearms Shotgun experience, it is clear that this in an all new Winchester with performance features the mostdemanding hunters and shooters few things to take notice of are: The remarkably simple , self-adjusting, self-cleaning gas pistonsystem. The alloy receiver that balances weight between the hands withjust enough barrel weight for smoothness.

5 The acclaimed Invector Plus choke system that incorporateslong choke tapers and a back-bored barrel for better patterns. The large, exceptionally functional safety you learn about your new Super X2 and begin shooting it,we re sure you ll agree its design sets new standards for reliabilityand handling performance. 4 GUNSAFETYWARNINGSIT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIEDBEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSUREPROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING. FAILURETO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR FAILURE TO OBEY ANY SAFETY WARNINGMAY RESULT IN INJURY TO YOURSELF OROTHERS, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN. As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsi-bilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities canbe the difference between life and death.

6 There is noexcuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle your Super X2 and any other firearmwith intense respect for its power and potential READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THECAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING PROCEDURESAND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THISBOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round in thechamber while walking, running, climbing a tree, crossinga fence or anywhere you might slip or fall, drop the gun or otherwise bump or jar the gun. A gun that is dropped,bumped, or jarred with a chambered round might acciden-tally discharge even with the safety on, causing seriousinjury to you or someone else. When a round is chamberedkeep the safety on until you are ready to Do not rely on the safety to prevent accidental discharge.

7 Many safeties merely block the trigger and prevent firing by pulling the trigger. The safety may notprevent an accidental discharge due to dropping, jarring,or bumping a Use only ammunition for which the gun is chamberedas indicated on the barrel, to prevent excessive pressureand possible serious personal Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessivepressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strictcompliance with instruction and data contained in currentreloading Never point a gun at anything you do not intend toshoot. Always keep it pointed in a safe direction in case of accidental Always check to ensure that the barrel is free ofobstructions before loading and using the gun.

8 If you experience light recoil or off sound, check the barrel foran Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of barrel withcleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accumulation of5oil can cause excessive pressure and result in serious personal Keep barrel, chamber and action free of rust. Rust inthe barrel and chamber can cause excessive pressuresresulting in serious injury. A rusted, pitted or eroded barrel should be Use hearing protection to prevent ear damage fromrepeated exposure to Always use proper shooting glasses to prevent eyeinjury from flying Never carry a loaded gun in a motor vehicle or carryone into a dwelling. Always carefully unload the gunbefore entering a motor vehicle, a dwelling or an areasuch as a camp.

9 Always point a gun in a safe directionwhile loading or unloading to prevent serious injury incase of an accidental discharge. Never load in the houseor in your Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or at the surface of water to avoid a ricochet and possible serious personalinjury to yourself or a Store gun in a clean dry place out of reach of childrenand separated from stored Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alterations oradjustments that may become necessary to the operatingmechanism should be performed by a qualified Hunting from elevated surfaces such as tree stands isdangerous. Doing so may increase the risk of handling anyfirearm. Always make certain that the stand being used issafe, sturdy and stable.

10 Always make certain your firearmis unloaded when it is being taken up and down from thestand. Always make certain that your firearm is notdropped from the stand or dropped while it is being takenup or down from the Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaningfirearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposureto lead and other substances known to cause birth defects,reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Haveadequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughlyafter new Super X2 is one of several different versions andconfigurations offered. The basic operating procedures arethe same for all of them. Where there are differences theyare pointed out in this Manual for your convenience.