This manual is for use with Steyr "Scout" Rifle. Please read this manual and the warnings contained herein carefully to familiarize yourself with the function and operation of this firearm. As a result of our thorough quality assurance system, you can be certain that you have purchased an exclusive product of truly outstanding quality. Steyr Mannlicher AG & Co KG has been certified according to ISO 9001 since 1994. Because the underlying action is that of the Steyr SBS "Safe Bolt" 96 rifle, you can expect unsurpassed performance, superb quality, optimum user comfort, and long service life under a variety of environmental conditions. It has been produced to meet state-of-the-art requirements for today's sports. Your rifle is manufactured by Steyr Mannlicher AG & Co KG to the highest standards. Your Steyr "Scout" Rifle is the culmination of the innovative features of the Steyr SBS "Safe Bolt" 96 rifle and the features for the ideal all purpose rifle outlined as desirable by the renowned rifleman and author, Jeff Cooper. Box 1000, A-4400 Steyr, Austria warning! treat every firearm as if it were loaded at all times! remember, no safety is foolproof! firearms safety is the responsibility of the person who handles firearms and ammunition! Steyr Mannlicher Aktiengesellschaft & Co KG