Winchester Super X Pump, 12 And 20 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun Owner's Manual

Institute (SAAMI) for Service Cartridges. However,we assume no responsibility for incidents which occurthrough the use of cartridges of nonstandarddimension or those developing pressures in excess ofSAAMI established standards.should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and thecause of the malfunction corrected before further use.Glance down the barrel to make sure that noobstructions remain in the barrel. Completely clearthe barrel before loading and firing again. Failure tofollow these instructions can cause extensive damageto your firearm and possible serious injury to yourselfand others.14 DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATEDAREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS OR HANDLINGAMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEADAND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTHDEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHERSERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATEVENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDSTHOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.11 NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE INCORRECT GAUGEINTO ANY FIREARM.The gauge of your firearm is marked on the barrel.Store all shells of different gauges in completelyseparate and well-marked containers. Never storeshells of mixed gauges in a common container or inyour pockets. See pages 14-15 for more information onthe correct ammunition for your firearm.15 DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTYCHAMBER; THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY!Treat every firearm with the respect due a loadedfirearm, even though you are certain the firearmis unloaded.12 EXAMINE EVERY SHELL YOU PUT INYOUR FIREARM.We assume no responsibility for the use of unsafe orimproper firearm and ammunition combinations ordamage or injury caused by damaged ammunition.It is your responsibility to read and heed all warningsin this owner’s manual and on ammunition boxes.See pages 14-15 for more information on the correctammunition for your firearm.16 KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGERWHILE LOADING AND UNLOADING UNTIL SHOOTINGIS IMMINENT.17 BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP,PARTICULARLY DURING LOW LIGHT PERIODS.Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot atwater or hard objects.13 USE ONLY SAAMI APPROVED AMMUNITION.The barrel and action of this firearm have been madewith safety margins over the pressures established bythe Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ 4

22 NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANYTYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.Your vision, motor skills and judgment could bedangerously impaired, making your gun handlingunsafe to you and to others.18 ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM’S CHAMBERBEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING ATREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATINGOTHER OBSTACLES.Never place your firearm on or against a fence, tree,car or other similar object.23 READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THISOWNER’S MANUAL, ON AMMUNITION BOXESAND WITH ALL ACCESSORIES THAT YOU INSTALLON YOUR FIREARM.It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-dateinformation on the safe handling procedures of yourWinchester firearm. We assume no liability forincidents which occur when unsafe or improperfirearm accessories or ammunition combinationsare used.19 BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFEGUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS.Don’t be timid when it comes to firearm safety.If you observe other shooters violating any ofthese safety precautions, politely suggest saferhandling practices.20 BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADEDBEFORE CLEANING.Special and extreme care should be taken to be sureyour firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaningand reassembly.24 PRACTICE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, AVOIDUNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.Your firearm is a mechanical device which will notlast forever, and as such, is subject to wear andrequires periodic inspection, adjustment and service.Winchester firearms should be serviced by aWinchester Repeating Arms Authorized RepairCenter or by our Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri.We assume no responsibility for injuries suffered orcaused by unauthorized servicing, alterations ormodifications of Winchester firearms.Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location.Never test the mechanical function of any firearmwith live ammunition.21 TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TOALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY, ESPECIALLYTO CHILDREN AND NON-SHOOTERS.Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports.Encourage enrollment in hunting and shootingsafety courses. 5

25 DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THETRIGGER, “SAFETY” OR OTHER PARTS OF THEFIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHERFIREARM EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE DESCRIBED INTHIS MANUAL.critical firearm dimensions, including headspace, andmay create an unsafe firing condition, etc.).Aftermarket parts or components that do not satisfySAAMI standards, or that could create otherdangerous conditions, should not be used.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AS WELL AS CAUSEDAMAGE TO YOUR FIREARM.We reserve the right to refuse service on firearms thathave been altered, added to or substantially changed.Removal of metal from the barrel, or modifications ofthe firing mechanism and/or operating parts may leadto a refusal of service on such firearms. You will becharged for parts and labor to return the firearm tooriginal specifications prior to servicing your firearm.BE CAREFUL!General Description and OperationWith respect to AFTERMARKET PARTS ORCOMPONENTS (including, for example, aftermarkettrigger systems, barrels, muzzle brakes, suppressors,magazines, etc.), USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Winchesterfirearms are designed and engineered to meet stringentsafety standards. Winchester Repeating Arms is notresponsible for personal injuries or property damagecaused by alterations to a firearm. This includes theincorporation of aftermarket parts or components thatmay or may not satisfy Sporting Arms andAmmunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI)standards (for example, an aftermarket trigger systemmay not satisfy SAAMI minimum trigger pullstandards, etc.) or may create other dangerousconditions. These conditions may or may not beapparent to the user (for example, installing anaftermarket barrel may have the effect of alteringGeneral DescriptionNo pump shotgun is faster than the Winchester Super X Pump. Inertia from recoil assists the slide rearward,making it much easier to begin the pumping motion.You’ll find that you will complete the pumping actionforward quickly and in an instant you’ve cycled a shell andare ready for a second shot. Speed like this makes a bigdifference, allowing you to set up for a follow-up shotmore quickly and concentrate on your target, not just onpumping the shotgun.With the Super X Pump shotgun’s rotary bolt design, thelugs engage directly in the recesses in the barrel extension.This is a strong, consistent and reliable lockup design.Every design feature of the Super X Pump works togetherto make what many consider the most reliable pumpshotgun on the market today. 6

FIGURE 1BoltReceiverEjection PortVentilated RibFront SightButtstockBarrelMuzzleMagazineRecoil PadDisconnectorRelease Button(Left Side)TriggerLoading Port“Safety”ForearmBarrel BracketMagazine CapTrigger GuardThis owner’s manual covers all 12 and 20 gauge Super XPump shotguns.disassembly and operation of various components areoutlined later in this owner’s manual. Please read andstudy them thoroughly.General OperationNomenclatureThe Super X Pump is a pump-action shotgun that allowsyou to load a shell by cycling the action to eject the emptyshell, and move an unfired shell from the loaded magazinetube to the chamber. This can be repeated until themagazine is empty. A single shell can also be inserted intothe chamber manually.In conventional firearm terminology the position andmovement of firearm parts are described as they occurwith the firearm horizontal and in the normal firingposition: i.e., the muzzle is forward or in front; thebuttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger isdownward or underneath; the rib is upward or on top.For general parts nomenclature, refer to Figure 1 above.Prior to using live ammunition, familiarize yourselfthoroughly with the operating instructions in thisowner’s manual. Get accustomed to the feel of your newfirearm and know the forces required to operate theaction. Learn how to pull the trigger and, above all, knowthe location and operation of the “safety.” Procedures forThe Super X Pump is also shown disassembled to theextent necessary in order to follow the instructionscontained in this owner’s manual (Figure 21, page 33). 7(Continued on page 10.)

FIGURE 2Shotgun FeaturesThe advanced, high-strength alloy receiveris much lighter than steel.The rugged rotary bolt design engagesthe barrel extension instead of the topof the receiver.Stocks are profiled for an ideal fit.Convenient push button "safety".The Inflex Technology recoil pad combinesdirectional deflection and a soft materialfor maximum comfort. 8

Most Super X Pump hunting models are fitted with the Invector-Plus interchangeable choke system, which allows you to change chokeconstriction to the demands of the game being hunted or your shootingsituation. You can easily change the pattern size and density by simplyswitching choke tubes. A variety of accessory choke tubes are available.Faster pump-action. Inertia assists you as you pump theforearm rearward to load for the next shot. 9

FIGURE 3Figure 2, on pages 8 and 9, covers the general features andbenefits of the Super X Pump design.Throughout this owner’s manual the “action” refers to themechanism of this shotgun which loads and secures theshell in the chamber.LugsFiring PinSerial NumberBoltThe serial number is located on the left side of thereceiver, just above the trigger guard. Record the serialnumber at the front of this book for future reference.Initial Cleaning and OilingEjectorMagazine TubeOil lightly at these points.WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN ASSEMBLING ANDDISASSEMBLING YOUR SHOTGUN TO PREVENT SPRINGS,SPRING-LOADED PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTSFROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.Before beginning assembly of your Super X Pump youshould first wipe the mechanism clean and apply a fewdrops of quality oil on the indicated surfaces (Figure 3,page 10).Some metal parts of your new Super X Pump have beencoated at the factory with a rust preventative compound.Before using your Super X Pump, clean the anti-rustcompound from the inside of the barrel, receiver, boltmechanism and the action/chamber areas. A high quality,lightweight gun oil should be used to remove thiscompound and to give your new firearm its firstlubrication. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod andpatch as explained under “Cleaning and MaintenanceSuggestions” found on pages 31-32 in this owner’s manual.Avoid applying too much oil. Only a light film isnecessary. Excessive oil should be wiped off, especiallyin cold weather.Operation of the “Safety”ALWAYS KEEP THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITIONUNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE 10

MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TOFOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.FIGURE 4The cross bolt “safety” is designed to prevent the triggerfrom being pulled when in the on safe position. The“safety” is located at the front of the trigger guard. It isessential that you become very familiar with the feel, lookand operation of the “safety” on this shotgun beforeattempting to load and shoot.This trigger guard identifiesmodels that do not have areversible safety button.FIGURE 5Super X Pump shotguns have been produced with twodifferent “safety” designs. The two designs are easy toidentify based on the shape of the trigger guard.This trigger guard identifiesmodels with a reversiblesafety button.Super X Pump shotguns produced between 2009 and 2020are equipped with a "safety" button that is not reversible(Figure 4, page 11).To place the firearm on safe, press the “safety” button tothe right (Figure 6, page 12). To move the “safety” to theoff safe or fire position, press the “safety” button to theleft. This exposes the red warning band on the “safety”button (Figure 7, page 12).Super X Pump shotguns produced after 2020 feature a“safety” button that is reversible for right- or left-handedoperation (Figure 5, page 11). The “safety” on thesemodels is installed at the factory in the right-handedshooter position. Before using your shotgun, verify theinstallation of your firearm’s “safety.” Instructions in thisowner’s manual are for the “safety” installed in theright-handed position. If you need to have the “safety”button reversed on your shotgun, please contact aWinchester Repeating Arms Authorized Repair Centeror send your shotgun to the Winchester RepeatingArms Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri. See pages37-38 for information on obtaining service for yourWinchester firearm.With the “safety” in the on safe position the trigger andhammer are blocked and the shotgun cannot be fired. Inthe off safe position, if your firearm is loaded with a shellin the chamber, the chambered shell can be fired bysimply pulling the trigger. 11

FIGURE 6FIGURE 7The “safety” shown in theon safe position.The “safety” shown in theoff safe position.PROCEDURES, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BEABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELYUNLOADED. PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFEPOSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULDRESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.DO NOT DEPEND ON THE RED COLOR ALONE TOINDICATE YOUR FIREARM’S “SAFETY” STATUS. TIME,EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS, AND THE ABRASIVEACTION OF CLEANING AGENTS CAN ERASE IT. FAILURETO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING ANDASSEMBLING YOUR SHOTGUN TO PREVENT SPRINGS,SPRING-LOADED PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTSFROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.AssemblyALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFEDIRECTION. BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY 12

FIGURE 84. Unlock and open the action by pushing up on thedisconnector release button at the rear of the triggerguard (Figure 8, page 13) on the left side and pullingback on the forearm.5. Grasp the barrel ahead of the barrel bracket.6. Position the barrel over and in line with themagazine tube.7. Slide the barrel rearward.8. Guide the barrel bracket over the magazine tube andguide the barrel extension into the receiver. Be surethat the slot in the barrel aligns with the ejector.Press the disconnector release buttonto unlock the action.9. Slide the barrel rearward until it seats in the receiver.10. Immediately replace the magazine cap. Hand-tighten(at least three full turns) to ensure secure engagement.The Super X Pump shotgun is delivered in the box withthe barrel removed and the forearm attached to themagazine tube.Disassembly1. Remove the barrel and receiver/stock section from thebox and clean and oil them as explained on page 10.ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFEDIRECTION. BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLYPROCEDURES, OPEN THE ACTION AND VISUALLYINSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAINTHE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE THE“SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. FAILURE TOFOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.2. Unscrew the magazine cap from the magazine tube.3. Your shotgun will usually come out of the box withthe bolt assembly in the closed position (forward),with the trigger assembly already in place in thereceiver. The barrel can be installed with the actionclosed, but it is easier if the action is slightly open. 13

AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTHDEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUSPHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATIONAT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLYAFTER EXPOSURE.1. Depress the disconnector release button, found behindthe trigger guard on the left side (Figure 8, page 13) tounlock the action without releasing the hammer.2. Open the action and place the “safety” in the on safeposition. (The red warning band must not be visible.)3. With the magazine pointed in a safe direction,unscrew and remove the magazine cap.USE ONLY SHELLS OF THE CORRECT GAUGE ANDLENGTH. THE GAUGE AND LENGTH OF THE CHAMBER ISINSCRIBED ON THE SIDE OF THE BARREL. DO NOT USEAMMUNITION OTHER THAN WHAT IS INSCRIBED ON THESIDE OF THE BARREL. EXAMINE EVERY SHELL YOU PUTIN YOUR SHOTGUN. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNINGCOULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH ANDCAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SHOTGUN.WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING ANDCLEANING YOUR SHOTGUN TO PREVENT SPRINGS,SPRING-LOADED PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTSFROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.4. With one hand, grasp the barrel ahead of the barrelbracket, hold the buttstock with your other hand.USE SHELLS OF THE CORRECT LENGTH. DO NOT USE 3"OR 3½" SHELLS IN A BARREL WITH A 2¾" OR 2½"CHAMBER, OR 3½" SHELLS IN A BARREL WITH A 3"CHAMBER. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN A BUILDUP OFDANGEROUSLY HIGH PRESSURES. FAILURE TO FOLLOWTHIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SHOTGUN.5. Pull the barrel forward to disengage it from thereceiver. Slide the barrel bracket off the magazine.Do not use excessive force.6. Immediately replace the magazine cap and handtighten at least three turns.DO NOT PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGESHOTGUN. DO NOT PUT A 28 GAUGE SHELL IN A 20GAUGE SHOTGUN. DO NOT PUT A .410 BORE SHELL INA 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN. NEVER PUT METALLICCARTRIDGES OF ANY KIND IN A SHOTGUN.SPECIFICALLY, NEVER PUT CENTERFIRE RIFLE ORPISTOL CARTRIDGES IN A SHOTGUN CHAMBERED FORAmmunitionDISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATEDAREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS OR HANDLINGAMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD 14

.410 BORE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGSCOULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH ANDCAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SHOTGUN. 12 gauge, 3½" chamber — These models have a 3½"chamber designed to shoot factory 12 gauge loadsincluding 2¾", 3" and 3½" field loads.The most certain way to bulge or rupture a shotgun barrelis to load a smaller gauge shell into a larger gaugechamber. The smaller gauge shell will not fall completelythrough the barrel; its rim is caught by the front of a largergauge chamber or at the larger gauge’s choke. Yourshotgun will misfire (with the chamber appearing to beempty). It is then possible to load the correct gauge shellbehind the smaller gauge shell. If the shotgun is thenfired, the result will be a so-called “12-20, 20-28 or28-.410 burst” which can cause extensive damage to yourshotgun and possible serious injury to you and others. 12 gauge, 3" chamber — These models have a 3"chamber designed to shoot factory 12 gauge loadsincluding 2¾" and 3" field loads. 20 gauge, 3" chamber models will shoot all factorylead and steel 20 gauge, 2¾" and 3" field loads.Magazine CapacityWith the magazine three-shot adaptor (plug) removed,Super X Pump 3" shotguns will hold four 2¾" or three 3"shells in the magazine. Super X Pump 3½" shotguns willhold four 2¾" shells, four 3" shells or three 3½" shells inthe magazine. With the magazine three-shot adaptor(plug) installed, magazine capacity is limited to two shellsin the magazine.The barrel and action of this firearm have been madewith safety margins over the pressures established by theSporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute(SAAMI) for Service Cartridges. However, we assume noresponsibility for incidents which occur through the use ofcartridges of nonstandard dimension or those developingpressures in excess of SAAMI established standards.Remember, “total” capacity includes an additional shell inthe chamber in addition to a full magazine.It is extremely important that you know the magazinecapacity of your shotgun. Under appropriatecircumstances, at a range or other suitable shootinglocation, load your magazine to full capacity and makenote of the number of shells.There are three basic versions of this shotgun. Thisinformation can be found inscribed on the barrel. Thebarrel can safely shoot both lead and steel shot. Specialrifled choke tubes and rifled barrels are designed forshooting sabot-type slugs. Winchester ammunition isalways an excellent cho

Winchester Super X Pump Pump-Action Shotgun Winchester Repeating Arms Customer Service Department (United States) 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 Operation of the "Safety" Phone: (800) 945-5237 If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please feel free to write or call us.