KRIEGHOFF SEMPRIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KRIEGHOFF SEMPRIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL KRIEGHOFF SEMPRIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL

<strong>KRIEGHOFF</strong> <strong>SEMPRIO</strong><br />

<strong>INSTRUCTION</strong> <strong>MANUAL</strong>


Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

CAUTION!<br />

Read and understand all instructions before using this or any other<br />

firearm. Read, learn, and observe the safety procedures described on<br />

pages 4 - 7. Always point a firearm in a safe direction so that it does<br />

not endanger anybody, including you. Shots can be dangerous to over<br />

400 yards, and bullets may travel as far as three miles or more. Do not<br />

discharge a gun towards any hard surface, including water, because<br />

both shot and bullets can ricochet in unpredictable directions.<br />

Be certain that anyone you allow to use your firearm understands all of<br />

the safety rules and is familiar with the gun before taking possession of<br />

the firearm or shooting it.<br />

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Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded and ready to fire!<br />

Never point a firearm at any person!<br />

Never point a firearm at any object you do not intend to shoot!<br />

Firearm safety is always the responsibility of the shooter!


Gun Safety Rules ............................................................................ 4<br />

Take-Down Features<br />

Assembly – putting the rifle together ......................................... 8<br />

Disassembly ................................................................................ 9<br />

Click-and-Go sling swivels ........................................................ 11<br />

Loading and Unloading the Rifle<br />

Loading and inserting the magazine ......................................... 12<br />

Loading through the ejection port ............................................ 13<br />

Unloading the rifle .................................................................... 14<br />

Krieghoff Combi-Cocking device<br />

Cocking and uncocking the rifle ............................................... 16<br />

Opening the action ................................................................... 18<br />

Action "Safe-to-Carry" Position .................................................. 20<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Contents<br />

Krieghoff Universal-Trigger System<br />

Set Trigger: setting and unsetting ............................................. 22<br />

Regulation of the set trigger ..................................................... 23<br />

Shooting and Repeating ............................................................. 24<br />

Changing the Barrel .................................................................... 26<br />

Changing the locking bolt head ................................................. 28<br />

Adjusting the Open Sight ............................................................ 30<br />

General Comments / Maintenance ............................................. 31<br />

Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................... 32<br />

Semprio Technical Data ............................................................... 35<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Gun Safety Rules<br />

Safe Handling of Firearms – For Krieghoff<br />

Semprio In-line Repeating Rifle<br />

Warning – very important:<br />

Anyone who handles this firearm MUST<br />

read and follow these Instructions before<br />

using this firearm. Firearm safety is the<br />

user’s responsibility! Think Gun Safety!<br />

General safety cautions for the use of firearms<br />

P Before using a firearm be sure that you<br />

fully understand how to handle and<br />

operate a firearm. Read and follow the<br />

instructions shown in this safety manual<br />

before using your firearm.<br />

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P Always point the muzzle in a safe<br />

direction, away from yourself and others.<br />

Never point a firearm in the direction of<br />

anything you do not intend to shoot.<br />

P Always handle a firearm as if it were<br />

loaded and ready to fire.<br />

P Never rely on any mechanical device as a<br />

safety.<br />

P Keep your finger off the trigger and<br />

outside the trigger guard until you are<br />

ready to shoot.<br />

P Keep the action open and the gun<br />

unloaded until you are ready to use it.<br />

P If you pass a firearm to another person,<br />

completely unload the weapon and lock<br />

open the action.<br />

P Before loading a firearm make sure the<br />

barrel is clear of obstructions (water, soil,<br />

branches, jammed bullets).<br />

P Make sure that the set trigger is not set.<br />

P Make sure you load your firearm only<br />

when you intend to shoot right away.<br />

P Make sure the cocking device is always in<br />

the “uncocked” position. The rifle should<br />

be cocked only when you immediately<br />

intend to fire.


P Before firing always check the target and<br />

the backstop and make sure that there is<br />

no danger for people or property.<br />

P Never point your firearm at a person or<br />

yourself or anything you do not intend to<br />

shoot at.<br />

P Always keep in mind that bullets can travel<br />

three miles (2-3 km) or more and can<br />

cause serious injury, death or damage to<br />

property.<br />

P Never shoot a rifle straight up in the air or<br />

at a high angle of elevation.<br />

P Never touch the trigger of a loaded firearm<br />

until you are aiming at the target.<br />

P Think before shooting. Once you pull the<br />

trigger, you can not take back the shot!<br />

P Shooting a firearm is a serious sport. There<br />

is no room for joking around or horseplay<br />

when handling a firearm.<br />

P Do not use drugs or alcohol when<br />

shooting and do not shoot if you are tired<br />

or impaired in any way.<br />

P Do not use any ammunition other than<br />

original high quality commercially manufactured<br />

ammunition in good condition.<br />

P The use of improperly reloaded cartridges<br />

can damage the firearm and cause injury,<br />

death or damage to property. The use of<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Gun Safety Rules<br />

any reloaded ammunition will void the<br />

warranty.<br />

P Use only ammunition that is identical with<br />

the caliber of your firearm.<br />

Never use ammunition that exceeds<br />

industry standard pressure specifications.<br />

P Carry only one caliber of ammunition<br />

when shooting to avoid grabbing the<br />

wrong ammunition by mistake.<br />

P Dispose of unwanted ammunition safely.<br />

P Make sure that nobody is in the ejection<br />

area. Ejected shells can cause serious<br />

injury.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Gun Safety Rules<br />

P Always avoid ricochets. Never shoot at<br />

a hard surface such as rock, or a liquid<br />

surface such as water.<br />

P Never carry a rifle with a round in the<br />

chamber or loaded in any fashion.<br />

P Never enter or leave a vehicle with a<br />

loaded firearm. Also never climb a treestand<br />

and never climb over obstacles<br />

(fences, trees, creeks, hedges etc.) with a<br />

loaded firearm.<br />

P Make sure your firearm is in top mechanical<br />

condition before firing it. Check your<br />

firearm over for any visible signs of wear<br />

or mechanical problems. Have a gunsmith<br />

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or other qualified firearms expert check<br />

your gun over periodically for mechanical<br />

problems.<br />

P DO NOT modify this firearm in any way<br />

P Never use a firearm if it fails to function<br />

properly. Never force a jammed action as a<br />

round may explode causing serious injury,<br />

possibly death, or severe damage to your<br />

firearm.<br />

P Always unload a firearm before laying it<br />

down, traveling or storing. Also make sure<br />

your firearm is not loaded and open the<br />

action.<br />

P You are responsible for making sure<br />

the firearm at all times and that it is not<br />

accessible to other parties, especially<br />

children.<br />

PAlways lock your firearm when not in use to<br />

prevent unauthorized or untrained persons<br />

from having access to your firearm.<br />

P Always keep and store the firearm and<br />

ammunition in separate locked receptacles<br />

out of reach of children and other<br />

persons.<br />

P Important: Firearms must be unloaded<br />

before cleaning.


P If you sell your firearm make sure that all<br />

documents including the owner’s manual<br />

are handed over to the recipient of the<br />

firearm.<br />

P Always wear ear protection and safety<br />

shooting glasses when shooting.<br />

If you do not follow the above<br />

instructions and safety warnings of<br />

your firearm can cause serious injury,<br />

death, or damage to property when<br />

uses or handled.<br />

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Gun Safety Rules<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

"Take-Down" – Assembly<br />

PWarning! Before disassembling the<br />

Semprio rifle, make sure the rifle is<br />

completely unloaded.<br />

The Semprio is a rifle, which take-down<br />

easily disassembles for compact stowing<br />

and storage.<br />

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Following the instructions on page 16 of the<br />

manual, make sure the cocking device –<br />

located on the top tang where a conventional<br />

safety is usually located – is in the<br />

uncocked position.<br />

Turn the cocking device to the right until it<br />

reaches the 2 o’clock position, and lines up<br />

with the white arrow indicator.<br />

The rifle is now unlocked.<br />

With the cocking device in the 2 o’clock<br />

position, push slightly on the cocking device.<br />

This unlocks the action. Move the barrel<br />

assembly forward to open the rifle.


Slide the barrel assembly with forearm<br />

forward to its stopping position.<br />

The rifle is now completely open.<br />

Locate the release button located on the<br />

magazine housing on the rear right-hand side<br />

of the barrel.<br />

Slide the release button back toward you, as<br />

illustrated in the photo.<br />

At the same time, slide the barrel assembly<br />

forward until it completely separates from the<br />

frame portion of the rifle.<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

"Take-Down" – Disassembly<br />

The two main components of the rifle are<br />

now separated and ready for stowing or<br />

storage.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

"Take-Down" – Disassembly<br />

The cocking device, located on the top tang<br />

where a conventional safety would normally<br />

be found, must be turned to the right to the<br />

2 o’clock position before assembly begins.<br />

Push on the cocking device once to make<br />

certain that the locking bolt is unlocked and<br />

fully extended, otherwise the rifle parts wil<br />

not mate .<br />

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As shown in the photo, the barrel must be in<br />

straight alignment with the locking bolt and<br />

guide rod.<br />

Slide the barrel onto the locking bolt and<br />

guide rod as shown. Slide all the way until<br />

the two pieces are fully engaged and the rifle<br />

can be closed and securely locked.<br />

The barrel easily slides into place.<br />

Do not use excessive force!<br />

Proper alignment is essential. If you feel<br />

resistance, start over.<br />

Move the cocking device to the left until it<br />

reaches the 12 o’clock position - completing<br />

full engagement and lock-up.


Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

"Take-Down" – "Click-and-Go" Sling Swivel<br />

The “Click-and-Go” sling swivel comes<br />

standard on the Semprio Rifle and is<br />

designed with a quick detach button for<br />

easy attachment and detachment.<br />

To attach, simply push in the quick detach<br />

button and insert the swivel into the swivel<br />

socket.<br />

To detach, simply push in the button and pull<br />

the swivel away from the wood.<br />

For different sling position and use; for<br />

example for driven hunts, the swivels can be<br />

turned by 90 degrees so that the open loop<br />

stays parallel with the barrel.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Loading and unloading the rifle<br />

PATTENTION! Read and follow the<br />

safety instructions on pages 4-7<br />

before loading the firearm!<br />

When loading the magazine, be careful not to<br />

damage the upper magazine lips.<br />

To load the Semprio - For smaller Caliber Group 0,<br />

1, 2, or 3 ammunition (see also caliber group summary<br />

on page 27), insert up to four (4) cartridges<br />

in the magazine. For Caliber Group 4 ammunition,<br />

insert up to three (3) cartridges in the magazine.<br />

The top round of the magazine will always be<br />

chambered when the rifle is closed.<br />

However, a magazine loaded with three (3)<br />

cartridges or less can be inserted into the rifle<br />

without chambering a round upon closing.<br />

To close the rifle without chambering the top<br />

round, press down slightly on the top cartridge<br />

while slowly closing the rifle, allowing the locking<br />

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bolt to slide over the magazine without pushing a<br />

cartridge into the chamber.<br />

Open the rifle fully so that the magazine slot is<br />

completely free.<br />

CAUTION<br />

Note: If four cartridges are inserted into the<br />

magazine, you cannot prevent the top round<br />

from being chambered when closing the rifle.<br />

Insert the magazine into the magazine slot<br />

without canting the magazine. Apply slight<br />

pressure until the magazine is fully inserted<br />

and clicks into place.


The magazine can also be loaded through<br />

the ejection port while inserted into the rifle.<br />

Open the rifle and push the cartridges from<br />

the top of the ejection port down into the<br />

magazine.<br />

Closing the rifle pushes the top cartridge out<br />

of the magazine and into the chamber.<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Loading and unloading the rifle<br />

If the magazine is loaded with three (3)<br />

cartridges or less, the top cartridge can be<br />

pushed down slightly while closing the rifle<br />

– allowing the locking bolt to slide over the<br />

top cartridge without pushing it into the<br />

chamber.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Loading and unloading the rifle<br />

If there is a cartridge in the chamber, a safety<br />

interlock prevents the action from opening.<br />

The action must therefore be opened manually<br />

to unload the gun.<br />

Do this by swinging the cocking device from<br />

the "uncocked" position (cocking device<br />

towards the back) toward the right, until the<br />

mark on the cocking device covers the right<br />

mark on the action housing. Lightly press the<br />

cocking device forward while simultaneously<br />

pulling the front of the gun forward.<br />

After shooting, pull the forearm forward to<br />

unlock the bolt head (spring-loaded travel in<br />

the forearm). When the forearm is pulled back<br />

further than the "play" distance, the bolt head<br />

releases and the action opens.<br />

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To unload the rifle, first open it fully.<br />

Follow the instructions on page 18.


The first cartridge will be extracted from the<br />

chamber and can be easily caught in your<br />

hand as illustrated above.<br />

Release the magazine containing any<br />

remaining cartridges by pulling the magazine<br />

release button back towards you as<br />

illustrated above.<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Loading and unloading the rifle<br />

The magazine is easily removed by pulling it<br />

down and out of the rifle bottom.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Krieghoff Combi-Cocking Device – Cocking, Uncocking, Opening the Rifle<br />

PATTENTION! Only cock the rifle when<br />

you are ready to shoot! ALWAYS point<br />

the rifle in a safe direction away from<br />

others and yourself to avoid serious<br />

injury or death. Never point the<br />

rifle at anything you do not intend<br />

to shoot or any hard surfaces such as<br />

rocks, concrete or water. Bullets can<br />

ricochet and cause serious injury or<br />

death.<br />

The Semprio does not have a conventional<br />

safety. The Semprio’s cocking device instead<br />

acts as the safety. You carry the rifle completely<br />

uncocked and manually cock it just<br />

prior to firing.<br />

The rifle is immediately ready to fire once the<br />

cocking device is in its cocked, firing position.<br />

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As illustrated in the photo, the cocking device<br />

is uncocked and in a SAFE position when<br />

moved to the rear position, where it protrudes<br />

approximately 1/2" behind the top tang.<br />

The cocking device controls all functions of<br />

the action mechanism with the exception of<br />

actual pulling of the trigger.<br />

To cock the rifle in preparation for immediate<br />

firing, push the cocking device all the way<br />

forward, until it engages with a slight “click”.


With the cocking device in the forward<br />

position and fully engaged, the rifle is ready<br />

to be fired. The cocking device remains in<br />

the forward cocked position throughout the<br />

repeating firing sequence, until manually<br />

moved to the rear, uncocked position.<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Krieghoff Combi-Cocking Device – Cocking, Uncocking, Opening the Rifle<br />

To uncock the rifle, push forward on the lower<br />

part of the cocking device as shown.<br />

Release pressure, allowing the cocking device<br />

to slide to the rear, uncocked position.<br />

The striker is now disengaged, and in a safe<br />

position. In this position there is no possibility<br />

of an accidental discharge.<br />

The cocking device is shown in the uncocked<br />

rear position. The rifle is now uncocked and<br />

absolutely safe.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Krieghoff Combi-Cocking Device – Cocking, Uncocking, Opening the Rifle<br />

The cocking device, located on the top<br />

tang, opens the action for unloading or<br />

disassembling the rifle.<br />

After a shot has been fired, the Semprio´s<br />

action opens automatically.<br />

When the rifle is dry fired, the action may<br />

also open. This is no malfunction.<br />

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To open the action, make sure the cocking<br />

device is in the rear uncocked position.<br />

Turn it to the 2 o’clock position.<br />

With the cocking device in the 2 o'clock<br />

position, push slightly on the cocking device.<br />

This unlocks the action. Move the barrel<br />

assembly forward to open the rifle.


Finally, turn the cocking device to the left<br />

until it reaches the 12 o’clock uncocked<br />

resting position.<br />

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Krieghoff Combi-Cocking Device – Cocking, Uncocking, Opening the Rifle<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Action "Safe-to-Carry" Position<br />

PATTENTION! When in hunting parties<br />

of more than one person, you should<br />

always unload and carry the Semprio<br />

in the “Safe-to-Carry” position until<br />

you are actually ready to take a shot.<br />

The “Safe-to-Carry” position of the Semprio<br />

allows you to carry the gun with a partially<br />

open action.<br />

This clearly signals to everyone in your<br />

hunting party that the rifle is unloaded.<br />

Although the action is slightly open the<br />

“Safe-to-Carry” design minimizes the chance<br />

of dirt penetrating the action.<br />

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After completely unloading the rifle, close the<br />

action to the red line as illustrated.<br />

Locate the locking slide on the left side of the<br />

action.<br />

Pull it rearwards as shown while<br />

simultaneously continuing to close the action<br />

until you feel the locking slide engage.


Check that the action is now partially open<br />

and locked in this position. To unlock the rifle<br />

in order to open it again, push the locking<br />

slide forward towards the muzzle. This<br />

unlocks it from the “Safe-to-Carry” position<br />

and the action can be freely opened again.<br />

The locking slide can also be operated as<br />

described above to lock the action completely<br />

open.<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Action "Safe-to-Carry" Position<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Krieghoff Universal Trigger System – Set Trigger Function<br />

PWARNING! Make sure that the set<br />

trigger is NOT set prior to loading<br />

the firearm.<br />

NEVER engage the set trigger unless<br />

you are immediately ready to fire the<br />

rifle!<br />

Use the set trigger feature ONLY<br />

under very controlled circumstances<br />

such as shooting from a rest.<br />

The Krieghoff Universal Trigger System<br />

provides a clean, crisp trigger pull of<br />

approximately 1,250 grams (just under 3 lbs.)<br />

and an adjustable set trigger for controlled<br />

shooting from a rest.<br />

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Engage the set trigger only when intending<br />

to use it for an immediate shot by pushing<br />

the trigger finger forward as shown until it<br />

noticeably engages.<br />

The trigger is now set and will release at the<br />

slightest touch.<br />

If the opportunity to shoot passes, unset<br />

the set trigger IMMEDIATELY.<br />

First, hold the rifle in a safe direction<br />

uncock the rifle, operating the cocking device<br />

as previously described on pages 16-19.<br />

Gently support the trigger between the<br />

thumb and trigger finger as shown.


Pull the trigger back slightly until the set<br />

position noticeably disengages with a “click”.<br />

The set trigger operation should be practiced<br />

repeatedly with an unloaded rifle until you<br />

are confident with the procedure.<br />

PWarning! A set trigger will go off at<br />

the slightest touch!!<br />

Use the set trigger feature only under<br />

optimal and controlled conditions and<br />

only when shooting from a rest!<br />

Always point the rifle in a safe<br />

direction, away from yourself<br />

and others.<br />

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Krieghoff Universal Trigger System – Set Trigger Regulation<br />

The rifle must always be unloaded,<br />

uncocked and the set trigger NOT SET<br />

when making any set trigger adjustments.<br />

The set trigger travel and pull can be<br />

adjusted by using a small allen wrench to<br />

turn the set trigger adjustment screw<br />

located in the trigger area of the gun.<br />

PTo shorten the trigger pull and shorten<br />

the travel: turn the small adjustment<br />

screw slightly clockwise.<br />

PTo increase set trigger pull and travel:<br />

turn small regulating screw slightly<br />

counterclockwise.<br />

We recommend only a qualified gunsmith<br />

perform any and all set trigger adjustments.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Shooting and Repeating<br />

PAttention! Only cock the rifle just prior<br />

to firing! Always point the rifle in a<br />

safe direction!<br />

When you are prepared to fire at your target,<br />

cock the rifle by pushing the manual cocking<br />

device from the SAFE position forward to the<br />

cocked, safety off position.<br />

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Making sure the rifle is aimed in a safe<br />

direction and at your target, pull the trigger<br />

to fire the rifle.<br />

After shooting, the Semprio is unlocked and<br />

subsequently released by pulling forward on<br />

the forearm. After the rifle opens, the repeating<br />

sequence is completed by moving the barrel<br />

assembly forward and then pulling it back<br />

towards you to the closed position. In the<br />

unlikely event of a misfire, the action has to be<br />

opened manually. (Please refer to page 14).


During the forward movement, the fired<br />

(empty) cartridge is ejected through the<br />

ejection port.<br />

To complete the repeating sequence, cycle<br />

the forearm/barrel assembly firmly back<br />

towards you to lock the rifle again.<br />

During this movement, a new cartridge is fed<br />

from the magazine into the chamber.<br />

The gun is now re-cocked, firmly closed and<br />

locked.<br />

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Shooting and Repeating<br />

The rifle is immediately ready to fire again.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Changing the Barrel<br />

The Semprio features easily interchangeable<br />

barrels and allows barrels of different calibers<br />

to be interchanged.<br />

If barrels are changed within the same caliber<br />

group, no other parts require changing.<br />

If barrels are changed outside their caliber<br />

group, the magazine also has to be changed<br />

and possibly also the locking bolt head.<br />

Disassemble the rifle as described on pages<br />

9-10 before changing the barrels.<br />

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Loosen the two captive mounting screws on<br />

the forearm using the tool provided.<br />

NOTE: To avoid losing it, forearm holding<br />

screw is designed so that it cannot back all<br />

the way out.<br />

➚<br />

After the holding screw is loosened, separate<br />

the barrel from the wooden forearm and<br />

barrel bedding.


Line up the new barrel with the barrel<br />

bedding shown.<br />

Ensure that the receiver is correctly positioned<br />

for the mating piece on the box magazine.<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Changing the Barrel<br />

Hand tighten the two mounting screws. After<br />

reassembly, the rifle is ready to use again.<br />

Assemble the rifle.<br />

Refer to page 8 for assembly.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Changing the Locking Bolt Head<br />

PATTENTION! When installing a barrel<br />

outside the caliber group of the<br />

present barrel, the magazine and/or<br />

locking bolt head may also need to be<br />

changed.<br />

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First, disassemble the rifle into its main<br />

components as described on pages 9-10.<br />

Then, slide the locking bolt head to the side<br />

and off the holding post as shown. You will<br />

feel slight resistance before the locking bolt<br />

head comes free.<br />

Finally, completely remove the locking bolt<br />

head from the rifle.


Re-attach the new locking bolt head into the<br />

locking bolt head post in reverse order as<br />

shown.<br />

The locking bolt head seats firmly into place<br />

when inserted correctly.<br />

Each locking bolt head is clearly marked with<br />

one or more stars (*) for the caliber group it<br />

is intended for. Before inserting the locking<br />

bolt head, check to make sure it is marked<br />

for the caliber group you intend to use.<br />

* Caliber Group 0 (.223 Rem)<br />

** Caliber Group 1 (.243 Win., .308 Win.)<br />

Caliber Group 2 (7x64, .30-06, 8x57IS,<br />

6.5x55 SE, .270 Win.)<br />

Caliber Group 3 (9.3x62)<br />

*** Caliber Group 4 (.300 Win. Mag., 7 mm<br />

Rem. Mag., .338 Win. Mag., 37 Ruger)<br />

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Changing the Locking Bolt Head<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Adjusting the Open Sight<br />

The Semprio comes standard with open<br />

sights installed. The open sight is easily<br />

adjusted with an allen wrench.<br />

Adjusting the middle sight corrects the<br />

horizontal point of impact (left picture).<br />

To adjust the horizontal point of impact, use<br />

an allen wrench to loosen the middle sight<br />

screw in a counterclockwise direction.<br />

Move the middle sight in the direction of<br />

the horizontal point of impact needs to be<br />

corrected. To correct shots hitting too far to<br />

the left, move the sight to the right and vice<br />

versa; then retighten. Repeat this procedure<br />

until the sight is adjusted to your satisfaction,<br />

then firmly tighten the middle sight screw.<br />

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When the horizontal point of impact is<br />

adjusted to your satisfaction, firmly tighten<br />

the middle sight screw.<br />

Adjusting the front sight corrects the<br />

vertical point of impact (right picture).<br />

An adjustment for the vertical point of<br />

impact can be adjusted by turning the front<br />

sight screw in either a clockwise or counterclockwise<br />

direction as shown.


To raise the point of impact, turn the screw<br />

counterclockwise. To lower the point of<br />

impact, turn the screw clockwise.<br />

The front sight adjustment is such that each<br />

“click” adjusts the vertical point of impact<br />

approximately 1.5 cm (0.6”) at 50 meters<br />

(55 yds).<br />

General Comments<br />

When the rifle is closed, the forearm can be<br />

pulled back about 5 mm against a spring.<br />

When released, it slides back to the original<br />

position. This "play" is normal and is required<br />

to unlock the action after taking the shot.<br />

When the rifle is open a slight movement<br />

between the barrel forearm assembly and<br />

action can be felt. This is normal and required<br />

by design.<br />

When firing the rifle, be sure to keep your<br />

hand on the checkered part of the forearm<br />

barrel assembly to avoid injuring your hand<br />

during the movement.<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

General Comments / Maintenance<br />

When inserting an under-loaded magazine<br />

into the rifle, close the rifle very slowly to<br />

avoid any injury.<br />

Maintenance<br />

In addition to routine gun cleaning and<br />

maintenance, the following should be<br />

observed:<br />

To maintain optimal operation of the in-line<br />

action mechanisms, the inside rails located<br />

on the rear of the barrel assembly should be<br />

lubricated with a thin layer of Teflon<br />

lubrication. Teflon based lubricants have<br />

excellent gliding characteristics.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Frequently Asked Questions<br />

The guide rod should always be lightly oiled<br />

using a special gun oil such as Krieghoff Gun<br />

Pro.<br />

NOTE: Do not use grease in this area.<br />

Troubleshooting<br />

Barrel and action do not fit together<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- The locking bolt head is in the locked<br />

position.<br />

- The locking bolt head is not properly<br />

inserted and not fully seated in position.<br />

Action is completely open and cannot be<br />

closed<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- “Safe to Carry” position is engaged.<br />

- Interference from an object or dirt.<br />

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Rifle cannot be closed completely<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- Magazine is not completely seated in the<br />

magazine compartment.<br />

- Interference from an object or dirt.<br />

Unable to lock rifle<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- Wrong ammunition loaded.<br />

- Wrong locking bolt head installed.<br />

- Dirt in the rotation area of the locking bolt<br />

head and corresponding chamber area.<br />

Rifle jams during repeat firing sequence<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- Action was not fully opened to the stop<br />

position: which prevented the spent<br />

cartridge from being ejected and new<br />

cartridge from being chambered.<br />

What to do : Uncock the rifle, remove the<br />

magazine and carefully remove the jammed<br />

cartridges.<br />

Impossible to cock rifle<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- The cocking device is in the 2 o’clock<br />

position instead of the 12 o’clock position<br />

required for cocking.


Rifle fails to fire when trigger is pulled<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- Rifle was not cocked before firing.<br />

- Rifle was not completely closed.<br />

- Faulty ammunition caused misfire.<br />

Empty cartridge does not eject when<br />

action is opened<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- Ejector claw is damaged.<br />

- Check barrel chamber for rust or debris.<br />

Rifle uncocks when closed fast and hard<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- Trigger pull is set too low.<br />

What to do: Rifle must be checked at the<br />

Krieghoff factory or by a skilled gunsmith.<br />

After firing, rifle is hard to open or will<br />

not open at all<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- Cocking device not operated properly.<br />

Try to uncock the rifle by using the cocking<br />

device as instructed.<br />

- If rifle fails to open by operating the<br />

cocking device, this indicates the last<br />

round fired through the rifle caused<br />

extremely high pressure and possibly<br />

damaged the rifle.<br />

Immediately contact Krieghoff or a<br />

skilled gunsmith for further instruction.<br />

Cannot set the set trigger<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- Set trigger pull needs to be increased and<br />

made heavier.<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Frequently Asked Questions<br />

- Have rifle checked by a skilled gunsmith.<br />

“Click and Go” sling swivel does not attach<br />

Possible causes:<br />

- Sling is too thick and keeps sling release<br />

button pushed in.<br />

- Swivel position is not parallel to gun.<br />

- Dirt in the sling attachment port.<br />

Distinct click when loosening the barrel<br />

mounting screws<br />

Possible cause:<br />

- This noise is the normal sound of the<br />

screw loosening.<br />

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Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Notes<br />

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Model Krieghoff Semprio<br />

Serial number _____________________________________________________<br />

Caliber _____________________________________________________<br />

Barrel length _____________________________________________________<br />

Regulation ammunition _____________________________________________________<br />

Date of purchase _____________________________________________________<br />

Krieghoff Semprio In-Line Repeating Rifle<br />

Technical Data/ Semprio Data Sheet<br />

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H. Krieghoff GmbH<br />

Jagd- und Sportwaffen<br />

Boschstrasse 22<br />

89079 Ulm / Germany<br />

P.O. Box 2610<br />

89016 Ulm / Germany<br />

Phone +49 731 / 4 01 82-0<br />

Fax +49 731 / 4 01 82-70<br />

www.krieghoff.de<br />

A Tradition of Performance<br />

Krieghoff International Inc.<br />

P.O. Box 549<br />

7528 Easton Road<br />

08/2009<br />

Ottsville, PA 18942 USA<br />

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Phone (610) 847 - 5173<br />

Fax (610) 847 - 8691<br />

www.krieghoff.com Semprio1

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