Charles Daly: I M M 306 S S S
Charles Daly: I M M 306 S S S
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
MODEL 306
SIDE BY SIDE
SHOTGUN
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Serial No. Charles Daly and K.B.I. Inc., shall not be responsible for
product malfunctioning or for physical injury, death or
damage to property resulting from either intentional or
Date Purchased: accidental discharge of this firearm, its criminal or negligent
use, improper or careless handling, unauthorized
modifications or alteration, use of defective or improper or
Purchased From: hand-loaded or (replaced) ammunition, or from its use for
purposes or subjection to treatment for which it was not
designed. For your safety, use only original high quality
commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition
that is appropriate to the caliber/gauge of your gun. Charles
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FIREARMS SAFETY THIS MANUAL CONTAINS
1. Important warnings, which should be read and understood
At Charles Daly, we believe that safe firearms handling before using this firearm. SAFE GUN HANDLING IS YOUR
is the most important consideration of anyone who PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AT ALL TIMES. Disregarding
uses firearms and ammunition. Please take a few warnings in this manual may result in injury or death to you
minutes to thoroughly read and understand this and others and damage to property.
instruction manual, the NSSF "Firearms Safety
Depends on You" pamphlet and the NSSF publication 2. Directions and procedures for handling loading, firing and
"Firearms Responsibility in the Home", all included unloading.
with this shotgun. 3. Instructions for care, cleaning, repair, and service of this
shotgun.
You should completely understand this manual before
you practice loading, unloading and firing with live This instruction and safety manual is designed to help you in
ammunition. learning how to properly use and care for your Charles Daly
Side by Side shotgun. Only when you are certain you have
Remember, firearms safety does depend on you! fully familiarized yourself with the function of your firearm
should you practice loading, unloading and firing with live
rounds of ammunition.
This instruction manual should always accompany this
firearm, and be transferred with it upon change of ownership.
Should you ever need to replace it, this manual is available
FREE upon request from Charles Daly.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Serial No. Charles Daly and K.B.I. Inc., shall not be responsible for
product malfunctioning or for physical injury, death or
damage to property resulting from either intentional or
Date Purchased: accidental discharge of this firearm, its criminal or negligent
use, improper or careless handling, unauthorized
modifications or alteration, use of defective or improper or
Purchased From: hand-loaded or (replaced) ammunition, or from its use for
purposes or subjection to treatment for which it was not
designed. For your safety, use only original high quality
commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition
that is appropriate to the caliber/gauge of your gun. Charles
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Daly shall not be responsible for product or its result from is unloaded. Never take anyone’s word it is unloaded.
use of defective, improper or reloaded ammunition. Always check it yourself with your fingers off the trigger
and the gun pointed in a safe direction.
WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE 5. Never place your finger inside the trigger guard unless
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning you intend to fire.
firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to 6. Water, snow, mud, excessive lubricating oil or grease or
lead and other substances that may cause birth defects, any other material can obstruct the barrel of your gun.
reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have Always check the barrel of your firearm for obstruction
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash your hands before loading and firing. Clean a fouled gun
thoroughly after exposure. Shooting or cleaning guns may immediately to ensure its correct and safe function.
expose you to lead. 7. Keep the gun’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction at
all times. Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any
WARNING: part of your body, another person or at anything you do
not intend to shoot. Always be certain of your target
Prior to removing this gun from its packaging, and prior to
before firing.
loading and firing, carefully and thoroughly read the entire
8. UNLOAD ALL FIREARMS WHEN NOT IN USE.
instruction manual which gives advice on the gun’s proper
NEVER STORE A LOADED FIREARM. Firearms and
handling and functioning. However, your safety and that of
ammunition should be safely stored separately so that
others (including your family) depends on your responsible
they are inaccessible to children or unauthorized users.
compliance with that advice. If unfamiliar with firearms seek
9. Always make sure your gun is not loaded before
supervised instruction.
cleaning, storing, or handing it to another person.
10. Always wear safety glasses while shooting to protect
FIREARMS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
your eyes from injury by gun powder, gas, lubricant, dirt
or metallic particles, carbon residue, sparks or other
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS debris.
1. Careless and improper handling of this gun could result 11. Always wear ear protection when shooting, especially
in unintended discharge causing injury, death or on a range. Without ear protection, the noise from your
property damage. Safety must be the first and constant gun, and other guns close to you, could leave a “ringing”
consideration when handling a firearm and ammunition. in the ears for some time after firing. Repeated
2. This shotgun was designed to function properly in its exposure to shooting noise could result in permanent
original condition. Alterations can make it unsafe. Do not hearing loss.
alter any part or add or replace parts. 12. Never climb a tree, fence or wall while carrying a loaded
3. Shotguns should only be carried with the action open firearm.
and chambers empty to prevent accidental discharge. 13. Don’t shoot at a hard surface, or at water. A pellet may
4. Always handle and treat your gun as if it were
loaded so you never fire it accidentally when you think it
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Daly shall not be responsible for product or its result from is unloaded. Never take anyone’s word it is unloaded.
use of defective, improper or reloaded ammunition. Always check it yourself with your fingers off the trigger
and the gun pointed in a safe direction.
WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE 5. Never place your finger inside the trigger guard unless
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning you intend to fire.
firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to 6. Water, snow, mud, excessive lubricating oil or grease or
lead and other substances that may cause birth defects, any other material can obstruct the barrel of your gun.
reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have Always check the barrel of your firearm for obstruction
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash your hands before loading and firing. Clean a fouled gun
thoroughly after exposure. Shooting or cleaning guns may immediately to ensure its correct and safe function.
expose you to lead. 7. Keep the gun’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction at
all times. Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any
WARNING: part of your body, another person or at anything you do
not intend to shoot. Always be certain of your target
Prior to removing this gun from its packaging, and prior to
before firing.
loading and firing, carefully and thoroughly read the entire
8. UNLOAD ALL FIREARMS WHEN NOT IN USE.
instruction manual which gives advice on the gun’s proper
NEVER STORE A LOADED FIREARM. Firearms and
handling and functioning. However, your safety and that of
ammunition should be safely stored separately so that
others (including your family) depends on your responsible
they are inaccessible to children or unauthorized users.
compliance with that advice. If unfamiliar with firearms seek
9. Always make sure your gun is not loaded before
supervised instruction.
cleaning, storing, or handing it to another person.
10. Always wear safety glasses while shooting to protect
FIREARMS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
your eyes from injury by gun powder, gas, lubricant, dirt
or metallic particles, carbon residue, sparks or other
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS debris.
1. Careless and improper handling of this gun could result 11. Always wear ear protection when shooting, especially
in unintended discharge causing injury, death or on a range. Without ear protection, the noise from your
property damage. Safety must be the first and constant gun, and other guns close to you, could leave a “ringing”
consideration when handling a firearm and ammunition. in the ears for some time after firing. Repeated
2. This shotgun was designed to function properly in its exposure to shooting noise could result in permanent
original condition. Alterations can make it unsafe. Do not hearing loss.
alter any part or add or replace parts. 12. Never climb a tree, fence or wall while carrying a loaded
3. Shotguns should only be carried with the action open firearm.
and chambers empty to prevent accidental discharge. 13. Don’t shoot at a hard surface, or at water. A pellet may
4. Always handle and treat your gun as if it were
loaded so you never fire it accidentally when you think it
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ricochet and travel in unpredictable directions to strike
you or an object you cannot see.
14. Firearms and alcohol don’t mix. Never drink alcoholic
beverages or take drugs before or during shooting, as
this constitutes criminal disregard for your safety and
that of others. Never use a gun while you are taking
medication unless you have checked with your doctor to
ensure your fitness to handle your gun safely.
15. If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or
use this shotgun safely, seek supervised instruction.
16. Horseplay has no place around firearms. Guns
can’t think – you can!
17. Remember, safety is your responsibility, be a safe
shooter. Fig. 1 Fig. 2
18. FOLLOW THE LAW: Obey all local, state and federal
laws regarding storage, shooting and transporting your Before assembling the shotgun, make sure there are no
firearm. shotshells in the chambers.
1. Remove the forend from the barrel by depressing the
forend release lever (Fig 1.) and pivot the forend away from
the barrel. (Fig. 2)
2. Apply a small amount of high quality lubricant to all
NOMENCLATURE
surfaces on both sides marked with red arrow in Fig 3.
Top Lever
Receiver
Safety/
Selector Switch
Buttstock Trigger
Buttstock Trigger
Fig. 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS On Charles Daly Model 306 Side by Side shotguns, the
WARNING: Read and understand all instruction and safety also performs the function of barrel selector.
warnings in this manual BEFORE using this shotgun. It is However, to perform this function the safety must first be in
important to learn the parts of your shotgun and their the “Safe” position. Once the safety is engaged, you can
functions before using this firearm. select which barrel will fire first by sliding the selector to
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3. Attach barrels to the action by pushing the top lever to TOP LEVER
the right and engaging the front locking lug of the barrel to The Top Lever controls the locking of the breech of the barrels
the barrel pivot pin in the receiver. Hold the barrels with the to the receiver. To open the gun, move the Top Lever to its
extreme right hand position and ease down the barrels. The Top
Lever will remain in the “OPEN” position until the barrels are
Fig. 4
again closed and locked. The Top Lever will then automatically
return toward the center position. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 7A Fig. 7B
Fig. 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS On Charles Daly Model 306 Side by Side shotguns, the
WARNING: Read and understand all instruction and safety also performs the function of barrel selector.
warnings in this manual BEFORE using this shotgun. It is However, to perform this function the safety must first be in
important to learn the parts of your shotgun and their the “Safe” position. Once the safety is engaged, you can
functions before using this firearm. select which barrel will fire first by sliding the selector to
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either the right or left. With the safety engaged and pushed fired through your shotgun with a choke tighter than modified.
to the right and then forward, the right barrel will fire first. If larger than size 2 shot is used, the tightest choke used
While with the safety engaged and moved to the left side should be an improved cylinder.
and pushed forward, the left barrel will fire first. (Fig. 7A-7B) Choke Type Notches
Cylinder IIIII
WARNING: Make sure you do not disengage the Improved Cylinder IIII
safety while you are selecting which barrel to fire first. Modified III
Improved Modified II
EXTRACTORS Full I
Your gun is equipped with extractors. When you open the
breech of the shotgun, the extractor will partially extract all WARNING: Periodically check to be sure that choke
shells for easy removal by hand. (Fig 8) tubes are tight and properly seated.
Fig. 8 Before changing a choke tube, always make sure that your
MULTI CHOKE TUBES
shotgun is unloaded and the safety is in the “Safe” position.
This Charles Daly Side by
To change the choke tubes, use the special spanning tool.
Side shotgun is equipped with
The spanning tool and additional chokes are supplied in the
interchangeable multichoke
shotgun box. Insert the spanning tool into the recessed
tubes. The notches on the top
space of the tube and unscrew counterclockwise. Insert the
of the tube can identify the
desired choke tube and seat with the spanning tool in the
choke tube. (Fig. 9)
reverse, or clockwise, direction. (Fig. 10)
AMMUNITION
Use only high quality ammunition specifically designed for
your gauge of shotgun. Each barrel is marked with the size
of shotshell it will accept. If the barrel is marked “3” it will
accept 3” and 2 3/4” shotshells. We do not recommend
using slugs in this Side by Side shotgun, except for cylinder
and improved cylinder choke tubes.
AMMUNITION
Use only high quality ammunition specifically designed for
your gauge of shotgun. Each barrel is marked with the size
of shotshell it will accept. If the barrel is marked “3” it will
accept 3” and 2 3/4” shotshells. We do not recommend
using slugs in this Side by Side shotgun, except for cylinder
and improved cylinder choke tubes.
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Further disassembly SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
is not recommended
and not necessary for Limited Lifetime Repair Policy
regular maintenance.
(Fig.13) Our Limited Lifetime Repair Policy covers this Charles Daly
Side by Side shotgun. Charles Daly will repair it, at no cost
to you, for as long as you own your Charles Daly firearm;
CAUTION: Always provided you have registered your warranty with Charles
unload your gun and Fig. 13 Daly and that no service is performed on your firearm by
store it and ammunition separately in locked receptacles out anyone other than the Charles Daly Service Department.
of children's reach and sight, minimizing the risk that the If your Charles Daly firearm does require service, contact
gun and ammunition could be easily available for loading our service department by email, letter, fax or telephone. If
and firing. you ever should have to send your shotgun back for repair
please follow these instructions: make absolutely certain it
is unloaded. Do not send ammunition with your shotgun.
USE YOUR SHOTGUN CAREFULLY AND SAFELY. Remove any accessories. Please package the gun
securely (be certain gun parts cannot shift during
shipment) in a suitable shipping container.
Include with your firearm a clear description of the problem
and service you wish us to perform. Please give us a clear
ship-to address, (no P.O. Box numbers) your daytime phone
number and if possible a fax number and email address.
Please place your correspondence inside the package. If
you have any questions, please call us at 717-540-4645 or
email us at service@CharlesDaly.com.
The Limited Lifetime Repair Policy does not cover repairs
related to unreasonable use, corrosion, failure to provide
proper maintenance, damaged or shopworn display guns,
gun barrels damaged by an obstructed bore, guns
damaged in shipment due to improper packing and
handling, or wear of any parts including finishes of metal,
wood camo, or chrome. You must mail in the warranty
registration card that comes with your firearm, or register
your warranty online to be covered under this Lifetime
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Repair Policy. If you do not register your warranty, your and part name. We have a minimum handling charge. We
purchase will still be covered under our traditional Standard accept major credit cards, personal checks and money
Warranty. orders.
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Repair Policy. If you do not register your warranty, your and part name. We have a minimum handling charge. We
purchase will still be covered under our traditional Standard accept major credit cards, personal checks and money
Warranty. orders.
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