Traditions PURSUIT (Non-Accelerator Models) - Manual (Page 14)

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V.
MAKE SURE THA
T THE MUZZLELOADER
IS UNLOADED BEFORE PROCEEDING.
To
check if the muzzleloader is unloaded, remove the ramrod,
unscrew the jag and re-attach at the opposite end of the jag. Place the ramrod down the barrel. The ramrod should sit 3/4" below the muzzle. Y
ou should also be able to hear a metallic sound of the brass
jag hitting the face of the breech plug. If your ramrod extends beyond the muzzle or you do not hear a metallic sound you will need to disassemble the muzzleloader and remove the obstruction before proceeding. Refer to the Section VII & VIII.
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MUZZLELOADER,
CLEAN & LUBRICA
TE IT!
These are brief instructions on what to do before you use your muzzleloader for the first time. Please review the Disassembly instructions inside for the complete set of instructions. When you first remove the new muzzleloader from the box there will be some manufacturing oils and grease for shipping purposes. These residues need to be removed so that the muzzleloader will function properly
.
W
ARNING:
Make sure the firearm is unloaded with the safety in the “on” position. Refer to Section VI for safety operation. 1.
Remove ramrod from the thimbles.
2.
With action closed, unscrew the forend and remove.
3.
Remove the barrel from the receiver by pushing the action release button in. When the barrel starts to open lift the barrel out of the receiver
. Unscrew and
remove breech plug by using the breech plug wrench supplied with the muzzleloader and clean all items with hot, soapy water or muzzleloader bore solvent. This will remove any manufacturing residue that may be on the inside or outside of the barrel.
4.
Dr
y all of the parts completely
.
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5.
Apply a light coat of T
raditions EZ Clean
™
solvent to a dr
y
patch (or use T
raditions pre-soaked patches) and run up &
down the bore, then use T
raditions W
onderlube pre-lubed
patches to “season” the lands & grooves of the rifling before loading. This will allow for easier loading and cleaning throughout your shooting sessions.
6.
Generously lubricate the threads of the breech plug with T
raditions Breech
plug grease.
7.
Now reassemble your firearm.
VI. SAFETIES INCLUED WITH YOUR MUZZLELOADER
The T
raditions Break Open muzzleloader uses two (2) types of
safety mechanisms. The first one is a hammer block which is built into the sear of the trigger
. This blocking system prevents the hammer from
traveling for
ward and making contact with the firing pin, unless
the trigger has been pulled and held fully rear
ward.
The second block is a mechanical safety in the trigger that blocks the trigger from being pulled back and allowing the sear to become disengaged. The hammer can only be cocked when the trigger safety is in the “Fire” position.
W
ARNING:
Check and inspect both safeties for proper function before each use and after each cleaning. If the hammer does not return to the “at rest” position, the gun must be returned to the factor
y for
inspection and repair
. Failure to follow this rule can result in an
accidental discharge which may cause injur
y and/or death to the
shooter or bystanders and damage to property
.
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Sho
wn in the
“FIRE”
position
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