Safety Manual

LOADING YOUR MUZZLE LOADER:

WARNING:

Refer to the Recommended Load Chart (page 8) for suggested loads

for the type of bullet you are using. Do Not Exceed Maximum Loads!!

Use only:

2F/FFG Black Powder

Pyrodex

(TM)

Pyrodex

(TM)

Select

in the Centurion In-Line Muzzle Loader. Do Not Use Smokeless

Powders!!

1. Wear your safety glasses. Do not load while smoking.

2. Place cocking handle in the safe position. Do not install

the percussion cap.

3. Ensure the bore and nipple are clean and dry.

4. Pour the measured powder charge down the clean dry

bore.

PATCHED ROUND BALLS:

1. Lubricate a dry cloth patch and place it in the center of the

muzzle.

2. Place the lead ball on top of the patch (flat side up, if applicable).

3. Using a ball starter, push the ball into the bore until it is flush

with the muzzle.

4. Cut away any remaining patch material with a knife.

5. Using the longer rod on the ball starter, push the ball deeper

into the bore.

6. Grasp the ramrod 8” from the bottom. Push the ball to this

point.

7. Apply firm pressure and push the ball until it seats on top of

the powercharge.

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