Safety Manual

NOTE:
A space between the powder charge and ball may cause excessive pres-
sure resulting in injury to the rifle, the shooter or bystanders. NEVER use
a sabot or plastic patch with a round ball.
CONICAL BULLETS:
1. Lubricate the Conical Bullet with a commercial lubricant.
2. Start the bullet into the bore with the bullet starter.
3. Using the long rod of the bullet starter, push the bullet as far
as it will go.
4. Repeat Step 5 and 6 as above.
NOTE:
Always use the correct size bullet for your rifle. The bullet should fit snug-
ly and require moderate pressure to seat the bullet on top of the powder.
Leave no gap between the bullet and the powder. Do not use cloth patch-
es on Conical Bullets.
SABOTED PISTOL BULLETS:
1. Place the bullet into the sabot. Push firmly until the base of
the bullet seats to the bottom of the sabot.
2. Place the bulleted sabot into the muzzle of the rifle.
3. Push the bulleted sabot down the bore using moderate pressure
until it sits on top of the powder charge.
NOTE:
Once you have loaded your rifle, it is a good idea to insert the ramrod into
the bore until it rests on the projectile. Mark the rod at the point where it
meets the muzzle with tape. This mark will give you an easy reference
as to whether or not your rifle is loaded or if you have double charged
your rifle. Always insure that you remove the ramrod before firing.
COCKING AND CAPPING:
With the rifle pointed in a safe direction, pull the cocking handle rearward
and up into the safety notch. Press a No. 11 percussion cap tightly onto
the nipple.
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