Manual
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Bighorn™ .50/.52 Wolverine™ .50 and TK2000™ Shotgun
Disassembly and Assembly
WARNING
!
Be sure the muzzleloader is not loaded or primed before disassembly or
assembly.
Study the rifle schematic and acquaint yourself with the different parts and terminology
of your muzzleloader before assembling or disassembling� Letters and numbers in paren-
theses refer to labels on each rifle schematic for each model�
It is advisable to use a padded vise to remove and reinstall the breech plug� Place small
parts in a pan to avoid losing them�
Disassembly
1� Remove the ramrod (O) from the stock and set aside�
2� Remove the barreled action from the stock� The barreled action is held in the stock
by a single stock screw (S9) located just forward of the trigger guard (W)� Remove
this screw and carefully separate the barrel assembly from the stock (R)� Set the stock
aside�
3� Remove the trigger assembly� Remove the trigger mounting screw (S7), and lift the
trigger assembly from the receiver�
4� Remove the hammer assembly� Unscrew the end cap (D) in a counterclockwise direc-
tion� Pull the hammer assembly backward removing the hammer from the receiver�
5� Remove the breech plug� Insert the combo tool (breech plug wrench side) into the
receiver, engage the breech plug (I) and turn it counterclockwise� This may require
a considerable amount of force� (Holes in the combo tool allow a rod to be used for
added leverage�)
Assembly
1� Install the breech plug� Fill the threads of the plug with Knight Breech Plug Grease to
help prevent the breach plug from sticking in the receiver� Using the breech plug end
of the combo tool, insert the breech plug (I) into the rear of the receiver and hand
tighten the plug into the receiver until it is firmly against the back of the barrel� Be
sure the breech plug is screwed all the way into the receiver� Do not over tighten the
plug or it will become difficult to remove�
2� Install the trigger� Using the trigger mounting screw (S7), mount the trigger assem-
bly (Q) to the receiver� Tighten until the trigger assembly is firm against the receiver�
Make sure it is aligned with the receiver�
3� Install the hammer� Place the trigger safety in the forward fire position� While pulling
the trigger back, slide the hammer assembly (A) into the receiver and past the trigger
sear� Screw the end cap (D) clockwise into place, finger tight�
4� Install the barrel and stock� Place the barreled action into the stock and tighten the
stock screw (S9)� Install the ramrod (O)�