Manual
Loading and Shooting Procedures (cont’d)
l. LOADING THE POWDER:
WARNING
D
o not attempt to load the firearm until you have read and understand this book in its entirety and all 12 of the previous
l
oading conditions listed above have been met.
1. Using the ramrod with extension and cleaning jag or a cleaning rod, swab the bore to the breech plug with a
cleaning patch that has been saturated with Remington 40-X™ Bore Cleaner or a Remington Express Clean
patch to remove any debris or fouling that may have accumulated in the bore while the rifle was in storage.
2. Using the same method, swab a dry patch through the bore.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 until the dry patch comes out clean.
4. Point the firearm in a safe direction and fire at least two primers to make sure the flash hole through the
breech plug is clear and dry. Residual bore cleaner at the breech could saturate the powder and increase the
possibility of a misfire or hang fire.
WARNING
Wait at least one full minute after firing the last round or primer before pouring powder or placing pellets into the bore to
allow time for any residual sparks to be extinguished.
5. Place the butt of the rifle on a firm, stable surface with the muzzle pointed up and well away from your body.
Treat the firearm as if it could go off at any time.
WARNING
Make sure you are using 2F or FFg black powder, PYRODEX
®
RS or Triple Seven
®
FFG only. Never use ANY quantity of any other
powder. Never pour powder directly into the muzzle from a powder flask or container. A lingering spark could ignite the entire
container of powder. Always use an individual charge measure. Never exceed the maximum charge listed on page 15.
NEVER USE CENTERFIRE POWDER CHARGING EQUIPMENT FOR MUZZLELOADERS
6. Keep the muzzle pointed up and away from your body at all times to keep the powder in the bottom of the
barrel and to avoid accidents or injuries.
7. Proceed to load the projectile.
II. LOADING THE PROJECTILE:
WARNING
Do not attempt to load the firearm until you have read and understand this book in its entirety and all 12 of the loading
conditions listed previously under “BEFORE LOADING MAKE SURE” on page 16.
1. Keep the butt of the rifle on a firm, stable surface with the muzzle pointed up and away from your body.
2. If you choose to use a lubricated wad, place it evenly on the muzzle so it plugs the entire bore. Push the wad
into the bore a short distance with a short starter
3. Load ONE of the projectiles as follows:
• To load a Saboted Conical, firmly seat the projectile
in the sabot and push the sabot and projectile into
the bore by hand. (See
Picture 14).
• To load a Lubed Conical, push the lubricated projectile
by hand into the bore. (See
Picture 14).
•
T
o load a Patched Round Ball, lay a lubricated patch
evenly over the muzzle and push a round ball into the
center of the patch and into the bore by hand. (See
Picture 14).
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Picture 14