Manual

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

Muzzleloading Glossary

Muzzleloading is an exciting and different part of the shooting sports. As

with any other specialized area, muzzleloading has its own set of terms

and definitons. It is very important that you learn and understand these

key terms to ensure safe and enjoyable shooting.

Charged: A muzzleloading firearm is considered charged when the

Pyrodex or powder has been put into the barrel.

WARNING: A charged muzzleloading rifle must be handled with extreme

care. The muzzle must be kept pointed in a safe direction and the fingers

kept well clear of the trigger and trigger guard.

Primed: A muzzleloading firearm is considered primed when the

primer has been inserted into the breech plug.

WARNING: A primed muzzleloading rifle must be handled with extreme

care. The muzzle must be kept pointed in a safe direction and the fingers

kept well clear of the trigger and trigger guard. A primed muzzleloading

rifle is one step away from firing and should never be set down or

carried any distance. If you must carry the firearm after priming, open

the breech, remove the primer and carry the rifle with the breech open.

Breech Plug: The screw-in plug at the receiver or breech end of the

barrel. This breech plug effects the seal and serves as the primer carrier.

WARNING: After removing the breech plug, clean away any powder grains

that may be in the barrel threads before attempting to reinstall the plug.

Black powder can be ignited from the friction of screwing in the plug,

and can result in accidental death or serious injury.

Ramrod: A long rod designed specifically for this firearm to be used for

the insertion and tamping down of the Pyrodex charge and the projectile.

WARNING: When using the ramrod, hold it with your fingers around its

shaft. Do not cup your palm over the end of it, and keep the muzzle

pointed in a safe direction. Use only the ramrod provided with your

firearm. Use of an improper ramrod or unsafe handling while using the

ramrod can result in accidental death or serious injury.