Manual

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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Before first loading the rifle for any shooting session, and after cleaning
the bore in the field, fire a few primers without powder or bullets to burn
out any moisture that may be present in the barrel breech. This aids
reliable ignition, and helps avoid a potentially hazardous hangfire
(delayed ignition of powder). Wait one minute for any glowing ember to
die before loading.
If the barrel is clear, than insert two (2) 50 grain
Pyrodex pellets into the barrel, with the black
igniter base facing towards breech. Follow all
package directions regarding the handling of
Pyrodex pellets.
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.
Using the ramrod, seat the bullet fully down against the powder. Do not
leave any airspace between the bullet and the Pyrodex, as this may result
in accelerated burning and dangerously high pressure. However, DO NOT
pound the bullet forcibly into the powder charge with the ramrod.
Pyrodex can be impact sensitive and ignite from shock.
NOTICE: At this point, check to make sure the breech is still not primed
and open. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, push the ramrod
down onto the fully seated bullet. Make a red
mark on the ramrod at the muzzle. This will give
you a measure of when the rifle is properly
charged since the Pyrodex and sabot bullet
should always be at the same point in the barrel.
You should never attempt to put the ramrod into the barrel until you have
verified that the safety is ON, there is no primer and the breech is open.
Be sure to remove the ramrod before firing. If the gun is fired with a
ramrod inside the barrel you will damage your firearm and can cause
accidental death or serious injury.
Black Igniter To Breech
Hold Ramrod Safely
Mark Ramrod at Muzzle