Manual

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

Unloading Your Firearm

To unload your muzzleloading rifle, discharge it into a safe backstop. This is

the best and safest way to unload a muzzleloading rifle. In some

circumstances, it may not be possible to use this method safely. In these

instances, the following procedure should be followed for the safe unloading

of a charged and/or primed muzzleloading rifle.

WARNING: Be sure the firearm is always pointed in a safe direction and your

fingers are well clear of the trigger and trigger guard area. Pull the hammer

back slightly and put the manual safety in the ON position. Make sure the

hammer is resting on the manual safety intercept.

Open the breech and carefully remove the primer.

WARNING: Do not proceed with removal of the breech plug until you have

checked and rechecked that there is no primer present. Failure to verify the

absence of a primer before unloading can result in accidental death or

serious injury.

Now, using the breech plug wrench, remove the breech plug by rotating it in a

counterclockwise direction.

WARNING: Do not attempt to force the breech plug or use any tool other than

the breech plug wrench. The barrel is still charged and could fire if any

sparks are generated by unnecessary or excessive force on the plug.

Carefully elevate the muzzle and dump the Pyrodex pellets out through the

rear of the barrel into a container. DO NOT attempt to catch the pellets in

your hand. Carefully inspect the Pyrodex for any damage or malformation.

Damaged or malformed pellets should be disposed of properly in accordance

with the Pyrodex package directions.

NOTICE: Your area may have certain regulations dealing with the disposal of

black powder products like Pyrodex. Make sure you are in compliance with

all regulations before disposing of any powder product.

Clean Pyrodex from the chamber area by using an oil saturated patch on the

end of your ramrod. This will saturate any remaining powder and residue,

and it will aid in lubricating the projectile for easy removal.

Take your ramrod with an extension attached and place it into the muzzle of

your barrel. Gently tap the end of the rod or apply pressure, pushing

projectile out through barrel and receiver.

The firearm is now ready for a thorough cleaning of receiver face and barrel

bore.