Supplement

Step 5. Seat (1) T/C Natural Wad

(or similar wad) firmly over the

shot. See Illustration “G”.

Never fire a muzzleloading shotgun unless you are sure that the entire wad and

shot column is properly seated firmly against the powder charge, and that the

ramrod has been removed from the bore, and that the choke tube is in place.

Shooters should bear in mind that the muzzleloading charge is not crimped

into position, as is the fixed cartridge. If wads do not fit tightly, then jarring or

movement of the firearm can cause wads to move forward. If the shotgun is

fired with the wad and shot column (or part of it) off the powder charge, or the

ramrod is still in the bore, the wadding, or ramrod may act as a bore obstruc-

tion. This can cause a ruptured or burst barrel resulting in possible injury

and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.

Mark the ramrod as directed and always use the ramrod to check that the charge is prop-

erly seated before priming and firing the shotgun. If, due to fouling, a charge of shot

becomes lodged part way down the barrel, the shotgun must be disassembled and the

charge removed. See section in main product manual for the Encore 209x50 entitled

“Pulling a Charge”.

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One

Over The

Shot Wad

The Shotcup and

Over The Shot Wad

MUST be seated

firmly against the

powder charge.

Shotcup Diagram

Breech

Cut-a-way

Shot in

One Piece

Shotcup

PowderPowder

Illustration ”G”