Manual

With the hammer in the “At Rest” position and the manual firing pin selector in the

neutral position and the barrel tipped open, hold the G2 Contender with the muzzle point-

ed in a safe direction and insert the #209 Shotshell Primer. Close the barrel by tipping up

the barrel firmly. The firearm is now ready to fire.

Cock the hammer, then move the

manual firing pin selector to the centerfire position and fire the shot!

When firing the G2 Contender Muzzleloader, hold it tightly against the shoulder,

allowing your body weight to absorb and buffer the force of the recoil. An

improperly held firearm can “kick” upwards causing facial injury and/or bruis-

ing.

Should You Decide NOT To Fire

The G2 Contender Muzzleloader After The

Hammer Has Been Cocked, Then You

Must Take The Following Steps:

If, after cocking the rifle , the shooter decides not to fire, the following procedure

must be followed:

1. Set the manual firing pin selector to the neutral position.

Keeping the G2 Contender muzzleloader pointed in a safe direction, lower firearm from the

firing stance.

3. Firmly hold your thumb on the hammer so that it cannot drop freely. Pull the trigger

rearward only long enough to disengage the hammer. Remove your finger from the trigger.

4. Carefully lower the hammer forward, allowing the automatic hammer block to engage

in the “at rest” position as shown below.

5. Open the barrel by pulling rearward on the trigger guard spur.

6. Remove the #209 primer from the breech plug.

If the firearm is no longer going to be used, uncharge it by firing into a suit-

able backstop or pull the charge before returning it to your vehicle, camp or

home (see section on “Pulling a Charge”). An accidental discharge can cause