Manual

overcome the initial resistance caused by the barrel to breech plug seal. The breech plug

should now be scrubbed free of fouling and later it should be lubricated with an anti-seize

lubricant like T/C's Super Lube, before re-installation. The threads inside the breech end

of the barrel must also be well cleaned with a stiff brush and should be lubricated with

anti-seize lubricant also.

3. Fill a pan with very hot soapy water. Submerge the muzzle end of the barrel in the

water and push a wet patch down the barrel on the end of your ramrod(that has a jag in-

stalled on it) A jag comes with every new T/C muzzleloader. Pump the rod and patch up

and down in the barrel. This will draw water into the barrel and flush out the fouling.

When the barrel is clean, wipe off the excess water and set the barrel aside to dry.

4. Thoroughly wipe any powder residue from the hammer/trigger assembly. Dry the

parts thoroughly. After cleaning your G2 Contender muzzleloading rifle, it is recommend-

ed that you lightly lube the metal surfaces of the rifle. Do Not use heavy grease or oil, as

during cold weather, excessive lube may congeal and slow the hammer fall (or keep it

from striking the firing pin altogether) when the trigger is pulled.

5. Now that the barrel is completely dry, lightly lube the bore with a quality lubricant

or, in keeping with the all-natural method, T/C's Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter.

Reinstall the breech plug using the in-line muzzleloader breech plug wrench provided

with the firearm. Make sure that you have lubed the threads of both the breech plug and

the breech area of the barrel with an anti-seize type lubricant like T/C's Super Lube. Be

careful not to cross-thread the breech plug or over-tighten it. It should be made snug by

turning it clockwise with the breech plug wrench.

6. Fouling on the stock, receiver and exterior parts should be wiped off with an oily

cloth or T/C’s Wonder Cloth saturated with Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter.

7. Your G2 Contender muzzleloader may now be reassembled in the reverse order

of the takedown procedure detailed on page 29 and 30.

After your G2 Contender muzzleloader has been reassembled, check that there is no

excess lubricant on the surface of the mechanism which could impede safe performance.

Check for proper functioning of the hammer/trigger mechanism prior to loading and firing.

Make certain that the action is open and that the muzzleloading firearm is

unprimed before attempting to clear any lubricant or debris from the mecha-

nism of your G2 Contender muzzleloader. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING

MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS

AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY