Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT! Thoroughly read and Understand all of the Instructions and warnings in this manual before using your Traditions firearm. FIT 36 Traditions Performance Firearms 1375 Boston Post Road P.O. Box 776 Old Saybrook, CT 06475 www.traditionsfirearms.com Email: info@traditionsfirearms.
I. TRADITIONS’ WARRANTY PROTECTION INCLUDED WITH YOUR NEW GUN Thank you for purchasing the Traditions muzzleloader. Quality, pride and old world craftsmanship has gone into your new Traditions muzzleloader. We work hard to provide the best value and performance possible, we back it up with a limited lifetime warranty. Should you ever experience mechanical difficulty with your new Traditions firearm, be assured that we are staffed and equipped to correct it quickly.
II. BREAK ACTION RIFLE OVERVIEW Break-Action design firearms are so described due to the fact that the barrel and receiver are joined by a pivoting hinge. When the action release is depressed in a rearward motion, the receiver and barrel open in a breaking motion. A variety of finishes & stock configurations are available. III. THE SPORT OF MUZZLELOADING More and more sportsmen have discovered the challenges and enjoyment of muzzleloading in the past years.
V. RULES OF FIREARMS SAFETY 1. Read completely, fully understand and be willing to follow all instructions and warranty limitations in this booklet before attempting to shoot your firearm. 2. Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times. A “safe direction” is one in which, if the firearm were to discharge, there would be no injury to anyone. Never point a gun (Whether you think it is loaded or unloaded) directly at another person or at yourself.
VI. SCHEMATICS A B C D E F G H I J K L M O P Q R S T U V W X Description Reference Rear Stock (A/W Composite) (Finished) Fore Stock (A/W Composite (Finished) Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw Ramrod Retaining Spring Barrel Assembly (Kit) (Length 28”) .50 Cal perc. (1:28” Twist) Barrel Assembly (Finished) (Length 28”) .50 Cal perc.
A B C D E A B C D E F G H I J K L M O P Q R S T U V W X Description Reference Rear Stock (A/W Composite) (Finished) Fore Stock (A/W Composite (Finished) Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw Ramrod Retaining Spring Barrel Assembly (Kit) (Length 26”) .50 Cal perc. (1:28” Twist) Barrel Assembly (Finished) (Length 26”) .50 Cal perc.
VII. “Out of the Box” Preparations VIII. SAFETIES INCLUDED WITH YOUR MUZZLELOADER MAKE SURE THAT THE MUZZLELOADER IS UNLOADED BEFORE PROCEEDING. To check if the muzzleloader is unloaded, remove the ramrod, unscrew the jag and re-attach at the opposite end of the jag. Place the ramrod down the barrel. The ramrod should sit 3/4” below the muzzle. You should also be able to hear a metallic sound of the brass jag hitting the face of the breech plug.
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE RECEIVER. THIS INCLUDES ANY PINS HOLDING THE RECEIVER TOGETHER. CLEAN AS A COMPLETE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE ANY PART OF THE RECEIVER IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOID ANY WARRANTY ON THIS FIREARM AND CAN MAKE THE FIREARM UNSAFE FOR USE AND MAY CAUSE MAJOR INJURY OR DEATH. X. IGNITION & BREECH PLUGS Your muzzleloader is equipped to use a standard 209 shotgun primer for the ignition. The 209 primer area is built directly into the breech plug.
If you have any questions regarding powder velocities and pressures please contact the manufacturer of the propellant. 1. Black powder, Pyrodex®, Pyrodex® pellets or Triple 7® powder & pellets are the only safe propellants to use in this muzzleloading rifle. Maximum charges of Triple 7® should be reduced by 15%. This means that the maximum amount of Triple 7® powder that can be used is 130 grains. 2.
IMPORTANT! Do not break or crush the pellets when loading or seating the projectile on top of the pellets. This could cause inconsistent groups. LOADING THE PROJECTILE: Note: Your muzzleloader is equipped with the Projectile Alignment System (PAS), which helps ensure correct placement of the bullet in the muzzle. Saboted Bullets: The plastic material used in our Traditions sabots is self-lubricating; therefore you need not pre-lube your bullets or sabots. 1.
handled easier with gloves when in hunting situations. Thirdly, they are 10 times hotter than a #11 percussion cap which gives a more reliable ignition. Your new break-open rifle uses a 209 primer. When capping your muzzleloader please follow these instructions: Only cap or prime your muzzleloader after you have loaded the rifle and you are ready to shoot. 1. Make sure that the manual safety on your muzzleloader is in the “safe” position. 2. Point the muzzleloader in a safe direction. XIV.
XV. REMOVING THE PROJECTILE AND THE CHARGE XVII. SCOPE MOUNTING Method 1 Most Traditions In-Line & Break Open muzzleloaders are drilled and tapped for mounting a scope. To sight in your scope, please follow the scope manufacturer’s directions. 1. Make sure the muzzle of the barrel is pointed in a safe direction at all times. 2. Open the action and carefully remove the primer from the breech plug. 3.
XIX. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE: A systematic routine of cleaning while shooting is strongly advised to aid in avoiding problems while loading and to optimize accuracy. 1. When cleaning the bore, use Traditions EZ Clean™ cleaning patches rather than shooting patches. Shooting patches are too small for cleaning and can be lost in the bore. 2.
Traditions for a current catalog showing a complete line of firearms, ammunition and accessories or view it on our web site www.traditionsfirearms.com. Your local retailer can special order any Traditions products you want. XXII. PREFERRED CUSTOMER WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD XXI.
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