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Important instructions for:

Winchester Muzzleloading Rifles

A licensed brand of:

Blackpowder Products, Inc.

5988 Peachtree Corners East

Norcross, GA 30071

Winchester(R) is a trademark used under a license by Blackpowder Products, Inc.

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new Winchester Muzzleloader:

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Caliber ______________________________________

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Date of Purchase _______________________________

We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your new

Winchester muzzleloader. We at Winchester

Muzzleloading thank you for the privilege of crafting

this muzzleloader for you. We are especially proud of

the many years of enjoyment it is certain to provide you

and your family. Winchester Muzzleloading is part of

the over 130 year-old tradition of producing quality

firearms for the world’s sportsmen and women. Quality

of manufacture, design, craftsmanship and function are

of utmost concern to us. We believe you’ll find that your

new Winchester muzzleloader meets the Winchester

tradition of quality in every way. If you have any

questions or comments regarding your new

muzzleloader, please feel free to write to our

administrative offices:

Customer Service Department

Winchester Muzzleloading

c/o Blackpowder Products, Inc.

5988 Peachtree Corners East

Norcross, GA 30071

1-877-892-7544

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Important instructions for: Winchester Muzzleloading Rifles A licensed brand of: Blackpowder Products, Inc. 5988 Peachtree Corners East Norcross, GA 30071 Winchester(R) is a trademark used under a license by Blackpowder Products, Inc.
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Contents Page Introduction to Safety ..................................................... 3 General Description ........................................................ 4 WINCHESTER MUZZLELOADING This owner’s manual is intended to familiarize you with the basic understanding of muzzleloading and your new Winchester muzzleloader. It is important to take the time to read and understand the information contained in this manual. Removal and Installation of Bolt Assembly ...................
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. Always keep powder and percussion caps well away from shooting area. Sparks from shooting could cause accidental ignition of these devices. 4. Use only Blackpowder, Pyrodex or Pyrodex pellets, Clean shot or Clean Shot Powder Pelletized or other approved blackpowder substitute in your Winchester muzzleloader. (Never use modern smokeless powder in a muzzleloader.) 5. Always check to ensure that your muzzleloader is in proper working condition before using.
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Cocking Handle Butt Stock Bolt Body Rear Sight FIGURE 1 Barrel #209 Breech Plug Front Sight Safety Recoil Pad Trigger Guard Forearm Sling Swivel Stud Thimble Ramrod Trigger Sling Swivel Stud 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. projectile could cause the gun to explode. 16. Always keep the muzzle of the gun pointed in a safe direction while loading. Never lean over or place any part of the body over the muzzle. should be unloaded and properly cleaned prior to storage.
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FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 ➔ “A” “B” ➔ BOLT REMOVAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BOLT ASSEMBLY FROM THE RECEIVER 1. Cycle the Bolt Handle to the open and back position. Then, as per arrow “A”, press down on the bolt handle (Figure 2). Note: Verify that gun is unloaded before beginning this procedure by placing the ramrod down the barrel until it touches the breech plug. If gun is unloaded, the end of the ramrod should be flush with the crown of the muzzle.
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FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 ➔ ➔ ➔ “D” “C” INSTALLATION OF BOLT BOLT ACTION DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 1. With the Bolt Assembly in the cocked position, align the bolt assembly in the same position as when removed in Figure 3. Using the thumb, push forward on the Bolt Cap, past the initial resistance, until the Bolt Assembly stops (Figure 4). 2. Cycle the Bolt Handle up, as per arrow “C”, then forward, as per arrow “D” (Figure 5).
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FIGURE 6 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. FIGURE 7 bolt handle, and bolt body will now come apart (Figure 6). Clean all bolt parts thoroughly, dry all parts, then lubricate with a non-petroleum based gun oil. Reassemble bolt body, bolt handle, striker, and spring (Figure 7). Move bolt to the uncocked position (Figure 8). Place the bolt cap back over the spring. While pressing the spring downward, screw the bolt cap on to the bolt body.
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5. With the allen wrench (provided), loosen and remove the two retention hex screws from the underside of the stock. 6. With the two hex screws removed, you will now be able to separate the stock from the barrel. 7. Remove the trigger mounting screws and lift the one-piece trigger from the receiver. Note: For a light field cleaning this process is not necessary. 8. Attach the cleaning jag (provided) to the ramrod. Swab the barrel with patches and cleaning solvent until all residue has been removed.
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to remove all oils from the barrel. Failure to do so can result in a misfire. 5. Swab the barrel with a patch and cleaning solvent. Repeat process 2 to 3 times. 6. Swab barrel with a dry patch to remove any moisture. Warning: Always wear safety glasses and ear protection to protect yourself from sparks, fragmented caps, powder debris, and/or hearing loss. 1. Verify that gun is unloaded. 2. Swab a dry (no solvent) patch down the muzzle to remove any gun oil. 3.
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8. With your ramrod or range rod, push projectile down on top of propellant. Make sure that you apply continual and firm pressure until you feel the projectile touch the propellant. Important: Be sure projectile is firmly seated against powder. No air space should exist between powder and projectile. 9. With gun pointed in a safe direction, the safety on, and the bolt in the open position, place a 209 primer (or percussion cap, if so equipped) into the breech plug and close the bolt.
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provided, loosen the tension screw located on the right hand side of the sight. Slide the sight forward with your thumb. Use the index lines to help with your sight adjustment. Make sure to retighten the tension screw before firing, but do not overtighten. Adjusting the sight to make your muzzleloader shoot lower is just the opposite—move the rear sight down. Winchester Muzzleloading recommends the initial sighting in of your muzzleloader at a relatively close range—25 to 40 yards.
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Write to: Parts Department Winchester Muzzleloading c/o Blackpowder Products, Inc.
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Winchester Muzzleloading reserves the right to refuse to repair or replace parts thereof damaged by the above. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void if: • Any propellant other than the correct type of blackpowder or blackpowder substitute has been used. See page 10 for an approved list. • Winchester Muzzleloading recommended powder charges have been exceeded.
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