Manual

The ONLY approved propellants for Winchester

muzzleloaders are as follows;

A. Authentic FFG black powder

B. Pyrodex brand black powder substitute (RS) and

Pyrodex Pellets

C.Clean Shot brand black powder substitute and

Pelletized Powder.

D. Clear Shot brand black powder substitute

TABLE 1

.45 Caliber .50 Caliber

Min. Load 50 50

Recommended 90-120 100-130

Max. Load 150 150

7. Use a Winchester Muzzleloading universal bullet

starter with the correct sized attachment to start the

bullet down the muzzle approximately six inches.

Note: For optimum accuracy and maximum hunting

performance, PowerBelt brand bullets are the

recommended projectile for your Winchester

muzzleloader.

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. THE GUN IS NOW

LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.

10. Identify your intended target, release the thumb

safety, and squeeze the trigger.

11.After firing, wait at least one minute to reload. This

will allow any remaining sparks in the barrel to burn

out prior to loading.

SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

Your Winchester muzzleloader is equipped with

premium Fiber Optic sights. Depending on the projectile

type and propellant charge used, it may be necessary for

the shooter to make some fine adjustments.

ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting your muzzleloader to shoot higher requires

you to raise the rear sight. With the small allen wrench