Traditions PURSUIT (Non-Accelerator Models) - Manual (Page 20)

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W
ARNING:
Never load powder into a gun directly from a
can, powder horn or flask. Always use a
separate calibrated powder measuring
device. A remaining spark or ember in the
barrel may cause injur
y or death to you,
bystanders and destroy the firearm.
d.
Tap the side of the barrel to settle the powder into the breech area.
When loading pelletized powder (Pellets): a.
Drop the desired amount of pellets into the barrel with the igniter side down. Using a pipe cleaner to handle the pellets makes it easier to load and keeps oil from your hands off the pellet.
IMPOR
T
ANT
:
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: Y
our muzzleloader is equipped with the Projectile
Alignment System (P
AS), which helps ensure correct placement
of the bullet in the muzzle. Saboted Bullets: The plastic material used in our T
raditions sabots is self-lubricating,
therefore you need not pre-lube your bullets or sabots. 1.
Insert the base of the bullet into the sabot, making certain the bullet is firmly & fully seated against the bottom of the sabot.
2.
Place the assembled projectile into the muzzle.
3.
Start the projectile with your thumb.
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4.
Using a ball starter
, place the short shaft
on top of the bullet and push it downward until the starter hits the top of the muzzle.
5.
Push the projectile deeper into the bore using the longer shaft of the ball starter until it hits the muzzle.
6.
With the loading jag on your ramrod, position the ramrod on top of the bullet inside the bore. Holding the ramrod no further than 6" over the bore apply firm pressure downward until the bullet is on top of the powder
. (Holding the ramrod
any higher will increase your chances of breaking your ramrod.)
Note:
If you are using pelletized powder no not crush them
when loading the bullet. T
esting has shown that crushed
or broken pellets will cause bullet-grouping problems.
7.
After the bullet is seated fully against the powder charge, mark the ramrod at the muzzle. This will show you that each projectile is seated at the same depth each time. If you change the desired powder charge or projectile, you will need to change the mark and make a new one for the new charge.
8.
Make sure you remove the ramrod out of the barrel before priming and shooting the muzzleloader
.
IMPOR
T
ANT
:
AL
W
A
YS SEA
T THE BULLET FIRML
Y ON TOP OF THE POWDER
CHARGE. F
AILURE TO DO THIS MA
Y RESUL
T IN INJUR
Y OR
DEA
TH TO YOU &/OR BYST
ANDERS.
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