Traditions Buckstalker - Manual (Page 9)

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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. 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.
4. using a ball starter, place the short shaft
on top of the bullet and push it down-
ward 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.
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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 chance of breaking your ramrod.)
Note: If you are using pelletized powder no not crush them when loading the
bullet. Testing 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.
IMPORTANT!
ALWAYS SEAT THE BULLET FIRMLY ON TOP OF THE POWDER CHARGE.
FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU &
OR BYSTANDERS.
Note: When using conical bullets or patched round ball, it is recommended to use
loose powder only.
CONICAL BULLETS:
1. Lubricate the projectile with Wonderlube 1000 Plus.
2. Place the projectile into the barrel, using the ball starter and ramrod. Follow
the same procedures as shown with the saboted bullet loading.
Note: Patches are not to be used with conical bullets; these bullets are made to full
bore size.
It is critical that the conical bullet is the correct size to your bore. It must fit fairly
tight and require moderate pressure to seat on top of the powder. A loose fit
could cause the projectile to separate from the powder, particularly if the gun is
subjected to jarring or sharp movement before ignition.
xII. PRIMING YOUR MUZZLELOADER
WARNING!
NEVER PRIME YOUR FIREARM UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE!
The 209 shotgun primer is very popular because of it’s’ features and benefits for
superior ignition. The 209 shotgun primer is exactly as it is named, a shotgun
primer, the same primer used in a shotgun shell. The 209 primer has three main
benefits over the #11 cap and the musket cap. First, the 209 primer is water
resistant which keeps water and moisture out for a sure-fire ignition when condi-
tions are damp or rainy. Second, the 209 primer is larger than the caps and can be
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