Traditions Buckhunter Pro Pistol User Manual
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Do not cap the pistol until you are ready to fire and the thumb safety is engaged.
F
UNCTION AND
O
PERATION
:
Before loading your new Traditions pistol take some time to familiarize yourself with the
operation of the hammer, trigger and the hammer block safety system.
1. Insure the pistol is unloaded and unprimed (uncapped) and the hammer at rest against the frame.
2. Slowly pull back the hammer until the first audible click is heard. This is the “Half-Cock” position.
Note: The “Half-Cock” position is not a safety and should not be used as one.
3. Pull the hammer all the way to the rear until a second click is heard. This is the “Full-Cock” position.
Note: When the hammer is in the “Full-Cock” position the pistol is ready to fire.
4. To engage the thumb safety, position the hammer in the full-cock position against the frame. Holding
the pistol in your right hand use your right thumb, rotate the safety (located on the left side of the
frame) all the way back, insuring that the red dot on the frame is covered by the safety lever.
5. To fire the pistol it will be necessary to release (far forward) the safety before the hammer can be pulled.
The hammer block safety prevents movement of the hammer only. If the trigger is intentionally
or inadvertently pulled to the rear when the hammer safety is disengaged the pistol will fire.
The hammer block safety is (as all mechanical devices are) subject to failure if mistreated,
neglected or altered. Before each and every use of the pistol, check the function of this
safety before loading the pistol. If the safety is not working correctly do not use the pistol.
Seek professional gunsmithing help or return it to Traditions for service.
R
ECOMMENDED
L
OADS
:
Refer to the Loading and Shooting Instructions as found in the Traditions Shooting and Warranty Booklet.
The following are the recommended loads for the Buckhunter Pro™ In-Line Pistol.
Round
Patch
Most Accurate
Maximum
Caliber
Ball
Thickness
Grains
Grains
.50
.490
.015
25-50
80
.54
.530
.015
25-50
80
Most Accurate
Maximum
Caliber
Sabot/Conical
Grains
Grains
.50
.50
25-50
80
.54
.54
25-50
80
NOTE: ALL CHARGES LISTED ARE FFG (2F) OR PYRODEX
®
RS
Pyrodex
®
P can be substituted
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