Traditions Cannon User Manual

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PROPELLANTS

Important: Black powder or Pyrodex

are the only

suitable propellants to be used in your Traditions
muzzleloading cannon.

Propellant types and granulations that are recom-
mended for use with your Traditions muzzleloading
cannon are:

1f/fg Black powder - The coarsest granulation

available for use in cannons.

2f/ffg Black powder or Pyrodex

RS - The standard

granulation used in Traditions cannons.

A finer granulation (3f black powder or Pyrodex

available for use in smaller caliber muzzleloading
rifles. May also be used in small caliber cannons.

Store propellants according to the manufacturer’s
instructions listed on each container. Local fire regula-
tions should also be followed. Always store propellants
in a secure place well away from children.

PROJECTILES

The only recommended projectile to assure accuracy
and consistency from your cannon is a round ball of
the proper caliber (cast or swaged) of pure lead.

RECOMMENDED LOAD CHART

PROJECTILE

PROPELLENT

Black Powder - 1f/fg -2f/ffg

Round

Lubed

or Pyrodex

- RS

Ball

Patch

Minimum

Maximum

Caliber

Diameter

Thickness

Grains

.69/.70

.690

.015*

.50

.490

.015*

Loads are to be measured with a graduated (in grains)
powder measure intended for muzzleloading firearms.
Both black powder and Pyrodex

, when measured by

this method, are used in equal amounts.

Caution: The term ‘black powder’ does not refer to any
powder black in color. Modern smokeless powders are
also black in color but are of a very different chemical
composition. Use of smokeless powder in any cannon
will result in excessively high pressures and can
cause serious damage to the cannon and serious
injury to the shooter and bystanders.

TRADITIONS CANNON SHOOTING

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY INFORMATION

1. This manual contains instructions, cautions and dan-
gers for the safe handling of Traditions cannons. Be cer-
tain to read, understand and be willing to follow all of
them completely.
2. When properly handled, a cannon is safe and enjoy-
able to shoot if you follow a few basic rules.
3. There is no way to build a cannon to absolve the user
of the need to use good judgement. Do not abuse or
carelessly handle your cannon.
4. Your cannon should always be treated with the
respect due every firearm plus your strict adherance to
the cautions and dangers in this manual.
Note: If, after reading the instructions, you are not will-
ing to accept the responsibilities involved in the safe
shooting of a muzzleloading cannon, return the cannon
to your dealer before firing, or write directly to
Traditions, P.O. Box 776, Old Saybrook, CT 06475,
explaining your particular situation.

Note: If you sell, trade or give this cannon to another
person, make sure that you give the new owner a copy
of this manual. Free copies are available upon request
from Traditions.

TRADITIONS PERFORMANCE MUZZLELOADING

P.O. Box 776

1375 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0776

Phone: (860)-388-4656

Fax: (860)-388-4657

e-mail: [email protected]

www.traditionsmuzzle.com

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

To activate your warranty, please fill out and return

the warranty card within 15 days of purchase.

Traditions warrants this product to be free of defects in
material or craftsmanship for one year from date of
purchase. In the event of a problem, Traditions will
repair or replace, at its option, product or parts which
are returned at owner’s expense to the Traditions
Customer Service Department. Please enclose a full
and detailed explanation of the specific problem.

Traditions is not responsible for incidental or conse-

quential damage to its cannon or any of its parts, as a
result of accident, careless handling, improper loading,

corrosion, neglect, misuse, alterations from original
manufacturer or improper packaging for return ship-
ment. Damage to metal or wood that is not the fault of
manufacturing or craftsmanship is not covered due to
the inability of Traditions to control use and storage
conditions.

This cannon warranty will remain in force unless

any of the following is determined by Traditions.

1. Use of any propellant other than black powder or
Pyrodex

2. Use of any propellant charges in excess of those
recommended in this warranty and shooting instruc-
tion booklet.
3. Modification of parts as they were shipped from the
factory.

Serial Number ______________________________

Is this your first cannon purchase?

YES

Do you own muzzleloading rifles or handguns?

YES

Will you use your cannon for…

Shooting?

Decoration?

Both?

Name _____________________________________

Street _____________________________________

City _______________________________________

State ______________ Zip Code _______________

Purchased From:

Store Name ________________________________

Street _____________________________________

City _______________________________________

State ______________ Zip Code _______________

Note: This card must be returned within 15 days of
purchase or receipt to validate your limited one year
warranty. Complete all information above and mail to:

TRADITIONS PERFORMANCE MUZZLELOADING

P.O. Box 776

1375 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0776

Phone: (860)-388-4656

Fax: (860)-388-4657

e-mail: [email protected]

www.traditionsmuzzle.com

Referencing the label on the end of the
carton, please write in the last 5 digits
located on the right half of the UPC
code into the boxes below.

4 0 5 8 9

Model #

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Always wear shatterproof glasses and prop-
er ear protection.
2. Always keep muzzle pointed downrange.
Treat every cannon as if it is always loaded.
3. Use black powder or Pyrodex

only.

4. Never fire a cannon unless the appropriate
projectile is firmly seated against the powder
charge.
5. Never exceed recommended maximum pow-
der charges.
6. Never lean over or point muzzle toward your-
self or anyone else.
7. Treat a misfire or failure to fire as if the can-
non could fire at any moment.
8. Be sure all spectators are well behind the
firing line and are aware when you intend to fire.
9. Never smoke while loading, shooting or han-
dling black powder or Pyrodex

. Always guard

against any open flame, spark or ignition
source.
10. Avoid taking drugs and alcoholic beverages
before and during shooting.
11. Keep the cannon and all shooting supplies
well out of the reach of children at all times.