Traditions Deerhunter Kit User Manual

Eerhunter, Ifle, Ssembly

Install the Barrel Tenon (slope facing towards the

muzzle) in the dovetail slot located underneath the
Barrel. Tap the Tenon into the dovetail cut-out using
a small mallet or similar tool.

Note:

Barrel Tenon should fit snugly. If the fit is too tight,

sparingly file the dovetail portion of the Tenon with a trian-
gular file to reduce it slightly. If the Tenon is too loose, using
a hammer and a punch, indent the surface at the base of the
dovetail with the punch so as to raise the edges around the
punch indentations. An additional method of tightening is
to install the Tenon and tap the angular edges of the dove-
tail with a hammer and punch so as to capture the Tenon.
Note:

It will be necessary to remove the Tenon in order to

completely coat the dovetail and Tenon surfaces with blue-
ing or browning solutions. Final fitting will happen after
coloring.

Using the two Rear Sight Screws, attach the Rear
Sight Base (incline sloping upward towards muzzle)
to the corresponding screw holes on top of the Barrel.

Install the Front Sight into the dovetail cut-out on

the top front of the Barrel using the same installa-
tion technique as with the Barrel Tenon.

Note:

As with the Barrel Tenon, final fitting of sights

should be done only after blueing or browning the Barrel.

IV Lock Assembly

A. Insert the Lock into its cut-out in the side of the Stock.
B. Position the Ramrod Retaining Spring into the Stock

so that the end of the Spring which has the loop-
hole is positioned towards the muzzle and the curve
is downwards towards the ramrod channel.

C. Install the Front Lock Plate Screw and Washer

through the hole in the Stock, passing it through the
loop-hole in the Ramrod Retaining Spring and into
its corresponding hole in the Lock Plate.

D. Install the second Lock Plate Screw and Washer.

Note:

If holes are not perfectly aligned, enlarge one or both

Stock holes with a round file or drill to permit alignment.
Screws should be flush with the Lock Plate. File off any
portion of the Screws that protrude outside of the Lock
Plate for a cleaner look and to insure that a screw does not
interfere with the hammer travel.

V Installation of Barrel Assembly and

Trigger Assembly into Stock

Test that the Tang Screw turns smoothly within its cor-

responding threaded hole in the trigger plate by turn-
ing it in and out several times to burnish the threads.

Test that the Trigger moves freely within the Trigger

Guard. If not, move it back and forth a few times to
free up any binding. Pushing the trigger sideways in
its housing will also help loosen its movement.

Test that the Wedge transverses from the right side
of the Stock and exits the cut out on the left side.
Sparingly remove any wood or metal necessary for
an unobstructed fit. Remove Wedge.

Place the Trigger Guard Assembly into its inlet in

the Stock. Sparingly remove wood only if necessary
for a close fit. Ensure that the top bar of the Trigger
does not touch any wood.

Set Hammer in the half-cock position. Place the

Barrel, with Tang attached to the breech hook, into
the Stock. The Barrel Bolster should be positioned
concentrically into its cut-out in the Lock Plate and
the Lock Plate should be snug against the Barrel.

Insert the Tang Screw through the screw hole in the

Tang and pass it through the Stock and into its cor-
responding hole in the Trigger Assembly. Do not
tighten at this time.

Note:

In the event the Tang Screw does not align properly,

enlarge the hole in the Stock with a round file or drill.
G.

Install the Wedge through right side of Stock, engaging

the Barrel Tenon and exiting the left side of Stock.
Note:

The wedge opening in the Stock can be slightly

enlarged if necessary. If the Stock Plates interfere, enlarge
opening with a file to permit unobstructed passage of the
Wedge. Take care not to bend the Wedge Plates.

Tighten Tang Screw securely.

Note:

At this point, the Wedge should fit very snugly. Bend

the Wedge for a tighter fit. Flatten it for a looser fit. Be sure
to always install the Wedge from the right side and always
position the top of the bend facing upward.

At this point the Hammer should be positioned so
that it will fall squarely onto the Nipple. If it does
not, one or more of the following steps may be taken:

1. Remove wood from bottom of Lock recess,

until Lock is flush with the Barrel.

2. Remove wood as needed from under and

behind the barrel channel, including Tang area.

3. Check that the Lock Plate and Lock Plate

Screws are snugly fitted into the Stock and the
Lock is properly positioned in its cut-out.

4. If proper alignment is not obtained with the

previous steps, the Hammer may be bent
slightly by removing it from the Lock, heating
it and by bending it carefully to obtain the
correct alignment.

WARNING: NEVER attempt to change the position of the
barrel bolster in the Barrel. To rotate it from its original
position will impare ignition and could create a DAN-
GEROUS situation with the potential of death or serious
bodily injury resulting as well as voiding the warranty.

CAUTION:

With the Lock, Barrel and Trigger Assemby

installed and all Screws tightened, the hammer should
remain securely in its half-cock position and the pulling of
the trigger should not cause the hammer to fall. The ham-
mer should also remain in the full-cock position until the
trigger is firmly pulled. If the Lock and trigger do not func-
tion properly in both positions, remove the Lock and make
the following adjustments:

1. Remove only as much wood as necessary inside the

lock plate recess to eliminate any binding of the
moving parts of the Lock.

2. Heat the protruding dowel like sear arm, located on

the inside of the Lock. Using vise grips or pliers,
slightly bend it up or down as necessary for better
contact with the top of the trigger.

3. If Sear and trigger are too close to each other, it is

also acceptable to file the top flat portion of the trig-
ger that contacts the Sear to gain clearance.

VI Final Finishing of Wood and Metal

Note:

This is where diligence pays off, proceed slowly and

be critical of your work and you will be rewarded with a
fine looking firearm.

Using progressively finer wood rasp and sandpa-

per, bring wood and metal surfaces flush with each
other. File and sand adjoining surfaces of different
components together to achieve a smooth transition
between surfaces. Proceed carefully, deliberately
and slowly.

Remove or tape over metal parts before staining or

finishing the Stock.

Polish bare steel parts with varying grits of emery

cloth, each one finer than the previous. Finish with
fine steel wool.

Brown or blue steel parts with chemicals available

in most gun shops.

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I M P O R T A N T !

Thoroughly read, understand and be

willing to follow the instructions and

warnings in this manual before loading or
firing your new Traditions

Muzzleloader.

Engineered For

Today’s Shooter

EERHUNTER

IFLE

SSEMBLY

NSTRUCTIONS