Traditions Pursuit Accelerator - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE RECEIVER. THIS INCLUDES ANY PINS
HOLDING THE RECEIVER TOGETHER. CLEAN AS A COMPLETE UNIT. IF YOU AT-
TEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE ANY PART OF THE RECEIVER IT WILL
AUTOMATICALLY VOID ANY WARRANTY ON THIS FIREARM AND CAN MAKE THE
FIREARM UNSAFE FOR USE AND MAY CAUSE MAJOR INJURY OR DEATH.
x. IGNITION & BREECH PLUGS
Your muzzleloader is equipped to use a standard 209 shotgun primer for the
ignition. The 209 primer area is built directly into the breech plug. Make sure that
you remove the 209 breech plug and clean the threads of both the breech plug
and inside of the barrel before ever firing your muzzleloader. You must lubricate
the thread of the breech plug with Traditions breech plug grease before you install
it back into the barrel. This will help prevent the breech plug from getting stuck
inside the barrel after shooting.
Note: Breech plugs will wear out over time and should be replaced periodically. We
recommend that you purchase at least one extra breech plug for emergencies in
the field or at the range. We recommend that you replace your breech plugs after
every year and nipples after every hunting season.
REMOVAL / CLEANING OF THE ACCELERATOR BREECH PLUG:
1. using your fingers rotate the breech
plug counter clockwise to remove from
the barrel. The Accelerator Breech Plug
removes in just 3 full rotations from
the barrel.
2. using ez Clean solvent and a soft bristle
brush remove the factory oil and grease
from the threads of the breech plug.
3. Inspect the o-ring to be sure it is not worn or damaged. If so remove and
replace with a new one.
Note: O-rings are available for purchase from your local Traditions dealer or online
at www.traditionsfirearms.com.
4. Dry the breech plug and lube the threads and o-ring with Traditions breech
plug grease or the appropriate anti-seize grease. not using the recommended
lubricant will cause o-ring damage and breech plug seizure.
Note: If the plug is difficult to remove, try these hints to help remove your plug:
Spray penetrating oil down the muzzle of the barrel and let it sit for an hour.
Remove the barrel from the frame and place in a padded vice to give better
leverage while using the spanner wrench to remove the plug. To use the wrench,
insert the post of the wrench into the notch on the plug and turn the handle
counter clockwise.
TIPS FOR STUCK BREECH PLUGS:
IMPORTAnT: Always make sure to lubricate the breech plug threads liberally with
Traditions breech plug grease before using your muzzleloader.
a. With the breech plug wrench fitted over the breech plug, actually try to tighten
the plug and then rock it back and forth to loosen up the fouling.
b. Remove the barrel from the receiver. Pour some hot water into the barrel and
let it soak for about 1/2 hour. Secure the barrel in a padded vise. Position the
wrench onto the breech plug and remove. Be careful not to scald yourself with
the hot water.
c. If you still cannot remove plug, contact Traditions Customer
Service Department.
INSTALLATION OF THE BREECH PLUG:
1. Spray the breech plug inside and out with Traditions easy Clean™ solvent or
use the ez Clean™ bath system to loosen the residue and fouling on the plug.
use a stiff brush to clean the outside threads and inner area of the breech
plug. A pipe cleaner can be used to get the smaller areas clean and dry.
2. Wipe with a clean cotton cloth. Repeat until all residues are off.
3. Liberally apply Traditions breech plug
grease onto the threads of the
breech plug as well as the o-ring of the
Accelerator breech plug.
4. Place the breech plug in the barrel and
thread the breech plug into the barrel
using your fingers and rotating the
breech plug in a clockwise rotation. Continue to do so until the Accelerator
breech plug makes contact with the barrel and seats firmly.
Note: If the breech plug does not thread smoothly or seat fully, remove it and
visually inspect the o-ring for wear and the threads on the plug and inside the
barrel for fouling or obstructions.
Traditions™ recommends removing, cleaning and re-lubing the breech plug every
10-15 shots. With proper maintenance and care the o-ring will last many years.
The o-ring is in place as a gas check and helps to block fouling from reaching the
threads. The plug can still be used without the o-ring but may become difficult to
remove due to the fouling that will take place.
xI. PREPARING TO LOAD AND LOADING
A MUZZLELOADING RIFLE:
DANGER!
The use of SMOkeLeSS POWDeR in any TRADITIOnS muzzleloaders will result in
excessively high pressures and will destroy the rifle and cause injury or death to
the shooter and bystanders.