Traditions Evolution Thunderbolt Tracker - Manual (Page 20)

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Installing the Bolt Into the Receiver
Note: Before installing the bolt into the receiver, you must first install
the breech plug and the nipple. See Installation instructions for both
items.
1. Inspect breech area for obstructions or debris. Clean out if necessary.
2. Move safety in “Fire” (F) position.
3. Pull trigger to rear and hold.
4. While holding in trigger, slide the bolt into the rear of the receiver.
IMPORTANT: Rotate & align the bolt head with
the milled cutout slot in the base of the receiver.
See fig. 9
Helpful Hint:
Use your thumb to guide the bolt
head into the groove in receiver.
5. Push the bolt handle up and over the thumb safety lever and into
position.
6. Release trigger.
Helpful hint: The striker must be cocked to allow the bolt to be
installed in the receiver. The bolt head must be in its rearmost position.
If the striker has become uncocked during assembly or disassembly,
insert the bolt into the receiver backwards, with the corners of the bolt
head aligned with the receiver groove. Press upward on the bolt
handle until the bolt turns clockwise. This will cock the striker.
Remove the bolt and reverse it, reinstalling it in the receiver as normal.
7. IMPORTANT: To make sure the striker has been correctly installed:
a. Make sure muzzleloader is unloaded!
b. Place a cap or primer on nipple.
c. Do not put any powder in muzzleloader! Close bolt.
d. Point the muzzleloader in a safe direction.
e. Fire muzzleloader to make sure cap or primer goes off.
f. If the striker is not hitting the cap or primer, you need to unscrew
the striker 1/4 turn counterclockwise to move striker head out.
IGNITION
Note: Breech plugs and nipples will wear out over time and should
be replaced periodically. We recommend that you purchase at least
one extra nipple and breech plug for emergencies in the field or at the
range. Thread size of standard Traditions nipples is M6x1
Thread size of Magnum Traditions nipple is M8x1
Fig. 9
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