Loading the projectile – Traditions Evolution Thunderbolt Tracker User Manual

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LOADING THE PROJECTILE:

Note

: The Evolution rifle is equipped with the Projectile Alignment

System (PAS), which helps ensure correct placement of the bullet in
the muzzle. See Fig. 20.
Saboted Bullets:

The plastic material used in our Traditions sabots is

self-lubricating, therefore you need not pre-lube your bullets.
1. Insert the base of the bullet into the sabot, making certain the bullet

is firmly & fully seated against the bottom of the sabot.

2. Place the assembled projectile into the muzzle.
3. Start the projectile with your thumb.
4. Using a ball starter, place the short shaft on top of the bullet and drive

it downward until the starter hits the top of the muzzle.

5. Push the projectile deeper into the bore using the longer shaft of the

ball starter until it hits the muzzle.

6. Use a loading jag on your ramrod and position it on top of the bullet

inside the bore.

7. Holding the ramrod no further up than 6” over the bore apply firm

pressure downward until the bullet is on top of the powder.
(Holding the ramrod any higher will increase your chances of
breaking your ramrod.)

Note:

If you are using pelletized powder do not crush them

when loading the bullet. Testing has shown that crushed or
broken pellets can cause bullet-grouping problems.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS SEAT THE BULLET FIRMLY
ON TOP OF THE POWDER CHARGE. FAILURE TO
DO THIS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU
&/OR BYSTANDERS.
Note:

When using conical bullets or patched round balls, it

is recommended to use loose powder only.

CONICAL BULLETS:

1. Lubricate the projectile with Wonderlube 1000 Plus.
2. Place the projectile into the barrel, using the ball starter and ramrod

follow the same procedures as shown with the saboted bullet
loading.

Note:

Patches are not to be used with conical bullets, these bullets are made to

full bore size.

It is critical that the conical bullet is the correct size to your bore. It
must fit fairly tight and require moderate pressure to seat on top of
the powder. A loose fit could cause the projectile to separate from the