Traditions Evolution Thunderbolt Tracker - Manual (Page 28)

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CAPPING YOUR MUZZLELOADER:
There are four major ignition types in black powder shooting at this
time. They are the flint, the #11 percussion cap, the musket cap and
the 209 shotgun primer. The flint is used in flintlock sidelock
muzzleloaders only. The #11 percussion cap has been and is still used
today with many sidelock and in-line muzzleloaders. The musket cap
was mainly used in sidelock muzzleloaders and became popular with
in-line muzzleloaders in the 1990’s because of its’ hotter ignition. The
209 shotgun primer is very popular because of its’ features and
benefits for superior ignition. The 209 shotgun primer is exactly as it
is named, a shotgun primer, the same primer used in a shotgun shell.
The 209 primer has three main benefits over the #11 cap and the
musket cap. First, the 209 primer is water-resistant which keeps water
and moisture out of the powder for a sure-fire ignition when
conditions are damp or rainy. Second, the 209 primer is larger than
the caps and can be handled easier with gloves on when in hunting
situations. Thirdly, they are 10 times hotter than a #11 percussion cap
which gives a more reliable ignition.
When Capping your Muzzleloader please follow
these instructions:
1. Make sure that your muzzleloader is in
the “safe” & “on” position.
2. Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
3. Choose the correct percussion cap or
primer for your ignition system. Keeping
the muzzle pointed in a safe direction,
open the bolt to expose the nipple. Using
a capper or your fingers, press the
cap/primer over or into the nipple. When
using the Evolution or ThunderBolt rifles,
close the bolt and press the bolt handle
firmly down into the receiver/stock
notch. When using the Tracker or similar
models, the bolt remains in the fully
cocked position. When you are ready to shoot, push the thumb safety
lever forward into the “Fire” position.
4. Your muzzleloader is now ready to fire.
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