Traditions Outfitter - Manual (Page 16)

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WARNING : Keep the barrel of your firearm pointed in a safe direction for at
least 1 minute if the cartridge does not immediately fire after pulling the trigger.
The possibility of a “Hang Fire” (delayed ignition) could exist and may result in the
bullet or pellets being directed in a dangerous direction, causing injury and/or death
to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
XVI: STATEMENT ISSUED BY SPORTING ARMS &
AMMUNITION
MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE (SAAMI)
UNSAFE ARMS AND AMMUNITION COMBINATIONS
Ammunition used in a firearm must be the same caliber as that marked on the firearm by
its manufacturer. If the firearm is not marked as to caliber or gauge, or if it appears that
the original marking has been overprinted or changed, it is the responsibility of the gun
user to have a qualified person determine what cartridge can safely be used in
the firearm.
The firing of a cartridge or shell other than that for which the firearm is chambered can
result in the cartridge or shell rupturing and releasing high pressure gas that can damage
or destroy the firearm and kill or seriously injure the shooter and persons nearby.
There are countless combinations of specific cartridges and firearm chambers which are
unsafe. Many of these unsafe combinations are recognizable because of significant
dimension differences between the cartridge and the firearm chamber.
Dangerous combinations may also have similar chamber and cartridge dimensions. It is
not possible to list every unsafe combination; therefore, in the interest of safety, use only
the cartridge designated by the firearm or ammunition manufacturer for use in a specific
firearm. The cartridge caliber must be marked on the firearm frame, receiver or barrel by
its manufacturer.
The practice of re-chambering firearms is not guided by industry standards. It is possible
that a firearm which has been re-chambered may not be re-chambered properly or the re-
chambered caliber may not be marked on the firearm. The firearm user is responsible to
find out from a qualified person the cartridge caliber or shell gauge for which the firearm
has been re-chambered.
XVII: SUPERIOR ACCURACY
Your Traditions Outfitter has been engineered and manufactured to precise tolerances on
modern computerized machinery. With proper care and cleaning, your Traditions firearm
will retain its superior appearance and accuracy for many years to come. There are many
environmental factors that influence accuracy such as humidity, temperature etc.
Accuracy can be affected by the simple take-down and reassembly of the rifle
components. Although the sights or scope may not have moved, pressure from the way
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rule can result in an accidental discharge which may cause injury and/or death to
the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
! CAUTION: With the safety set in the “Fire” (F) position and with the hammer
pulled back to the fully cocked position, the gun is now ready to fire. Never rely
totally on the firearms mechanical “safety” device. The word “Safety” describes a
firearms trigger block mechanism. This mechanical device is designed to place your
firearm in a safer status. No Guarantee can be made that the firearm absolutely will
not fire even if the safety is set on the “Safe” (S) position. Like any mechanical
device, a “Safety” can sometimes fail. It can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated
into an unsafe condition. Never test the safety while your firearm is loaded or at any
time while it is pointed in an unsafe direction.
A Note About Maintenance Procedures:
Proper maintenance and cleaning of your new muzzleloader will
require you to remove the barrel from the receiver. You must
clean the muzzleloader each time it is used. Please see the
Disassembly and Cleaning sections for more information. Take
time before such cleaning to study the Disassembly/Assembly
procedures and the accompanying photographs to thoroughly
acquaint yourself with your rifle’s subassemblies.
XXIII. DISASSEMBLY:
Before proceeding with disassembly and maintenance of your rifle, make certain the
gun is unloaded and that the cap or primer has been removed.
1. Remove the ramrod and make sure the gun is unloaded. See Section V.
2. With gun closed, unscrew forend and remove.
3. Open the action and lift barrel from the receiver.
4. To re-assemble, pull action release button and lower the barrel back into the receiver.
! WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISSASSEMBLE THE RECEIVER. THIS
INCLUDES ANY PINS HOLDING THE RECEIVER TOGETHER. CLEAN AS A
COMPLETE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DISSASEMBLE 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.
XXIV. 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
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