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NOTE: It is also possible to drive the projectile out of the muzzle after the powder
has been removed. However, an extra long bench rod or a standard ramrod
with an extension will be needed to accommodate the added length of the receiver.
Method 2
1. Open the gun and carefully remove the primer from the breech.
2. Using a range/bench ramrod, with a ball puller screw in one end, insert the screw end
into the muzzle until the screw makes contact with the projectile.
3. Apply pressure to the end of the ramrod while at the same time turning it, allowing the
ball puller screw to bite into the projectile.
4. Continue turning the ramrod until you can determine that the ball puller screw is well
anchored into the projectile.
5. Firmly grasp the exposed end of the ramrod with projectile attached, pull it through the
barrel and out of the muzzle. One continuous non-stop pull is generally best.
NOTE: When extracting saboted bullets the first few inches of the pull will separate
the projectile from the plastic sabot. At this point the bullet will be free from the
sabot and will come out easily. It will then be necessary to reinsert the ball puller
screw back down the barrel and screw it into the plastic sabot and also pull it out.
6. Remove powder, if any.
7. Clean and dry the bore of the barrel making sure the breech area is dry before
reloading fresh powder.
XXX. SIGHTING IN
:
Start your sighting in at approximately 25 yards with a large target. You want to achieve
a grouping of shots no matter where on the target first. After you are able to shoot at least
3 shots in the same 2" area, then adjust your sight to the center bull’s-eye. To adjust:
Move the rear sight in the direction you want the bullet to go.
Note: Traditions recommends while sighting in your muzzleloader that you clean
the bore between each of your shots. By doing this you are starting out with a fresh,
seasoned bore that will help prevent some shooting errors such as powder build up
that could cause poor accuracy. Different projectiles and recommended powder
charges can vary in accuracy, so make sure to sight in using the same projectiles and
powder charges first and then change if needed. Make sure to use the recommended
charges.
XXXI. SCOPE MOUNTING:
All Traditions Outfitters are drilled and tapped for mounting a scope. To sight in your
scope, please follow the scope manufacturer’s directions.
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V: RULES OF FIREARMS SAFETY
1. Read completely, fully understand and be willing to follow all instructions
and warranty limitations in this booklet before attempting to shoot your firearm.
2. Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times. A "safe direction" is one in which, if
the firearm were to discharge, there would be no injury to anyone. Never point a gun
(Whether you think it is loaded or unloaded) directly at another person or at yourself.
A bullet can penetrate walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and many other materials
and kill or injure someone on the opposite side.
3.
Always check to make sure your firearm is in good working order before use. Test the
hammer, trigger, and breeching lever carefully prior to loading. Check the barrel for any
obstructions, as any obstruction can cause the barrel to burst causing severe injury or
death
.
Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are aimed at a
proper target and have decided to fire. If your finger is inside the trigger guard, you
could fire your gun without intending to - for instance, if you were startled, or if you
slipped or lost your balance.
4. Always treat any firearm as if it is loaded.
5. Always wear proper eye and ear protection when loading or firing any firearm.
6. Be sure of your target, and what is around and beyond it. The projectile fired from
your firearm can travel several hundred yards, and has the potential to kill or
seriously injure someone at that distance! Once you pull the trigger, you cannot call
the projectiles back, so you must positively identify your target before you fire. Fire
only with a safe backstop behind your target - something that will stop and contain
the projectiles you fire, even if you miss the target or your projectile passes through
it.
7. Do not point your firearms at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be sure that all
bystanders are safely positioned behind you and that they are aware that you are
about to shoot. Be mindful that this firearm has a range in excess of a half a mile.
8. Whenever you handle a firearm that, even momentarily, has been out of your direct
control, start by checking its condition to determine whether or not it is loaded. A
firearm in your hands is a lethal weapon which is YOUR responsibility, so YOU must
check it yourself, NOW, not later. Do not rely on someone else to check it.
9. Never take drugs and/or drink alcoholic beverages before and during shooting.
10. Never use any firearm unless you completely understand how it operates and how its
safety features work. If you are not already an experienced firearms user, you should
obtain training in the safe and proper use of firearms by attending one of the many
firearms safety and shooting courses offered in all parts of the country by the National
Rifle Association (telephone 703-267-1000), gun clubs and ranges, gun shops,
shooting schools and other qualified sources of instruction.
11. No projectiles other than those specifically recommended by Traditions may be used
in your firearm.
12. Before firing any firearm, be sure it is in good working order and that the barrel is
clear of dirt, grease, water, excess oil, rust, corrosion or any other obstruction.
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