Traditions Outfitter - Manual (Page 8)

13. Always be mindful of where the safety is set and routinely verify its setting. Never
solely rely on any rifle’s safety. It is prudent to always treat every gun as if it were loaded
and ready to fire. A firearm’s safety is a mechanical device which can fail.
14. Never give a firearm to anyone, or take a firearm from anyone, unless it is unloaded
and the action is open. If someone tries to hand you a firearm with the action closed,
politely ask them to open it before you take it from them.
15. Always unload your firearm when immediate shooting is not planned.
16. Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
17. Never climb, jump or move abruptly while carrying any loaded firearm.
18. Never transport a loaded firearm nor shoot one from within a vehicle.
19. Always store the ammunition and rifle in separate locked places. Always keep all
firearms and ammunition components secured and separate away from children. Never
store a loaded gun.
20. In the event of a misfire, assume the gun could fire at any moment. Keep gun pointed
down range with the action closed. Wait at least one minute before unloading.
21. Never load a firearm indoors. Only load your firearm in a location where it is safe to
shoot.
22. Be certain that anyone firing this firearm understands and is willing to follow the
instructions and precautions in this manual and the fundamentals of safe firearm
handling.
23. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or the surface of water.
24. When shooting, be alert to be sure no one comes into the line of fire. Check the
backstop and target area carefully to be sure it is free of people each time before you
begin to fire. When firing with a group of people, put a responsible person in charge
to maintain safety, discipline and control to reduce the chance of accidents. On a
firing range, be alert to the commands of the range officer, and follow them precisely
and immediately. Never fire your gun near an animal, unless it is trained to accept the
noise of gunfire. An animal's startled reaction to the sound of gunfire could injure it or
could cause an accident.
25. If the firearm is dropped or struck a hard blow, open action and unload the firearm.
Check the bore for obstructions. Verify that the hammer and trigger function properly and
that there are no broken or damaged parts. Take the firearm to a qualified gunsmith for
inspection and repair if any problems are found.
26. Refer to Section VIII for cleaning and maintenance instructions.
Take time now to acquaint yourself with your Traditions Firearm. If you have any
questions regarding your firearm after reviewing this information, please contact the
Traditions Customer Service Department for assistance.
MAKE SURE THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE
PROCEEDING. Make sure firearm is pointed in a safe direction at all times and
your finger is outside the trigger guard.
Verify firearm is unloaded by using action release button in a rearward direction to
open action and visually verify that there are no live or spent cartridges in the
chamber. If there are spent or live cartridges remove them immediately.
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2. Inspect that the ignition channel is clear of obstructions.
3. Verify that the proper propellant is being used and that it is the proper granulation and
is free from moisture, contamination and oils.
4. Check the condition of the primers and propellant powder. For hunting situations, it is
a wise practice to use fresh primers and powder. Use a fresh load for each day’s hunting.
Misfire
A misfire is a failure of either the primer or the main charge to ignite. This could be a
very hazardous situation. Extreme caution should be exercised when dealing with a
misfire. Rarely is a misfire the fault of the rifle. Generally, it can be attributed to a
problem with the propellant or primer. Should your gun fail to fire for any reason, keep
the muzzle pointed at your down-range target for at least one minute with the action
closed. By doing so, you make sure you are prepared for the chance of a delayed ignition.
If the primer did not fire:
1. Check to make certain that a primer was installed and is still securely positioned in the
primer pocket
2. Verify that the striker face is free of debris.
3. Try a new primer.
If the primer fires but the main charge does not:
1. Remove the primer while keeping the barrel pointed in a safe direction. Using a
cleaning pick, verify that the hole in the breech plug is clear of any obstruction.
2. Tap the butt pad of the rifle with your hand to direct the powder into the ignition
channel. If you are using pellets this process will not help.
3. Verify that propellant was loaded under your projectile by running the ramrod down
the muzzle and observing the measure marks on your ramrod. Use extreme caution to
always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
4. Check for any mechanical defects in the breech area. If your gun has repeatedly failed
to fire, you will need to unload the rifle. See Section XXIX. At this point a beginning
shooter should seek assistance from an experienced shooter. Never leave an unfired
charge in the barrel.
5. After verifying the above directions re-prime the muzzleloader and fire.
XXIX. REMOVING THE PROJECTILE AND THE CHARGE:
Method 1
1. Make sure the muzzle of the barrel is pointed in a safe direction at all times.
2. Open the action and carefully remove the primer from the breech plug.
3. Using your fingers, remove the breech plug from the rear of the barrel.
4. Insert a ramrod into the muzzle and push the load out of the rear of the barrel.
5. Clean and wipe all surfaces of loose fouling and debris.
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