Traditions Outfitter - Manual (Page 9)

“safe” position.
2. Point the muzzleloader in a safe direction.
3. Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, open the action to expose the breech
area. Using a 209 capper or your fingers, press the primer into the primer pocket in the
breech plug. Make sure that the action is completely closed. When you are
ready to fire the muzzleloader, place the safety in the “fire” position and cock the
hammer.
4. Your muzzleloader is now ready to fire.
XXVII. DECAPPING YOUR MUZZLELOADER
AFTER FIRING:
1. Press action release button and open barrel to expose primer.
2. Using a de-priming tool or finger, remove the spent primer.
IF YOUR MUZZLELOADER FAILS TO FIRE:
Anyone involved with muzzleloading firearms may experience a hangfire or misfire. The
following are a few simple procedures that will help you to effectively manage such
occurrences.
XXVIII. HANGFIRES & MISFIRES
Hangfire
A hangfire is a delayed ignition. The primer fires when the trigger is pulled and the main
charge fires a brief moment later. There are many reasons that hangfires occur. If you are
experiencing hangfires, there are possible causes that you need to evaluate. Verify the
following:
1. Verify that the primer is the correct size and properly fitted onto the nipple.
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VI: SAFETY
Your Traditions rifle is equipped with a trigger block safety & a hammer block
safety. The hammer block safety is designed to prevent a misfire if the hammer were
to fall without being engaged by the trigger mechanism, it will prevent an accidental
discharge.
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WARNING : With the safety set in the “Fire” (F) position, the gun is now ready
to fire. Never rely totally on the rifle’s mechanical “safety” device. The word
“Safety” describes a gun’s trigger block mechanism. This mechanical device is
designed to place your gun in a safer status. No guarantee can be made that the gun
absolutely will not fire even if the safety is set in 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 rifle is loaded
or at any time while it is pointed in an unsafe position.
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