Traditions Vortek StrikerFire User Manual

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5. Push the projectile deeper
into the bore using the longer
shaft of the ball starter until it
hits the muzzle.

6. With the loading jag on your ramrod, position the ramrod on top of
the bullet inside the bore. Holding the ramrod no further than 6” over
the bore apply firm pressure downward until the bullet is on seated
against the powder. (Holding the ramrod any higher will increase your
chances of breaking your ramrod.)

Note: If you are using pelletized powder do not crush them when
loading the bullet. Testing has shown that crushed or broken
pellets will cause accuracy issues.

7. With a clean barrel, after
the bullet is seated fully
against the powder charge,
mark the ramrod at the
muzzle. This will show you
that each projectile is seated
at the same depth each time.
If you change the desired
powder charge or projectile,
you will need to change the
mark and make a new one for
the new charge.

8. Make sure you remove the ramrod from the barrel before priming
and shooting the muzzleloader.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS SEAT THE BULLET FIRMLY ON TOP OF
THE POWDER CHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS.