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7 . Make sure you remove the ramrod from the thimble & fore n d
b e f o re removing the forend. If you try to remove the fore n d
with the ramrod in place you may crack the forend. This will
not be covered under the Wa rranty and you will have to
p u rchase a new one.
8. The R a m ro d p rovided is much smaller than a typical .50 caliber
r a m rod so that you will be able to remove the rod from the
f o rend quickly & easily. We recommend for you to also
p u rchase the Traditions #A1590 Lightning Range rod that
is 36" long and durable which will make constant loading and
cleaning easier.
9. B a rrel Jack – This part allows the gun to
regulate both barrels at a maximum of 100
y a rds. Make sure you fully understand the
section in the owner’s manual detailing the
adjustment pro c e d u re before making any
changes or adjustments to this part .
1 0 . A steel scope base is provided with each Tr a d i t i o n s ™ E x p re s s
D o u b l e ™ M u z z l e l o a d e r because of its’ own hole pattern and
style. Make sure you use the designated base to mount any
scope or red dot sight.
VII. MAKE SURE THAT THE MUZZLELOADER
IS UNLOADED BEFORE PROCEEDING.
To check if the muzzleloader is unloaded, remove the ramro d ,
u n s c rew the jag and re-attach at the opposite end of the jag to make
the ramrod longer. Place the ramrod down the barrel. The ramro d
should sit 3/4" above the muzzle. You should also be able to hear a
metallic sound of the jag hitting the face of the breech plug. If your
r a m rod extends beyond the
muzzle or you do not hear a
metallic sound you will need
to disassemble the
muzzleloader and remove the
o b s t ruction before
p roceeding.
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MUZZLELOADER,
CLEAN & LUBRICATE IT!
The following instructions give you a quick rundown on what to do
b e f o re you use your muzzleloader for the first time. Please review the
disassembly instructions in this manual for a complete set of
i n s t ructions. When you first remove the new muzzleloader from the
box there will be some manufacturing oils and grease on the metal
p a rts for shipping purposes. These residues need to be removed so
that the muzzleloader will function pro p e r l y.
WARNING!
Make sure the fire a rm is unloaded with the safety in the “SAFE”
position. Refer to Section VI for safety operation.
1. Remove ramrod from the thimbles. (Note: The Tr a d i t i o n s ™
E x p ress Double ™ ramrod is slightly smaller in diameter than
a normal .50 caliber so that it will allow you to easily
remove and replace it from the thimble & forend. (We
recommend that you purchase the Traditions #A1590
Lightning Range Rod to make loading and cleaning easier.)
2. Remove forend by pulling up on latch to
free it from the barrel assembly.
3. Unscrew and remove BOTH breech
plugs by using the breech plug wrench
supplied with the muzzleloader. It may
be helpful to lock the barrels into a
“padded” vice to give you leverage when
removing the breech plugs.
IMPORTANT - Look through & visually
inspect that there is no obstructions
in each barrel when the breech plugs
are removed.
4. Clean the inside & outside of the barrels and both breech
plugs with Traditions EZ Clean™ muzzleloader bore solvent.
(Traditions #A1436, #A1750, #A1760) This will remove any
manufacturing residue that may be on the inside or outside
of the barrel.
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R a m rod sits
3 / 4" a b o v e
m u z z l e l o a d e r
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