Traditions Vortek Ultralight - Manual (Page 10)

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III. MUzzLELOAdING ’MUSTS’
FOR MUzzLELOAdING SUccESS
You must:
1. Read completely, fully understand and follow all instructions
and warranty limitations in this booklet before attempting to
shoot your new Traditions break open muzzleloader.
2. Always treat any firearm as if it is loaded and keep the
muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
3. Always wear proper eye and ear protection when loading or
firing any firearm.
4. Don’t shoot until you are absolutely sure of your target and
what is beyond it. 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. All bystanders must also wear eye
and hearing protection when in the vicinity of anyone using
a firearm.
5. use only the proper grade of black powder or black powder
substitutes such as Pyrodex ® powder, Pyrodex ® Pellets or
Triple 7 ® powder & Triple 7 ® pellets in properly measured
amounts. Be sure to reference the chart in this booklet for
recommended loads. Reduce charges of Triple 7 ® powder
by 15%. For example, if you were using 150 grains of
Pyrodex ® powder and began to use Triple 7 ® powder, you
would only use 130 grains of Triple 7 ® . Always consult the
directions from the powder manufacturer before handling
and loading any type of powder.
6. Never use any amount of smokeless gun powder in your
muzzleloader. Although also black in color, smokeless powder
is a very different chemical composition and it will produce
dangerous pressures resulting in serious injury or death to
yourself, bystanders and it will destroy your firearm.
7. Never smoke or permit others to smoke in the presence
of black powder, Pyrodex ® , Triple 7 ® or any other black
powder substitute. Take care to guard against all potential
ignition sources.
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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.
Do not handle a firearm when anyone is forward of the
firing position. Before anyone moves downrange to post
or check targets or for any other purpose, all firearms
should be unloaded, with safeties engaged and actions
locked open, and placed safely on the bench where they
should not be touched or handled until everyone returns
from downrange.
Do not handle firearms when you are tired, cold or
impaired physically or mentally, in any way.
Never fire your rifle 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.
Never continue to use your rifle if it is not functioning
properly. Never force a jammed action, as the jammed
cartridge may explode if the primer is crushed or pressed
against any metal part of the rifle.
use only appropriate accessories for your rifle. Be sure
all accessories, including slings, ammunition carriers,
sights and sight mounts, etc. are compatible with the
firearm and do not interfere with its safe operation. If in
doubt, contact Traditions. Traditions is not responsible
for any damage or injury caused by the use of improper
accessories, and mounting, attachment or use of
improper accessories could void the warranty.
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