Warning – Traditions Vortek Ultralight User Manual

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V. MAKE SURE ThAT ThE MUzzLELOAdER

IS UNLOAdEd BEFORE PROcEEdING.

To check if the muzzleloader is unloaded, remove the ramrod,

unscrew the jag and re-attach at the opposite end of the jag. Place

the ramrod down the barrel. The ramrod should sit 3/4” below the

muzzle. You should also be able to hear a metallic sound of the jag

hitting the face of the breech plug. If your ramrod extends beyond

the muzzle or you do not hear a metallic sound you will need to

disassemble the muzzleloader and remove the obstruction before

proceeding. Refer to the Section VII & VIII.

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MUZZLELOADER,

CLEAN & LUBRICATE IT!

These are brief instructions on what to do before you use your

muzzleloader for the first time. Please review the Disassembly

instructions inside for the complete set of instructions. When you

first remove the new muzzleloader from the box there will be some

manufacturing oils and grease for shipping purposes. These residues

need to be removed so that the muzzleloader will function properly.

warning:

Make sure the firearm is unloaded with the safety in the “on” position.

Refer to Section VI for safety operation.
1. Remove ramrod from the thimbles.
2. With action closed, unscrew the forend

and remove.

3. Remove the barrel from the receiver

by pushing the action release button

in. When the barrel starts to open lift

the barrel out of the receiver. unscrew

and remove breech plug by using the

breech plug wrench supplied with

the muzzleloader and clean all items

with hot, soapy water or muzzleloader

bore solvent. This will remove any

manufacturing residue that may be on

the inside or outside of the barrel.

4. Dry all of the parts completely.

IV. LIMITEd LIFETIME MEchANIcAL WARRANTY

Traditions will warrant this muzzleloading firearm (or parts in a kit to

be built) to be free of mechanical defects in materials or craftmanship for the

life of the firearm, while in the possession of the original owner except

wooden stocks. Traditions will repair or replace, at its own option, product or

parts which are returned at owner’s expense to the Traditions Customer Service

Department. A full explanation of the specific problem must accompany the

returned item. Call 860-388-4656 to obtain a factory issued Return Merchandise

Authorization number.

Firearms packaged and shipped improperly

are not covered under warranty if damage occurs.

This warranty shall remain in force unless any of the following are determined by

the Traditions Customer Service Department:

1. use of any propellant other than black powder, Pyrodex

or Triple 7

2. use of any powder charge in excess of those recommended in this booklet.
3. use of any plastic patching material with round balls.
4. Modification of internal parts as they were shipped from the factory.
5. A lack of proper maintenance and thorough cleaning is evident such as rust.
6. Customer abuse.

Shipping Address:
Traditions Performance Firearms
1375 Boston Post Rd. • P.O. Box 776
Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0776
Tel. 860-388-4656
Fax. 860-388-4657
Website: www.traditionsfirearms.com
e-mail: [email protected]

If you are unsure how to package your firearm for return, ask your service

representative when obtaining your RMA#