Warning – Traditions Vortek Ultralight User Manual

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warning:

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISSASSEMBLE THE RECEIVER. THIS

INCLUDES ANY PINS HOLDING THE RECEIVER TOGETHER.

CLEAN AS A COMPLETE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO

DISSASEMBLE ANY PART OF THE RECEIVER IT WILL

AUTOMATICALLY VOID ANY WARRANTY ON THIS FIREARM

AND CAN MAKE THE FIREARM UNSAFE FOR USE AND MAY

CAUSE MAJOR INJURY OR DEATH.

VIII. IGNITION & BREEch PLUGS

Your muzzleloader is equipped to use a standard 209 shotgun

primer for the ignition. The 209 primer area is built directly into

the breech plug. Make sure that you remove the 209 breech

plug and clean the threads of both the breech plug and inside

of the barrel before ever firing your muzzleloader. You must

lubricate the thread of the breech plug with Traditions breech

plug grease before you install it back into the barrel. This will

help prevent the breech plug from getting stuck inside the

barrel after shooting.

Note: Breech plugs will wear out over time and should be
replaced periodically. We recommend that you purchase at
least one extra breech plug for emergencies in the field or at
the range. We recommend that you replace your breech plugs
after every year and nipples after every hunting season.

Removal/Cleaning of the Accelerator Breech Plug:
a.

using your fingers rotate the breech

plug counter clockwise to remove

from the barrel. The Accelerator

Breech Plug removes in just 3 full

rotations from the barrel.

b. using ez Clean solvent and a soft

bristle brush remove the factory oil and grease from the

threads of the breech plug.

Inspect the o-ring to be sure it is not worn or damaged.

If so remove and replace with a new one.

Removal of drop out trigger group:
In order to help you keep your gun in top working order, the

Vortek is equipped with a drop out trigger group for easy

cleaning and maintenance.

To remove the trigger group, follow these steps:

1. If you have your hammer spur attached, remove it at this

time and set aside.

2. using a 4 mm Allen head wrench, remove the screw

behind the trigger assembly while keeping pressure on

the trigger guard.

3. Once the trigger screw is out, the

trigger group will now pivot out of

the receiver.

4. Remove the release lever spring

which is located on the front of the

trigger assembly. Place aside.

5. using a cleaning solvent spray and a brush clean out the

inside of the trigger assembly and remove any fouling that

is inside. Once you have cleaned out the fouling, rinse the

trigger assembly under running water to remove any left

over solvent and fouling.

6. Dry the trigger group by wiping down with a clean rag and

shake out any remaining water and let air dry, or using an

air hose, spray out the remaining water.

7. Reinstall the trigger group by following the removal steps

in reverse.

Note: make sure that the release lever spring is firmly

mounted on the trigger group and install it into the hole in

the release lever. The trigger group will pivot down into

place. keep pressure on the trigger guard while installing

the trigger group screw.