Traditions Vortek Northwest Magnum Addendum - Manual

Vortek Northwest Magnum Edition™ Addendum
NOTE: This information is designed to supplement the 209 ignition and breech plug system section of
the Traditions Vortek Manual.
NOTE: This model, the Vortek Northwest Magnum Edition, was designed for use with a musket cap
only. It cannot be used with a #11 percussion cap. The action will not function properly and can
cause unsafe situations with misfiring and delayed powder ignition.
CAUTION: Be sure to completely read the information provided in the Traditions Vortek Muzzleloader Manual. If at any time
you are unclear on how to properly use this product please contact Traditions for assistance.
Ignition:
NOTE: Breech plugs and nipples wear out over time and should be replaced periodically. We recommend that you purchase at least
one spare nipple and breech plug for use in the field or at the range. These can be purchased at your local dealer or directly from
Traditions™ at traditionsfirearms.com.
Warning! - Black powder and black powder substitutes are corrosive! If your firearm is not properly cleaned and lubricated after
use, the inside and outside of your firearm may become rusty, corroded, pitted and may ultimately fail to function properly.
Refer to your Vortek manual for instructions on how to check if your muzzle loader is loaded.
Before loading your firearm the following inspection should be made:
First – point your firearm in a safe direction. A safe direction is one where if a discharge occurred no one
would be injured.
Next – squeeze the action release lever to open the action and confirm that there is no cap on the nipple.
- Inspect the nipple for signs of corrosion or damage.
- Inspect the firing pin hole for signs of corrosion or damage.
WARNING: If the firing pin is protruding through the breech face STOP! If there is a cap on the nipple remove it
and follow the following instructions. Closing the action with a capped nipple with a protruding
firing pin can result in a discharge!
Remove the firing pin and spring from the channel using the screw on the side of the frame. Clean the channel, firing pin and
spring and re-install. On the top of the frame in front of the hammer there is a small vent hole. This was designed to allow
excess blowback to escape the firing pin channel and limit fouling that could cause the firing pin to bind. The second reason
for this is to allow for quick and easy lubrication of the firing pin when necessary.
Next – After making sure there is no cap on the nipple, close the action.
- Check the hammer and trigger function by cocking the hammer and releasing it with the
trigger.
- Check the function of the firing pin by squeezing the trigger and pushing the hammer forward.
The firing pin should protrude through the breech face.
- Check the firing pin return by releasing the trigger and the hammer, the firing pin should now
retract.
WARNING: If the firing pin does not retract fully into the breech face STOP! Closing the
action with a capped nipple with a protruding firing pin can result in a discharge! Remove the firing
pin and spring from the channel using the screw on the side of the frame. Clean the channel, firing pin
and spring and re-install. Re-check for proper function of the firing pin by following the instructions
above. Check the function of the trigger block safety-when engaged the hammer cannot be pulled back
and the trigger cannot be squeezed.