Traditions Yukon - Manual (Page 16)

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For reasons of safety and proper performance, these loading
instructions for your Traditions muzzleloader must be followed
closely. While some of the procedures may seem cumbersome,
with practice they will soon become second nature and will make
for safe, dependable and accurate shooting. (It is very helpful to
have an experienced black powder shooter with you the first few
times you load and shoot your muzzleloader.) If, after reading
these instructions you still have questions concerning the safe
use of your muzzleloader, contact Traditions Customer Service
Department. 1-800-526-9556
IX. PREPARING TO LOAD & LOADING
MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN
DANGER:
The use of SMOKELESS POWDER in any TRADITIONS
muzzleloaders will result in excessively high pressures
and will destroy the rifle and cause injury or death
to the shooter and bystanders.
If you have any questions regarding powder velocities and
pressures please contact the manufacturer of the propellant.
1 . Black powder, Pyro d e x ™ , Pyro d e x ™ pellets or Triple 7 ® powder &
pellets are the only safe propellants to use in this muzzleloading
rifle. Maximum charges of Triple 7
® should be reduced by 15%.
This means that the maximum amount of Triple 7 ® powder that
can be used is 130 grains.
2. The term “black powder” does not refer to any powder black in
c o l o r, since modern smokeless powders are also black in color.
3. Be certain that the propellant you select is commercially
manufactured black powder, Pyrodex
™ or Triple 7 ® are for
use in muzzleloaders.
CAUTION:
Never smoke while loading, shooting or handling propellants.
Always follow the manufacturer’s safety precautions as listed
on the propellant container.
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PREPARING TO LOAD THE PROPELLANT:
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Make certain the gun is unloaded.
a. Push safety button to “safe”.
b. Insert the ramrod into the barrel. When it is touching the
top of the breech plug it should sit approximately 3/4" below
the muzzle.
Note: You should hear a metallic sound as the brass jag makes
contact with the breech plug.
If the ramrod is not 3/4" below the muzzle and you do not hear
the metallic sound then the barrel may be either obstructed or
loaded. To remove the obstruction, remove the breech plug and
push the obstruction through with your ramrod. Do not attempt
to clear the barrel by firing. Before loading anything into the
barrel, clean all oil and grease from inside the barrel. We
recommend using Traditions cleaning products to enhance your
accuracy and ease shooting & cleaning.
To clear the ignition channel (with an un-obstructed barrel)
follow these steps.
Point the rifle down towards a safe area on the ground and load a
primer into nipple area of the breech plug. Fire off one or two
primers to blow out any oil or residue from the fire channel.
Point the muzzle at a leaf or blade of grass to see if it moves. If it
moves, you have a clear channel. If not, fire additional primers or
check the breech plug for obstructions. Remember to remove
your ramrod before firing with this method.
Another way to see if you have a clear fire channel is to place a
dry patch on the muzzle of your rifle. Using the ramrod with the
loading/cleaning jag attached, push the patch down to the breech
plug face and leave ramrod & patch in bore.
Point the rifle in a safe direction, place primer
in nipple area of the breech plug and fire off
two primers(one at a time). Remove ramrod
from the bore and inspect patch. Patch should
have a complete circular burn in middle. This
gives you visual evidence that you have a clear fire channel.
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