Traditions Deerhunter Kit - Manual (Page 2)

Assembly Instructions
You should be aware that you are about to build a
muzzleloader which will be fully shootable. For this
reason it must be handled with the same precautions
and respect due any firearm. Before loading or shoot-
ing this gun, read and understand and always be will-
ing to follow the instructions, loads and precautions
as outlined in the enclosed Warranty and Shooting
Instructions Booklet. If this booklet is not with your
kit, ask your dealer or contact TRADITIONS for a
free copy.
The following instructions will enable a moderately
handy person to build a safe, serviceable and
shootable muzzleloader. Greater skills and patience
will be rewarded with a truly fine rifle reminiscent of
the muzzleloading era.
Before beginning the actual assembly of the parts,
read these instructions while at the same time take
inventory of each part and develop an understanding
where each part goes and how they relate to each
other.
Next, begin initial assembly. Progressively improve
the fit of the various parts as each part is fitted to
another. Realize that after all parts have been installed
KR56108 .50 caliber percussion, drilled/tapped • KR56148 .54 caliber percussion, drilled/tapped
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Letter Description Part Number
A Lock - Percussion 22203
B Lock Plate Washer (2) 22819
C Lock Plate Screw (2) 20620
D Stock Assembly K36001
(includes rubber buttpad, stock
plates & screws): unfinished
kit stock
E Stock Plate (2) 36016
F Stock Plate Screw (4) 36017
G Stock Sling Swivel 25046
H Rubber Butt Pad (2) 25026
I Barrel Assembly
(unblued, 24”):*
.50 cal. Percussion (1:48”)
C361080
drilled/tapped
.54 cal. Percussion (1:48”)
C361048
drilled/tapped
J Barrel Tang 20606
K Barrel Tenon 20533
L Barrel Wedge 22218
M Bolster Screw (perc. only) 20605
N Tang Screw 20841
O Nipple (percussion only) 20608
P Trigger/Trigger Guard Assembly 36022
Q Rear Adj. Sight 36810
R Front Sight 36611
S Ramrod Assembly (synthetic) 36028M
T Ramrod Spring 20621
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at that time, a more precise final fitting of all the parts
collectively will enable you to more precisely mate
them together. Do not attempt to totally fit and finish
each part as you install it on your gun. You will real-
ize a finer result if you repeatedly and progressively
blend the parts together. This will improve the final
wood to metal fit and finish. Only after you have com-
pleted the final assembly, should you then file, sand,
stain and color the parts of the gun.
I General Assembly Instructions
A. Fitting: All metal parts should be placed into their
respective cut-outs of the Stock and fit snugly.
Remove wood sparingly and only as needed with a
sharp chisel or carving tool. Proceed slowly.
B. Wood Screws: To facilitate assembly and to avoid
cracking the Stock, mark and drill small pilot holes
into wood before inserting Wood Screws.
C. Metal Screws: Turn Screws into and out of their
threaded holes several times to burnish the threads
to insure smooth fit.
II Stock Assembly
A. Installation of Sling Swivel to underside of Butt Stock.
1. Measure and mark a point 4 1 ⁄
2 ” forward of the butt
pad along the underside of the butt stock.
2. Select a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw
portion of the Sling Swivel.
3. Drill a pilot hole at the mark to a depth adquate to
accommodate the Screw portion of the Sling Swivel.
4. Install Sling Swivel into butt stock.
B. Installation of Wedge Plates to fore stock.
1. Position Wedge Plates into their factory pre-cut
recesses on each side of the fore stock.
2. Mark and drill pilot holes for each Wedge Plate
using a drill bit which is slightly smaller than the
Screws.
3. Install Wedge Plates with the Wedge Plate Screws.
III Barrel Assembly
A. Install the Ramrod Thimble/Rib Sling Swivel
Assembly to the underside of the Barrel with the
two Thimble/Barrel Rib Screws.
B. Install the Tang onto the hook of the breech of the
Barrel (rear). File the Tang or breech hook surfaces
sparingly and only if needed to obtain a smooth,
flush yet snug fit. Note: These two parts should
require a moderate amount of force to join them
together.
C. Install the Nipple and the Bolster Clean-out Screw
into the barrel bolster. Note: Coat the threads of
each with a lube for easy future removal.
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Lock Assembly Parts
Percussion Lock Assembly
No. 22203
Letter Description Number
A Trigger Guard/
Trigger Plate
36023
B Trigger Spring 36043
C Trigger 60402-Z
D Trigger Pin 60609
Letter Description Part Number
U Ramrod Thimble/Rib/
Swivel Assembly
36013
V Thimble/Rib Screw (2) 25014
W Scope Mount Hole Plug
Screw 8/40 (4) installed
26029
AA Front & Rear Mounting Screw (2) 50622
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*Barrel sold as an assembly; drum (in percussion model)
not sold separately.
Features and parts subject to change without notice.
Letter Description Number
A Lock Plate 90201
C Mainspring 70505
D Sear Adjusting Screw Spring 70520
E Sear Spring 70506
G Sear Adjusting Screw 70518
H Hammer Screw 75512
I Sear Screw 70514
J Sear Spring Screw 70121
N Hammer 70602
R Tumbler 70103
S Sear 70504
Trigger/Trigger Guard Assembly
Assembly No. 36022
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