Traditions Evolution Thunderbolt Tracker - Manual (Page 23)

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PROPELLANTS:
If you have any questions regarding powder velocities and
pressures please contact the manufacturer of the propellant.
1. Black powder, Pyrodex, Pyrodex pellets or Triple 7 powder are the
only safe propellants to use in this muzzleloading rifle. Maximum
charges of Triple 7 should be reduced by 15%, whether measured
by weight or volume.
2. The term “black powder” does not refer to any powder black in
color, 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 for use in
muzzleloaders.
DANGER: The use of SMOKELESS POWDER in any
TRADITIONS muzzleloaders will result in excessively high
pressures and can cause serious damage to the rifle and
possible injury or death to the shooter and bystanders.
4. Pyrodex is intended to be used on a volume-to-volume basis. It
burns cleaner and produces less fouling build up than black powder.
PROPELLANT RECOMMENDATIONS
• Cannons or very large-caliber rifles:
1f/fg (coarsest granulation) black powder or Pyrodex CTG (not
commonly found today). Not recommended for use in Traditions
Bolt Action & In-Line Muzzleloading Rifles.
• .45 to .58 caliber rifles:
2f/ffg (course granulation) black powder, Pyrodex RS, Select,
Pellets or Triple 7 is recommended for use in Traditions Bolt
Action & In-Line Muzzleloading Rifles.
• Revolvers, pistols and .38 caliber (and under) rifles:
3f/fffg (standard granulation) black powder, Pyrodex P, .44/.45
Pellets or Triple 7. Not recommended for Traditions Bolt Action &
In-Line Muzzleloading Rifles.
• Flintlock primer:
4f/ffffg (finest granulation) black powder. Not recommended for
Traditions Bolt Action & In-Line Muzzleloading Rifles.
• Store all propellants according to the manufacturer’s instructions
listed on each container. Local fire regulations should also be
followed.
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