Traditions Vortek Northwest Addendum - Manual (Page 2)

WARNING:
Before proceeding with the disassembly and maintenance of your rifle, make certain the gun is unloaded and that
the cap or primer has been removed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
Removal of the Nipple:
1. Make sure that the nipple is not capped or primed.
2. Push the action release lever to open the action and expose the nipple and breech plug.
3. Insert the breech plug wrench over the nipple and make sure it is seated fully.
4. Insert the handle into the hole at the rear of the breech plug wrench and unscrew the nipple counter clockwise.
Removal of the Breech Plug:
1. Insert the larger end of the breech plug wrench over the breech plug and make sure it is fully seated.
2. Insert the handle into the hole at the rear of the breech plug wrench and unscrew the breech plug counter clockwise. It may
require some extra force to remove the breech plug after shooting.
3. If for some reason you are unable to remove the breech plug or nipple, please refer to Section VIII of your owner’s manual for
additional instructions.
Installation of the Breech Plug and Nipple:
1. Make sure that the threads of both the breech plug and the nipple are clean of all debris and fouling. Be sure to clean the threads
inside the barrel of any debris as well.
2. Apply liberally to the threads Traditions™ Breech Plug and Nipple grease. This will help to prevent the breech plug becoming
seized in the threads of the breech.
3. Re-install the breech plug into the barrel using the wrench and turning it clockwise until tight.
4. Re-install the nipple into the breech plug using the wrench and turning it clockwise until tight. Do not over tighten or the nipple
may break.
Refer to section IX for instructions on how to load your muzzle loader keeping in mind to follow the recommended loads listed here
specifically for the Northwest Edition.
Recommended Loads:
NOTE: The Vortek Northwest Edition is designed to shoot loose granulated powder or Pyrodex ® Pellets only. Note: Traditions
recommends using a #11 percussion cap with a combination of 90-100 grains of loose powder, and a 250gr sabot bullet as a good
starting load for initial sight in. You may want to try different loads to see what suits your shooting needs, but do not exceed the
maximum load of 150 grains. When using loose Triple 7 a 15% reduction by volume should be taken making the maximum for this
powder 130 grains.
Capping your muzzleloader:
NOTE: TheVortek Northwest Edition™ is designed to use the #11 ignition cap only. This gun can not use a musket ignition or a
209 shotgun primer ignition. Only install a percussion cap after the gun has been loaded with powder and bullet and only
when you are ready to fire the firearm.
1. Make sure that your muzzleloader is pointed in a safe direction.
2. Squeeze the action release lever to open the action of the gun.
3. Install the #11 percussion cap onto the nipple and make sure it is fully seated.
4. Close your action and your gun is now loaded and ready to fire.
De-capping your muzzleloader:
1. Squeeze the action release lever to open the action of the gun.
2. Use a De-capping tool to remove the percussion cap from the nipple.
3. Slide the tool alongside the inner part of the cap closest to the nipple and push the cap off the nipple.
CAUTION: BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL OTHER WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE
VORTEK MANUAL.
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