Traditions Vortek StrikerFire - Manual (Page 21)

Note: If using the Northwest Edition model you will have to use
the supplied wrench to remove the breech plug, refer to Section
15 on instructions of how to do perform this step.
3. Remove the ramrod from the thimbles.
4. With the action closed, unscrew the forend screw using the supplied
4mm wrench and remove the forend from the barrel.
5. Remove the barrel from the receiver by pushing the barrel catch
lever in. When the action starts to open lift the barrel up and out of
the receiver. Clean all items with hot, soapy water or muzzleloader
bore solvent such as Traditions™ EZ Clean™. This will remove any
manufacturing residue that may be on the inside or outside of the
barrel.
6. Dry all of the parts completely.
7. Apply a light coat of Traditions™ EZ Clean™ solvent to a dry patch
(or use Traditions pre-soaked EZ Clean™ patches) and run up &
down the bore, then use Traditions™ Wonderlube™ prelubed
patches to “season” the lands & grooves of the rifling before loading.
This will allow for easier loading and cleaning throughout your
shooting sessions.
8. Generously lubricate the
threads of the breech plug
with Traditions™ breech
plug grease. Be careful to
not get any grease inside
the breech plug.
9. Now reassemble your firearm.
A Note about maintenance procedures:
Proper maintenance and cleaning of your new muzzleloader will
require you to remove the barrel from the receiver. You must clean the
muzzleloader each time it is used.
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Please refer to Section 15 Cleaning & Maintenance section for more
information. Take time before such cleaning to study the
Disassembly/Assembly procedures and the accompanying
photographs to thoroughly acquaint yourself with your rifle’s
subassemblies.