Traditions Vortek StrikerFire - Manual (Page 22)

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7. BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR
SHOOTING THE VORTEK
STRIKERFIRE™
In order to shoot your Traditions™ muzzleloader, you will need the
following accessories or equipment listed below:
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT OR LOAD YOUR
MUZZLELOADING FIREARM UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS
MANUAL COMPLETELY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND IT. FAILURE
TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS
AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO
UNDERSTAND ANY OR ALL OF THIS MANAUL, CALL THE
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT TRADITIONS™.
1. Proper eye protection specified for use with firearms.
2. Proper ear protection specified for use with firearms.
3. Black powder or an approved black powder substitute in the
appropriate type for your firearm.
4. A powder measure.
5. Projectiles appropriate for your firearm such as Traditions™
Smackdown bullets
6. 209 Primers or Musket Caps if using Northwest Magnum model.
7. Bore cleaning patches.
8. A jag to hold cleaning patches.
9. An appropriate bore cleaner for muzzleloaders (like EZ Clean™).
10. An appropriate oil or rust inhibiting lubricant (like Wonderlube™).
Note: While not required, a Traditions™ range rod will make loading
and cleaning easier and is recommended.
8. SAFETY PREPARATIONS FOR
FIRING
WARNING: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARM SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.
ALWAYS TREAT ANY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL
FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED AT ANY TIME. KEEP YOU
FINGER OUT OF THE TRIGGER GUARD AND OFF THE TRIGGER.