Traditions Vortek StrikerFire - Manual (Page 25)

To test and clear the ignition channel follow these
steps.
Point the rifle down towards a safe area on the ground and load a
primer into the 209 primer pocket of the breech plug or if using the
Northwest Magnum model a musket cap onto the nipple. Fire one or
two primers to blow out any oil or residue from the fire channel. Point
the muzzle at a leaf or blade of grass to see if it moves. If it moves, you
have a clear channel. If not, fire additional primers or check the breech
plug for obstructions.
Another way to see if you have a clear fire channel is to screw a
loading/cleaning jag on your ramrod and place a dry patch on the
muzzle of your rifle. Push the patch down to the breech plug face and
leave ramrod & patch in bore. Point rifle in a safe direction, place
primer in nipple area of the breech plug and fire two primers. Remove
ramrod from the bore and inspect patch. Patch should have a complete
circular burn in middle. This tells you that you have a clear fire channel.
Stand the butt of the rifle on the ground so that the muzzle is pointed
up and away from you and others. Never work with your face or any
part of your body over the muzzle, even when the gun is unloaded.
Be sure that the firearm is unprimed and the safeties are engaged.
Your rifle is now ready to be loaded.
LOADING THE CHARGE FOR
MUZZLELOADING RIFLES:
Use only black powder or an approved black powder substitute.
Follow the powder manufacturer’s instructions when measuring
any type of powder as not all powders are measured the same.
Some are measured by weight and some by volume, and
volumetric measuring can vary depending on the type and
manufacturer of the powder. (Refer to Section 17 for more
information on black powder and black powder substitutes)
When loading loose powder:
1. Fill your Traditions™ flask
with Black Powder or Black
Powder substitute of your
choice.
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