Traditions Vortek StrikerFire - Manual (Page 32)

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12. DEPRIMING YOUR
MUZZLELOADER AFTER FIRING:
1. Press the barrel catch lever and open the action to expose primer.
When you press the barrel catch lever the striker button will return to
it’s at rest de-cocked position.
2. Using either a de-priming tool or finger, remove the spent primer.
Note: If using the Northwest Magnum model either use a de-
priming tool or your fingers remove the musket cap from the
nipple.
13. MISFIRES & HANGFIRES
If after following the previous instructions the rifle did not fire then you
have had a misfire or hangfire. Anyone involved with muzzleloading
firearms may experience a misfire or hangfire at one time or another.
The following are a few simple procedures that will help you to
effectively manage such occurrences.
WARNING: A MISFIRE OR HANGFIRE IS A DANGEROUS
SITUATION AND IT IS IMPERATIVE YOU PROCEED WITH
EXTREME CAUTION. AS YOU ALWAYS SHOULD DO, BUT
ESPECIALLY IN THIS SITUATION, BE SURE TO KEEP THE
FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AS IT MAY FIRE AT
ANY TIME.
Misfire
A misfire is a failure of either the primer or the main charge to ignite.
This could be a very hazardous situation.
WARNING: Extreme caution should be exercised when dealing
with a misfire.
Rarely is a misfire the fault of the rifle. Generally, it can be attributed to
a problem with the propellant or primer. Should your gun fail to fire for
any reason, keep the muzzle pointed at your down-range target for
at least one minute with the action closed. By doing so, you make
sure you are prepared for the chance of a delayed ignition.
If the musket cap or 209 primer did not fire:
1. Check to make certain that a primer or musket cap was installed and
is still securely positioned on the nipple or in 209 primer pocket of the
breech plug.