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3. Verify that the proper propellant is being used and that it is
the proper granulation and is free from moisture,
contamination and oils.
4. Check the condition of the primers and propellant powder. For
hunting situations, it is a wise practice to use fresh primers
and powder. Use a fresh load for each day’s hunting.
MISFIRE
A misfire is a failure of either the primer or the main charge to
ignite. This could be a very hazardous situation. 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 percussion cap/primer did not fire:
1. Check to make certain that a primer(s) were installed
and is still securely installed in both breech plugs.
2. Verify that the breech face is free of debris for both
firing pins.
3. Try new primers.
4. If nothing is working at this point, you should call Traditions
Customer Service Department to discuss other ways of
working out this problem. Many times the problem can be
worked out over the phone and save in costly shipping
times & charges.
If the primer fires but the main charge does not:
1. Remove the primer(s) while keeping the barrels pointed in a
safe direction. Using a cleaning pick, verify that the hole in
both breech plug is clear of any obstruction.
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2. Slap the side of the barrels with your hand to direct the
powder into the ignition channels of the breech plugs. If you
are using pellets this process will not help.
3. Verify that propellant was loaded under your projectile by
running the ramrod down the bore of both barrels and
check the measure marks on your ramrod. Use extreme
caution to always keep the muzzle of both barrels pointed in
a safe direction.
4. Check for any mechanical defects in the breech area. If
your gun has repeatedly failed to fire, you will need to
unload the rifle. See section XIV. At this point a beginning
shooter should seek assistance from an experienced
shooter. Never leave an unfired charge in either barrels.
5. After verifying the above directions re-prime the
muzzleloader and fire when safe.
XVIII. REMOVING THE PROJECTILE
AND THE CHARGE:
WARNING:
Keep BOTH Barrels pointed in a safe direction at all times
because you still have a loaded firearm and it could go off.
METHOD 1
1. Make sure the muzzle of both barrels is pointed in a safe
direction at all times and that the safety is engaged to the
“ON” or “SAFE” position.
2. Open the action and carefully remove the primer from each
breech plug.
3. Using the Breech Plug/Nipple wrench, supplied with the
rifle, remove the breech plugs from both barrels.
4. Insert a ramrod into one of the barrels and push the load
out one barrel at a time.
5. Clean and wipe all surfaces of loose fouling and debris from
the inside of each barrel.
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