Traditions Vortek Ultralight - Manual (Page 15)

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cleaner can be used to get the smaller areas clean and dry.
2. Wipe with a clean cotton cloth. Repeat until all residues
are off.
3. Liberally apply Traditions breech plug grease onto the threads
of the breech plug as well as the o-ring of the Accelerator
breech plug.
4. Place the breech plug in the barrel and thread the breech plug
into the barrel using your fingers and rotating the breech plug
in a clockwise rotation. Continue to do so until the Accelerator
breech plug makes contact with the barrel and seats firmly.
Note: If the breech plug does not thread smoothly or seat
fully, remove it and visually inspect the o-ring for wear and
the threads on the plug and inside the barrel for fouling or
obstructions.
Traditions™ recommends removing, cleaning and re-lubing the
breech plug every 10-15 shots. With proper maintenance and care
the o-ring will last many years. The o-ring is in place as a gas
check and helps to block fouling from reaching the threads. The
plug can still be used without the o-ring but may become difficult to
remove due to the fouling that will take place.
IX. PREPARING TO LOAd ANd LOAdING
A MUzzLELOAdING RIFLE:
danger:
The use of SMOKELESS POWDER in any
TRADITIONS muzzleloaders will result in excessively high
pressures and will destroy the rifle and cause injury
or death to the shooter and bystanders.
If you have any questions regarding powder velocities and
pressures please contact the manufacturer of the propellant.
1. Black powder, Pyrodex
® , Pyrodex ® pellets or Triple 7 ®
powder & pellets are the only safe propellants to use in this
muzzleloading rifle. Maximum charges of Triple 7 ® should
be reduced by 15%. This means that the maximum amount
of Triple 7 ® powder that can be used is 130 grains.
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Note: O-rings are available for purchase from your local
Traditions dealer or online at www.traditionsfirearms.com.
d. Dry the breech plug and lube the threads and o-ring with
Traditions breech plug grease or the appropriate anti-seize
grease. Not using the recommended lubricant will cause
o-ring damage and breech plug seizure.
Note: If the plug is difficult to remove, try these hints to help
remove your plug: Spray penetrating oil down the muzzle of
the barrel and let it sit for an hour. Remove the barrel from
the frame and place in a padded vice to give better leverage
while using the spanner wrench to remove the plug. To use
the wrench, insert the post of the wrench into the notch on
the plug and turn the handle counter clockwise.
TIPS FOR STUCK BREECh PLUgS:
imPortant:
Always make sure to lubricate the breech plug threads
liberally with Traditions breech plug grease
before using your muzzleloader.
a. With the breech plug wrench fitted over the breech plug,
actually try to tighten the plug and then rock it back and forth
to loosen up the fouling.
b. Remove the barrel from the receiver. Pour some hot water into
the barrel and let it soak for about 1/2 hour. Secure the barrel in
a padded vise. Position the wrench onto the
breech plug and remove. Be careful not to
scald yourself with the hot water.
c. If you still cannot remove plug, contact
Traditions Customer Service Department.
Installation of the Breech Plug:
1. Spray the breech plug inside and out with Traditions easy
Clean™ solvent or use the ez Clean™ bath system to loosen
the residue and fouling on the plug. use a stiff brush to clean
the outside threads and inner area of the breech plug. A pipe