Traditions Vortek Ultralight - Manual (Page 16)

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2. The term “black powder” does not refer to any powder
black in color, since modern smokeless powders are also
black in color.
3. Be certain that the propellant you select is commercially
manufactured black powder, Pyrodex ® or Triple 7 ® are for
use in muzzleloaders.
Caution:
NEvER SMOKE WhILE LOADINg, ShOOTINg
OR hANDLINg PROPELLANTS. ALWAYS FOLLOW
ThE MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AS LISTED ON ThE PROPELLANT CONTAINER.
PREPARING TO LOAD THE PROPELLANT:
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Make certain the gun is unloaded.
a. Push safety button to “safe”.
b. Remove Ramrod from barrel Thimbles
c. unscrew jag from ramrod and reverse 180 degrees so
that concave (hollowed end) is exposed.
d. Re-thread jag so that the concave (hollowed end) is out.
This will make the ramrod longer and provide the
proper length.
e. Insert the ramrod into the barrel. When it is touching
the top of the breech plug I it should sit approximately
3/4” below the muzzle. (Note: The top of the Ramrod
should be just underneath the PAS system ends and the
barrel rifling starts)
Note: You should hear a metallic sound as the jag makes
contact with the breech plug.
If the ramrod is not 3/4” below the muzzle and you do not hear
the metallic sound then the barrel may be either obstructed or
loaded. To remove the obstruction, remove the breech plug. Do
not attempt to clear the barrel by firing. Before loading anything
into the barrel, clean all oil and grease from inside the barrel. We
recommend using Traditions cleaning products to enhance your
accuracy and ease shooting & cleaning.
To clear the ignition channel follow these steps.
Point the rifle down towards a safe area on the ground and load
a primer into nipple area of the breech plug. 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 POWDER FOR MUZZLELOADINg RIFLES:
Use only Black Powder, Pyrodex
® loose or pelletized powder
or Triple 7 ® loose or pelletized powder. Follow
the Powder Manufacturer’s Instructions when
handling any type of powder. Make sure to
reduce your charge by 15% when using Triple
7 ® loose powder.
When loading loose powder:
a. Fill your Traditions flask with powder.
b. Adjust your Traditions powder measure to the
desired charge. See Section XVI.
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