Traditions Buckstalker - Manual (Page 6)

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VII. “OUT OF THE BOx” PREPARATIONS
MAKE SURE THAT THE MUZZLELOADER IS UNLOADED BEFORE PROCEEDING.
To check if the muzzleloader is unloaded, remove the ramrod, unscrew the jag
and re-attach at the opposite end of the jag. Place the ramrod down the barrel.
The ramrod should sit 3/4” below the muzzle. You should also be able to hear a
metallic sound of the brass jag hitting the face of the breech plug. If your ramrod
extends beyond the muzzle or you do not hear a metallic sound you will need to
disassemble the muzzleloader and remove the obstruction before proceeding.
Refer to the Section Ix & xv.
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MUZZLELOADER, CLEAN & LUBRICATE IT!
These are brief instructions on what to do before you use your muzzleloader for
the first time. Please review the Disassembly instructions inside for the complete
set of instructions. When you first remove the new muzzleloader from the box
there will be some manufacturing oils and grease for shipping purposes. These
residues need to be removed so that the muzzleloader will function properly.
WARNING!
Make sure the firearm is unloaded with the safety in the “on” position.
Refer to Section vIII for safety operation.
1. Remove ramrod from the thimbles.
2. With action closed, unscrew the forend
screw and remove the forend.
3. Remove the barrel from the receiver by
pushing the action release button in.
When the barrel starts to open lift the
barrel out of the receiver. unscrew and
remove breech plug by using the breech
plug wrench supplied with the
muzzleloader and clean all items with hot, soapy water or muzzleloader bore
solvent. This will remove any manufacturing residue that may be on the inside
or outside of the barrel.
4. Dry all of the parts completely.
5. Apply a light coat of Traditions ez Clean™ solvent to a dry patch (or use
Traditions pre-soaked patches) and run up & down the bore, then use
Traditions Wonderlube pre-lubed patches to “season” the lands & grooves
of the rifling before loading. This will allow for easier loading and cleaning
throughout your shooting sessions.
6. Generously lubricate the threads of the
breech plug with Traditions Breech
plug grease.
7. now reassemble your firearm.
VIII. SAFETIES INCLUDED WITH YOUR MUZZLELOADER
The Traditions Break Open muzzleloader
uses two (2) types of safety mechanisms.
The first one is a hammer block which
is built into the sear of the trigger. This
blocking system prevents the hammer
from traveling forward and making contact
with the firing pin, unless the trigger has
been pulled and held fully rearward. The
second block is a mechanical safety in the
trigger that blocks the trigger from being
pulled back and allowing the sear to become disengaged. The hammer can only be
cocked when the trigger safety is in the “Fire” position.
WARNING!
Check and inspect both safeties for proper function before each use and after each
cleaning. If the hammer does not return to the “at rest” position, the gun must be
returned to the factory for inspection and repair. Failure to follow this rule can re-
sult in an accidental discharge which may cause injury and/or death to the shooter
or bystanders and damage to property.
CAUTION!
With the safety set in the “Fire” (F) position and with the hammer pulled back to
the fully cocked position, the gun is now ready to fire. never rely totally on the
firearms mechanical “safety” device. The word “Safety” describes a
firearms trigger block mechanism. This mechanical device is designed to place
your firearm in a safer status. no Guarantee can be made that the firearm
absolutely will not fire even if the safety is set on the “Safe” (S) position. Like any
mechanical device, a “Safety” can sometimes fail. It can be jarred or inadvertently
manipulated into an unsafe condition. never test the safety while your firearm is
loaded or at any time while it is pointed in an unsafe direction.
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