Traditions Lightning Ebolt Buckhunter - Manual (Page 18)

12
DISASSEMBLY FOR BOLT ACTION
MUZZLELOADERS:
(Lightning Mag, E-Bolt 209 models)
Removal of Bolt from the Receiver
Before proceeding with disassembly and maintenance of
your rifle, make certain the gun is unloaded and that the
percussion cap or primer has been removed from the
nipple.
a. New, out of the box, the muzzleloader comes without the bolt in the
receiver.
b. If the bolt is installed already in the rifle, follow these instructions:
CAUTION: The bolt is made to engage on closing which means
when you close the bolt there will be some moderate resistance
when pushing it in the down position. When the bolt is in the
forward and locked position the bolt spring is under pressure. Take
care to open the bolt slowly while maintaining control of the bolt
until the pressure has released.
1. Move the safety to the forward “Fire” (F) position.
2. Lift up on the bolt handle to release out of stock groove.
3. Pull the trigger and hold.
4. Lift the bolt handle up and over the safety lever while still
holding the trigger in.
Disassembly of the Bolt
Note: During the course of a shooting session, if at any time the bolt
should not function correctly, please remove from receiver and
inspect. Tradition’s recommends that you disassemble the bolt as
described below.
Note: Due to larger amounts of powder being used the powder residue
may build up inside the bolt assembly when shooting. Spray some Easy
Clean solvent into the face of the bolt so that it penetrates the inside area
of the bolt body. This will loosen the powder residue that has built up
inside the body and should allow the striker to function properly. If the
bolt is still not functioning correctly, please follow these instructions.
Please refer to the diagram of the Bolt Action Muzzleloader and
12