Traditions Lightning Ebolt Buckhunter - Manual (Page 23)

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4. Pyrodex is intended to be used on a volume-to-volume basis. It
burns cleaner and produces less fouling build up than black powder.
PROPELLANT RECOMMENDATIONS
• Cannons or very large-caliber rifles:
1f/fg (coarsest granulation) black powder or Pyrodex CTG (not
commonly found today). Not recommended for use in Traditions
Bolt Action & In-Line Muzzleloading Rifles.
• .45 to .58 caliber rifles:
2f/ffg (course granulation) black powder, Pyrodex RS, Select,
Pellets or Triple 7 is recommended for use in Traditions Bolt
Action & In-Line Muzzleloading Rifles.
• Revolvers, pistols and .38 caliber (and under) rifles:
3f/fffg (standard granulation) black powder, Pyrodex P, .44/.45
Pellets or Triple 7. Not recommended for Traditions Bolt Action &
In-Line Muzzleloading Rifles.
• Flintlock primer:
4f/ffffg (finest granulation) black powder. Not recommended for
Traditions Bolt Action & In-Line Muzzleloading Rifles.
6. Store all propellants according to the manufacturer’s instructions
listed on each container. Local fire regulations should also be followed.
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 and ear protection.
2. Check to make sure nipple is securely tightened into breech plug. If
necessary, tighten with correct size nipple wrench.
3. Make certain the gun is unloaded.
a. Move the safety into the “on” or “safe” position.
b. Insert the ramrod into the barrel, when it is touching the top of
the breech plug it should be approximately flush with the barrel.
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