Traditions Lightning Ebolt Buckhunter - Manual (Page 24)

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Note: The ramrod could be slightly higher or lower. You should hear
a metallic sound as the brass loading or cleaning jag makes contact
with the breech plug.
c. Remove the ramrod and lay it along the outside of the barrel,
aligning the reference mark with the muzzle. If the gun is
unloaded, the loading end of the ramrod should be within
1
1/2 ” of the nipple.
d. If the distance between the loading end of the ramrod and the
nipple is greater than 1
1/2 ”, the barrel may be either
obstructed or loaded. To remove the obstruction, remove the
nipple and 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 suggest a thorough
cleaning like mentioned in the beginning of this manual. We
recommend using Traditions cleaning products to enhance
your accuracy and ease of shooting & cleaning.
5. Point the rifle down towards a safe area on the ground and load
a percussion cap or primer into nipple. Fire one
or two caps or 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 off a
couple more caps.
6. Another way to see if you have a clear fire
channel is to screw on 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 safe direction, place cap or primer on
nipple & fire two caps or primers. Remove ramrod from bore and
inspect patch. Patch should have a complete circular burn in
middle. This tells you that you have a clear fire channel.
7. 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.
8. Your rifle is now ready to be loaded.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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