Traditions Lightning Ebolt Buckhunter - Manual (Page 25)

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LOADING THE POWDER.
Use only Black Powder or Pyrodex loose or pelletized powder or
Triple 7. Follow the Powder Manufacturer’s Instructions when
handling any type of powder.
When loading loose powder:
a. Adjust your Traditions powder measure to
the desired charge.
b. Pour powder from your Traditions flask into
the measure until full. Pour powder down
the barrel.
Warning: Never load powder into a gun directly
from a can, powder horn or flask. Always use a
separate calibrated powder measuring device. A
remaining spark or ember in the barrel may cause an
ignition of the powder and cause harm to you,
bystanders and the firearm.
c. Tap the side of the barrel to settle the powder
into the breech area.
When loading pelletized powder
(Pellets):
a. Drop the desired amount of pellets into the
barrel with the igniter side down. Using a
pipe cleaner to handle the pellets makes it
easier to load and keeps oil from your hands
off the pellet.
IMPORTANT: Do not break or crush the pellets
when loading or seating the projectile on top of the
pellets. This could cause inconsistent groups.
LOADING THE PROJECTILE:
Saboted Bullets: The plastic material used in our Traditions sabots
is self-lubricating, therefore you need not pre-lube your bullets.
1. Insert the base of the bullet into the sabot, making certain the bullet
is firmly & fully seated against the bottom of the sabot.
2. Place the assembled projectile into the muzzle.
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