Traditions Evolution Thunderbolt Tracker - Manual (Page 15)

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MAKE SURE THAT THE MUZZLELOADER IS
UNLOADED BEFORE PROCEEDING.
To check if the muzzleloader is unloaded, remove the ramrod and
place it down the barrel. The ramrod should be flush with the
muzzle. If it is not, you will need to disassemble the muzzleloader
and remove the obstruction before proceeding. Refer to the
disassemble section.
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 a complete set of instructions. When you first
take the muzzleloader new, out of 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.
1. Remove the bolt or plunger (depending on the model you have),
nipple & breech plug from your muzzleloader.
2. Remove the barrel action from the stock and clean the barrel with
hot, soapy water. This will remove any manufacturing residue that
may be on the inside or outside of the barrel.
3. Dry all of the parts completely.
4. Apply a light coat of Tradition’s Wonderlube 1000 Plus lubricant
to a dry patch (or use Tradition’s pre-lubes patches) and run up &
down the bore before loading. This will allow for easier loading and
cleaning throughout your shooting sessions.
5. Lubricate the threads of the breech plug and nipple with
Tradition’s Wonderlube 1000 Plus or Tradition’s Breech plug grease.
THUMB SAFETY
Your Traditions ThunderBolt or Evolution rifle is equipped with a
trigger blocking thumb safety. (Standard Buckhunter Models do not
come with this feature.) When this safety is set on “Safe”(S) or pulled
to the rear, it will restrict movement of the trigger. When the safety
is set on “Fire” (F) or pushed to the front, the hammer will be released
and will fire when the trigger is pulled.
CAUTION: With the safety set in the “Fire” (F) position, the
gun is now ready to fire. Never rely totally on your rifle’s
mechanical “safety” device. The word “Safety” describes a
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