Traditions Evolution Thunderbolt Tracker - Manual (Page 17)

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DISASSEMBLY FOR IN-LINE MUZZLELOADERS:
(Tracker 209 , Buckhunter’s & other variations)
Before proceeding with disassembly and maintenance of your rifle,
make certain the gun is unloaded and that the cap, or primer has
been removed from the nipple.
1. Remove ramrod and make sure the
muzzleloader is unloaded.
2. With safety in “fire” or “off” position,
hold trigger in and push bolt handle and
bolt to the forward position. Place bolt in
full forward position by holding
moderate pressure on the bolt handle,
then pulling the trigger and gently sliding
the bolt to its full forward position. A
new muzzleloader will come with the
bolt already in the forward position.
3. Unscrew the knurled cap at back end of
receiver, maintaining a constant pressure on the cap to prevent an
accidental release of the bolt spring.
CAUTION: The bolt is under compression even with bolt in full
forward position and can cause serious injury if released
unexpectedly. Exercise caution whenever removing or replacing
knurled cap and spring.
4. Remove bolt spring.
5. Squeeze trigger and slide bolt handle back to the rearmost position
in the receiver. see fig. 2
6. Remove bolt handle by pulling straight out from side of the
receiver. You may have to jiggle the handle a bit while pulling.
7. Squeeze the trigger and push the bolt out through the rear of
receiver. By pulling trigger, it allows the sear to drop down and
allow the bolt to be removed. You should have 4 parts on the table.
See fig.3. (Buckhunter models will have a spring follower.)
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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