Traditions Evolution Thunderbolt Tracker - Manual (Page 18)

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DISASSEMBLY FOR BOLT ACTION
MUZZLELOADERS:
(ThunderBolt and Evolution Rifles)
Removal of Bolt from the Receiver
Before proceeding with disassembly and maintenance of
your rifle, make certain the gun is unloaded and that the
percussion cap or primer has been removed from the
nipple.
a. New, out of the box, the muzzleloader comes without the bolt in the
receiver.
b. If the bolt is installed already in the rifle, follow these instructions:
Note: The Evolution and ThunderBolt rifles are equipped with the
Ultra Glide Bolt, which cocks the internal striker when the bolt handle
is lifted. There will be slight resistance when lifting the uncocked bolt
from the closed position, as this lifting motion cocks the striker.
1. Move the safety to the forward “Fire” (F) position.
2. Lift up on the bolt handle to release out of stock groove.
3. Pull the trigger and hold.
4. Lift the bolt handle up and over the safety lever while still
holding the trigger in.
Disassembly of the Bolt
Note: During the course of a shooting session, if at any time the bolt
should not function correctly, please remove from receiver and
inspect. Traditions recommends that you disassemble the bolt as
described below.
Note: Due to larger amounts of powder being used the powder residue
may build up inside the bolt assembly when shooting. Spray some Easy
Clean solvent into the face of the bolt so that it penetrates the inside area
of the bolt body. This will loosen the powder residue that has built up
inside the body and should allow the striker to function properly. If the
bolt is still not functioning correctly, please follow these instructions.
Please refer to the diagram of the Bolt Action Muzzleloader and
familiarize yourself with the bolt and its’ parts before attempting to
disassemble it.
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