Traditions Evolution Thunderbolt Tracker - Manual (Page 25)

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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.
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.
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