Traditions Evolution Thunderbolt Tracker - Manual (Page 33)

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NOTE: It should never be necessary to hammer or excessively force a
projectile down the bore. Projectiles should load firmly against the
powder charge with a series of short push strokes. If the projectile is the
proper size, unusual resistance usually indicates the need to swab the
bore with a treated cleaning patch. Use bore cleaner solution if heavily
contaminated. An occasional cleaning of the bore with a brass Traditions
Bore Brush is advisable to remove excessive fouling build-up.
NOTE: For barrels coated with Ultra-CoatTM with Teflon®, a nylon
bristle bore brush should be used.
4. When target shooting or sighting in,
develop a habit of consistently wiping the
bore with Traditions Wonder Lube 1000
after each shot. Depending upon the
specific load, temperature, and
humidity, a short series of shots with black powder or Pyrodex can
be fired before it becomes necessary to wipe the bore with
Traditions Easy Clean or Traditions Wonder Lube in order to
remove fouling build-up. When shooting saboted bullets, make
certain to run a lubricated cleaning patch through the bore between
every shot. This will aid in removing fouling within the barrel and
lubricate the bore to facilitate the loading of the non lubricated
saboted bullets.
If this procedure is not followed , each successive loading will require
additional force to drive the saboted bullet down the barrel while at
the same time increasing the risk of not fully seating the projectile
firmly atop the powder charge is greater. With an excessively fouled
barrel, it is possible for a saboted projectile to get stuck part way down
the bore.
If for any reason the projectile will not go all the way down to the
powder charge, it will be necessary to extract the projectile from the
barrel either with a bullet puller attachment on a ramrod or the breech
plug can be removed, the charge removed and the projectile forced
out the end of the barrel with a long bench/range rod or an extended
ramrod.
NOTE: A dirty fouled barrel will directly effect your ability to group
shots. However, in a hunting situation, only a few shots will likely be
taken. If the barrel is prepped and lubed at the onset, it is not
necessary to clean and lube the interior of the barrel between shots
when hunting.
Fig. 30
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