Failure to fire – Traditions Tip Up User Manual

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reloads) the report is weak or peculiar, stop immediately.
Inspect the barrel for a stuck bullet. If the bore is
obstructed return the barrel to a qualified gunsmith. Do not
continue to fire the firearm
.

Failure to Fire

If the firearm fails to fire, keep the barrel pointed in a safe
direction for at least 1 minute If the firearm does not fire
after 1 minute, carefully open the action and remove the
cartridge. If the primer is indented, the cartridge must be
disposed of in a safe manner. If the primer is not indented,
or only lightly indented you must take the firearm to a
qualified gunsmith for service or return to Traditions.

!

WARNING

: Keep the barrel of your firearm pointed

in a safe direction for at least 1 minute if the cartridge
does not immediately fire after pulling the trigger.
The possibility of a “Hang Fire” (delayed ignition)
could exist and may result in the bullet or pellets being
directed in a dangerous direction, causing injury and/or
death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to
property.





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