Traditions Turkey Pro Shotgun - Manual (Page 15)

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Tips for stuck Breech Plugs:
Always make sure to lubricate the breech
plug threads liberally before using your
muzzleloader.
a. With the breech plug wrench fitted over
the breech plug, actually try to tighten the
plug and then rock it back and forth to
loosen up the fouling.
Or try:
b. Remove the barrel from the stock and then remove the trigger
assembly from the barrel. Soak the barrel in very hot, soapy water for
about 1/2 hour. Secure the barrel in a padded vice. Position the wrench
onto the breech plug and remove.
c. If you still cannot remove plug, contact Traditions Customer Service
Department.
Installation of the Breech Plug:
1. Spray the breech plug inside and out with Traditions Easy Clean
solvent to loosen the residue on the plug. Use a stiff brush to clean the
outside threads and inner area of the breech plug. A pipe cleaner can
be used to get the smaller areas clean and dry.
2. Wipe with a clean cotton cloth. Repeat until all residue is off.
3. Apply some Tradition's Breech Plug grease onto the threads of the
breech plug.
4. Place the breech plug in the receiver.
5. Slide the wrench onto the threads and screw it in clockwise.
6. Securely tighten the breech plug into the breech area.
Installation of the Nipple:
1. Before installing a nipple, be sure to clean and lubricate the threads
with Traditions Breech Plug/Nipple Grease or Wonderlube 1000 Plus.
When lubricating, take care to not get any grease in flash hole of nipple.
Pipe cleaners or a nipple pick are excellent to clean out the flash hole in
nipples.
2. Place the nipple on the end of the wrench and insert it through the
receiver (while squeezing the trigger) to thread it into the breech plug.
3. Snug the nipple into the breech plug. Take care not to overtighten.
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