Traditions Lightning Ebolt Buckhunter User Manual

P. O . Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0776

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In-Line Muzzleloader Owner’s Manual

Traditions Performance Firearms

1375 Boston Post Road

P. O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

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TRADITIONS’ WARRANTY PROTECTION

INCLUDED WITH YOUR NEW GUN

Quality, pride and old world craftsmanship has gone into your new
Traditions muzzleloader. We work hard to provide the best value and
performance possible, we back it up with a limited lifetime
mechanical warranty. Should you ever experience mechanical
difficulty with your new Traditions firearm, be assured that we are
staffed and equipped to correct it quickly. Your satisfaction with your
firearm is very important to us.

PLEASE HELP US SERVE YOU BETTER

In the unlikely event you need warranty service on your new
firearm, we need your help to get the work done right and without
delay. It’s as easy as dropping us a note or picking up the telephone.

Traditions conveniently embosses the caliber, twist configuration,
and model name on each barrel. Take note of this information and be
prepared to state it when contacting the Traditions Customer Service
Department with your questions.

Contact Traditions at 1-800-526-9556, tell us what problem you

are experiencing and we’ll get busy to remedy your situation.

Help is just a phone call away should you ever experience a
problem. Simply follow these four simple steps and we’ll get your
firearm back in perfect working order in the shortest possible time.

1. Do not return your firearm to the dealer. You can save

time by following the steps outlined below.

2. Do call us and describe the problem. Chances are we can either

guide you to a solution right over the phone or when possible send

you the parts you need to correct the problem.

3. Should your gun need factory service, we will give you instructions

as to where to ship it.

4. We will inspect your firearm and make necessary repairs that are

covered under warranty.

Often we can help you by phone, Call before you return your

Traditions firearm for service. Good Shooting!

1-800-526-9556

Important: All firearms must have a factory issued return

authorization number (RA#) before returning to traditions

for warranty service.

LIMITED LIFETIME MECHANICAL WARRANTY

Traditions will warrant this muzzleloading firearm (or parts in a
kit to be built) to be free of mechanical defects in materials or
craftmanship for the life of the firearm, while in the possession of the
original owner except wooden stocks. Traditions will repair or
replace, at its own option, product or parts which are returned at
owner’s expense to the Traditions Customer Service Department. A
full explanation of the specific problem must accompany the
returned item. Call 1-800-526-9556 to obtain a factory issued return
authorization number.

Firearms packaged and shipped improperly are not covered under
warranty if damage occurs.

This warranty shall remain in force unless any of the following are
determined by the Traditions Customer Service Department:

1. Use of any propellant other than black powder, Pyrodex or Triple 7.

2. Use of any powder charges in excess of those recommended in

this booklet.

3. Use of any plastic patching material with round balls.

4. Modification of internal parts as they were shipped from the factory.

5. A lack of proper maintenance and thorough cleaning is evident such

as rust.

6. Wooden stocks and ramrods are warrantied to the extent that the

defect is a result of the manufacturer and not as a consequence of

normal wear and tear.

Shipping Address:

Traditions Performance Firearms

1375 Boston Post Rd. • P.O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0776

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

Website: www.traditionsfirearms.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

Business hours: M-Th. 7:30-4:30 EST

Fri.-7:30-12:30 EST

If you are unsure how to package your firearm for return, ask

your service representative when obtaining your RA#

TABLE OF CONTENTS

YOUR NEW TRADITIONS MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

TODAY’S MUZZLELOADING SPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MUZZLELOADING ‘MUSTS’
FOR MUZZLELOADING SUCCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

THUMB SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DISASSEMBLY FOR IN-LINE MUZZLELOADERS. . . . . . . . . . . 11

DISASSEMBLY FOR BOLT-ACTION MUZZLELOADERS . . . . 12

IGNITION (includes nipples and breech plugs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

RECOMMENDED PROPELLANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LOADING THE POWDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

LOADING THE PROJECTILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CAPPING YOUR MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

IF THE GUN FAILS TO FIRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

REMOVING THE PROJECTILE AND THE CHARGE . . . . . . . . 24

SIGHTING IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

RECOMMENDED LOADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

HELPFUL MUZZLELOADING ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

PREFERRED CUSTOMER WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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YOUR MUZZLELOADING RIFLE

Congratulations on your purchase of a Traditions muzzleloader.
You have selected a muzzleloading firearm designed and engineered
to give today’s shooters the highest performance and optimum
accuracy. When given the respect and care that any firearm demands,
you can expect many years of reliable service and enjoyable hunting
from your new Traditions muzzleloader.

A person using any firearm has elected to take on an enormous
responsibility. This manual contains instructions, cautions and
dangers for the safe enjoyable use of your Traditions muzzleloader.
Shooting a firearm is a serious endeavor. These instructions and
precautions should always be followed during each shooting session.

Safe firearm handling, loading and shooting are your responsibility
and requires that you understand and respect the design and function
of your firearm. All firearms can be very dangerous if misused,
handled improperly or not properly maintained.

Like all firearms, muzzleloaders can be dangerous. Your purchase
of this firearm implies that you accept all the responsibilities
associated with its proper handling, use and care. Also, if in the hands
of another, realize that you have the duty to insure that that person
handles your firearm in the correct and proper manner.

Tradition's markets a "How to" Muzzleloading video called The
Basics of Muzzleloading. This video is very helpful in understanding
the basic steps and procedures involved in loading, shooting, cleaning
and maintaining your muzzleloader. This video can be purchased
from your local sporting goods dealer or direct from Traditions
Firearms by calling 1-800-526-9556.

CAUTION: If you sell, trade or give this rifle to another
person, be sure to give the new owner a copy of this
manual. Copies of this manual are available free of
charge from Traditions Performance Firearms.

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THE SPORT OF MUZZLELOADING

More and more sportsmen have discovered the challenges and
enjoyment of muzzleloading in recent years. For both hunting and
target shooting, muzzleloading guns have helped a modern
generation recapture and enjoy an important aspect of our nation’s
sporting past.

Traditions In-Line Muzzleloaders are firearms which represent the
latest developments in this unique part of the shooting sports. They
are manufactured to modern standards for safe and enjoyable
shooting.

This booklet is intended as a basic guide for the proper
maintenance, loading and shooting of Traditions muzzleloaders, and
to offer important rules and precautions for safe handling and
shooting of this type of firearm. In addition to this booklet, it is
recommended that the novice obtain further information and
instruction before firing a muzzleloader. Sources for this help include:

1. National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association

P.O. Box 67, Friendship, Indiana, 47021, 1-800-745-1493 or visit

them on the web @ HYPERLINK http://www.nmlra.org or

www.nmlra.org

The following are available from the

National Muzzle Loading Association:

“The Muzzleloading Rifle Handbook”

“The Muzzleloading Pistol Handbook”

2. Your town clerk, local sporting good dealer, state DEP or

conservation department can provide information on hunter

safety courses offered in your area. Many such courses include

muzzleloader training and are excellent for the beginner shooter.

3. Contact your local muzzleloader or hunting club. Club members

should be pleased to help introduce you to enjoyable shooting.

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MUZZLELOADING ‘MUSTS’

FOR MUZZLELOADING SUCCESS

1. Read completely, fully understand and be willing to follow all
instructions and warranty limitations outlined in this booklet before
loading or attempting to shoot your new Traditions muzzleloader.

2. Always treat any firearm as if it is loaded.

3. Always wear proper eye and ear protection when loading or
firing any firearm.

4. Don’t shoot until you are absolutely sure of your target and what
is beyond it. Do not point your firearm at anything you do not intend
to shoot. Be sure that all bystanders are safely positioned behind you
and that they are aware that you are about to shoot. Be mindful that
this firearm has a range in excess of a half a mile.

5. Use only the proper grade of black powder, Pyrodex®powder,
Pyrodex Pellets

®

or Triple 7 powder in properly measured amounts.

Be sure to reference the chart in this booklet for recommended loads.

6. Never use any amount of smokeless gun powder in your
muzzleloader. Although also black in color, smokeless powder is a
very different chemical composition and it will produce dangerous
pressures resulting in serious injury to yourself, bystanders and it will
damage your firearm.

7. Never smoke or permit others to smoke in the presence of black
powder or Pyrodex®. Take care to guard against all potential
ignition sources.

8. Never take drugs and/or drink alcoholic beverages before and
during shooting.

9. Be certain that the powder, patches and projectiles are properly
sized and measured and are loaded in their proper sequence and that
the projectile is firmly seated on top of the propellant.

10. Use only cotton or linen shooting patches when loading round
lead balls. Do not use any type of plastic patches.

11. Never load powder into a gun directly from a can, powder horn
or flask. Always use a separate calibrated powder measuring device.
Aremaining spark or ember in the barrel may cause an ignition of the
powder and cause harm to you, bystanders and the firearm.

13. No projectiles other than those specifically recommended in this
manual should be used in your muzzleloader.

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14. Always be mindful of where the safety lever is set and routinely
verify its setting. Never solely rely on any rifle’s safety. It is prudent
to always treat every gun as if it were loaded and ready to fire. A
firearm’s safety is a mechanical device which can fail.

15. Always disable your muzzleloader by carefully removing the
percussion cap or primer and unloading the barrel when immediate
shooting is not planned.

16. Never install a percussion cap or primer on the nipple before the
gun is loaded. When loaded, a bump or unintentional pressure could
result in the discharge of the firearm resulting in a serious accident.

17. Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.

18. Never climb, jump or move abruptly while carrying any
loaded firearm.

19. Never transport a loaded firearm nor shoot one from within a
vehicle.

20. Always store the powder, gun and percussion caps or primers
in separate locked places. Always keep all firearms and ammunition
components secured and separate away from children. Never store a
loaded gun.

21. In the event of a misfire, assume the gun could fire at any
moment. Keep gun pointed down range with the bolt closed. Wait at
least one minute before recapping, repriming, or removing the load
from the barrel.

22. Never load a muzzleloading firearm indoors. Only load your
firearm in a location where it is safe to shoot.

23. Be certain that anyone firing this muzzleloader understands and
is willing to follow the instructions and precautions in this manual
and the fundamentals of safe firearm handling.

24. Always make certain that the safety is fully set in the most
rearward “Safe” (S) position when installing percussion caps or
primers.

25. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or the surface of water.

26. Make sure you have a safe and secure backstop of proper
thickness and density necessary to capture the projectiles.

Take time now to acquaint yourself with your new Traditions
Muzzleloader. If you have any questions regarding your muzzleloader
after reviewing this information, please contact theTraditions Customer
Service Department for assistance. 1-800-526-9556

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Tracker 209 In-Line Rifle

SNew Luminous Rear Sight
T Plug Screw (4)
V 209 System Breech Plug
WBolt
X Bolt Handle
Y Mainspring
Z Reciever Cap (Blued)

Reciever Cap (C-Nickel)
AA Wrench
BB Wrench Handle
CC Ramrod Assemly
DD Barrel Locking Screw
EE 209 Cap Nipple Spring
FF 209 System Nipple Assembly
GG Decapping Tool
HH Sling Swivel Stud-Front Nut
II New Luminous Front Sight
JJ Sling Swivel Stud-Front Washer
KK 209 System Nipple

A Stock (Aw Composite Eco)
B Barrel Assembly (Finished)

(Length 22”)
.50 cal. Perc. Blued (twist 1-28”)

.50 cal. Perc. C-Nickel (twist 1-28”)
CTrigger Assembly
D Pistol Grip Cap
E Pistol Grip Cap Screw
F Action Mounting Screw (Allen Head)
G Sling Swivel Stud-Rear
HSling Swivel Stud-Front
I Buttpad
J Buttpad Mounting Screw (2)
K Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw
L Ramrod Retaining Spring
MTrigger Assembly Mount Screw (2)
N Lock Washers (2)
O Bedding Block
P Bedding Block Screw (Allen Head) (2)
Q Ramrod Thimble
R Ramrod Thimble Screw

DESCRIPTION

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E-Bolt 209 Rifle

Description

T 209 System Nipple Assembly
U 209 System Nipple
VNew Luminous Rear Sight
Y New Luminous Front Sight
BB Ramrod Thimble
CC Ramrod Thimble Screw
DD Barrel Locking Screw
EE Plug Screw (4)
FF Bedding Block
GG Bedding Block Screw

(Allen Head) (2)
HH Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw
II Ramrod Retaining Spring
JJ Lock Washers
KK Trigger Assembly

Mount Screw (2)
LL Sling Swivel Stud- Front Nut
MM Sling Swivel Stud- Front
OO Ramrod Assembly
RR Bolt Assembly
SS Decapping Tool

Description

A Stock (Aw Composite Eco)
B Barrel Assembly (Finished)

.50 cal. Perc. Blued (twist 1-28”)

.50 cal. Perc. C-Nickel (twist 1-28”)
CTrigger Assembly (Adjustable)
D Pistol Grip Cap
E Pistol Grip Cap Screw
F Action Mounting Screw (Allen Head)
G Action Mounting Screw
H Sling Swivel Stud-Rear
I Buttpad
J Buttpad Mounting Screw (2)
K Bolt Head
L Locking Screw
MBolt
N Mainspring
O Striker
P 209 Cap Nipple Spring
Q 209 System Breech Plug
RWrench Handle
SWrench

DESCRIPTION