Traditions Outfitter User Manual

OUTFITTER OWNERS MANUAL

Outfitter

IMPORTANT!

Thoroughly read and

understand all of the

instructions and warnings

in this manual before using

your Traditions firearm.

Traditions Performance Firearms

1375 Boston Post Road

P.O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

www.traditionsfirearms.com

email: [e-mail]

Traditions Corporate Office 860-388-4656

OUTFITTER KR2 08-08
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I: TRADITIONS’ WARRANTY PROTECTION INCLUDED WITH

YOUR NEW GUN

Thank you for purchasing the Traditions muzzleloader. 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 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
Traditions.

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 engraves the caliber on the barrel,
serial number and model name on each frame. Take note of this information, record it on
the warranty page in this manual and be prepared to state it when contacting the
Traditions Customer Service Department with your questions. Contact Traditions at 860-
388-4656, 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 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 about where to
ship it and issue you a Return Merchandise Authorization number.

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!

860-388-4656

Important: All firearms must have a factory issued
Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#)
before returning to Traditions for warranty service.

XXXVI: PREFFERED CUSTOMER WARRANTY REGISTRATION

CARD

Model # _________________________________________________________
Serial # (from barrel) _______________________________________________
Name ________________________________________Age _______________
Street___________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________________ State ___________
Zip ________________________
Day Time Phone # _______________ Date of Purchase ___________________
Purchase Price ____________________________ Store Name _____________

1. What is your age? ᆕ1 Under 18 ᆕ2 18-24 ᆕ3 25-34 ᆕ4 35-44 ᆕ5 45-54 ᆕ6 55-64 ᆕ7 over
65

2. Reason for your purchase ᆕ1 Hunting ᆕ2 Target Shooting ᆕ3 Personal use ᆕ4 Gift

ᆕ5 Raffle Prize ᆕ6 Other

3. Do you own? ᆕ1 Other muzzleloaders ᆕ2 Over/Under Shotgun ᆕ3 Side by Side Shotgun

ᆕ4 Semi-Auto Shotgun ᆕ5 Pump Shotgun ᆕ6 Cartridge Rifle ᆕ7 Handgun ᆕ8 Bow

4. Where purchased? ᆕ1 Gun Shop ᆕ2 General Sporting Goods Store ᆕ3 Hardware Store

ᆕ4 Chain Store ᆕ5 Mail Order Catalog ᆕ6 Internet Store

5. Is this your first muzzleloader? ᆕ1 Yes ᆕ2 No

6. Which factors influenced your purchase? ᆕ1 Previously owned a Traditions product

ᆕ2 Magazine Ad/Article ᆕ3 Internet/Website ᆕ4 Traditions Catalog ᆕ5 Recommendation of
Salesperson
ᆕ6 Recommendation of a Friend ᆕ7 Price ᆕ8 Features ᆕ9 Other

7. What type of game do you hunt? ᆕ1 Whitetail Deer ᆕ2 Mule Deer ᆕ3 Elk ᆕ4 Bear

ᆕ5 Antelope ᆕ6 Turkey ᆕ7 Small Game ᆕ8 Other

8. What do you think is the best way to get information about Hunting & Hunting products?

ᆕ1 Magazine Ads ᆕ2 Internet/Website ᆕ3 Television Programs ᆕ4 Radio

9a. Which magazine do you read? ____________________________________
b. Which TV hunting show do you watch? _______________________________

ᆕCheck here to receive a free Traditions catalog showing muzzleloading’ largest selection of
firearms

and accessories or visit our website at www.traditionsfirearms.com
ᆕTo receive a Traditions Firearms Logo cap and catalog, send $11.95 along
with your warranty registration card.

NOTE: Return this card within 15 days of purchase
in order to validate your limited lifetime warranty

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warranty card within 30 days of purchase and is not transferable.

Any covered Traditions firearm or part thereof that is returned postage paid to the Repair
Center or Customer Service Department will be repaired or replaced to our commercial
standard, free of charge, and returned to the consumer postage prepaid.

This warranty does not cover any damage caused by custom alteration of the
firearm! This warranty does not cover any damage resulting from careless handling,
improper loading, rust or corrosion, neglect, or customer alterations. Nor does it cover
normal wear of any part, metal or stock finish, cost of inconvenience due to product
failure, or transportation to the Repair Center. Traditions reserves the right to refuse to
repair or replace any firearm or parts thereof damaged by any of the above.

Should your Traditions centerfire firearm require repair, we recommend that it be
returned to our Warranty Repair Center. This will assure that a competent staff of trained
technicians performs all work. Your Traditions Outfitter can be shipped by you directly
to our warranty repair center, and we can return it directly to you, as per current US Law.
If you use a dealer or gunsmith to ship the rifle, we must return it to the same dealer or
gunsmith. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. (Section 178.147 Federal Firearms
Regulations)

Any firearm returned to the repair center should be marked to the attention of Warranty
& Repair- Attn: Outiftter Firearm Enclosed. A detailed letter of instructions should be
enclosed to facilitate handling. Please be sure to include your name, shipping address,
and a daytime phone number

Our Repair Center will inspect and evaluate the problem. Should any work not be
covered by warranty, you will be advised of the cost. No work will be done without your
approval.

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

Shipping Address:
Traditions
1375 Boston Post Rd. • P.O. Box 776
Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0776
Tel. [phone]
Website: www.traditionsfirearms.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 Centerfire Rifle

I. Warranty Protection 2
II. Break Action overview 4
III. Your Centerfire Rifle 4
IV. Schematic 5
V. Rules of Firearm Safety 7
VI. Safety 9
VII. Ammunition 10
VIII. Loading and Firing your centerfire rifle 10
IX. Failure to Fire 11
X. Sighting In 11
XI. Scope Mounting 11
XII. Cleaning & Disassembly 12
XIII. Cleaning & Maintence 14
XIV. Re-assembly 14
XV. Barrel Obstructions 15
XVI. Statement by Sporting Arms & Ammunition Manufacturers 15
XVII. Superior Accuracy 16

Section 2 Muzzleloading Rifle

XVIII. Your Muzzleloading Rifle
XIX. The Sport of Muzzleloading
XX. Muzzleloading “Musts”
XXI. Out of the Box
XXII. Safeties
XXIII. Disassembly
XXIV. Ignition & Breech Plugs
XXV. Loading Procedures
XXVI. Priming You Muzzleloader
XXVII. De-capping Your Muzzleloader
XXVIII. Hang Fires & Misfires
XXIX. Removing the charge
XXX. Sighting In
XXXI. Scope Mounting
XXXII. Recommended Loads
XXXIII. Cleaning & Maintenance
XXXIV. Helpful Accessories
XXXV. Limited Lifetime Warranty
XXXVI. Warranty Registration Card

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II: BREAK ACTION RIFLE OVERVIEW

Break-Action design firearms are so described due to the fact that the barrel and receiver
are joined by a pivoting hinge. When the action release is depressed in a rearward
motion, the receiver and barrel open in a breaking motion. A variety of finishes & stock
configurations are available.

The Outfitter is a “platform” style firearm. This firearm by design is able to change from
a centerfire rifle or muzzleloader simply by swapping out the barrels. You can also
change what caliber your Outfitter is simply by changing barrels. Be sure to check your
state for rules and regulations regarding which weapons are legal for use during
prescribed season(s).

! WARNING: CENTERFIRE BARRELS DO NOT INTERCHANGE WITH

PURSUIT MUZZLELOADERS.

III: YOUR CENTERFIRE RIFLE

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Traditions Outfitter Rifle. You have
selected a 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
Traditions Outfitter firearm.
The Outfitter break-open is easy to load, shoot and clean. The action release button is on
the front of the trigger guard for ease in opening. The extended hammer has an
ambidextrous spur for left or right hand shooting. Built into the trigger guard is a trigger
block safety mechanism, in addition to a hammer block safety.
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 firearm. Shooting a firearm is a serious endeavor. These instructions and
precautions must be followed during each shooting session.
Safe firearms 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.
All firearms 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.

raising and lowering the ramrod until bore is clean.

8. When the bore is clean, remove barrel from liquid. Run dry
cleaning patches up and down bore to dry inside. Wipe
outside of barrel with dry cloth.

9. Clean receiver area with EZ Clean™ spray and a soft bristle
brush to remove any fouling or debris. Dry receiver and
breech area.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISSASSEMBLE RECEIVER. THIS

INCLUDES ANY PINS HOLDING THE RECEIVER TOGETHER. CLEAN AS A
UNIT.

10. Lightly coat outside and inside of barrel and all other metal parts with Wonderlube
1000 Plus. Apply Traditions breech plug grease to the threads of the breech plug and o­ring.

11. Clean all residues from inside and outside of the stock.

12. Reassemble the muzzleloader.

NOTE: Store your rifle in a cool, dry, secured area. Storage in a
gun case should be avoided as it may hasten condensation and
corrosion. During long periods of storage, periodically check for
signs of pitting or rusting on the surface and in the barrel bore.

NOTE: The myth that stainless steel & nickel doesn’t have to be
cleaned as much as blued steel is false. You need to clean and
lubricate your stainless barrel just as you would a blued steel
barrel. The stainless and nickel barrels are more rust resistant
than blued steel, but over time can rust.

XXXIV. HELPFUL MUZZLELOADING ACCESSORIES

In order to participate fully in the sport, you will probably want to consider the purchase
of the various Traditions accessories mentioned in this manual. Your firearms retailer
should stock a complete line of accessories from Traditions. If not, ask him to order them
for you. Visit him soon to discover all the ways to make your muzzleloading experience
even more enjoyable and convenient .Write to Traditions for a current catalog showing a
complete line of firearms, ammunition and accessories or view it on our web site

www.traditionsfirearms.com

. Your local retailer can special order any Traditions

products you want.

XXXV: LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Traditions warrants all factory-finished firearms to be free of defects in workmanship or
materials for the lifetime of the firearm. This Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to the
original consumer owner. This warranty is put into effect by the return of the authorized

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4. When target shooting or sighting in, develop a habit of consistently wiping the bore
with Traditions Wonder Lube 1000 patches after each shot. Depending upon the specific
load, temperature, and humidity, a short series of shots with black powder, Pyrodex® or
Triple 7® can be fired before it becomes necessary to wipe the bore with Traditions EZ
Clean™ patches or in order to remove fouling build-up. 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 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 affect 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.

CLEANING AFTER SHOOTING

CAUTION: Before cleaning, make absolutely certain the gun is unprimed and

unloaded. Use the ramrod measuring method as described earlier.

Clean your gun as soon as possible after your shooting session. To leave a gun un­cleaned, even overnight, can result in serious and damaging corrosion.

ADVICE: Take care when cleaning not to get water
or solvent into the trigger assembly.

NOTE: Regardless of the cleaning method, you must remove
and thoroughly clean the breech plug and area of the
receiver during each cleaning. Be certain to
lubricate the threads of the breech plug and o-ring with
Traditions Breech plug grease before reinstalling.

Cleaning Method

A thorough cleaning requires the complete disassembly of the firearm every time you
shoot your muzzleloader.

1. Make sure the firearm is unprimed and unloaded.

2. With action closed unscrew forend and remove.

3. Open action and lift barrel up and away from receiver.

4. Remove the breech plug from
the barrel

5. Pour 8-10 inches of hot, soapy water into a secured pail.

6. Immerse the receiver end of the barrel into the cleaning
solution so that the water is above the breech opening.

7. Using a cleaning patch affixed to a jag or a cleaning brush,
pump the soapy water repetitively through the barrel by

IV: Schematics

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XXXII. RECOMMENDED RIFLE LOADS:

Traditions recommends that you begin your shooting with a charge between 80 grains of
Black powder or Pyrodex® loose or pelletized powder (use 56 grains of Triple 7® loose
powder) to lessen the recoil & let yourself get acquainted with your muzzleloader. The
bullet that you need is dependent upon the game you are hunting. Traditions recommends
using a powder charge of 80-150 grains depending on what you are hunting or shooting
with your muzzleloader. The maximum powder load for the break-open muzzleloaders
when using Pyrodex® powder is 150 grains. The maximum powder load for the break­open muzzleloaders when using Triple 7® loose powder is 130 grains.

RECOMMENDED POWDER AND PROJECTILES

Every muzzleloader shoots differently. Finding the best load for your muzzleloader
requires some experimenting with different powder and projectile combinations. Use the
guide below to start, if you find that some other load works better in your gun, use it as
long as it is within the recommended limits Traditions offers a wide variety of
muzzleloading projectiles and sabots. Experimentation, within the recommended loading
data, with different grain weight bullets and powder charges will allow
you to maximize your accuracy with your muzzleloader. We offer less expensive
projectiles to start out with so that you can get the feel of your muzzleloader first and
then purchase the better performing bullets.

XXXIII. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE:

A systematic routine of cleaning while shooting is strongly advised to aid in avoiding
problems while loading and to optimize accuracy.

1. When cleaning the bore, use Traditions EZ Clean™ cleaning patches rather than
shooting patches. Shooting patches are too small for cleaning and can be lost in the bore.

2. If a patch becomes lost in the bore, use Traditions Patch Puller Worm attached to a
ramrod for retrieval, or if necessary, remove the breech plug and push the patch out
through the breech area. Never load a charge over a lost patch.

3. If unusual resistance is felt while loading a projectile, place a EZ Clean™ cleaning
patch on a cleaning jag affixed to the end of a ramrod and run it the full length of the
barrel several times with your objective being to remove as much of the fouling build up
as possible.

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 strokes. If the projectile is the proper size, unusual resistance usually
indicates the need to swab the bore with a treated cleaning patch. Use EZ Clean™
solvent if barrel is heavily fouled. An occasional cleaning of the bore with a brass
Traditions Bore Brush is
advisable to remove excessive plastic and fouling build-up.

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