Traditions PA Pellet User Manual

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ENNSYLVANIA

P

ELLET

F

LINTLOCK

M

UZZLELOADER

P.O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0776

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understand all of the

instructions and warnings

in this manual before using

your Traditions firearm.

Pellet Flintlock Muzzleloader Owner’s Manual

Traditions Performance Firearms

1375 Boston Post Road

P.O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

www

.traditionsfirearms.com

email: [e-mail]

Fit 40 – 06/02 Jb2

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 aphone 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 Muzzleloading

1375 Boston Post Rd. • P.O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0776

Telephone: [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 MUZZLELOADING RIFLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

THE SPORT OF MUZZLELOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PARTS DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

INSTALLING THE FLINT INTO THE JAWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LOADING THE MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

RECOMMENDED POWDER & PROJECTILES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SIGHTING IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CLEANING YOUR MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SUPERIOR ACCURACY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

HELPFUL MUZZLELOADING ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SHOOTING AND GUN CARE AIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

PREFERRED CUSTOMER WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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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.

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 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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PA PELLET RIFLE

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Description

A Stock Breech

(Flintlock) (Finished)

B Barrel Assembly

Blued (Finished)
(Length 26”) .50 cal. flint

Blued (twist 1-48”)
C Flintlock
D Trigger/Trigger Guard

Assembly (Blackened)

E Lock Plate Washer (2)

F Lock Plate Screw (Front)
G Barrel Tang
H Tang Screw

I Buttpad
J Stock Plate (2)

K Stock Plate Screw (4)

L Barrel Wedge

M Ramrod

Thimble/Rib/Swivel

N Thimble/Rib Screw (2)

O Front Sight (New Luminous)

P Rear Sight (New Luminous)
R Nipple Flintlockscription

S Stock Sling Swivel

T Rubber Buttpad

W Ramrod (Aluminum)

X Ramrod Tip .50 cal.
Y Ramrod Assembly

BB Lock Plate Screw (Rear)
CC Barrel Tenon
DD Breech Plug
EE Allen Wrench