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Pellet Flintlock Muzzleloader Owner’s Manual

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]

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

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

Description
A	Stock Breech	F	Lock Plate Screw (Front)	N	Thimble/Rib Screw (2)	BB	Lock Plate Screw (Rear)
	(Flintlock) (Finished)	G	Barrel Tang	O	Front Sight (New Luminous)	CC	Barrel Tenon
B	Barrel Assembly	H	Tang Screw	P	Rear Sight (New Luminous)	DD	Breech Plug
	Blued (Finished)	I	Buttpad	R	Nipple Flintlockscription	EE	Allen Wrench
	(Length 26”) .50 cal. flint
		J	Stock Plate (2)	S	Stock Sling Swivel
	Blued (twist 1-48”)
		K	Stock Plate Screw (4)	T	Rubber Buttpad
C	Flintlock
		L	Barrel Wedge	W	Ramrod (Aluminum)
D	Trigger/Trigger Guard
		M	Ramrod	X	Ramrod Tip .50 cal.
	Assembly (Blackened)
E	Lock Plate Washer (2)		Thimble/Rib/Swivel	Y	Ramrod Assembly
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