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using your Traditions firearm.
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this manual seek black powder firearm
instruction from a qualified, professional
instructor BEFORE you handle,
load or use this firearm.
Break-Open Muzzleloader Owner’s Manual
Traditions Performance Firearms
1375 Boston Post Road
P.O. Box 776
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
www.traditionsfirearms.com
email: info@traditionsfirearms.com
BREAK
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OPEN
MUZZLELOADER
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YOUR MUZZLELOADING RIFLE
Congratulations on your purchase of the new
Traditions Break-Open
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.
The new
Traditions Break-Open Muzzleloader
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. You simply need to unscrew the spur and switch it to
the appropriate side of the hammer. The solid aluminum ramrod has an
extended jag that can be reversed and attached to make the ramrod full
length for easy loading and cleaning.
IMPORTANT!
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.
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.
Call 1-800-526-9556, or fax 860-388-4657
or email us at info@traditionsfirearms.com
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Important: Please record information here and keep for your record.
Model No. ____________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________
Model Name __________________________________________
Caliber ______________________________________________
Date Purchased________________________________________
From________________________________________________
Registration Card mailed on ______________________________
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL INFORMATION
IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING
YOUR NEW TRADITIONS FIREARM.
IF ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IS
NOT READ AND THE WARNING,
CAUTION AND IMPORTANT
STATEMENTS ARE NOT
UNDERSTOOD, DEATH OR INJURY
COULD RESULT.
Please call Traditions Customer Service Department at
1-800-526-9556 with any questions or concerns.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. THE SPORT OF MUZZLELOADING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II. GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
III. MUZZLELOADING MUSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IV. WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
V. MAKING SURE YOUR MUZZLELOADER
IS UNLOADED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VI. SAFETIES INCLUDED WITH
YOUR MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
VII. DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY
OF MUZZLELOADER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VIII. IGNITION AND BREECH PLUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
IX. PREPARING TO LOAD AND LOADING
A MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
X. PREPARING TO LOAD AND LOADING
A MUZZLELOADING RIFLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
XI. PRIMING YOUR MUZZLELOADER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
XII. DECAPPING AFTER FIRING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
XIII. HANGFIRES & MISFIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
XIV. REMOVING THE PROJECTILE (SHOT)
AND POWDER CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
XV. SIGHTING IN AND SCOPE MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
XVI. RECOMMENDED LOADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
XVII. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
XVIII. HELPFUL MUZZLELOADING ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
XIX. WARRANTY CARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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, serial number and model name on
each barrel. 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 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 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!
1-800-526-9556
Important: All firearms must have a factory issued
Return Merchandise Authorization
number (RMA#)
before returning to Traditions for warranty service.
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DESCRIPTION
Break-Open Rifle - AW Composite
PRO MODEL
A Rear Stock (AW Composite) (Finished) FCS71001-2
B Fore Stock (AW Composite) (Finished) FCS71001-1
C Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw 400024
D Ramrod Retaining Spring 400030
E Barrel Assembly (Finished) (Length 28”)
.50 cal. perc. Blued (twist 1-28”) FB730034
F Plug Screw (4) 26029
G Rear Sight 60193
H Front Sight 70220
I Breech Plug (inox) 7000099
J Ramrod Thimble (2) 400032-P
K Ramrod Thimble Screw (4) 400031
L Sling Swivel Stud – Front nut 60122
M Sling Swivel Stud – Front 37122
N Barrel Tenon 700023
O Forend Stock Screw 710035
P Frame (Blued) 71004
Q Frame Pivot Pin 710024
R Tang Screw 71016
S Tang Screw Washer 71019
T Buttpad 71026
U Buttpad Mounting Screw (2) 20634
V Hammer 71002
W Hammer Spring 71018
X Transfer Bar 71006
Y Hammer Handle 710004
Z Hammer Pin 710031
AA Firing Pin 71007
BB Firing Pin Spring 71011
CC Firing Pin Retaining Screw 710021
DD Trigger 71003
FF Barrel Catch 71005
GG Barrel Catch Spring 71017
HH Barrel Catch Pin 710023
II Trigger Guard 710027
JJ Trigger Guard Spring 71015
KK Ball 71000
LL Safety Pin 710029
MM Safety 710032
NN Trigger Guard and Trigger Pin (3) 710025
OO Sling Swivel Stud-Rear 37013
PP Pistol Grip Cap 50104
QQ Pistol grip Cap Screw 50105
RR Ramrod (Aluminum) 720030
SS Ramrod Tip .50 Ca 710028
TT Ramrod Assembly 720011
VV Wrench Handle 400033
WW Wrench 700029
XX Rear and Front Sights Screw (3) 73620
YY Trigger Spring 71010
ZZ Rear and Front Sight Assembly 70288
Break-Open Rifle - AW Composite
STANDARD MODEL
DESCRIPTION
A Rear Stock (AW Composite)(Finished) FCS71001-2
B Fore Stock (AW Composite) (Finished) FCS71001-1
C Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw 400024
D Ramrod Retaining Spring 400030
E Barrel Assembly (Finished) (Length 26”)
.50 cal. perc. Blued (twist 1-28”) FB710034
F Plug Screw (4) 26029
G Fiber Optic Rear Sight 50610-FO
H Fiber Optic Front Sight M50611-FO
IFront Sight Mounting Screw (2) 50620
J Breech Plug (inox) 7000099
K Ramrod Thimble 400032-P
L Ramrod Thimble Screw (2) 400031
M Sling Swivel Stud – Front nut 60122
N Sling Swivel Stud – Front 37122
O Barrel Tenon 700023
P Forend Stock Screw 710035
Q Frame (Blued) 71004
R Frame Pivot Pin 710024
S Tang Screw 71016
T Tang Screw Washer 71019
U Buttpad 71026
V Buttpad Mounting Screw (2) 20634
W Hammer 71002
X Hammer Spring 71018
Y Transfer Bar 71006
Z Hammer Handle 710004
AA Hammer Pin 710031
BB Firing Pin 71007
CC Firing Pin Spring 71011
DD Firing Pin Retaining Screw 710021
EE Trigger 71003
GG Barrel Catch 71005
HH Barrel Catch Spring 71017
II Barrel Catch Pin 710023
JJ Trigger Guard 710027
KK Trigger Guard Spring 71015
LL Ball 71000
MM Safety Pin 710029
NN Safety 710032
OO Trigger Guard and Trigger Pin (3) 710025
PP Sling Swivel Stud-Rear 37013
QQ Pistol Grip Cap 50104
RR Pistol grip Cap Screw 50105
SS Ramrod (Aluminum) 710030
TT Ramrod Tip .50 Cal 710028
UU Ramrod Assembly 710011
WW Wrench Handle 400033
XX Wrench 700029
ZZ Trigger Spring 71010
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DESCRIPTION
Break-Open Shotgun - AW Composite
PRO MODEL
A Rear Stock (AW Composite) (Finished) FCS71001-2
B Fore Stock (AW Composite) (Finished) FCS71001-1
C Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw 400024
D Ramrod Retaining Spring 400030
E Barrel Assembly (Finished) (Length 28”)
.12 gauge perc. Matte Blued FB730144
F Choke Tube 51022
G Intervening Ramrod Thimble 510203
H Sling Swivel Stud-Front Nut 60122
I Sling Swivel Stud-Front 37122
J Intervening Barrel Tenon 730201
K Forend Stock Screw 710035
L Ramrod (Aluminum) 720030
M Ramrod Tip. 12 gauge 730028
N Ramrod Assembly 760011
O Choke Tube Wrench 51021
P Frame (Blued) 71004
Q Frame Pivot Pin 710024
R Tang Screw 71016
S Tang Screw Washer 71019
T Buttpad 71026
U Buttpad Mounting Screw (2) 20634
V Hammer 71002
W Hammer Spring 71018
X Tranfer Bar 71006
Y Hammer Handle 710004
Z Hammer Pin 710031
AA Firing Pin 71007
BB Firing Pin Spring 71011
CC Firing Pin Retaining Screw 710021
DD Trigger 71003
FF Barrel Catch 71005
GG Barrel Catch Spring 71017
HH Barrel Catch Pin 710023
II Trigger Guard 710027
JJ Trigger Guard Spring 71015
KK Ball 71000
LL Safety Pin 710029
MM Safety 710032
NN Trigger Guard and Trigger Pin (3) 710025
OO Sling Swivel Stud-Rear 37013
PP Pistol Grip Cap 50104
QQ Pistol Grip Cap Screw 50105
RR Front Sight 73011
VV Wrench Handle 400033
WW Wrench 700029
YY Trigger Spring 71010
DESCRIPTION
Break-Open Rifle - AW Composite
ALLOY MODEL
A Rear Stock (AW Composite)(Finished) FCS71001-2 Z Hammer Handle 710004
B Fore Stock (AW Composite) (Finished) FCS71001-1 AA Hammer Pin 710031
C Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw 400024 BB Firing Pin 71007
D Ramrod Retaining Spring 400030 CC Firing Pin Spring 71011
E Barrel Assembly (Finished) (Length 26”) DD Firing Pin Retaining Screw 710021
.50 cal. perc. Blued (twist 1-28”) FB710034DD EE Trigger 71003
F Plug Screw (4) 26029 GG Barrel Catch 71005
G Fiber Optic Rear Sight 50610-FO HH Barrel Catch Spring 71017
H Fiber Optic Front Sight M50611-FO II Barrel Catch Pin 710023
I Front Sight Mounting Screw (2) 50620 JJ Trigger Guard 710027
JBreech Plug (inox) 7000099 KK Trigger Guard Spring 71015
K Ramrod Thimble 400032-P LL Ball 71000
L Ramrod Thimble Screw (2) 400031 MM Safety Pin 710029
M Sling Swivel Stud – Front nut 60122 NN Safety 710032
N Sling Swivel Stud – Front 37122 OO Trigger Guard and Trigger Pin (3) 710025
O Barrel Tenon 700023 PP Sling Swivel Stud-Rear 37013
P Forend Stock Screw 710035 QQ Pistol Grip Cap 50104
Q Frame (Alloy/Blued) 74004 RR Pistol grip Cap Screw 50105
R Frame Pivot Pin 710024 SS Ramrod (Aluminum) 710030
S Tang Screw 71016 TT Ramrod Tip .50 Cal (Aluminum 740028
T Tang Screw Washer 71019 UU Ramrod Assembly 740011
U Buttpad 71026 WW Wrench Handle 400033
V Buttpad Mounting Screw (2) 20634 XX Wrench 700029
X Hammer Spring 71018 ZZ Trigger Spring 71010
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I. THE SPORT OF MUZZLELOADING
More and more sportsmen have discovered the challenges and
enjoyment of muzzleloading in the past 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 that 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 it offers 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
2. National Rifle Association
3. Your town clerk, local sporting goods dealer, state
DEP or conservation department
4. Contact your local muzzleloader or hunting club.
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II. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
This muzzleloader, like other firearms,
is potentially a lethal weapon that can cause
serious injury, death or damage to property
if handled improperly.
Firearms safety is YOUR responsibility!
There is no such thing as a “safe” or
“foolproof” firearm, as firearms, by their very
nature, are inherently dangerous.
Handling your Traditions firearm safely
depends on YOU! Handled safely, your
firearm will give years of shooting enjoyment.
Handle it carelessly, and YOU will put yourself
and everyone around you in danger of serious
injury or death. Safety must be the first,
foremost and constant consideration of
everyone who handles a firearm. When
handling a firearm, you cannot guess, you
cannot forget, you cannot allow yourself even
a momentary lapse of attention or good
judgment, or irreversible tragedy may result.
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RULES OF FIREARMS SAFETY
1. Treat all firearms as if they were loaded, at all times.
Many accidents occur with firearms that are handled
carelessly, because they are believed to be
“unloaded”. These accidents can be avoided by
handling all firearms the same way you would handle
a loaded firearm, at all times. Even after you verify
that a gun is unloaded, you should continue handling
it as you would a loaded gun, and make sure that
others around you do the same.
2. Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times. A
“safe direction” is one in which, if the firearm were to
discharge, there would be no injury to anyone. Never
point a gun (whether you think it is loaded or
unloaded - see Rule #1 above) directly at another
person or at yourself. Consider that a bullet can
ricochet (glance off) pavement, floors, walls, rocks,
the ground, water, ice or almost any other object it
strikes. Also, bullets can penetrate walls, ceilings,
floors, doors, windows, and many other materials to
kill or injure someone on the opposite side.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the
trigger guard until you are aimed at a proper target
and have decided to fire. If your finger is inside the
trigger guard, you could fire your gun without
intending to - for instance, if you were startled, or if
you slipped or lost your balance. By keeping your
finger outside the trigger guard until you are on
target and intend to fire, you ensure that you will
never hit anything you do not intend to.
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4. Be sure of your target, and what is around and
beyond it. The bullet fired from your rifle can
travel over one mile, and has the potential to kill
or seriously injure someone at that distance!
Once you pull the trigger, you cannot call the
bullet back, so you must positively identify your
target before you fire. Never fire (for instance, at a
noise, a movement, a rustling bush, or a shape in
the dark) until you have positively identified your
target as something you intend to shoot. Fire only
with a safe backstop behind your target -
something that will stop and contain the bullets
you fire, even if you miss the target or your bullet
passes through it.
5. Whenever you handle a firearm that, even
momentarily, has been out of your direct control,
start by checking its condition to determine
whether or not it is loaded. A firearm in your
hands is a lethal weapon which is YOUR
responsibility, so YOU must check it yourself,
NOW, not later. Do not rely on someone else to
check it. Do not take someone else’s word for
the firearm’s condition. Do not rely on your
memory of having checked the firearm previously,
or on your belief that you left it unloaded the last
time you used or handled it. Check it again
yourself now.
6. Never give a firearm to anyone, or take a firearm
from anyone, unless it is unloaded and the action
is open. If someone tries to hand you a firearm
with the action closed, politely ask them to open it
before you take it from them. If you need to open
the action of a firearm with which you are not
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familiar, don’t experiment, lest you make a fatal
mistake! Instead, ask someone who knows how
to handle the firearm to open the action and allow
you to verify that it is unloaded. If you can’t find
someone who knows how to handle the firearm,
leave it alone!
7. Firearms should be unloaded when not actually
in use. Load your firearm only when you are on
the target range or in the field and ready to begin
using it. Unload your gun as soon as you are
finished shooting. Unload your gun before you
bring it back into your car, camp or home.
Never leave a loaded gun unattended, even for
a moment.
8. Thoroughly read and understand the owner’s
manual and other literature supplied with your
firearm. Never use any firearm unless you
completely understand how it operates and how
its safety features work. Contact Traditions if you
have any questions or concerns, or if you are not
certain you have all the literature supplied with
the firearm at the time it was first sold. Even if
you understand everything in this manual, no
manual can provide you with the benefits of
hands-on firearms instruction. If you are not
already an experienced firearms user, you should
obtain training in the safe and proper use of
firearms by attending one of the many firearms
safety and shooting courses offered in all parts of
the country by the National Rifle Association
(telephone 703-267-1000), gun clubs and ranges,
gun shops, shooting schools and other qualified
sources of instruction.
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