Traditions Turkey Pro Shotgun User Manual

P. O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0776

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TURKEY PRO

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IMPORTANT!

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instructions and warnings

in this manual before using

your Traditions firearm.

In-Line Muzzleloader Owner’s Manual

Traditions Performance Firearms

1375 Boston Post Road

P. O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

www.traditionsfirearms.com

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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 1-800-526­9556 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. Modification of internal parts as they were shipped from the factory.

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

as rust.

5. 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.

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.

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#.

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

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

MUZZLELOADING ‘MUSTS’

FOR MUZZLELOADING SUCCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MUZZLELOADER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

THUMB SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DISASSEMBLY FOR IN-LINE SHOTGUNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

IGNITION (includes nipples and breech plugs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

RECOMMENDED PROPELLANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SELECTING THE POWDER CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

WAD SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SHOT SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RECOMMENDED LOADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

LOADING YOUR SHOTGUNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PRIMING YOUR SHOTGUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DEPRIMING THE SHOTGUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

IF THE GUN FAILS TO FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

REMOVING THE CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CLEANING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Turkey Pro Shotgun

Description

Description

A Stock
B Barrel Assembly (Length 24”)

12 Gauge perc. (Smoothbore)
CTrigger Assembly (Adjustable)
D Pistol grip Cap

E Pistol grip Cap Screw

F Action Mounting Screw (Allen Head)
G Sling Swivel Stud-Front
H Sling Swivel Stud-Front Washer

I Sling Swivel Stud-Rear
J Buttpad

K Buttpad Mounting Screw (2)

LTrigger Assembly Mount Screw (2)

M Lock Washers (2)

N Bedding Block
O Bedding Block Screw (Allen Head)

P Ramrod Retaining Spring
Q Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw
R Barrel Locking Screw

Description

S Front Sight
T Choke Tube

U Choke Tube Wrench

SWrench
U Sling Swivel Stud-Front Nut
V Plug Screw (4)

W Breech Plug

X 209 Nipple Percussion
Y Bolt Handle

Z Bolt

AA Mainspring Guide
BB Mainspring
CC Receiver Cap
DD Wrench

EE Wrench Handle

FF Ramrod Assembly (Blackened)
GG Musket Cap Nipple
HH 209 Cap Nipple

II 209 Cap Nipple Spring

JJ 209 Cap Nipple Assembly

KK Decapping Tool

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YOUR MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN

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 patterning.
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 shotgun 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

2. The National Rifle Association has over 41,500 certified instructors in

the United States, and offers courses on safe and correct operation of
muzzleloading firearms. To find a local instructor, contact NRA's
Training Division at 1-703-267-1430, or visit them online at
www.nra.org.

3. 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.

4. 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.
When using Triple 7 powder, loads must be reduced by 15%. 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 propellants.

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. Never load powder into a gun directly from a can, powder horn or

flask. Always use a separate calibrated powder measuring device. A
remaining spark or ember in the barrel may cause an ignition of the
powder and cause harm to you, bystanders and the firearm.

11. No projectiles other than those specifically recommended in this

manual should be used in your muzzleloader.