Traditions Yukon User Manual

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Muzzleloader Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT!

T h o roughly read and understand all of the i n s t ructions and warnings

this manual BEFORE using your Traditions fire a rm.

not understand any aspect manual seek black powder struction from a qualified, nal instructor BEFORE you e, load or use this fire a rm .

Performance Firearms

1375 Boston Post Road

P.O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

www.traditionsfirearms.com

email: [e-mail]

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FOR YOUR RECORDS

Important: Please recordinformation here and keep for your record.

Model No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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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 concern s .

YOUR MUZZLELOADING RIFLE

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Traditions YUKON™ DropBreech 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 YUKON ™ Drop-Breech Muzzleloader. is easy to load, shoot and clean. The slide action button is on the side of the receiver 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.

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 [phone]

or email us at [e-mail]

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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

	TABLE OF C O N T E N T S
I .	THE SPORT OF MUZZLELOADING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 1
I I .	GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 2
I I I .	MUZZLELOADING MUSTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
I V.	WA R R A N T Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
V.	MAKING SURE YOUR MUZZLELOADER
	IS UNLOADED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
V I .	SAFETIES INCLUDED WITH
	YOUR MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
V I I .	D I S A S S E M B LY & ASSEMBLY
	OF MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
V I I I .	IGNITION AND BREECH PLUGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
I X .	P R E PARING TO LOAD AND LOADING
	A MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
X .	PRIMING YOUR MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
X I .	DECAPPING AFTER FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
X I I .	HANGFIRES & MISFIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
X I I I .	REMOVING THE PROJECTILE (SHOT)
	AND POWDER CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
X I V.	SIGHTING IN AND SCOPE MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
X V.	RECOMMENDED LOADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
X V I .	CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
X V I I .	HELPFUL MUZZLELOADING ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
X V I I I .	WARRANTY CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39

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

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YUKON Drop-Breech		YUKON Drop-Breech
Muzzleloader		Muzzleloader

DESCRIPTION

A	Stock (AW Composite) (Finished) ..........	FCS40101
B	Ramrod Retaining Spring Screw ..................	21817
C	Ramrod Retaining Spring ..........................	400030
D	Barrel Assembly (Kit) (Length 24") ........................
	.50 cal. perc. (twist 1-28") ..................	C-400034-B
	Barrel Assembly (Finished) (Length 24") ..............
	.50 cal. perc. Blued (twist 1-28")............	FB400034
E	Plug Screw (4) ............................................	26029
F	Lite Optic Rear Sight ..............................	50610-LU
G	Lite Optic Front Sight..............................	50611-LU
H	Ramrod Thimble ....................................	440032-P
I	Ramrod Thimble Screw..............................	400031
J	Hexagonal Breech Plug (S/S) ..................	7200099
K	Breech Block ................................................	40005
L	Firing Pin Spring ..........................................	71011
M	Firing Pin ......................................................	40007
N	Firing Pin Washer ........................................	40016
O	Frame (Aluminum)(Blued)............................	40004
P	Frame nut ....................................................	60122
Q	Breech Block Release Spring........................	40012
R	Breech Block Release Button........................	40010
S	Breech Block Release Pin ............................	40014
T	Sling Swivel Stud – Front nut ......................	60122
U	Sling Swivel Stud – Front ............................	37122
V	Trigger Guard Pin ........................................	40013
W	Frame-Barrel Screw (2) ................................	10060
X	Frame Screw ................................................	40012

Y	Stock Insert ..............................................	40606
Z	Hammer Guide........................................	400029
AA	Hammer ......................................................	4002
BB	Hammer Handle ......................................	710004
CC	Hammer Mainspring ..............................	M10018
DD	Hammer Antagonist Spring ..................	M10017
EE	Trigger ........................................................	1003
FF	Trigger Guard............................................	10027
GG	Trigger Guard Spring ............................	M71015
HH	Pin ............................................................	71000
II	Trigger Guard Screw ................................	10021
JJ	Hammer Pin..............................................	10031
KK	Trigger Pin ................................................	10025
LL	Safety Pin ..............................................	710029
MM	Safety......................................................	710032
NN	Pistol Grip Cap..........................................	50104
OO	Pistol grip Cap Screw ..............................	50105
PP	Sling Swivel Stud-Rear ............................	37013
QQ	Buttpad ....................................................	60126
RR	Buttpad Screw (2) ....................................	20634
SS	Ramrod 28" (Aluminum)......................	M120030
TT	Ramrod Tip .50 Cal (Aluminum)..........	M100028
UU	Ramrod Assembly ..................................	120011
VV	Hexagonal Wrench..................................	720029
WW	Wrench Handle ......................................	400033
XX	Allen Wrench ..........................................	M1005

	Lite Optic Rear Sight				Lite Optic Front Sight
	Ref. 50610-LU				Ref. 50611-LU
		DESCRIPTION
A	Rear Sight Base (Round)	50613		A	Front Sight Base (Round)	M50611-LU
B	Elevator Base..........................................................	50614		B	Luminous Insert ........................................	36613
C	Rear Sighting Blade ..........................................	50615-LU		C	Front Sight Mounting Screw......................	50623
D	Luminous Insert ....................................................	50606
E	Windage Adjustment Locking Screw ......................	50624
F	Elevation Adjustment Locking Screw ....................	50616
G	Hex. Nut (2)............................................................	50618
H	Rear Sight Mounting Screw (2)..............................	50622

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N OT E S

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

RULES OF FIREARMS SAFETY

1. Treat all fire a rms as if they were loaded, at all times. Many accidents occur with fire a rms that are handled c a re l e s s l y, because they are believed to be “unloaded”. These accidents can be avoided by handling all fire a rms the same way you would handle a loaded fire a rm, 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 fire a rm were to d i s c h a rge, 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, ro c k s , 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 targ e t 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

t a rget 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

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 [phone]), gun clubs and ranges, gun shops, shooting schools and other qualified sources of instruction.

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9.Before firing any firearm, be sure it is in good working order and that the barrel is clear of dirt, grease, water, excess oil, rust, corrosion or any other obstruction.

10.Always wear high-quality ear and eye protection when shooting or observing, and be sure that others who are present do the same. Exposure to gunfire noise will cause permanent hearing loss (deafness) if good ear protection (either commercially manufactured ear plugs, earmufftype hearing protectors, or both) is not worn. Close-fitting, impact-resistant shooting glasses or safety glasses of wraparound or side-panel design help to guard against potentially blinding eye injuries caused by granules of powder, splashback of fragments from the target or backstop, metal fragments which can result from a burst primer, etc. Never shoot a firearm, or allow yourself or others to be present where shooting is in progress, without both eye and ear protection in place. Eye protection can also provide important protection while you are disassembling and cleaning your firearms, both from flying firearms parts, and from aerosols and other solvents and cleaning fluids that can spray or splash into your eyes, causing serious eye injury.

11.Firearms, drugs and alcohol don’t mix! Never handle firearms while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription medications) that can impair your normal senses, abilities, alertness, reflexes, perception or judgment. Make sure everyone in your presence follows the same rule. Also, avoid handling

firearms when you are ill, exhausted, upset or preoccupied with other concerns - safe firearms handling requires your full attention, and all of your abilities, unimpaired by other factors.

12.Any firearm which is not under your direct control should be stored so it is inoperable or inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users. Children are attracted to, and can find, load and operate firearms, causing serious injury or death to themselves and others. Preventing child access and tragic, avoidable accidents is YOUR responsibility, as an adult gun owner. The safest way to store firearms is unloaded, locked in a gun safe or vault.

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