Traditions Tip Up User Manual

1 TIP UP OWNERS MANUAL IMPORTANT! Thoroughly read and understand all of the instructions and warnings in this manual before using your Traditions

10 Description Reference NN Safety………………………………………... 710032 OO Trigger Guard and Trigger Pin (3)………… 710025 PP Sling Swivel Stud-Rear…………………….

115. Always wear proper eye and ear protection when loading or firing any firearm. 6. Be sure of your target, and what is around and beyond it. The

12clubs and ranges, gun shops, shooting schools and other qualified sources of instruction. 11. No projectiles other than those specifically recomme

1320. In the event of a misfire, assume the gun could fire at any moment. Keep gun pointed down range with the action closed. Wait at least one minu

14Take time now to acquaint yourself with your Traditions Firearm. If you have any questions regarding your firearm after reviewing this information

15were to fall without being engaged by the trigger mechanism. ! WARNING: With the safety set in the “Fire” (F) position, the gun is now ready to

16Barrels for standard cartridges must use high quality commercially manufactured ammunition that corresponds exactly to the barrel marking. If you

17unable to recognize and correct the problem, have the rifle examined by a qualified gunsmith. ! WARNING: Never mix ammunition. Never use ammuniti

18 9. Pull hammer rearward into cocked position, keep your finger away from the trigger. Your firearm is now ready to fire. 10. Carefully aim at tar

19IX: FAILURE TO FIRE A misfire could be a very hazardous situation. If your gun fails to fire for any reason, keep the barrel pointed at your tar

2I:TRADITIONS’ WARRANTY PROTECTION INCLUDED WITH YOUR NEW GUN Thank you for purchasing the Traditions muzzleloader. Quality, pride and old world cr

20XII: CLEANING AND DISASSMEBLY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING: Before proceeding with disassembly and maintenance of your rifle, make certain the gun is u

211. Use a 4mm. hex wrench draw out the screw in the forend. 2. Once the screw is free, pull down on the forend to remove. 3. Carefully open the

22 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ! WARNING: Verify the chamber is empty prior to cleaning your firearm. Never clean a loaded firearm.

23 Clean your gun as soon as possible after your shooting session. Take care when cleaning not to get water or solvent into the trigger assembly. If

24interfere with the safe and reliable function of the firearm. 7. Before firing remove all excess lubricant from the bore. !WARNING: DO NOT ATTEM

25the barrel and action should work smoothly. The hammer should not bind and all safeties should be in good working order. If the firearm does not f

26reloads) the report is weak or peculiar, stop immediately. Inspect the barrel for a stuck bullet. If the bore is obstructed return the barrel to a

27XV: STATEMENT ISSUED BY SPORTING ARMS & AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE (SAAMI) UNSAFE ARMS AND AMMUNITION COMBINATIONS Ammunition used in

28caliber must be marked on the firearm frame, receiver or barrel by its manufacturer. The practice of re-chambering firearms is not guided by indu

29XVII: HELPFUL ACCESSORIES In order to participate fully in the sport, you will probably want to consider the purchase of the various Traditions a

3Help 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 wo

30metal or stock finish, cost of inconvenience due to product failure, or transportation to the Repair Center. Traditions reserves the right to refu

31Firearms packaged and shipped improperly are not covered under warranty if damage occurs. Shipping Address: Traditions 1375 Boston Post Rd. • P

32XIX: PREFFERED CUSTOMER WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Model # ________________________________________ Serial # (from barrel or frame)__________

338. What do you think is the best way to get information about Hunting & Hunting products?  1 Magazine Ads  2 Internet/Website  3 Television

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4TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Warranty Protection ... 2 II. Break Action overview ... 5 III. Your Centerfire Rifl

5II:BREAK ACTION RIFLE OVERVIEW Break-Action design firearms are so described due to the fact that the barrel and receiver are joined by a pivoting

6hand shooting. Built into the trigger guard is a trigger block safety mechanism, in addition to a hammer block safety. A person using any firearm h

7! WARNING: The Tip Up is a centerfire rifle. Its barrel cannot be interchanged. Traditions does manufacture “platform” rifles in which the barrels

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9 Description Reference A Rear Stock (AW Treestand ST) (Finished)…... FCS71009-2 ST B Fore Stock (AW Treestand ST) (Finished)…… FCS74009-1ST