Traditions Vortek StrikerFire User Manual download pdf (Page 34)

14. UNLOADING AND UNCHARGING

YOUR RIFLE

There are two different methods for removing the projectile and

charge:

Method 1

Note: It is recommended to use either a Traditions™ range rod or

ramrod extension for this method.

1. Make sure the muzzle of the barrel is pointed in a safe direction at

all times.

2. Open the action and carefully remove the primer from the breech

plug or musket cap from nipple.

3. Using your fingers, rotate the Accelerator Breech Plug™

counterclockwise. Depending on the amount of shooting done you may

have to use your spanner wrench to loosen the breech plug.

NOTE: If using Northwest Magnum model use the supplied

wrench to remove the nipple and breech plug.

4. Insert a ramrod or range rod into the muzzle and push the load out

the breech end of the barrel.

5. Clean and wipe all surfaces to remove loose fouling and debris.

Method 2

1. Open the gun and carefully remove the primer from the breech plug

or musket cap from nipple.

2. Using a range/bench ramrod, with a ball puller screw in one end,

insert the screw end into the muzzle until the screw makes contact with

the projectile.

3. Apply pressure to the end of the ramrod while at the same time

turning it, allowing the ball puller screw to bite into the projectile.

4. Continue turning the ramrod until you can determine that the ball

puller screw is well anchored into the projectile.

5. Firmly grasp the exposed end of the ramrod with projectile attached,

pull it through the barrel and out of the muzzle. One continuous non-

stop pull is generally best.

Note: When extracting saboted bullets the first few inches of the

pull will separate the projectile from the plastic sabot. At this

point the bullet will be free from the sabot and will come out

easily. It will then be necessary to reinsert the ball puller screw

back down the barrel and screw it into the plastic sabot and also

pull it out.

6. Remove powder, if any.

7. Clean and dry the bore of the barrel making sure the breech area is

dry before reloading fresh powder.

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