Manual

3. Check all functions

4. Remove nipple

Clean and check opening

Apply grease to threads

5. Clean barrel

6. Replace and tighten nipple until snug

7. Read and study information booklet

8. Understand terminology

9. Get all questions answered

C. TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY

1. Keep the gun muzzle pointed in a safe direction

2. Be sure of your target and beyond

3. Never rely on a gun's "safety"

4. Gun should be unloaded until ready to use

5. Always wear eye and ear protection

6. The barrel should be clear of obstruction before shooting

7. Handle every gun as if it is loaded

8. Keep guns and ammo separate and in locked storage

9. Avoid alcoholic beverages and drugs before and during using a firearm

10. Do not alter or modify your firearm. Have your firearm checked regularly

by a competent gunsmith. Make sure all parts work properly.

D. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS UNIQUE TO MUZZLELOADERS

1. Never smoke when shooting or handling a muzzleloader or related equip-

ment. Ashes and/or loose sparks may cause powder or caps to ignite,

resulting in personal injury or death.

2. Always wear eye protection. Flying debris from the breech area is always

a possibility with any muzzleloader.

3. Never pour powder into a muzzleloader directly from a flask, horn or any

large volume, enclosed container. Hot embers in the barrel could cause

the container to explode.

4. All powder storage containers and percussion caps should be kept well

away from the area where shooting is to be conducted. Sparks from shoot-

ing could cause accidental ignition of these devices. Follow all manufac-

turers instructions for long term storage of powder and percussion caps.

5. Use only blackpowder, Pyrodex, Pyrodex Pellets (in approved rifles only),

or other approved blackpowder substitutes in muzzleloading firearms.

Never use modern smokeless powder in a muzzleloader. The use of

any amount of smokeless powder in a muzzleloader will create dan-