Rossi Muzzleloading Rifle Instruction Manual

Owner’s Manual
for the Rossi 
Muzzleloading Rifle
& Muzzleloading 
Matched Pair
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM 

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
Notice:
It is recommended that you record the model number, serial number and
date of purchase of your Rossi firearm for future reference. Be sure to
retain your store receipt and any other documentation that came with
your Rossi.
Model Number ______________________________________
Serial Number ______________________________________
Date of Purchase ____________________________________
Notice:
The Rossi Muzzleloading Rifle has a receiver that can be...

Owner’s Manual
for the Rossi 
Muzzleloading Rifle
& Muzzleloading 
Matched Pair
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM 

This Booklet
The safety warnings in this booklet are important. By understanding the
dangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions
described herein, you can enjoy complete safety in the use of your Rossi
firearm. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in serious
injury to you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or other
property.
Dangerous Weapons
SHOTGUNS, RIFLES and PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS or
DANGEROUS WEAPONS and are sold by us with the...

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Safety Warnings
Not Just For Beginners
Regardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, you need to
study this manual. 
The safe handling of firearms requires specialized training, discipline and
caution. Firearms, by their nature and intended function, are deadly
instruments. Accidental death or serious injury can result if they are
handled improperly or carelessly. 
Firearms rarely cause accidents. Firearms accidents almost always are...

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Firearms Are Not all Alike
Many makes and models of firearms might LOOK nearly the same. However,
they differ widely in design and operation, and in the location and function of
various controls.
Study this manual thoroughly. Educate yourself on the characteristics and
operation of your particular firearm before attempting to handle it. Do not
permit others to handle it - unless they also have done so. 
You should have an instruction manual for every...

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14.DANGER:Load and unload with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 
15.SAFETY FIRST:If a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it
pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds. Sometimes slow primer
ignition will cause a “hang” fire and the cartridge will go off or the rifle
will discharge after a short pause. 
16.SAFETY FIRST:Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water, bullet may
ricochet. 
17.DANGER:When receiving a firearm...

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Warning
Rossi firearms are manufactured to perform properly with the original
parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are
installed correctly and that neither replacements nor originals are altered
or changed. Your gun is a complex tool with many parts that must relate
correctly to other parts. Putting a gun together wrong or with modified
parts can result in a damaged gun, danger and injury or death to you and
others through...

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Ammunition
1. This muzzleloading rifle is designed to utilize only Pyrodex™ 50
grain pellets, Barnes™ 250 or 300 grain solid copper hollow point
sabot projectiles and 209 shotgun primers. The maximum load is
three (3) 50 grain Pyrodex pellets. The recommended load is two
(2) 50 grain Pyrodex pellets. Use of any other black powder
equivalent or projectiles is dangerous and may result in accidental
death or serious injury. Use only new, good condition...

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4. Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury to the shooter
or to others may result from any condition causing excessive
pressure inside the chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive
pressure can be caused by obstructions in the barrel, propellant
powder overloads, or by the use of incorrect shot shells, cartridges,
projectiles, Pyrodex pellets or defectively assembled shot shells or
cartridges. In addition, the use of a dirty, corroded, or...