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							2. With the bolt assembly and bolt stop screw removed, place the breech plug in the bolt assembly clearance
hole in the receiver, with the hexagon wrench flats facing rearward.
3. Slide the breech plug through the receiver until it stops against the rear of the barrel.
4. Use the hexagon end of the combination wrench provided or a standard 7/16 socket with a long extension to
thread the breech plug into the rear of the barrel. Start it by hand at first to ensure it is not cross threaded.
5. Make sure the breech plug is tightened snugly and the back face of the breech plug is even with the front
edge of the ejection port in the receiver. Do not over-tighten. See Picture 8.
WARNING!THE BREECH PLUG MUST BE SEATED CORRECTLY IN THE BARREL TO ENSURE THE PROPER AND
SAFE OPERATION OF THE FIREARM.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE RIFLE if the breech plug will not thread in
smoothly and tighten snugly with the BACK FACE of the breech plug even with the FRONT EDGE of the ejection
port in the receiver. If the breech plug cannot be seated correctly, return the
firearm to the factory or a REMINGTON
®AUTHORIZED GUNSMITH.
To Remove the Breech Plug
WARNING:If the nipple is in the breech plug as you are removing
it, make sure there is no percussion cap on the nipple.
1. Point the firearm in a safe direction.
2. Put the safety mechanism in the ‘S’ position.
3. Raise the bolt handle to open the bolt.
4. Check to be sure there is no percussion cap on the nipple or percussion cap residue remaining on the 
nipple and there is no charge in the barrel. See instructions on using the ramrod to check for a charge in
the barrel on page 6.
WARNING:If there is a charge in the barrel, do not attempt to remove it by shooting it out if you are
unsure what the charge is or if you are unsure if the charge is safe. Instead, remove the charge
using the instructions on pages 18 and 19. 
5. Remove the bolt assembly and bolt stop screw. See instructions on page 10.
6. Use the hexagon end of the combination wrench provided or a standard 7/16 socket with a long extension
to remove the breech plug from the barrel.
7. If the breech plug can not be removed with reasonable force using a 7/16 socket with extension, return the
firearm to the factory or a REMINGTON AUTHORIZED GUNSMITH.
To Install the Nipple
1. With an empty barrel and a clean nipple, apply Remington Wonder Lube®paste for black powder to the
threads of the nipple. This will protect it from the highly corrosive powder residues left from shooting black
powder or PYRODEX
®and ensure its easy removal. Avoid putting Remington Wonder Lube paste for black
powder on the front face of the nipple. This will foul the powder charge that comes in contact with it,
increasing the chances of a misfire or hangfire.
2. With the breech plug installed and the bolt stop screw and bolt assembly removed, thread the nipple into
the breech plug. Start threading by hand to ensure that it is not cross-threaded and then use the combina-
tion wrench. Be sure that the end of the nipple is seated snugly against the bottom of the nipple hole in the
breech plug. Do not over-tighten. See Picture 9.
WARNING:THE NIPPLE MUST BE SEATED CORRECTLY IN THE
BREECH PLUG TO ENSURE THE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION
OF THE FIREARM. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE RIFLE if the
nipple cannot be seated correctly. Return the firearm to the factory
or a REMINGTON AUTHORIZED GUNSMITH.
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							To Remove the Nipple
WARNING!Never attempt to remove the nipple with a percussion cap on it. 
1. Point the firearm in a safe direction.
2. Put the safety mechanism in the ‘S’ position.
3. Raise the bolt handle to open the bolt.
4. Check to be sure there is no percussion cap on the nipple or percussion cap residue remaining on the nipple and
there is no charge in the barrel. See instructions on using the ramrod to check for a charge in the barrel on page 6.
WARNING!If there is a charge in the barrel, do not attempt to remove it by shooting it out if you are unsure 
what the charge is or if you are unsure if the charge is safe. Instead, remove the charge using the instructions
on pages 18 and 19.
Loading and Shooting Procedures
Use Black Powder or PYRODEX®Only
Never use modernsmokeless gun powder even if it is black in color. Never use
any powder other than black powder or PYRODEX in a muzzleloader. The use of
any other propellant will cause serious injury or death to the shooter and
bystanders and damage to the firearm.
Prior to loading and shootingthe firearm, refer to the cleaning instructions starting on page 19. It is essential
your gun is clean for proper safety, function and accuracy.
Black Powder and PYRODEX
Black powder is the namethat identifies the type of powder that is safe to use in muzzleloading firearms and
DOES NOT REFER TO ALL POWDERS THAT ARE BLACK IN COLOR. Some modern smokeless powders are
black in color but are designed to be used only in modern centerfire cartridges and shotgun shells. Be sure to
identify the powder as a type to be used in muzzleloading firearms by the name and NOT THE COLOR.
PYRODEX is a black powder replicathat is intended for use in percussion type muzzleloading firearms and is
the ONLY black powder replica that is safe to use in this Remington
®Model 700™ ML Muzzleloading rifle.
PYRODEX is intended to be used as a volume-to-volume replacement for black powderand will produce
similar velocities and pressures as the same 
volumeof the appropriate granulation of black powder. Thus, a
volumetric powder measure that is set to measure 100 grains of black powder can be filled with PYRODEX
instead to achieve similar results. This measure will only contain approximately 80 grains of PYRODEX.
PYRODEX is used on a volume-to-volume replacement basis and NOT ON A WEIGHT-TO-WEIGHT BASIS.
WARNING! The use of ANY quantity of smokeless gun powder in this muzzle-
loading firearm will produce dangerously high pressures which WILL result in
serious injury or death to the shooter and bystanders, and damage to the firearm.
Black powder is availablein four powder grain sizes which are identified by a series of ‘F’s’ marked on the container.
2F or FFg – Used in .45 caliber or larger guns. 
This is the granulation recommended for use in this 
muzzleloading rifle. Do not use any other granulation.
PYRODEX is available in two grain sizes identified by an ‘RS’ or ‘P’ on the container.
PYRODEX RS – Stands for Rifle and Shotgun powder and is designed for use in all calibers of percussion type
muzzleloading rifles and shotguns. 
PYRODEX RS is recommended for use in this muzzleloading rifle. Do
not use any other designation.
WARNING! ONLY 2F OR FFg black powder or PYRODEX RS should be used in this rifle.
Never exceed the maximum quantity of powder for a particular projectile in the loading charts on pages
16 and 17.
Failure to comply with any of these warnings could result in serious personal injury or death to the shooter
or bystanders and damage to the firearm.
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Selecting the Projectile
NOTE:It is recommended that for safety and performance, only Remington®brand loading components made to
Remington’s exacting standards, be used in the Remington Model 700™ ML muzzleloading rifle.
There are three projectile typesthat can be fired safely and accurately in this rifle. They are the saboted conical,
the lubed conical and the patched round ball. See Picture 10.
The Saboted Conical:With a saboted projectile, the sabot engages the barrel rifling (rather than
the projectile itself) to provide a gas seal as well as to provide the rotation necessary to stabilize
the projectile in flight.
A smaller-than-bore-size projectile can be used with a sabot resulting in higher muzzle velocity, 
flatter trajectory.
The sabot is self-lubricating, so there is no need to use additional lubrication when shooting 
saboted projectiles.
Never use a patch with a conical projectile that is to be used with a sabot.
The Lubed Conical:With the lubed conical, the projectile itself engages the rifling to provide a gas
seal as well as the rotation necessary to stabilize the projectile in flight.
Never use a patch or sabot with a lubed conical projectile.
Always use lubricant with any projectile that is not to be used with a sabot.
The Patched Round Ball:With a patched round ball, the lubed cloth patch serves the same 
purpose as the sabot does with the saboted conical projectile type. It engages the rifling to provide
a gas seal as well as the rotation necessary to stabilize the ball in flight.
WARNING:The patch should be well lubricated and made of cotton to avoid building a static
electric charge in the barrel as the projectile is being seated on the powder charge. A non-cotton
patch could create a spark and ignite the powder charge causing serious injury or death to the
shooter or bystanders.
Remington Wonder Wads:The Remington Wonder Wad™ can be used with any of the three types of projectiles
that can be used in this firearm. It is to be placed between the powder and projectile in the barrel. It acts as a 
secondary gas seal and expands to fill the bore and grooves in the barrel as the pressure builds behind the wad
and the projectile. This reduces gas blow-by and helps improve velocity and accuracy. In addition, the Remington
Wonder Wad helps clean and lubricate the barrel as it is being loaded as well as upon firing. As a result, more
shots can be fired before the barrel must be cleaned.
WARNING:Except for the sabot and cotton patch, the Remington Wonder Wad is the only approved loading
component to go between the projectile and powder.
Never use a jacketed bullet without a sabot in this muzzleloading rifle. Only pure lead or Remington brand
lubed projectiles, specifically designed for muzzleloading, are meant to be used without a sabot.
Never use a sabot with a round ball. The sabot is not designed for a round ball and could easily separate from
the powder charge creating a dangerous air gap.
Be absolutely certain that loading components are used only as they were intended to be used and are properly
used together.
Loading the Powder and Projectile
Loading the Remington Model 700 ML consists of three steps. These steps are:
1. Load the Powder.
2. Load the Projectile.
3. Place the Percussion Cap on the Nipple.
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							Before Loading Make Sure:
1. The firearm is in good working order.
2. The firearm is pointed in a safe direction.
3. The safety mechanism is in the ‘S’ position. See page 9.
4. The bolt assembly is in the open position. See page 9.
5. There is no percussion cap on the nipple or percussion cap residue on the nipple.
6. The firearm is not already loaded. See page 6.
7. The barrel is free from obstructions. See page 10
8. The breech plug is seated in the barrel. See pages 10 and 11. 
9. The nipple is seated in the breech plug. See page 11.
10. The flash hole through the nipple is clear.
11. You are wearing ear and eye protection.
12. You are in a place that is safe to shoot.
13. You are using only the correct loading components for this rifle.
I.  LOADING THE POWDER
WARNING:
Do not attempt to load the firearm until you have read and understand this book in its entirety and
all 13 of the conditions listed here on this page have been met. 
1. Using the ramrod with extension handle and cleaning jag, swab the bore to the breech plug with a cleaning
patch that has been saturated with Remington
®All-Natural Bore Cleaner to remove any debris or fouling that
may have accumulated in the bore while the rifle was in storage.
2. Swab the bore with cleaning patches until the patches come out clean and dry.
3. Swab the bore with a cleaning patch lubed with Remington Wonder Lube
®paste for black powder.
4. Point the firearm in a safe direction and fire at least two percussion caps to make sure the flash hole through
the nipple is clear and dry. Residual bore cleaner at the breech could saturate the powder and increase the
possibility of a misfire or hangfire.
WARNING: Wait at least one full minute after firing the last round or percussion cap before pouring powder
into the bore to allow time for any residual sparks to be extinguished.
5. Place the butt of the rifle on a firm, stable surface with the muzzle pointed up and well away from your body.
Treat the firearm as if it could go off at any time.
6. Use an individual powder measure to pour the correct amount of powder into the bore.
WARNING: Make sure you are using 2F or FFg black powder or PYRODEX®RS only.
Never use ANY quantity of any other powder. 
Never pour powder directly into the muzzle from a powder flask or container. A lingering spark could ignite the
entire container of powder. Always use an individual charge measure.
Never exceed the maximum charge listed on pages 16 and 17.
NEVER USE CENTERFIRE POWDER CHARGING EQUIPMENT FOR BLACK POWDER.
7. Keep the muzzle pointed up and away from your body at all times to keep the powder in the bottom of the
barrel and to avoid accidents or injuries.
8. Proceed to load the projectile.
II.  LOADING THE PROJECTILE
WARNING: 
Do not attempt to load the firearm until you have read and understand this book in its entirety and
all 13 of the conditions listed under “BEFORE LOADING MAKE SURE” at the top of this page. 
1. Keep the butt of the rifle on a firm, stable surface with the muzzle pointed up and away from your body.
2. If you choose to use a Remington Wonder Wad,™ place it evenly on the muzzle so it plugs the entire bore.
Push the wad into the bore a short distance with a short starter.
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							3. Load ONE of the projectiles as follows:
• To load a Saboted Conical, firmly seat the projectile in the
sabot and push the sabot and projectile into the bore by hand.
See Picture 11.
• To load a Lubed Conical, push the lubricated projectile by hand
into the bore. See Picture 11.
• To load a Patched Round Ball, lay a lubricated patch evenly
over the muzzle and push a round ball into the center of the
patch and into the bore by hand. See Picture 11.
4. Use the ball end of a short starter to start the projectile and align it
with the bore. Push the projectile approximately six inches into the
bore with the shaft of the short starter.
5. Use the ramrod to seat the projectile (and Remington
®Wonder Wad™
if used) firmly on the powder charge. See Picture 12.
WARNING:Do not pound on the ramrod to seat the projectile. Black
powder and PYRODEX®are impact sensitive and may ignite from impact.
The impact may also deform the projectile, adversely affecting accuracy.
6. Be sure the projectile is firmly seated on the powder charge so there
isn’t a gap between the powder and the projectile. To provide a refer-
ence mark for future loadings, mark the ramrod at the muzzle once a
projectile has been loaded to the proper depth. See Picture 13.
NOTE:Be sure to recheck the ramrod mark if you change loading components or alter the ramrod.
7. Remove the ramrod from the barrel and replace it in the stock under the barrel.
III.  PLACING THE PERCUSSION CAP
NOTE: Only use caps intended for use with the nipple 
installed in the firearm.
1. Place a percussion cap on the nipple.
2. Slide the bolt handle forward and put the bolt handle down.
NOW THE RIFLE IS LOADED.
To make the rifle ready to fire, put the safety mechanism in the ‘F’ position.
NOW THE RIFLE IS READY TO FIRE.
Pulling the trigger fires the rifle.
WARNING:Wait at least one full minute after firing the last round before pouring 
powder into the bore to allow time for any residual sparks to be extinguished. 
How to Handle a Misfire and Hangfire
The Remington Model 700™has been designed to fire the instant that you pull the trigger. If, however, the powder
and/or percussion cap are damp, a hangfire or misfire may occur. A hangfire occurs when the rifle fires up to several
seconds after the trigger is pulled. A misfire occurs when a loaded rifle does not fire when the trigger is pulled.
In the case of a misfire or hangfire, proceed as follows:
1. Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction for at least one full minute with the bolt in the closed position. 
BE PREPARED FOR THE RIFLE TO FIRE AT ANY INSTANT.
2. After no less than one minute open the bolt assembly, keeping the rifle pointed in a safe direction.
3. Put the safety mechanism in the ‘S’ position. See page 9.
4. Remove the percussion cap from the nipple and use a nipple pick to ensure that the flash hole through the
nipple is clear.
5. Place a new percussion cap on the nipple.
6. Close the bolt assembly.
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							Projectile Grain Weight Black Powder Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy
Charge (Grains) (Feet Per Second) (Foot Pounds)
.50 CALIBER SABOTED PROJECTILES
Core-Lokt
®90 grs. FFg 1450 f.p.s. 1284 ft.-lbs.
JHP 275 100 grs. FFg 1505 f.p.s. 1383 ft.-lbs.
110 grs. FFg 1565 f.p.s. 1495 ft.-lbs.
120 grs. FFg Max. 1610 f.p.s. 1583 ft.-lbs.
Premier
®90 grs. FFg 1450 f.p.s. 1384 ft.-lbs.
Copper Solid 289 100 grs. FFg 1515 f.p.s. 1471 ft.-lbs.
110 grs. FFg 1563 f.p.s. 1566 ft.-lbs.
120 grs. FFg Max. 1635 f.p.s. 1658 ft.-lbs.
Copper-Lokt
®90 grs. FFg 1397 f.p.s. 1313 ft.-lbs.
JHP 303 100 grs. FFg 1480 f.p.s. 1474 ft.-lbs.
110 grs. FFg 1515 f.p.s. 1544 ft.-lbs.
120 grs. FFg Max. 1570 f.p.s. 1658 ft.-lbs.
.50 CALIBER LEAD LUBED CONICALS
Gamemaster™ 90 grs. FFg 1350 f.p.s. 1477 ft.-lbs.
Flat Base 365 100 grs. FFg 1405 f.p.s. 1600 ft.-lbs.
Hollow Point 110 grs. FFg 1470 f.p.s. 1751 ft.-lbs.
120 grs. FFg Max. 1525 f.p.s. 1885 ft.-lbs.
Gamemaster™ 90 grs. FFg 1315 f.p.s. 1479 ft.-lbs.
Flat Base 385 100 grs. FFg 1370 f.p.s. 1605 ft.-lbs.
Solid Point 110 grs. FFg 1435 f.p.s. 1760 ft.-lbs.
120 grs. FFg Max. 1470 f.p.s. 1847 ft.-lbs.
.50 CALIBER ROUND BALL
Premier
®80 grs. FFg 1650 f.p.s. 1082 ft.-lbs.
Golden™ Lead 179 90 grs. FFg 1750 f.p.s. 1197 ft.-lbs.
.490 Dia. Ball 100 grs. FFg 1840 f.p.s. 1346 ft.-lbs.
110 grs. FFg Max. 2050 f.p.s. 1670 ft.-lbs. 7. Aim at the target.
8. Put the safety mechanism in the ‘F’ position and fire. See page 9.
9. If the rifle still does not fire, repeat steps 1 through 8 several more times.
10. If the rifle still does not fire, the charge must be removed manually. See REMOVING A CHARGE on pages
18 and 19.
Suggested Loading Data
This data was compiledfrom testing done by Remington®Arms using both .50 and .54 caliber Remington 
projectiles in the Model 700™ ML rifle. The Model 700 ML barrels are rifled with 1 in 28 twist in both 
.50 and .54 caliber. All testing was done with 2F or FFg black powder.
WARNING:NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CHARGE WEIGHT LISTED FOR THE PROJECTILE YOU ARE
USING. NEVER SUBSTITUTE ANY QUANTITY OF ALTERNATE POWDER TYPE OR GRANULATION. Failing to
adhere to these maximum charge weights or substituting any powder type or granulation could result in seri-
ous personal injury or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to the firearm.
The charge weights listed are the nominal range and maximum charge weights for the given projectile.
The nominal suggested range of charge weight produces the best combination of accuracy and velocity. It is
done by starting at the lower charge weight listed in the nominal range and increasing in 5 grain increments
until an optimum load is achieved. An optimum load is one which produces the best accuracy.
WARNING:Do not exceed this charge weight. To do so may result in serious personal injury or death to the
shooter or bystanders and damage to the firearm. 
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							Projectile Grain Weight Black Powder Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy
Charge (Grains) (Feet Per Second) (Foot Pounds)
.54 CALIBER SABOTED PROJECTILES
Core-Lokt
®90 grs. FFg 1410 f.p.s. 1337 ft.-lbs.
JHP 303 100 grs. FFg 1460 f.p.s. 1435 ft.-lbs.
110 grs. FFg 1510 f.p.s. 1534 ft.-lbs.
120 grs. FFg Max. 1565 f.p.s. 1648 ft.-lbs.
.54 CALIBER LEAD LUBED CONICALS
Gamemaster™ 90 grs. FFg 1235 f.p.s. 1355 ft.-lbs.
Flat Base 400 100 grs. FFg 1290 f.p.s. 1478 ft.-lbs.
Hollow Point 110 grs. FFg 1355 f.p.s. 1631 ft.-lbs.
120 grs. FFg Max. 1410 f.p.s. 1766 ft.-lbs.
.54 CALIBER ROUND BALL
Premier
®90 grs. FFg 1680 f.p.s. 1416 ft.-lbs.
Golden™ Lead 226 100 grs. FFg 1760 f.p.s. 1534 ft.-lbs.
.530 Dia. Ball 110 grs. FFg 1830 f.p.s. 1680 ft.-lbs.
120 grs. FFg Max. 1960 f.p.s. 1928 ft.-lbs.
To Adjust Sights
This Remington®Model 700™ MLis equipped with a fully adjustable
rear sight. It can be adjusted for both windage (left to right) and 
elevation (up and down).
TO ADJUST THE REAR SIGHT:
Move the rear sight slide for elevation
adjustment. Move the slide or aperture in the same direction as you
need the point of impact on the target to move. See Picture 14 and the
information table.
TELESCOPIC SIGHTS:
The top of the receiver has holes for the installation of telescopic sights. The
same Model 700 two-piece scope mounts that fit the centerfire rifles will fit on
this muzzleloader. Model 700 Short Action one-piece scope mounts will also fit.
NOTE:The use of telescopic sights are illegalin some areas during the big-game
muzzleloading season. Be sure to check the regulations in the area you will be
hunting before installing the scope.
How to Use the Weather Shroud
This Remington Model 700 MLis shipped with an optional weather shroud.
The shroud can be placed on the end of the bolt assembly to protect the 
percussion cap from inclement weather. This shroud will decrease the 
possibility of the percussion cap getting damp which will decrease the chance
of a misfire or hangfire.
NOTE:In some areas, the use of the weather shroud is illegalduring the muz-
zleloading season for big game. Some areas require that the ignition source be exposed to the elements (open
breech) prior to firing. Before installing the weather shroud, check the regulations in the area you will be hunting.
The weather shroudis intended only for use while hunting or shooting in inclement weather. It should not be
used when target shooting or sighting in the rifle. Extended use of the weather shroud while shooting could
cause accumulation of fouling in the bolt assembly. This fouling can result in an interference between the
firing pin and bolt body. Always disassemble and clean the bolt assembly after shooting with the weather
shroud. See page 22 for bolt cleaning instructions.
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Rear Sight Aperture
Windage Screw
Rear Sight Slide
Elevation ScrewPICTURE 14 
						

							Installing the Weather Shroud
The weather shroudhas a gas escape
hole to vent blowback gasses to the
environment. To work properly, it must
be aligned with the ejection port opening
when the bolt is in the closed position.
See Picture 15.
1. Close the bolt and make a pencil
mark on the bolt approximately 1/8
inch from the bottom on the ejection
port opening. See Picture 16. 
2. Remove the bolt assembly. Align the
vent hole with the pencil mark and
push the shroud on to the end of the
bolt until the shroud is seated against
the step on the bolt. See Picture 17.
3. Reinstall the bolt assembly and 
verify that the vent hole is properly
positioned. See Picture 18.
Removing a Charge and Projectile (Unloading)
Under normal conditionsa muzzleloading firearm is unloaded by simply firing it into a safe and suitable backstop.
There are however, three conditions which may occur that will require the rifle to be unloaded manually.
These are:
1. A misfire or failure to fire.
WARNING: FOR A MISFIRE OR FAILURE TO FIRE, WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE WITH THE RIFLE POINTED
IN A SAFE DIRECTION. A LINGERING SPARK SMOLDERING IN THE POWDER COULD FIRE THE RIFLE AT
ANY MOMENT.
2. Powder fouling or other circumstances causing the projectile to become lodged partially down the barrel after firing.
3. The projectile is not firmly seated against the powder charge and cannot be made to do so with normal
ramrod pressure.
If any of these situations arise, the projectile must be removed from the barrel as follows: 
1. Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, put the safety mechanism to the ‘S’ position, open the bolt
and remove the percussion cap from the nipple. Be sure there is no
percussion cap residue remaining on the nipple.
2. Remove the bolt assembly. See page 10.
3. Turn the rifle upside down so that the trigger guard is up and the
muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.
4. Remove the three screws, see Picture 19, and remove the barreled
action from the stock.
5. Use the nipple pick to clear the nipple.
6. Submerge the action in a pail of CLEAN water, (hot water is recommended), with the muzzle pointed up, also fill
the bore with water so that it is level with the muzzle.Let stand for a minimum of 30 minutes. Be sure that the
breech section of the action is submerged to a depth of at least 12 inches so that water can saturate the powder
charge through the nipple. Wait no less than 30 minutes. The powder charge will then be deactivated.
NOTE:THE POWDER MUST REMAIN SATURATED TO BE DEACTIVATED. SATURATED POWDER WILL NOT
IGNITE. IF THERE HAS BEEN A DELAY AFTER STEP 7 AND YOU ARE UNSURE IF THE POWDER IS STILL 
SATURATED, REPEAT STEP 6.
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE A PROJECTILE FROM THE BORE UNTIL THE POWDER HAS
BEEN DEACTIVATED.
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PICTURE 15
PICTURE 16
PICTURE 17
Screws
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							7. Remove the action from the water and pour the water from the bore.
8. Remove the breech plug and proceed to step 9. If the breech plug cannot be removed, attach a screw type
bullet puller to the ramrod. Keep the ramrod directed away from your face and body while attempting to
remove the projectile. Insert the ramrod with the attached bullet puller into the muzzle and twist the bullet
puller into the bullet.
NOTE: Considerable force may be necessary to fully engage the bullet puller into the bullet.
Carefully pull the projectile out of the muzzle and wash the remaining saturated powder from the barrel. Omit
steps 9 and 10 and go directly to step 11.
9. Thread the cleaning tube into the breech plug threads.
10. Keep the ramrod directed away from your face and body while removing the projectile and charge. Insert the
ramrod, with extension and handle, from the muzzle and push the projectile, along with any remaining saturated
powder, through the cleaning tube. If the projectile and charge cannot be moved rearward, remove the cleaning
tube from the breech bolt threads and wash away the saturated powder from behind the projectile. Rethread the
cleaning tube into the breech. Again, keeping the ramrod directed away from your face and body, insert the 
ramrod with extension and handle through the cleaning tube and gently push the projectile through the barrel
and out the muzzle.
11. Clean and lubricate the rifle as explained in the cleaning instructions beginning on this page.
WARNING: AN IMPROPERLY CLEANED AND LUBRICATED RIFLE MAY BE DANGEROUS AND COULD
RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR
BYSTANDERS. 
12. Reassemble the firearm.
Cleaning Instructions
Black powder and PYRODEX®are very corrosive. Failure to clean and lubricate your firearm will damage
it and impair its function.
Your firearm should receive a thorough cleaning and lubrication each time that it is
shot or it is to be stored for more than a week.
WARNING: BE SURE THAT YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED PRIOR TO CLEANING. SEE PAGE 5. ATTEMPTING
TO CLEAN A LOADED OR PRIMED FIREARM CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR
BYSTANDERS. See pages 18 and 19 to unload the firearm.
Periodic cleaningof the bore may be required during prolonged shooting sessions. The bore should be
cleaned if the projectile becomes difficult to load and seat over the powder or if accuracy begins to degrade.
See the procedurefor 
FIELD CLEANINGon page 22 for cleaning between shots.
Use onlyRemington
®All-Natural Bore Cleaner to clean your bore and use Remington Wonder Lube®paste for
black powder to preserve and condition your bore. Use only Remington Rem™ Oil to lubricate your trigger and
bolt assemblies. Use of other products is not recommended.
Prior to loading and shooting your firearm, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the bore to remove any
residual oils that may cause the powder to foul and reduce accuracy.
Using Remington All-Natural Bore
Cleaner and  cotton patches, repeat steps 9-16 on page 20, until the patches are visibly clean 
before you ever
shoot your rifle.
In order to achieve desired accuracy it is necessary to “season” or break-in the barrel. This is
accomplished by the initial cleaning, followed by shooting approximately ten (10) consecutive rounds (preferably
lead balls or conicals) and repeating the cleaning steps 9-16 and again shooting ten (10) to twenty (20) rounds
and again cleaning. The group sizes achieved by this process will decrease as more shooting, followed by cleaning
and lubing of your bore, is done. Do not be discouraged if your initial group sizes are larger than expected.
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							Thorough Cleaning
TO CLEAN THE BARREL, BREECH PLUG AND NIPPLE:
1. Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, put the safety mechanism to the ‘S’ position, open the bolt
and be sure there is no percussion cap or percussion cap residue remaining on the nipple.
2. Use the ramrod to be sure there is no charge in the barrel. See instructions on page 6.
WARNING: If there is a charge in the barrel, do not attempt to remove it by shooting it out if you are
unsure what the charge is or if you are unsure if the charge is safe. Instead, remove the charge using
the instructions on pages 18 and 19.
3. Remove the bolt assembly. See page 10.
4. Remove the nipple. See page 12.
5. Remove the breech plug. See page 11.
6. Soak the nipple and breech plug in Remington
®All-Natural Bore Cleaner.
7. Using a small brush and Remington All-Natural Bore Cleaner, clean the breech plug threads in the rear of the
barrel thoroughly. Use a cleaning patch or clean cloth to wipe the breech plug threads clean of all residue.
8. Insert the bore cleaning tube through the receiver and thread it into the breech plug threads by hand only.
This is required to protect the breech plug threads and trigger assembly from fouling and debris.
WARNING: Fouling and debris from the bore may fall into the trigger assembly if the bore cleaning tube
is not used. This could impair the function of the trigger assembly and may result in serious 
personal injuries or death to the shooter or bystanders.
9. Attach the cleaning jag to the ramrod. Assemble the ramrod extension and handle and place a cleaning
patch soaked with Remington All-Natural Bore Cleaner evenly over the cleaning jag.
10. Insert the jag into the bore cleaning tube and push it firmly into the barrel from the breech. Swab the bore with
short strokes for best results. Push the patch through the barrel and remove the cleaning patch at the muzzle.
11. Using the same method, push a dry patch through the bore.
12. Repeat steps 9-11 until the dry patch is clean.
13. Place a cleaning patch with Remington Wonder Lube
®paste for black powder evenly over the jag and push
it into the bore from the breech. Swab the bore with short strokes to uniformly apply the paste.
14. Repeat step 13 several times to properly condition and preserve the bore.
15. Thoroughly clean and dry the breech plug and nipple.
16. Sparingly apply Remington Wonder Lube paste for black powder on the threads of the breech plug and nipple.
NOTE:Avoid putting Remington Wonder Lube for black powder on the front face of the breech plug and 
nipple and in the flash hole of the nipple. Excess Remington Wonder Lube for black powder may foul the 
powder charge and possibly cause a misfire or hangfire.
17. Reinstall the breech plug and the nipple. See pages 10 and 11.
18. Wipe the exterior of the barrel and receiver with a cloth treated with Remington Wonder Lube for black powder.
ALTERNATE METHOD OF CLEANING THE BARREL:
1. Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, put the safety mechanism to the ‘S’ position, open the bolt
and be sure there is no percussion cap or percussion cap residue remaining on the nipple.
2. Use the ramrod to ensure there is no charge in the barrel. See page 6.
WARNING: If there is a charge in the barrel, do not attempt to remove it by shooting it out if you are
unsure what the charge is or if you are unsure if the charge is safe. Instead, remove the charge using
the instructions on pages 18 and 19.
3. Remove the bolt assembly. See page 10.
4. Remove the nipple. See page 12.
5. Remove the breech plug. See page 11.
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