TM SILENCERCO MAXIM® 50 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for choosing to add a SilencerCo Maxim® 50 to your collection. We are proud to ® deliver only the best to our community and hope you will enjoy using this product as much as WE AT SILENCERCO HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY THE we enjoyed making it. Welcome to the SilencerCo family. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS OFFERED BY THE MAXIM 50. TO PROVIDE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE Sincerely and Silently, EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE OWNER AND ANY USER OF THIS PRODUCT READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL AND FOLLOW STRICTLY Joshua Waldron THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN. THIS SilencerCo Co-Founder & CEO PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY BY THOSE WHO ARE WELL-VERSED IN THE SAFE OPERATION OF MUZZLELOADERS. TABLE OF CONTENTS BASICS FUNCTION & OPERATION MAINTENANCE 1 / WARNING 25 / SAFETY FEATURES 53 / CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 2 / MODERN MUZZLELOADING 26 / FUNCTION TEST 55 / FIELD STRIPPING & CLEANING 3 / SPECS 29 / INITIAL CLEANING 57 / DETAILED DISASSEMBLY 5 / FEATURES IDENTIFICATION 33 / TESTING THE IGNITION 61 / DETAILED CLEANING 7 / EQUIPMENT 35 / LOADING THE CHARGE 65 / BREECH PLUGS 9 / BLACK POWDER GUIDELINE 37 / LOADING THE PROJECTILE 41 / PRIMING SAFETY 43 / FIRING SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 13 / USER RESPONSIBILITIES 45 / MISFIRES & HANGFIRES 69 / TROUBLESHOOTING 19 / SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION 47 / UNLOADING & UNCHARGING 70 / WARRANTY 21 / SAFETY & OPERATION 49 / OPTICS WARNING MODERN MUZZLELOADING Failure to follow installation and maintenance Moderators must be free of obstructions such as More and more sportsmen have discovered the The Maxim 50 represents the latest developments instructions detailed in this manual may result in mud, dirt, etc. Do NOT attempt to shoot through an challenge and enjoyment of muzzleloading in in this unique segment of shooting sports. It is serious personal injury and damage to the Maxim obstructed moderator. recent years. For both hunting and target shooting, manufactured to modern standards for safe and 50. Do not attempt to use this product unless you muzzleloaders have helped a modern generation enjoyable shooting. have specific training and experience in the use of When using the Maxim 50, use extreme caution as recapture and enjoy an important aspect of our muzzleloaders. the moderator may be hot to the touch after firing. nation’s sporting past. Before operating the Maxim 50, be sure the Before performing maintenance, open the breech, muzzleloader is unloaded and the breech is open and ensure that the muzzleloader is unloaded. Failure and visibly clear of a primer. If you are unsure of the to do so can result in injury, death, or property proper procedures to ensure your muzzleloader is damage. unloaded, please consult SilencerCo’s Customer This manual is intended as a basic safety guide for the Service department at 801.417.5384. proper maintenance, loading, and shooting of the Assembly and disassembly should never be performed Maxim 50. We recommend novice shooters obtain while the Maxim 50 is loaded. further instruction before use. It is of vital importance to remember that a moderated muzzleloader is just as dangerous as an unmoderated muzzleloader and that the same safe handling requirements still apply. 1 2 SPECS The Maxim 50 is an inline muzzleloader with the following specs: 45” Overall Length 20” Barrel Length 9” Moderator Length Tac2™ Trigger System — 2-Stage Competition Trigger; Set At 2 Pounds StrikerFire™ Firing System #209 Shotgun Ignition System .50 Caliber 1:28” Rate-Of-Twist 3 4 FEATURES IDENTIFICATION STRIKER BUTTON ACCELERATOR BREECH PLUG BARREL PERMANENT WELD ATTACHMENT MUZZLE BUTT PAD STRIKER DE-COCKING BUTTON TRIGGER BARREL CATCH LEVER FOREND SLING SWIVEL STUD BUTTSTOCK TRIGGER GUARD SLING SWIVEL STUD MODERATOR 5 6 1 6 9 12 10 EQUIPMENT 2 INCLUDED RECOMMENDED 13 1 / Brass Loading Tube Proper Eye Protection for Use With Muzzleloaders 2 / Loading Jag Approved Black Powder — 3 / Universal Cleaning Pick 100gr of Blackhorn 209 Powder Approved Projectiles — 4 / Adjustable Powder Measure Tube Federal B.O.R. Lock Z 5 / Powder Measuring Tube 3 7 Hornady FPB 11 6 / (3) Universal Fast Loaders Similar projectiles that do not have wadding or 14 7 / Bore Cleaning / Seasoning Patches plastic that separates from the projectile 8 / Dry Patches 4 209 Shotshell Primers 5 9 / Breech Plug Grease Additional Muzzleloader Bore Cleaner 10 / Ball Starter (Such as EZ Clean™) 8 11 / Ramrod (Separated Into 3 Threaded Pieces, A Rust-Inhibiting Lubricant Plus Handle) An additional breech plug in case of failure in the 12 / Breech Plug Wrench field or at the range. 13 / Allen Wrench 14 / Brush Kit For more, visit SILENCERCO.COM 7 8 BLACK POWDER SilencerCo recommends the use of 100gr of USE ONLY BLACK POWDER OR APPROVED BLACK NEVER USE POWDER YOU CANNOT POSITIVELY SILENCERCO RECOMMENDS NOT EXCEEDING Blackhorn 209 powder. Other black powders are to POWDER SUBSTITUTE IN YOUR MUZZLELOADER. The IDENTIFY. Using mislabeled or unknown powder could THE RECOMMENDED BLACK POWDER OR BLACK be used at the discretion of the muzzleloader owner. use of any propellant other than black powder or result in injury, death, or property damage. POWDER SUBSTITUTE CHARGE LISTED IN THIS Less than 100gr of black powder is acceptable. approved black powder substitute may cause injury, BOOK OR BY THE POWDER MANUFACTURER. Injury, death, or property damage. BLACK POWDER AND BLACK POWDER SUBSTITUTES death, or property damage may occur. Follow the safe handling and storage precautions ARE CORROSIVE AND LEAVE RESIDUE THAT REQUIRE printed on the manufacturer’s container. NEVER USE SMOKELESS POWDER OF ANY TYPE OR IMMEDIATE CLEANING. Always perform field cleaning FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS IN ANY QUANTITY IN A MUZZLELOADER, AND NEVER after you complete firing. A thorough, in-depth WHEN MEASURING ANY TYPE OF POWDER. MIX POWDERS. The use of smokeless powder could cleaning is required before storage to keep the Maxim ® SILENCERCO DOES NOT RECOMMEND result in a serious detonation which could cause 50 functioning correctly. Failure to properly clean the DO NOT USE PYRODEX CTG. IT IS NOT SAFE FOR USING MORE THAN 100 GRAINS OF BLACK injury, death, or property damage. muzzleloader may prevent it from functioning safely MUZZLELOADERS. POWDER. THIS CAUSES UNBURNT POWDER and may result in injury, death, or property damage. AND CAN DAMAGE THE MODERATOR AND/ OR MUZZLELOADER. BLACK POWDER IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. PROPER STORAGE AND HANDLING IS ESSENTIAL. If you have any questions on black powder storage and safe handling, contact the manufacturer. BLACK POWDER IS MEASURED BY VOLUME, NOT WEIGHT. 9 10 SAFETY USER RESPONSIBILITIES Safety should be your top priority when operating the KEEP YOUR MUZZLELOADER POINTED IN A SAFE Make sure your target has a backstop free of NEVER LEAN A CHARGED AND PRIMED Maxim 50. Use the following safety information when DIRECTION. Do not point a muzzleloader, loaded or obstructions, water, or other surfaces that could MUZZLELOADER AGAINST A TREE, WALL, OR operating any muzzleloader. If you feel uncertain, unloaded, at anything you do not intend to shoot. cause ricochets. Never fire haphazardly into the sky. ANY SURFACE WHERE IT MAY FALL OVER. Once a stop what you are doing and immediately contact Take particular care when loading, unloading, or field muzzleloader has been charged and primed it is SilencerCo’s Customer Service department at stripping the muzzleloader. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE SAFE your responsibility to protect against any situation 801.417.5384 before proceeding. HANDLING OF THE MAXIM 50. Muzzleloaders can that may result in an accidental, potentially fatal, TREAT EVERY MUZZLELOADER AS IF IT’S LOADED. cause serious injury or death if improperly handled discharge. If you are unfamiliar with muzzleloaders, visit Always verify for yourself if a muzzleloader is loaded. or misused. If you don’t feel comfortable, utilize SILENCERCO.COM or TRADITIONSFIREARMS.COM Do not pass a muzzleloader to another person unless muzzleloader training or visit SILENCERCO.COM for USE YOUR MUZZLELOADER IN A WELL-VENTILATED before operating the Maxim 50. the breech is open and you have visually inspected educational videos. AREA. Discharging or cleaning a muzzleloader or that it is unloaded. Keep the muzzleloader unloaded handling ammunition in a poorly ventilated area and safely stored when not in use. ONLY USE RECOMMENDED PRIMERS, BLACK POWDER, can result in exposure to lead and other harmful AND PROJECTILES WITH YOUR MUZZLELOADER. substances that are known to cause serious physical ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL DO NOT PUT YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER UNTIL injury. Read all warnings on ammunition and cleaning MUST BE FOLLOWED TO ENSURE SAFE USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING ANY YOU ARE READY TO FIRE. Take care that other objects supplies before using. Wash hands thoroughly after OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE MUZZLELOADER. Ensure eyewear is rated for use do not enter the trigger guard or snag the trigger. handling these items. INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD with muzzleloaders. Utilize hearing protection with LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY KNOW YOUR TARGET AS WELL AS WHAT IS IN ammunition that will render the Maxim 50 non- DO NOT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND/OR FRONT OF AND BEHIND IT. Consider the path of the hearing safe. UNDERSTAND MUZZLELOADER SAFETY OR PROPER DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. projectile and what it might encounter before and OPERATION TO HANDLE THE MAXIM 50. after its intended target. 13 14 USER RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED DO NOT FIRE THROUGH AN OBSTRUCTED BARREL. NEVER SOLELY RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE MAXIM 50 BEYOND Ensure the barrel and moderator are clear of SUCH AS A SAFETY. Mechanical features such as WHAT IS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. Should further DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE BARREL AS THIS obstructions before use. Even a small obstruction can safeties can fail. Never exclusively rely on mechanical disassembly be required, contact SilencerCo’s COULD WEAKEN THE BARREL STRUCTURE cause catastrophic failure.