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When purchasing Black Powder be certain that it is in the original manufacturer’scontainer and that its granulation or type is clearly marked on thelabel. Follow the storage and handling precautions which are on the label. Ifyou have any questions concerning the safe handling or storage of BlackPowder, write to the manufacturer of the powder. Additional information onpowder storage is available from the National Fire Protection Association,P.O. Box 9146, Quincy, Mass. 02269. Or call 1-800-344-3555. Ask for pamphlet#495.This instructional booklet lists a range of Black Powder loads which areproper for your Thompson/Center firearm. Use only the granulation ofBlack Powder that is listed for your specific caliber and model. You will notethat a series of charges are shown in each instance. The lightest chargeshown for your firearm is the starting load. The heaviest charge listed is themaximum load. Start with the lightest load and work upwards graduallyuntil you reach your best performing load. You will find that the bestshooting load is well below the maximum charge listed.Never exceed the maximum load listed for your particular firearm. OVER-LOADS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND INJURYAND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAM-AGE TO PROPERTY.Pyrodex is a propellant powder designed for use in muzzleloading caplock rifles, pistols and shotguns. Pyrodex is not a Black Powder. In accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions, Pyrodex relates closely to Black Powderon a volume to volume basis (not weight of charge). In other words, a blackpowder measure set to dispense 70 grains of black powder will, in fact, dispenseapproximately 52 grains of Pyrodex (by weight). However, this lightercharge of Pyrodex will provide a charge which is ballistically similar to 70grains of Black Powder. For all practical purposes, knowing the actualweight of a charge of Pyrodex may be informative, but not necessary. Yourblack powder measure will dictate the proper amount by its graduationsaccording to volume. If you want to know the actual comparative weight of aPyrodex charge, contact the manufacturer, Hodgdon Powder Co. Inc.,Shawnee Mission, KS. 66201.Pyrodex does not ignite as easily as Black Powder and, consequently, it isnot recommended for use in flint lock firearms. Flint locks require strong, positiveignition and should be charged and primed with Black Powder of the appropriategranulation only.14
Chart Showing VariousGrades Of PYRODEX ®And Their Intended Use...PYRODEX CTGFOR BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGES. This powderwas designed to be used in early model breech loadingcartridge firearms (rifles, pistols & shotguns) whichwere intended for use with Black Powder only. It has noapplication in Thompson/Center muzzleloading firearms.It is listed here simply for your identification.PYRODEX RS or PYRODEX SELECT (RS)RIFLE & SHOTGUN POWDER. Designed for usein all calibers of percussion muzzleloading rifles andshotguns, this powder has a wide application.It may be used with all Thompson/Center cap lock riflesand shotguns. Pyrodex Select (RS) may also be used inthis application.PYRODEX PPISTOL POWDER. Designed for use in some percussionmuzzleloading pistols and cap and ball revolvers,this powder has application in the Thompson/CenterPatriot Pistol. IT MUST NOT BE USED IN THET/C SCOUT PISTOL.The reader should bear in mind that Thompson/Center does not manufactureor sell powder of any type. If there is ever a question as to the properapplication of a particular powder or the safety of a given charge, writeto the manufacturer of the powder. Adhere to the safe handling and storageprecautions printed on the manufacturer’s container and never purchaseor use powders which have been removed from their original container.USE OF THE WRONG PROPELLANT MAY CAUSE INJURYAND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAM-AGE to property. For information on Pyrodex write to Hodgdon PowderCo., Inc., Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202.15
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Page 11 and 12: Assembly Of YourThompson/Center Muz
Page 13 and 14: Black PowderAnd Pyrodex ®Make no m
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Page 19 and 20: Flint lock models do require slight
Page 21 and 22: than the cartridge case that is use
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Page 25 and 26: that antimony alloys have less a sh
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Page 29 and 30: Understanding The VariousRifle Trig
Page 31 and 32: Charging And PrimingThe Muzzleloadi
Page 33 and 34: PHOTO BDrive the ball down intothe
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Page 37 and 38: PrimingWHEN YOU ARE READY TO FIRE Y
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Page 43 and 44: into the touch hole. Then fill the
Page 45 and 46: T/C Muzzleloading ShotgunsThompson/
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Page 49 and 50: When charging your T/C Muzzleloadin
Page 51 and 52: Do not prime the firearm until you
Page 53 and 54: Suggested Black Powder LoadsFor T/C
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Page 57 and 58: 12 GAUGE LIGHT HUNTING LOAD FOR STE
Page 59 and 60: Carry the barrel to an area where y
Page 61 and 62: Cleaning YourT/C Muzzleloading Fire
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.36 Caliber (128 grs.) A small game
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Suggested Black Powder LoadsFor Tho
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For Use With .45 Caliber Cherokee&
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Suggested Loads For All OtherThomps
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Suggested Loads Cont’d...For Use
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Suggested Loads Cont’d...For Use
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Assembly And Loading OfT/C Break-O-
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For Use With .54 CaliberT/C Muzzlel
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Suggested Black Powder LoadsFor T/C
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Representative BallisticsFor Black
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