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Rifle SectionIMPROPERLY CHARGINGYOUR MUZZLELOADINGRIFLE CAN BE DAN-GEROUS. Study this photocarefully before proceeding.STAY MENTALLYALERT. THIS TASKREQUIRES YOURCOMPLETE ATTEN-TION.BARREL HELDSECURELY WITHMUZZLE UPWARDS -DIRECTED AWAYFROM FACEAND BODY.EYES, EARS &ARMS PROTECTED.USE BLACKPOWDER OR ANAPPROVED BLACKPOWDER SUBSTITUTE,SUCH AS PYRODEXONLY. USE ATHOMPSON/CENTERGRADUATEDPOWDER MEASUREONLY AND DO NOTOVERCHARGE.NEVER CHARGEDIRECTLY FROM APOWDER FLASK, CANOR POWDER HORNDO NOT SMOKEWHILE LOADINGANY MUZZLE-LOADERKEEP COMPONENTS& RESERVE POWDERWELL AWAY FROMFIREARM.RIFLE UNPRIMED WITHHAMMER ON HALF-COCK.FRIZZEN OPEN ON ALLFLINT LOCK MODELS.BUTT RESTINGFIRMLY ONGROUND SUPPORT-ED BY SIDE OFFOOT TO PREVENTSLIPPING.Loading And Use of a T/C Rifle26
Understanding The VariousRifle Trigger MechanismsThis section applies to T/C rifles only. It does not apply to the Patriot Pistolwith double set triggers which operate differently. For information on thePatriot Pistol, see the section in this manual pertaining to the Patriot Pistol.Depending upon the model, <strong>Thompson</strong>/<strong>Center</strong> muzzleloading rifles areequipped with two different types of trigger mechanisms (Single Trigger orDouble Set Triggers). Single trigger models are non adjustable and require littleexplanation. With these models, the rifle is fired simply by placing the hammerin full-cock position and squeezing the trigger.Double set trigger models will function either as “double-set” or “singlestage”. In other words, you need not set the rear trigger to fire the rifle. Therifle will fire simply by pulling the hammer to full-cock position and squeezingthe front (firing) trigger. Always use the trigger in this “single stage” mannerwhen hunting game.The purpose of the set (rear) trigger is to decrease the amount of creep inthe front trigger and to lighten trigger pull when the rifle is being firedfrom a rest position and at a stationary target. Always be certain that therifle is in a rest position with the muzzle on target before you set the trigger.When ready, squeeze the rear trigger hard until an audible “click” isheard. The front trigger will now have a very light trigger pull so beextremely careful. The use of this device is optional and it should be usedwith discretion and common sense. Use the set trigger only when shootingfrom a bench at a stationary target. Never set the triggers while huntingor shooting off-hand. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAYCAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, RESULTING IN INJURYAND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAM-AGE TO PROPERTY.ADJUSTMENT OF THE SET TRIGGERThe adjustment screw located in front of the rear trigger controls theamount of set trigger engagement. This adjustment screw has no affect onsingle stage trigger pull! Single stage trigger pull is non-adjustable.The set triggers on T/C rifles are adjusted to our production standard beforeshipment. Triggers are adjusted to what we feel is an optimum let-off travel.In order to check the adjustment for let-off travel, the following procedureshould be used: With the rifle uncharged and unprimed, place the hammer27
Page 2 and 3: Table Of ContentsSubject: .........
Page 4: General Rules for Use andHandling o
Page 7 and 8: and/or death to the shooter or byst
Page 9 and 10: iber and round balls specified in t
Page 11 and 12: Assembly Of YourThompson/Center Muz
Page 13 and 14: Black PowderAnd Pyrodex ®Make no m
Page 15 and 16: Black Powder Chart ShowingAppropria
Page 17 and 18: Chart Showing VariousGrades Of PYRO
Page 19 and 20: Flint lock models do require slight
Page 21 and 22: than the cartridge case that is use
Page 23 and 24: The preceding text is offered in an
Page 25 and 26: that antimony alloys have less a sh
Page 27: and cease to function as a lubrican
Page 31 and 32: Charging And PrimingThe Muzzleloadi
Page 33 and 34: PHOTO BDrive the ball down intothe
Page 35 and 36: PHOTO EFORWARD BEARING BAND(SLIGHTL
Page 37 and 38: PrimingWHEN YOU ARE READY TO FIRE Y
Page 39 and 40: Summary of Charging &Priming Your M
Page 41 and 42: the frizzen is closed and the hamme
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
Page 55 and 56: 12 GAUGE SMALL GAME LOADContaining
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
Page 63 and 64: loading as it “seasons” the bor
Page 65 and 66: and out) or in keeping with the all
Page 67 and 68: Some models are equipped with a “
Page 69 and 70: Statement Of LiabilityThis gun is c
Page 71 and 72: .36 Caliber (128 grs.) A small game
Page 73 and 74: Suggested Black Powder LoadsFor Tho
Page 75 and 76: For Use With .45 Caliber Cherokee&
Page 77 and 78: 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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