Table Of ContentsSubject: ........................................................................................Page NumberGeneral Rules for Use and Handling of Muzzleloading Firearms ............ 2Nomenclature ............................................................................................ 8Assembly of Your <strong>Thompson</strong>/<strong>Center</strong> Muzzleloader .................................. 9Basic Equipment Needs For The Muzzleloading Shooter ........................ 10Black Powder and Pyrodex ® .................................................................... 11Ignition ...................................................................................................... 16Black Powder Pressures and Velocities .................................................... 18Bullet Moulds ............................................................................................ 22Patching the Round Ball ............................................................................ 23Rifle Section .............................................................................................. 26Understanding the Various Trigger Mechanisms ...................................... 27Charging and Priming the Muzzleloading Rifle ........................................ 29Priming ...................................................................................................... 35Loading and Practical Tips For The Flint Lock Rifle ................................ 38Shotgun Section ........................................................................................ 42Charging and Priming the T/C Muzzleloading Shotgun ............................ 44Suggested Loads for the T/C Muzzleloading Shotgun .............................. 51Pulling a Charge ........................................................................................ 56Cleaning Your Muzzleloader ...................................................................... 59Iron Sight Adjustment .............................................................................. 64Scope Mounting ........................................................................................ 65Service ........................................................................................................ 66Statement of Liability ................................................................................ 67Limited Warranty ...................................................................................... 67Bullet Data ................................................................................................ 68Suggested Loads for T/C Muzzleloading Rifles ........................................ 71Loading Information for Break-O-Way Sabots in T/C Muzzleloaders ...... 81Loading Information for Mag Express Sabots in T/C Muzzleloaders ...... 83Representative Ballistics of T/C .50 & .54 Caliber Muzzleloaders ............ 87Patriot ® , Maxi-Hunter ® and Maxi-Ball ® , Hawken, Renegade, Seneca, Cherokee, New Englander,Pennsylvania Hunter, Maxi-Lube, White Mountain Carbine, Natural Lube 1000+ , Tree Hawk, HighPlains Sporter, Break-o-Way Sabots, Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter, Grey Hawk and Big Boarare Trademarks of <strong>Thompson</strong>/<strong>Center</strong> <strong>Arms</strong> Co., Inc.Copyright 2006 <strong>Thompson</strong>/<strong>Center</strong> <strong>Arms</strong> Co., Inc.IMPORTANT NOTE: This book has no specific references to the T/C SCOUT Carbine, BlackDiamond, Woods Rifle, System 1, Encore 209x50, ThunderHawk, Fire Hawk, Omega, Patriot orBlack Mountain Magnum. Separate Owner's Manuals for these are available free upon request.
NOTE: The loading data found in this manual was compiled usingBlack Powder or Pyrodex as a propellant. With any other approvedBlack Powder substitute follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturerand heed all warnings as they apply to loading and usageof that product.This booklet contains information that is essential to the safe useand maintenance of <strong>Thompson</strong>/<strong>Center</strong> muzzleloading firearms.You must read this material in its entirety and fully understand itssignificance before you can safely use your muzzleloader. If a<strong>Thompson</strong>/<strong>Center</strong> muzzleloading firearm is loaned or sold (by anindividual or a dealer), this booklet must accompany the firearm.Replacement booklets are available at no charge from our factory.If, after reading this booklet, you still have questions concerningthe safe use of your <strong>Thompson</strong>/<strong>Center</strong> firearm, write or call ourCustomer Service Department at:<strong>Thompson</strong>/<strong>Center</strong> <strong>Arms</strong> Co., Inc.Farmington Road, P.O. Box 5002Rochester, New Hampshire 03867Telephone: 1-603-332-2333• And Remember •The Fundamental National Rifle AssociationRules for Safe Gun Handling Are:1 - Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.2 - Always keep your finger off the trigger untilready to shoot.3 - Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.- WARNING -Discharging firearms in poorly ventilatedareas, cleaning firearms or handlingammunition may result in exposure to leadand other substances known to cause birthdefects, reproductive harm and other seriousphysical injury. Have adequate ventilation atall times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.1
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