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in half-cock position. Set the rear trigger. With the trigger “set”, carefully turnthe adjustment screw clockwise until the trigger mechanism “snaps” into“unset” position. Stop turning the instant the mechanism “snaps”. Do not turnthe adjustment screw beyond this point for it marks the instant of totalset trigger disengagement. Once the mechanism “snaps”, turn the adjustmentscrew counter clockwise one full turn.This is the minimum setting for let-off travel with the trigger set. If yourequire additional let-off travel, continue turning the screw counter clockwiseuntil you reach the desired engagement. In no event should the engagementbe set at less than one full turn counter clockwise from thepoint of total set trigger disengagement. IMPROPER USE AND/OR IM-PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE SET TRIGGERS CAN RESULT INAN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURYAND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAM-AGE TO PROPERTY.Single TriggerDouble TriggerFiring Trigger(non-adjustable)Set TriggerFiringTrigger(adjustable)Adjustment Screw controls theamount of set trigger engagement28
Charging And PrimingThe Muzzleloading RifleIf you have not read this manual in its entirety, do so before attemptingto load YOUR firearm. IMPROPER LOADING AND USE OF YOURFIREARM CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTEROR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTYThe photo on page 26 pictures a shooter in the process of loading a muzzleloadingrifle. Study this photo carefully and read all of the captions before youproceed to charge your rifle.Before charging, insert the ramrod into the barrel and tap it up and down severaltimes. You will hear the metal cap of the ramrod “clink” as it contacts the steelface of the breech plug. Note exactly how far the ramrod goes into the barrel andhow much of the rod extends beyond the muzzle when the barrel is uncharged.Commit this exercise to memory and practice it every time that you handle a muzzleloadingfirearm. Before you attempt to load it - before you store it away - beforeyou hand it to a friend or leave it unattended, always check to ensure that thefirearm in uncharged.The next precharging exercise is to wipe the bore free of all oil. Be meticulouswith your cleaning - for the presence of any amount of oil in the barrel orchamber can dampen the powder charge and cause the rifle to misfire or hangfire(see section on “Cleaning”). Point the muzzle in a safe direction and snapseveral caps on the nipple before charging. This will ensure ignition and clear awayany oil that may have accumulated in the nipple port.If your rifle is a flint lock model, open the frizzen and wipe the pan area cleanwith a soft dry cloth. Run your frizzen pick or nipple pick into the flashhole to ensurethat it is free of fouling and debris. Do not snap off a priming charge beforecharging a flint lock as there is no indication that this practice actually helpsto clear away oil and residue from the chamber.Adjust the powder measure to the desired charge and fill it with Black Powderor an approved Black Powder substitute, such as Pyrodex®. To achieve accuracy,consistency in the powder charge is required. Fill the measure exactly thesame each time.The rifle is now ready to be charged. With a cap lock rifle, place the hammerin half-cock position. With a flint lock rifle, place the hammer in half-cockposition and open the frizzen (striker plate forward). The frizzen must beopen and the striker plate in a forward position to guard against accidentaldropping of the hammer which can spark ignition even in an unprimed rifle.29
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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 28: and cease to function as a lubrican
Page 29: Understanding The VariousRifle Trig
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/
Page 47 and 48: A1OneOver TheShotOneOver ThePowder{
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
Page 79 and 80: Suggested Loads Cont’d...For Use
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Suggested Loads Cont’d...For Use
Page 83 and 84:
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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