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Never attempt to use any other choke tube in a Thompson/Center shotgun.MISMATCHING CHOKE TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN COULD RE-SULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SHOTGUN, OR SERIOUS INJURYAND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER AND/OR BYSTANDER.If you have any questions concerning installation of your choke tube, contactThompson/Center’s Repair Department or call: Thompson/Center Arms,P.O. Box 5002, Farmington Road, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867,Phone (603-332-2333).It is important for you to understand which model 12 Ga. T/C MuzzleloadingShotgun you own... with or without internal choke tube. This will dictatewhich T/C 12 Ga. Wads you should use when charging your shotgun.When charging your T/C Muzzleloading Shotgun with no internalchoke tube (cyl. bore), you can use either T/C’s 1/2" fiber cushion wad orT/C’s woven wool pre-lubricated Natural Wad. As there is no constriction atthe end of the muzzle, either wad will conform to the diameter of the bore andposition itself firmly against the powder charge.The photo on page 42 shows a shooter in the process of loading a muzzleloadingshotgun. Study this photo carefully and read all of the captionsbefore you proceed to charge your shotgun.Before charging, insert the ramrod into the barrel and tap it up and downseveral times. You will hear the metal cap of the ramrod "clink" as it contactsthe steel face of the breech plug. Note exactly how far the ramrod extendsbeyond the muzzle when the barrel is uncharged. Commit this exercise tomemory and practice it every time that you handle a muzzleloading firearm.Before you attempt to load it, store it away, hand it to another person, or leaveit unattended, always check to ensure that the firearm is 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 gun to misfire or hangfire.Point the muzzle in a safe direction and snap several No.11 percussioncaps on the nipple before charging. This will ensure ignition by clearing awayany oil that may have accumulated in the nipple vent. Set the hammer in halfcockposition and your gun is now ready to be charged.The steps in charging the cylinder bore models are as follows:Step 1: Pour a measured charge of FFG Black Powder or an approved BlackPowder substitute, such as Pyrodex®) into the barrel.Step 2: Seat one T/C 1/2" fiber cushion wad (or two T/C Natural Wads) firm-44