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PHOTO FMark the ramrod at the muzzle.Use a marking pencil to mark the ramrod.This will allow you to ensure that eachcharge is seated to the same depth. Eraseand remark each time you adjust the chargeor change shot charges. When you arrive atthe desired charge, cut a clean notch in theramrod so you will have a permanentreference mark. This reference mark will serveas an indicator only with the powder chargeand shot charge used when it was marked.When the powder charge and/or shot chargechange, the reference mark will also change.Once the shotgun is charged (wads and shot column firmly seatedagainst the powder charge as shown in the illustrated insert Photo “E”), it isnecessary to carefully mark your ramrod at the muzzle. A reference mark onthe ramrod will ensure that all future charges are seated properly. See Photo“F”. Remove the ramrod before priming the firearm.Never fire a muzzleloading shotgun unless you are sure that the entirewad and shot column is properly seated firmly against the powder chargeand the ramrod has been removed from the bore. Shooters should bear inmind that the muzzleloading charge is not crimped into position as is thefixed cartridge. If wads do not fit tightly then jarring or movement of thefirearm can cause wads to move forward. If the shotgun is fired with thewad and shot column (or part of it) off the powder charge, or the ramrodis still in the bore, the wadding or the ramrod may act as a bore obstruction.THIS CAN CAUSE A RUPTURED OR BURST BARREL RESULT-ING IN POSSIBLE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER ORBYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Mark the ramrod as directedand always use the ramrod to check that the charge is properlyseated before priming and firing the shotgun. If, due to fouling, a chargeof shot becomes lodged part way down the barrel, the shotgun must bedisassembled and the charge removed. See section on “Cleaning”. Alsosee section on “Pulling a Charge”.Priming Your Charged Muzzleloading Shotgun. If you have followedthe preceding instructions, your muzzleloading shotgun will now be chargedwith FFG Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute, such asPyrodex® and the wads and shot charge will be firmly seated against the powdercharge as illustrated on page 45. Your ramrod will be marked to the exactseating depth ensuring that all following charges are seated in the same carefulmanner. The hammer on your firearm will be in half-cock position.48
Do not prime the firearm until you are actually ready to fire and you havedouble checked to ensure that the ramrod has been removed from thebore. <strong>Thompson</strong>/<strong>Center</strong> does not recommend priming the shotgun untilthe instant before actual firing. Carrying a charged primed firearm and relyingupon the half-cock notch to act as a safety can be dangerous. Accidentaldischarge is a constant hazard which, if it occurs, can cause injuryand/or death to The shooter or bystanders and damage to property. Theonly safe way to guard against an accidental discharge is to carry the shotgununprimed with the hammer on half-cock and the muzzle pointeddownrange away from yourself, bystanders or property.WHEN YOU ARE READY TO FIRE THE CAPLOCK MUZZLELOAD-ING SHOTGUN, PRIME THE FIREARM AS SHOWN IN PHOTO “G”.KEEP FINGERS AWAYFROM TRIGGERHold the shotgun firmly with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction andpull the hammer to full-cock position. Press the No.11 Percussion Cap downtightly onto the nipple and the firearm is ready to fire. RAISE THE SHOT-GUN AND FIRE THE SHOT!When firing, hold the shotgun tightly against the shoulder, allowing yourbody weight to absorb and buffer the force of recoil. HELD IMPROP-ERLY, A FIREARM CAN “KICK” CAUSING FACIAL INJURY AND/ORBRUISING.49
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 28: and cease to function as a lubrican
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
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: When charging your T/C Muzzleloadin
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
Page 81 and 82: Suggested Loads Cont’d...For Use
Page 83 and 84: Assembly And Loading OfT/C Break-O-
Page 85 and 86: For Use With .54 CaliberT/C Muzzlel
Page 87 and 88: Suggested Black Powder LoadsFor T/C
Page 89 and 90: Representative BallisticsFor Black
Page 91 and 92: For Your RecordsImportant Note: For

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