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Suggested Black Powder LoadsFor Thompson/CenterMuzzleloading RiflesThe following charts show recommended charges for Thompson/Center rifles.Charges are listed by caliber, style of rifle and type of projectile (roundball, Maxi-Ball ® or Maxi-Hunter ® , Sabot). Note that in each instance a seriesof charges are listed. More than one charge is shown in each category toclearly illustrate the safe loading range for that particular caliber, modeland projectile.Maximum loads are not to be exceeded nor is a substitution of powder orgranulations to be attempted! Only use loads that are listed for your par-TICULAR CALIBER, MODEL AND BULLET STYLE. FAILURE TOFOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURYAND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAM-AGE TO PROPERTY.The shooter is instructed to start with the lightest charge listed. Asyou become familiar with the firearm, increase your charges gradually untilyou reach your best performing load (most accurate). In all instances the mostaccurate load will be found approximately half-way through our loading chart.The large asterisk indicates that charge which, in our testing, proved tobe the most accurate. Your optimum charge will be at or near this point.NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CHARGE LISTED.Thompson/Center Arms is not responsible for loading informationprinted in sources other than this booklet.Note: All loading data contained in this book is the result of testing byThompson/Center Arms. Testing was done under carefully controlled conditionswith the components specified in the text. 28 inch barrels were used toproduce the data unless otherwise specified. Since Thompson/Center has nocontrol over the components or equipment which may be used with this information,no responsibility is implied or assumed for the results obtained.The loading data found in this manual was compiled using Black Powderor Pyrodex as a propellant. With any other approved Black Powder substitutefollow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer and heed all warnings asthey apply to loading and usage of that product.71