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Mark your ramrod at the muzzle. Use a marking pencil to

mark the ramrod. This will allow you to ensure that each

charge is seated to the same depth. Erase and remark

each time you adjust the charge, or change shot charges.

When you arrive at the desired charge, cut a clean notch

in the ramrod so you will have a permanent reference

mark. This reference mark will serve as an indicator only

with the powder charge and shot charge used when it was

marked. When the powder charge and/or shot charge

change, the reference mark will also change.

Using Plastic Shotcup/Wads

Some shooters will want to use the more modern combination plastic wad/shotcups that

are now on the market. These shotcups generally provide better long range patterns when

used in conjunction with tightly constricted TURKEY choke tubes. T/C recommends a

good one-piece plastic shotcup designed specifically for shotguns - like the one from

Ballistic Products, Inc.; available from Fox Ridge Outfitters, Inc. (ph #1-800-243-4570).

Use of this type wad will necessitate removal of your TURKEY choke tube prior to charging.

The steps in charging your T/C 12 Gauge Muzzleloading shotgun with a plastic wad/shotcup

combination are as follows:

Step 1. Remove the TURKEY choke

tube.

Step 2. Pour a premeasured charge of

FFG Black Powder or RS Pyrodex into

the barrel.

Step 3. Seat your plastic wad/shotcup

firmly against the powder charge.

Step 4. Pour a premeasured shot

charge into the barrel.

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Remove TURKEY Choke Tube

before loading

shotcup