Safety & Instruction Manual Encore Muzzleloader Rifle & Pistol ® Including Encore Pro-Hunter WARNING: Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute such as Pyrodex® are the only propellant powders that are safe to use in a muzzleloading firearm. YOU MUST READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY. BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.
WARNING READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY. BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. FAILURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND OTHERS. This SAFETY & INSTRUCTION MANUAL should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership or when presented to another person.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7 SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 SAFETY RULES FOR THE ENCORE MUZZLELOADER . . .10-12 BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR SHOOTING THE ENCORE . . . . . . .13 UNDERSTANDING BLACK POWDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 UNDERSTANDING PYRODEX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ENCORE TRIGGER POSITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 PREPARATION FOR FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D • ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Never point a firearm at anyone or anything you do not intend to shoot whether or not it is loaded. This is particularly important when loading, unloading, or field stripping the gun. ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm. • ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE. Do not take anyone’s word that the firearm is uncharged or unprimed – always check for yourself.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D • APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USING YOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES. For example target shooting, hunting and lawful resistance of deadly criminal force. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances regarding the use of your firearm. • NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. Only your safe gun-handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm. This is your responsibility.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D • BE CERTAIN THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING. Mud, water, snow or other objects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore. A small obstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure and may damage your gun and cause injury to yourself and others. • BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS HOLSTERS. GRIPS, SLINGS, SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE COMPATIBLE with the firearm and that the accessories do not interfere with safe operation.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D • NEVER CLIMB TO OR DESCEND FROM A TREE STAND WITH A PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM. NEVER RAISE OR LOWER A PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM TO OR FROM A TREE STAND. Tree stands are potentially hazardous. If you feel that you must use a tree stand, purchase a top-quality brand only and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter. Failure to follow this rule may cause serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION. WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN USED AND STORED IMPROPERLY. THEY POSE A RISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMS CAN BE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE STORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER. FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED AND UNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE.
SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION CONT’D • ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW! Many jurisdictions have laws that make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an area accessible to children or others. Keeping a firearm locked and unloaded when not in use is not only common sense safety practice... IT IS THE LAW. You must be familiar with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the safe storage and transportation of your firearm.
SAFETY RULES FOR ANY THOMPSON/CENTER MUZZLELOADER In addition to the Safety Responsibilities covered so far in this manual, there are several guidelines specific to black powder muzzleloading guns that must be adhered to at all times to ensure the safety of the shooter and others. • NEVER USE SMOKELESS POWDER OF ANY TYPE OR IN ANY QUANTITY IN A MUZZLELOADING FIREARM, AND NEVER MIX POWDERS.
MUZZLELOADER SAFETY RULES CONT’D • WHEN LOADING, BE CERTAIN THAT THE PROJECTILE IS LOADED IN THE PROPER SEQUENCE AND THAT IT IS SEATED PROPERLY. Serious personal injury or death can result if the projectile is not seated properly. To provide a reference mark for future loadings, mark the ramrod at the muzzle once a projectile has been loaded to the proper depth. NOTE: Be sure to recheck the ramrod mark if you change loading components or alter the ramrod. • NEVER POUND ON THE RAMROD.
MUZZLELOADER SAFETY RULES CONT’D • A SHARP OR HEAVY BLOW TO THE EXTERNAL HAMMER CAN FRACTURE PARTS AND CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OR DISCHARGE OF THE FIREARM. An accidental discharge may cause serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. • NEVER HAND A CHARGED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM TO ANOTHER PERSON. Once charged, a muzzleloading firearm requires your complete attention. Never charge the firearm and then hand it to another shooter.
BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR SHOOTING THE T/C ENCORE™ MUZZLELOADER In order to shoot your Thompson/Center Encore muzzleloader, the minimum accessories or equipment will be necessary. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT YOUR MUZZLELOADING FIREARM UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDERSTAND IT FULLY. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
UNDERSTANDING BLACK POWDER® Shooting muzzleloading firearms requires the shooter to be both a reloader and a rifleman at the same time. It requires strict adherence to the instructions set forth in this booklet. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the firearm and injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. NOTE: Black Powder is manufactured in four specific types or granulations for use in firearms.
UNDERSTANDING PYRODEX® Pyrodex® is a propellant powder designed for use in muzzleloading cap lock rifles, pistols and shotguns. Pyrodex is not Black Powder. In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, Pyrodex relates closely to Black Powder on a volume to volume basis (not weight of charge). In other words, a black powder measure that is set to dispense 70 grains of black powder will, in fact, dispense approximately 52 grains of Pyrodex (by weight).
ENCORE™ TRIGGER POSITIONS Encore Rifle or Pistol in the “At Rest” Position Hammer Does Not Contact Firing Pin Hammer Block Prevents Forward Movement of the Hammer Trigger is Fully Forward Encore Rifle or Pistol in the “Cocked” Position As Hammer Is Cocked It Engages The Sear Trigger Moves Slightly Hammer Engages The Sear Encore Rifle or Pistol in the “Fired” Position Hammer Makes Contact With Firing Pin Discharging The Firearm Trigger is Held Fully Rearward By The Shooter's Finger Automatic Hammer Blo
PREPARATION FOR FIRING WARNING:THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. • ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED. • ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER EAR PROTECTORS SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE to prevent permanent damage to your hearing. Make sure others who are nearby are wearing ear protection as well.
MODEL & FEATURES IDENTIFICATION GUN MODEL DESIGNATION ON THE BARREL CALIBER DESIGNATION ON BARREL TCA - “E” FOR ENCORE MODEL MARKING ON FRAME Frame Assembly Breech Plug Barrel Assembly with Ramrod Stock Forend Hinge Pin Forend Screws 18
SERIAL NUMBER & BARREL MARKING SERIAL NUMBER MARKING PROPELLANT MARKING ON BARREL 19
CHARGING THE T/C ENCORE™ MUZZLELOADER WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION. NOTE: The loading data found in this manual was compiled using Black Powder or Pyrodex as a propellant. With any other approved Black Powder substitute, follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer and heed all warnings and instructions as they apply to loading and usage of that product. • Inspect the bore for obstructions and oil or grease (and clean if necessary).
CHARGING THE T/C ENCORE CONT’D Wipe the bore free of all oil before loading. Be meticulous with your cleaning - for the presence of any amount of oil in the barrel or chamber 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 snap several 209 primers in the breech plug before charging. This will help ensure positive ignition and clear away any oil that may have accumulated in the ignition channel.
CHARGING THE T/C ENCORE CONT’D FIGURE 1 WARNING: IMPROPERLY CHARGING YOUR T/C ENCORE MUZZLELOADER CAN BE DANGEROUS. STUDY THIS PHOTO CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. Stay mentally alert. This task requires your complete attention. Eyes, ears & arms protected. Barrel held securely with muzzle upwards directed away from your face and body. Use Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute, such as Pyrodex®. Use a T/C graduated powder measure and do not overcharge.
CHARGING THE T/C ENCORE CONT’D Loading Conical Lead Bullets or Sabots When Using loose Black Powder or Granular Pyrodex® The procedures for loading sabots or conical bullets when using loose Black Powder or loose Pyrodex® are basically the same. Care should be taken to seat the bullet or sabot firmly against the powder charge. Do not pound on it. Again, mark your ramrod at the muzzle, ensuring that each time you seat a bullet on the powder the projectile is seated to the same depth.
CHARGING THE T/C ENCORE CONT’D FIGURE 3 Figure 3 Push the projectile down the barrel and seat it firmly against the powder charge. Figure 4 Once the projectile is seated firmly against the powder charge, mark your ramrod to indicate the correct loaded depth of the powder plus the projectile. This will allow you to ensure that each projectile is seated to the same depth before firing. Re-mark the ramrod each time you adjust the powder charge or change projectiles.
BORE CHARGING THE T/C ENCORE CONT’D Start by loading the pellets into the bore, following the specific pellet manufacturer’s instructions. PELLET Loading Conical Bullets or Sabots When Using Pyrodex® Pellets Seat the projectile firmly against the pellet(s) PELLET Next, start the projectile into the bore and then use your ramrod to push the projectile the remainder of the way down the bore, FIG. 6 until it is seated firmly against the pellet(s) (Figure 6).
PRIMING THE T/C ENCORE™ MUZZLELOADER WARNING: DO NOT PRIME THE FIREARM UNTIL YOU ARE ACTUALLY READY TO FIRE AND YOU HAVE DOUBLE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE RAMROD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BORE. THOMPSON/CENTER DOES NOT RECOMMEND PRIMING THE FIREARM UNTIL THE INSTANT BEFORE FIRING. CARRYING A CHARGED, PRIMED ENCORE CAN BE DANGEROUS. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IS A CONSTANT HAZARD WHICH, IF IT OCCURS, CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
PRIMING THE T/C ENCORE CONT’D Handling 209 primers can be made easier with the (Figure 9) primer/deprimer tool (T/C part #7760) that is sold as an accessory. Slide a 209 primer into the slot of the tool as shown in the diagram below. To prime the gun, place the protruding part of the primer into the hole in the breech plug. Once the primer has been inserted, pull the tool away from the gun while leaving the 209 primer in the breech plug’s primer pocket.
FIRING THE T/C ENCORE™ MUZZLELOADER WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. WARNING: WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU DISCHARGE YOUR FIREARM. MAKE SURE OTHERS IN THE VICINITY OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DO SO AS WELL. WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
FIRING THE T/C ENCORE CONT’D WARNING: IF THE FIREARM IS NO LONGER GOING TO BE USED, UNCHARGE IT BY FIRING IT INTO A SUITABLE BACKSTOP OR PULL THE CHARGE BEFORE RETURNING IT TO YOUR VEHICLE, CAMP OR HOME (SEE SECTION ON “UNLOADING”). AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
UNLOADING AND UNCHARGING WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO PULL A CHARGE FROM YOUR MUZZLELOADER UNTIL YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM IS UNPRIMED. WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING THE CHARGE, DO NOT SMOKE, OR BE NEAR ANYONE ELSE WHO IS SMOKING; THE SPARK FROM A LIGHTED CIGARETTE, CIGAR, OR PIPE CAN IGNITE BLACK POWDER, PYRODEX, OR PRIMERS.
UNLOADING & UNCHARGING CONT’D 4th Step – If your propellant (pellets or loose powder) does not come out as a result of gravity, push the entire charge out from the muzzle end with your ramrod and the installed ramrod extension. If that isn’t possible, you should then pour water into the breech area of the barrel to fully saturate (and liquify) the pellets or powder. After the powder is removed, push the bullet out with your ramrod inserted from the muzzle (with the ramrod extension installed if necessary).
FIELD CLEANING WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN A CHARGED OR PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM. AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
FIELD CLEANING CONT’D The Thompson/Center Encore muzzleloader was supplied with a cleaning jag which is the proper size for cleaning the firearm. Use commercial cleaning patches (round or square) or pieces of cotton clothing to clean the bore. FIG. 10 Use the cleaning jag that was provided with the Encore, and a cleaning patch saturated with a bore cleaner like Thompson/Center’s No.13 Solvent. Run the saturated patch up and down the bore a few times - to remove the fouling (Figure 6). No.
THOROUGH CLEANING WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN A CHARGED OR PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM. AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM. WARNING: DO NOT ALTER, MODIFY OR REPLACE ANY OF THE PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THIS WORK IS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING GENUINE THOMPSON/CENTER PARTS.
THOROUGH CLEANING CONT’D Once removed, the breech plug should be scrubbed free of fouling and should then be lubricated with an anti-seize lubricant like T/C's Super Lube, before reinstallation. The threads inside the breech end of the barrel must also be well cleaned with a stiff brush and solvent and then dried and lubricated with anti-seize lube. Next in the cleaning process; fill a pan with hot soapy water.
THOROUGH CLEANING CONT’D Also, lubricate the threads inside the breech area of the barrel with anti-seize lubricant. After your Encore muzzleloader breech plug has been reinstalled, check for proper functioning of the barrel and the hammer/trigger mechanism prior to loading and firing. If the Encore muzzleloader has become very dirty due to extensive firing, the shooter may want to disassemble the rifle further than just removing the breech plug.
ENCORE DISASSEMBLY CONT’D The T/C Encore Muzzleloader breaks down into three basic groups of parts as shown below: 1. The Frame Assembly - This assembly is held on the stock by a stock draw bolt. The fire control mechanism (hammer, sear, firing pin, etc.) is housed within the frame. 2. The Muzzleloading Barrel Assembly - This includes the barrel, breech plug, ramrod, thimbles and sights. It is held to the receiver by a hinge pin which anchors the barrel lug to the frame. 3.
ENCORE DISASSEMBLY CONT’D 7th Step - To reassemble, reverse these steps, making sure that you check for proper functioning of the trigger, striker & safety mechanism prior to loading and firing. The breech plug of the Encore muzzleloader should be seated in the barrel until it is “snug”. “Snug” is defined as being as tight as you can turn it into the barrel by using the breech plug wrench and turning it clockwise, while holding the barrel in your hand.
MOUNTING A SCOPE We recommend that you have a competent gunsmith install your scope and mount. WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM IS UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED BEFORE INSTALLING A SCOPE OR ANY ACCESSORIES. FAILURE TO DO THIS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. WARNING: DO NOT DRILL ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE BARREL AS THIS COULD WEAKEN ITS STRUCTURE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A RUPTURE CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT MAKE SURE THAT THE FIREARM YOU ARE WORKING WITH IS UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED PRIOR TO MAKING ANY TRIGGER ADJUSTMENTS. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Encore Trigger Adjustment Adjustments can only be made to the Trigger Stop Screw shown in this diagram.A .050" hex wrench is required to make adjustments.
LIMITED WARRANTY Thompson/Center Arms provides a warranty for all factory finished firearms for the lifetime of the original consumer purchaser. Any such firearms or part thereof returned, postage paid, to the factory at Thompson/Center, 400 North Main Street, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867, will be repaired or replaced to our commercial standards free of charge and returned to the consumer purchaser postage prepaid.
LIMITED WARRANTY CONT’D Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you in whole or in part. Thompson/Center will not be responsible for: • Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling, unauthorized adjustments or modifications made or attempted by anyone other than a qualified gunsmith following Thompson/Center authorized procedures, or beyond the disassembly instructions in this manual.
CONTACT & SHIPPING FOR SERVICE Shipping Address: Thompson/Center 400 North Main St. Rochester, New Hampshire 03867 Should your Thompson/Center firearm require service, it should be returned to the Thompson/Center factory. • Call or e-mail the Customer Service Dept. for authorization and shipping instructions. • Ensure that the both magazine and chamber are unloaded. • Do not attempt to ship a firearm via US Postal Service; only federally licensed dealers may ship a firearm by US Postal Service.
CONTACT & SHIPPING FOR SERVICE CONT’D WARNING: YOU MAY PURCHASE ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR THOMPSON/CENTER FIREARM. YOU MUST HAVE SOME OF THESE PARTS INSTALLED BY A GUNSMITH QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON THOMPSON/CENTER FIREARMS. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODIFY YOUR FIREARM OR INSTALL REPLACEMENT PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM. ALWAYS USE A QUALIFIED THOMPSON/CENTER GUNSMITH EVEN IF THE REPAIR SEEMS SIMPLE. LOAD COMPONENTS WARNING: NEVER USE LOADING COMPONENTS NOT SPECIFICALLY REFERENCED IN THIS MANUAL.
SUGGESTED LOADS CONT’D Note that in each instance a series of charges are listed. More than one charge is shown in each category to clearly illustrate the appropriate powder charge range for that particular caliber, gun model and projectile. WARNING: MAXIMUM LOADS ARE NOT TO BE EXCEEDED NOR IS A SUBSTITUTION OF POWDER OR GRANULATIONS TO BE ATTEMPTED! ONLY USE LOADS THAT ARE LISTED FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CALIBER, MODEL AND BULLET STYLE.
MAG EXPRESS & SHOCKWAVE SABOTS CONT’D FIG. 13 Bullet of the Correct Diameter Seat Fully Mag Express Sabot Assembled Sabot The Assembled Sabot Must Be Seated Firmly On The Powder Charge. WARNING: WHEN LOADING T/C’S MAG EXPRESS SABOTS, MAKE SURE THAT YOUR GUN IS UNPRIMED, AND THAT YOUR SABOT HAS BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED. FAILURE TO ASSEMBLE AND LOAD YOUR SABOT CORRECTLY COULD RESULT IN THE BULLET DISENGAGING FROM THE SABOT. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN AIR SPACE BETWEEN THE COMPONENTS.
RIFLE SECTION T/C Mag Express™ Sabot Loads For Use With .50 Caliber T/C Encore Muzzleloader Only Using Bullet Weights Listed Use #209 Primer For Use With Bullets Weighing (Grains) .50 Caliber Rifle Using Pyrodex Pellets & Mag Express™ Sabot Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 2 Pellets 1937 F.P.S. 1500 Ft. Lbs. 3 Pellets 2303 F.P.S. 2120 Ft. Lbs. 2 Pellets 1889 F.P.S. 1902 Ft. Lbs. 3 Pellets 2249 F.P.S. 2696 Ft. Lbs.
For Use With .50 Caliber T/C Encore Muzzleloader Only Using Bullet Weights Listed Use #209 Primer For Use With Bullets Weighing (Grains) .50 Caliber Rifle Using Black Powder & Mag Express™ Sabot Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1609 F.P.S. 1035 Ft. Lbs. 90 grs. FFG 1685 F.P.S. 1135 Ft. Lbs. 180 Grain Bullet 100 grs. FFG 1737 F.P.S. 1206 Ft. Lbs. 110 grs. FFG 1766 F.P.S. 1247 Ft. Lbs.
T/C Mag Express™ Sabot Loads Cont’d. ... continued from previous page. For Use With .50 Caliber T/C Encore Muzzleloader Only Using Bullet & Sabot Listed Below Use #209 Primer For Use With Bullets Weighing (Grains) 325 Grain Bullet 400 Grain Bullet .50 Caliber Rifle Using Black Powder & Mag Express™ Sabot Loads Powder Charge 50 Gr. Pellets Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 100 grs. FFG 1451 F.P.S. 1520 Ft. Lbs. 120 grs. FFG 1555 F.P.S. 1745 Ft. Lbs. 150 grs.
T/C Shockwave™ Sabot Loads For Use With .50 Caliber T/C Encore Muzzleloader Only Using Bullet & Sabot Listed Below Use #209 Primer Using 50 Gr. Equivalent Pyrodex Pellets & Shock Wave Bullets with T/C Super Glide Sabots For Use With Bullets Weighing (Grains) Powder Charge 50 Gr. Pellets Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 250 Gr. Bullet T/C Shock Wave™ in the T/C Super Glide™ Sabot 2 Pellets 1863 F.P.S. 1927 Ft. Lbs. 3 Pellets 2197 F.P.S. 2680 Ft. Lbs. 300 Gr.
Assembly And Loading Of T/C Break-O-Way™ Sabots WARNING: WHEN LOADING T/C’S BREAK-O-WAY SABOTS, MAKE SURE THAT YOUR GUN IS UNPRIMED, AND THAT YOUR BREAK-O-WAY SABOT HAS BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED. FAILURE TO ASSEMBLE AND LOAD YOUR SABOT CORRECTLY COULD RESULT IN THE BULLET, SABOT HALVES, OR WOVEN WOOL DOUGHNUT SEPARATING AND DISENGAGING FROM THEMSELVES. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN AIR SPACE BETWEEN THE LOAD COMPONENTS.
T/C Break-O-Way™ Sabot Loads Cont’d. For Use Only With .50 Caliber Thompson/Center Encore Rifle Using a Bullet as Listed Below Use a #209 Primer. .50 Caliber Rifle Using Pyrodex Pellets & Break-O-Way™ Sabot Loads For Use With Bullets Weighing (Grains) Powder Charge .50 cal/50 gr. Pellets Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 240 Gr. XTP™ Bullet 2 Pellets 1762 F.P.S. 1655 Ft. Lbs. Load Shown in Red is Maximum For Use Only With .
Loading T/C MaxiBall™ & Maxi-Hunter™ Conical Lead Bullets For Use Only With .50 Caliber Thompson/Center Encore Rifle Bullets Lubricated with Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter. Use a #209 Primer. For Use With Black Powder .50 cal Bullets Charge (Grains) Weighing (Grains) .50 Caliber Rifle Using Pyrodex® Pellets & Maxi-Balls or Maxi-Hunters Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 275 Gr. Maxi-Hunter & 320 Gr. Maxi-Ball 2 Pellets 1718 F.P.S. 2098 Ft. Lbs. 3 Pellets 2026 F.P.S.
.45 Caliber Rifle Loads For Use Only With .45 Caliber Thompson/Center Encore Rifle Use a #209 Primer. For Use With Bullets Weighing (Grains) Black Powder Charge (Grains) 240 Gr. Maxi-Ball and 255 Gr. Maxi-Hunter Bullets .45 Caliber Rifle Using Black Powder & T/C MAXI-BULLET Loads Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1541 F.P.S. 1345 Ft. Lbs. 90 grs. FFG 1608 F.P.S. 1464 Ft. Lbs. 100 grs. FFG 1680 F.P.S. 1599 Ft. Lbs. 110 grs. FFG 1745 F.P.S. 1725 Ft. Lbs.
.45 Caliber Rifle Loads For Use Only With .45 Caliber Thompson/Center Encore Rifle Use a #209 Primer. For Use With Bullets Weighing (Grains) 155 Grain Bullet 180 Grain Bullet .45 Caliber Rifle Using Black Powder & Mag Express™ Sabot Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1883 F.P.S. 1220 Ft. Lbs. 90 grs. FFG 1945 F.P.S. 1302 Ft. Lbs. 100 grs. FFG 2053 F.P.S. 1451 Ft. Lbs. 110 grs. FFG 2125 F.P.S. 1554 Ft. Lbs. 120 grs.
PISTOL SECTION Conical Lead Bullets For Use Only With .50 Caliber Thompson/Center Encore Pistol Bullets Lubricated with Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter. Use a #209 Primer. For Use With Black Powder .50 cal Bullets Charge (Grains) Weighing (Grains) 275 Gr. Maxi-Hunter and 320 Gr. Maxi-Ball Lead Bullet 350 Gr. Maxi-Hunter and 370 Gr. Maxi-Ball Lead Bullet 470 Gr. Maxi-Hunter and 460 Gr. Maxi-Ball Lead Bullet .
Break-O-Way Sabots For Use Only With .50 Caliber Thompson/Center Encore Pistol Using a .429˝-.430˝ Bullet Use a #209 Primer. For Use With Black Powder Bullets Charge (Grains) Weighing (Grains) 200 Grain XTP™ Bullet 240 Grain XTP™ Bullet 275 Grain XTP™ Bullet 300 Grain XTP™ Bullet .50 Caliber PISTOL Using Black Powder & Break-O-Way™ Sabot Loads Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1272 F.P.S. 719 Ft. Lbs. 90 grs. FFG 1327 F.P.S. 782 Ft. Lbs. 100 grs.
Mag Express Sabots For Use Only With .50 Caliber Thompson/Center Encore Pistol Using a .429˝-.430˝ Bullet Use a #209 Primer. For Use With Bullets Weighing (Grains) 200 Grain Bullet 240 Grain Bullet 275 Grain Bullet 300 Grain Bullet .50 Caliber PISTOL Using Black Powder & Mag Express™ Sabot Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1360 F.P.S. 829 Ft. Lbs. 90 grs. FFG 1420 F.P.S. 896 Ft. Lbs. 100 grs. FFG 1479 F.P.S. 972 Ft.
ENCORE PRO-HUNTER APPENDIX This appendix is a supplement to the information provided in the preceeding Thompson/Center Encore Magnum Muzzleloader Safety and Instruction Manual. The appendix applies to the specific differences in operation for the Speed Breech™ and the Swing Hammer™.
Pro-Hunter Speed Breech Cont’d Once the breech plug has been removed, point the muzzle up. Gravity should then cause the Pyrodex pellets to drop out, or the loose powder to pour out. The sabot or bullet can then be pushed out with your ramrod - inserting the ramrod from the muzzle. It will be necessary to add the extended super jag (which came with your rifle) to your ramrod, or you may use the longer “range rod” to push the projectile out if you have access to such a rod. FIG.
Pro-Hunter Speed Breech Cont’d NOTE: If the breech plug is not installed correctly, the extractor Use 1/2" Breech Plug Wrench & Turn it 1/4 turn counter-clockwise will not engage the extractor to remove slot in the breech plug and the barrel will not close on the gun’s frame. Again, push forward on the sliding button on the wrench to raise the clip out of the groove in the breech plug - allowing you to remove the wrench from the breech plug (see FIG.8).
Pro-Hunter Speed Breech Cont’d Alignment Pin FIG.10 Gas Rings PATENT PENDING IMPORTANT: When reinstalling the breech plug after cleaning your muzzleloader, you should lubricate the entire surface area of the threads on the breech plug with a good anti-seize lubricant (like Thompson/Center’s Super Lube) as well as the threads inside the breech area of the barrel itself. Failure to lubricate the threads in both places may lead to difficulty in removing the breech plug after firing the gun (FIG.11).
ENCORE PRO-HUNTER APPENDIX CONT’D Use & Care of the Thompson/Center Encore Pro-Hunter “Swing Hammer” System • To make it easier to cock your Encore Pro-Hunter when a scope is mounted, it comes with a pivoting spur hammer. The “Swing Hammer” can be locked into a left, center or right position depending on your preference. BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO THE ENCORE, MAKE SURE THAT THE FIREARM YOU ARE WORKING WITH IS UNLOADED.
Pro-Hunter Swing Hammer Cont’d NOTE: The “Swing Hammer” will not tighten down correctly in any position other than those shown. • For those T/C Encores not equipped with this option, it is available as a factory-installed accessory. Contact us for details. Once installed - the shooter can alter the position of the hammer as directed here.
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