Manual

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UNDERSTANDING
PYRODEX
®
Pyrodex
®
is a propellant powder designed for use in muz-
zleloading cap lock rifles, pistols and shotguns. Pyrodex
is not Black Powder. In accordance with the manufactur-
er’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 dis-
pense 70 grains of black powder will, in fact, dispense
approximately 52 grains of Pyrodex (by weight). This
lighter charge of Pyrodex will provide a charge which is
ballistically similar to 70 grains of Black Powder. For all practical purposes,
knowing the actual weight of a charge of Pyrodex may be informative, but
not necessary. Your black powder measure will dictate the proper amount
by its graduations according to volume. If you want to know the actual
comparative weight of a Pyrodex charge, contact the manufacturer,
Hodgdon Powder Co. Inc., Shawnee Mission, KS. 66201.
Pyrodex does not ignite as easily as Black Powder and, conse-
quently, it is not recommended for use in flint lock firearms. Flint
locks require strong, positive ignition and should be charged and
primed with Black Powder of the appropriate granulation only.
PYRODEX
®
CTG - FOR BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGES.
This powder was designed to be used in early model breech load-
ing cartridge firearms (rifles, pistols & shotguns) which were intend-
ed for use with Black Powder only. It has no application in
Thompson/Center muzzleloading firearms. It is listed here simply
for identification purposes.
PYRODEX
®
RS (or PYRODEX SELECT “RS”) RIFLE & SHOT-
GUN POWDER.
Designed for use in all calibers of percussion muz-
zleloading rifles and shotguns, this powder has a wide application.
It may be used with all Thompson/Center muzzleloading rifles and
shotguns. Pyrodex Select (RS) may also be used in these applications.
PYRODEX
®
P - PISTOL POWDER. Designed for use in most per-
cussion muzzleloading pistols and cap and ball revolvers, this pow-
der has application in the Thompson/Center Patriot™ Pistol.
PYRODEX
®
PELLETS - These pre-formed charges are designed
for use in most Thompson/Center muzzleloaders. Use the appropri-
ate caliber and charge weight pellet for your muzzleloading rifle.
The reader should bear in mind that Thompson/Center does not manu-
facture or sell powder of any type. If there is ever a question as to the
proper application of a particular powder or the safety of a given
charge, write to the manufacturer of the powder
. Adhere to the safe
handling and storage precautions printed on the manufacturer’s con-
tainer and never purchase or use powders which have been removed
from their original container. USE OF THE WRONG PROPELLANT
may cause injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and dam
-
age to property
. For information on Pyrodex write to Hodgdon Powder
Co., Inc., Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202.