Manual

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). This is true with the rifle as it comes from the

factory, as it has been treated with anti-rust compound that

needs to cleared before use.

• Do not load the muzzleloading firearm until you have read and

fully understand this manual.

• Do not load the muzzleloading firearm until you are ready to

use it. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger

guard until you are ready to fire.

Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to load your

firearm. Improper loading and use of your firearm can cause

injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to

property.

Study the photo on page 22 carefully and read all the captions

before you charge your muzzleloading rifle.The photo shows a

shooter in the process of loading a Encore muzzleloader.

To open the Encore - pull up and back on the trigger guard spur

to unlock the action and allow the barrel to pivot downward. Look

into the breech plug primer pocket and check to make sure there

is no primer in the pocket. Hold the muzzle up to the light and

look through the ignition channel to ensure that there is no

charge present. To close the Encore, pull the barrel upward while

securely holding the rifle grip of the Encore stationary with your

right hand. Practice opening and closing the Encore before

attempting to load and fire this firearm.

To make sure it is unloaded, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe

direction and insert the ramrod provided with the rifle into the

bore. Note the position of the ramrod in relation to the muzzle. It

will be slightly below the end of the barrel if the rifle is not

loaded. Commit this exercise to memory and practice it every

time that you handle the Encore, or any other muzzleloader

Before you attempt to load it - before you store it away - before

you hand it to a friend or leave it unattended, always check to

ensure that the firearm is unprimed and uncharged.