Manual

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 muz-

zle in a safe direction and snap several 209 primers in the

breech plug before charging. This will help ensure positive igni-

tion and clear away any oil that may have accumulated in the

ignition channel.

Adjust the powder measure to dispense the desired charge and

fill it with Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute,

such as Pyrodex. To achieve accuracy, consistency in the pow-

der charge is required. Fill the measure exactly the same each

time. Set the rifle on its butt and hold the muzzle away from your

face and body as pictured on page 22. Pour the measured

charge down the barrel and strike the side of the barrel several

sharp raps with the heel of your hand. This will settle the powder

into the chamber area of the barrel. If you are using pellets - fol-

low the instructions provided by the pellet manufacturer. Seat the

projectile firmly on top of the powder or pellets. Do Not pound on

the ramrod or beat the projectile with excessive force, so as to

crush the powder or pellet(s) and distort the bullet.