Manual

THOROUGH CLEANING CONT’D

Once removed, the breech plug should be scrubbed free of foul-

ing 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.

Submerge the muzzle end of the barrel in the water and push a wet

patch down the barrel (from the breech end) on the end of your ram-

rod that has a jag installed on it (a jag comes with T/C muzzleload-

ers from the factory). Pump the ramrod and patch up and down in

the barrel. This will draw water into the barrel and flush out the foul-

ing. When the barrel is clean, wipe off any excess water and allow it

to dry.

Thoroughly wipe any powder residue from the frame assembly.

Dry the parts thoroughly and lubricate them lightly to prevent rust

and corrosion.

Use a pressurized moisture displacing oil to clean and lubricate

the firing pin within the frame (from both the front and back) - as

shown in Figures 11b & 11c).

After cleaning your Encore muzzleloader, it is recommended that

you lightly lubricate the metal surfaces of the rifle. Do not use

heavy grease or oil, as during cold weather, excessive lube may

congeal and slow the hammer fall (or keep it from striking the fir-

ing pin altogether) when the trigger is pulled.

With the barrel completely dry, lightly lubricate the bore with a

quality gun lubricant or, in keeping with the all-natural method,

T/C's Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter. Re-install the breech

plug, making sure that you have lubricated all of the threads with

an anti-seize lubricant like T/C's Super Lube. The breech plug

should be threaded into place by turning it clockwise with the

breech plug wrench - until it is seated. Screw breech plug in

carefully. Be certain that the threads mesh properly (not cross-

threaded) and ensure that the breech plug is snug.

IMPROPER TYPE OR INSTALLATION OF BREECH

PLUGS CAN CAUSE INJUR

AND/OR DEA

TH T

O THE

SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO

PROPERTY.

FIG. 11b

FIG. 11c