Manual

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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. The Stock (or Grip) Assembly - Includes the stock (the rifle butt
stock has sling swivel studs and a butt pad), grip, grip cap and
applicable forend.
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NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the proce-
dures outlined in this manual. Improper disassembly or re-
assembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to
serious injury or death.
TAKEDOWN OF THE ENCORE MUZZLELOADER
1st Step - Make sure that the gun is unprimed and uncharged.
2nd Step - Remove the ramrod from the thimble(s).
3rd Step - Remove the forend screw(s). Turn these screws out
counter-clockwise (as viewed from the bottom of the gun).
Remove the forend from the barrel.
4th Step - Tip the barrel open and remove the barrel hinge pin by
tapping it out (in either direction). Remove the barrel from the
frame.
5th Step - Remove the screw that retains the extractor in the bar-
rel lug. Then, remove the extractor from its slot.
6th Step - Using a 7/16" socket wrench, or the breech plug
wrench that was supplied with the Encore muzzleloader (barrel),
remove the breech plug by turning it counter-clockwise (as
viewed from the breech end of the barrel).
If you need to hold the barrel more firmly than you can with just
your hand, a crescent wrench or vise on the barrel lug will supply
the needed holding power. This procedure will give you the nec-
essary leverage to “break” the gas seal which was formed when
the breech plug was originally “snugged” to the barrel during in-
stallation. There will be initial resistance between these parts
which must be overcome.