Manual

ENCORE DISASSEMBLY CONT’D

7th Step - To reassemble, reverse these steps, making sure that

ou check for proper functioning of the trigger, striker & safety

mechanism prior to loading and firing. The breech plug of the

Encore muzzleloader should be seated in the barrel until it is

“snug”. “Snug” is defined as being as tight as you can turn it into

the barrel by using the breech plug wrench and turning it clock-

wise, while holding the barrel in your hand. When you can no

longer grip the barrel, and it turns in your hand, the breech plug

is “snug”.

The breech plug should be threaded into place by turning it

clockwise with the breech plug wrench - until it is seated. Screw

the breech plug in carefully. Be certain that the threads mesh

properly (not cross-threaded) and ensure that he breech plug is

snug.

This diagram shows the extent to which the Encore should be

disassembled.

If other service is required, contact the Thompson/Center

Customer Service Department.

FIG. 12

Stock

Frame

Assembly

Breech Plug

Hinge Pin

Barrel Assembly

with Ramrod

Forend

Screws

Forend