Manual

ENCORE PRO-HUNTER

APPENDIX

This appendix is a supplement to the information provided in the

preceeding Thompson/Center Encore Magnum Muzzleloader

Safety and Instruction Manual. The appendix applies to the spe-

cific differences in operation for the Speed Breech™ and the

Swing Hammer™.

Use & Care of the Thompson/Center Encore

Pro-Hunter “Speed Breech” System

The Encore Pro-Hunter Muzzleloader barrel is equipped with a

“Speed Breech” breech plug system and a rotating extractor for

convenience in unloading and cleaning. It differs from the stan-

dard T/C Encore muzzleloading barrel in several important

aspects as detailed here.

The Encore Pro-Hunter “Speed Breech” breech plug uses an

interrupted “Buttress” thread design that requires only 1/4 turn to

remove it or to install it.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE A CHARGE FROM

YOUR ENCORE PRO HUNTER MUZZLELOADER

UNTIL YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT THE

FIREARM IS DE-CAPPED (PRIMER IS REMOVED FROM THE

BREECH PLUG). AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE

INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR

BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

REMOVING THE “SPEED BREECH” - BREECH PLUG

To remove the breech plug from the Encore Pro Hunter muzzle-

loader barrel - the extractor must first be tipped out of the way

(see FIG.4) - to allow the breech plug wrench access. First, tip

the barrel open and remove the primer. Then draw the extractor

slightly rearward and rotate it 90 dgrees (in either direction) to

allow clearance for the breech plug wrench (FIG.5).

The breech plug is removed from the barrel by turning it 1/4 turn

counter-clockwise (as viewed from the breech end of the barrel)

with the wrench supplied (FIG.6). The supplied breech plug

wrench has a clip which automatically engages a groove in the

breech plug when it is pushed onto it - allowing you to easily

withdraw the unscrewed breech plug from the barrel (see FIG.7).

REMOVING A CHARGE FROM THE ENCORE PRO HUNTER

MUZZLELOADER

Under normal conditions, an Encore muzzleloader is unloaded

simply by firing it into a suitable and safe backstop. There are,

however, some conditions under which the firearm cannot be

fired and the charge must be removed. This will require the

removal of the breech plug.