Thompson/Center Suggested Loads, Assembly, Disassembly & Cleaning Instructions For The Cap Lock or Flint Lock Fire Storm Only! Read and Understand the booklet entitled, “Shooting Thompson/Center Black Powder Muzzleloading Firearms,” Before Using This Rifle Thompson/Center Arms Co., Inc. P.O.
The following sections contain information that is specific to the Thompson/Center Fire Storm muzzleloading rifle. It covers both the flint lock and cap lock 209 versions. It must be read and understood before using this rifle. Table of Contents Page ™ Fire Storm Nomenclature . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fire Storm™ Assembly . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fire Storm™ Disassembly . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This pamphlet contains information that is essential to the assembly, disassembly, and cleaning of the Fire Storm Rifle. You must also read and understand the information contained in the booklet “Shooting Thompson/Center Black Powder Firearms” that came with your rifle. You must read this material in its entirety and fully understand it’s significance before you can safely use this rifle. This pamphlet also contains specific loading information for the Fire Storm only.
Tang Recoil Pad 4 Barrel Sling Swivel Stud Stock Assembly Breech Breech Primer Hub Plug Hammer Ramrod Pan Thimbles Frizzen Spring Forend Lock Plate Screw Washer Lock Plate Screw Leather Flint Cushion Frizzen Lock Plate Flint Flint Lock Assembly Jaws Trigger Assembly Cap Lock Assembly Recoil Lug Rear Sight Assembly Escutcheon Wedge Pin Rib Front Sight Assembly Nomenclature for the Fire Storm™ Muzzleloading Rifle.
Assembly of your Thompson/Center Fire Storm™ Muzzleloading Rifle If you purchased your Thompson/Center Fire Storm rifle still packaged it was disassembled. Assembly is relatively easy when you follow these steps: 1. Remove the ramrod from the thimbles under the barrel. 2. Grasp the barrel, and insert the hex head of the breech plug into the tang hole in the stock, making sure that the breech plug fits flush against the tang.
Disassembly of the Thompson/Center ™ Fire Storm BreechMuzzleloading Rifle Cutaway Showing Plug To disassemble theTang Fire Storm flint lock rifle, reverse the assembly procedure as outlined. Recoil Lug 1. Pull out the wedge pin. It may be necessary to tap it partially out from the other side in order to grasp the pin and pull it the rest of the way out. 2.
an anti-seize lubricant like Gorilla Grease before re-installing the hub to the rifle. 8. The 209 retaining spring is located on the hub. It is secured by a locking screw. To adjust this spring for tension, back out the retaining screw, and turn the spring closer to the fire channel hole to increase the tension holding the 209 primer in. Turn the spring further away from the fire channel hole to decrease the tension on the primer.
6. (For Fire Storm 209 Model Only) Remove the Primer Hub from the rifle and clean the inside of the hub and the hub bolt thoroughly. 7. You are now ready to reassemble the Fire Storm in accordance with the assembly instructions as found on page 6 of this this supplemental pamphlet. 8. Test the functioning of the hammer mechanism to make sure the mechanism is working properly. Wipe down the outside components as well.
Iron Sight Adjustment For The T/C Fire Storm™ Muzzleloader Windage Adjustment Screw Diagram A The Fire Storm has A Rear Sight That Looks Like This. Elevation Adjustment Screw The T/C Fire Storm™ muzzleloader is equipped with a standard rifle rear sight (Diagram “A” above) which is adjustable for elevation by moving the elevation “blade” up or down to change the point of impact.
Loading and Practical Tips for the Fire Storm™ Flint Lock Rifle Complete loading instructions are outlined in the booklet which came with your Fire Storm rifle “Shooting Thompson/Center’s Black Powder Muzzleloading Firearms”. This booklet must be read and fully understood before using this rifle. In addition to the information contained in the booklet, this supplemental manual contains specific information pertaining to only the Fire Storm.
Bevel Down Top View Of Flint in Jaws Maximum Contact Area Flint should be at 900 angle to the frizzen and should have between 1/16" & 1/8" clearance with hammer in half-cock position. Trim Leather Jaw Make sure the flint is aligned in the jaws perfectly square, so that the edge of the flint is perfectly horizontal across the face of the frizzen. This will ensure maximum contact of the entire flint edge with the face of the frizzen.
Priming Tips for your Fire Storm™ Flint Lock NOTE: Priming the pan of your flint lock correctly is as important as getting good sparks from your flint. The two go hand-in-hand with regards to reliable ignition. The following steps should be taken to ensure reliable ignition. 1. Use your touchhole pick before loading. Insert the pick into the touch hole and move it in and out to ensure that the full diameter of the touch hole is clear for the entire length of the ignition channel.
Suggested Black Powder & Pyrodex® Pellet Loads For The Fire Storm™ Rifle Only with .490” Diameter Patched Round Balls For Use With .50 Cal. T/C Fire Storm Only Patches Lubricated with Bore Butter Use T/C Flint with FFFFG (4F) Black Powder (Priming Powder) or 209 Shotshell Primer .490" Diameter Lead Ball Weight (Grains) 175 Grain .50 Caliber Rifle Using Round Ball Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 50 grs. FFG 1357 F.P.S. 716 Ft. Lbs.
Suggested Black Powder Loads For The Fire Storm™ Rifle Only with .50 Cal. Maxi-Ball® & Maxi-Hunter® Bullets For Use With .50 Cal. T/C Fire Storm Only Bullets Lubricated with Bore Butter Use T/C Flint with FFFFG (4F) Black Powder (Priming Powder) or 209 Shotshell Primer For Use With .50 Cal. Lead Bullets .50 Caliber Rifle Using T/C .50 Caliber Maxi-Ball & Maxi-Hunter Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1395 F.P.S. 1383 Ft. Lbs.
Suggested Pyrodex® Pellet Loads For The Fire Storm™ Rifle Only with .50 Cal. Maxi-Ball® & Maxi-Hunter® Bullets For Use With .50 Cal. T/C Fire Storm Only Bullets Lubricated with Bore Butter Use T/C Flint with FFFFG (4F) Black Powder (Priming Powder) or 209 Shotshell Primer .50 Caliber Rifle Using T/C .50 Caliber Maxi-Ball & Maxi-Hunter Loads 50 Grain Pyrodex® Pellet Loading Data For Use With .50 Cal. Lead Bullets Powder Charge (50 Gr.
Assembly and Loading of T/C Mag Express™ Sabots T/C Mag Express Sabots come in several variations for .50 caliber muzzleloading applications; some accept 44 caliber (.429” - .430” diameter) bullets and others accept 45 caliber (.451” .452” diameter) bullets. In either case, insert the correct diameter projectile into the sabot and press firmly, making sure the bullet is fully seated.
Suggested Black Powder Loads For the Fire Storm™ .50 Cal. Rifle Only with .44 Caliber Mag Express™ Sabots For Use With .50 Cal. T/C Fire Storm Only Using Bullets of .429” - .430” Diameter. Use T/C Flint with FFFFG (4F) Black Powder (Priming Powder) or 209 Shotshell Primer For Use With .429" - .430" Bullets 200 Grain .50 Caliber Rifle Using T/C .44 Caliber Mag Express™ Sabot Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1634 F.P.S.
Suggested Pyrodex® Pellet Loads For the Fire Storm™ .50 Cal. Rifle Only with .44 Caliber Mag Express™ Sabots .50 Caliber Rifle For Use With .50 Cal. T/C Fire Storm Only. Using Bullets of .429” - .430” Diameter. Use T/C Flint with FFFFG (4F) Black Powder (Priming Powder) or 209 Shotshell Primer Using T/C .44 Caliber Mag Express™ Sabot Loads 50 Grain Pyrodex® Pellet Loading Data For Use With .429" - .
Suggested Black Powder Loads For the Fire Storm™ .50 Cal. Rifle Only with .45 Caliber Mag Express™ Sabots For Use With .50 Cal. T/C Fire Storm Only. Using Bullets of .429” - .430” Diameter. Use T/C Flint with FFFFG (4F) Black Powder (Priming Powder) or 209 Shotshell Primer For Use With .451" - .452" Bullets 250 .50 Caliber Rifle Using T/C .45 Caliber Mag Express™ Sabot Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1448 F.P.S. 1164 Ft.
Ballistics Using .50 Caliber Conical Bullets 50 Grain Pyrodex® Pellets Bullet 350 Grain Maxi-Hunter® or 370 Grain Maxi-Ball® Lead Conical 350 Grain Maxi-Hunter® or 370 Grain Maxi-Ball® Lead Conical Range in Yards Impact from line of Sight Velocity f.p.s Energy ft./lbs. 2 0 -.8 1649 2235 2 50 +1.9 1383 1572 2 100 0.0 1176 1137 2 150 -8.1 1041 89 1 2 200 -21.8 951 74 3 3 0 -.8 1866 2861 3 50 +1.5 1574 2036 3 100 0.0 1326 1445 3 150 -4.6 1142 1072 3 200 -15.
.50 Caliber Ballistics Cont'd... Bullet 250 Grain PTX™ 250 Grain PTX™ 50 Grain Pyrodex® Pellets Range in Yards Impact from line of Sight Velocity f.p.s Energy ft./lbs. 2 0 -.8 1849 1898 2 50 +1.2 1629 1472 2 100 0.0 1437 1145 2 150 -5.5 1273 89 9 2 200 -16.4 1144 72 7 3 0 -.8 2182 2643 3 50 +.8 1934 2077 3 100 0.0 1707 1617 3 150 -3.7 1504 1255 3 200 -11.
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