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firearm, to or from a tree stand. Failure to follow this rule may cause serious
injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
22 Respect the muzzleloading firearm. Used properly your muzzleloader will give
you years of pleasure. Used improperly, carelessly or abused, your muzzleloading firearm
is a dangerous instrument and is capable of causing serious injury, death or property dam-
age. Always treat your muzzleloader as if it were loaded. Do not drop your muzzleloader
or allow it to be struck a blow. Dropping or striking it may cause movement and/or dam-
age to internal parts in such a manner as to cause an accidental discharge. If the gun is
dropped it should be examined. WITH THE FIREARM UNPRIMED slide your ramrod
into the bore to ensure that the barrel is not obstructed. Check your ramrod mark to be
certain that the projectile is seated firmly on the powder charge. Check the firearm for
external damage. Check the firing mechanism to be sure that the hammer and trigger are
functioning properly.
23 Use extreme care in the selection and/or use of accessories, implements or
components. Thompson/Center muzzleloaders are manufactured to a controlled toler-
ance and are intended for use with accessories and implements of Thompson/Center brand
only. For example, Thompson/Center mold dimensions are carefully calculated to produce
cast (pure lead) round balls, Maxi-Balls or Maxi-Hunters of a proper size and hardness
which are consistent with the specific caliber requirements of our product line. Patch
material bearing the T/C brand is of the proper size and thickness for the caliber and round
balls specified in this booklet and in our catalog. The reader is warned against the use of
any unauthorized accessories, implements or components which are not of our manufac-
ture and over which we have no control. Before purchasing or using accessories, imple-
ments or components, the reader must assure himself that such items are safe to use with
Thompson/Center firearms. Responsibility for the safe use of such items rests totally with
their manufacturer and/or dealer selling these products. If you are unsure as to the safety
or compatibility of accessory items to use with our firearms, write to us at the address
shown on page 8.
24 The reader is warned against custom alterations and conversions.
Thompson/Center does not endorse or recommend any type of alteration other
than those performed by the Thompson/Center Custom Shop. Replacement nip-
ples, replacement barrels, priming devices or any other unit not of Thompson/Center man-
ufacture and used as a replacement part or attachment to a Thompson/Center firearm is
potentially dangerous. Responsibility for such devices rests totally with the manufacturer of
the device and/or with the dealer selling the device or the person or persons installing it.
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Use Thompson/Center scope mounts only
. The Thompson/Center Catalog
lists a series of scopes and mounts which are designed specifically for use with
our firearms
. These mounts replace the factory rear sight on our muzzleloading firearms
and make use of existing screw holes. Those who desire a scope sight should make use of
Thompson/Center mounts. W
ARNING: Do not drill additional holes in the barrel as