Manual

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PHOTO C
Hold the ramrod short
(as pictured) and push the wad
down (about 4") into the barrel.
PHOTO D
Using short strokes,
push the wad slowly down
the barrel, allowing time
for trapped air
to bleed off.
When charging your T/C Muzzleloading Shotgun, adjust your powder
measure to the desired charge and fill it with FFG Black Powder ( or RS
Pyrodex). To achieve accuracy and uniform patterns, consistency in the pow-
der charge is required. Fill the measure exactly the same each time. The use
of the Part #7040 T/C Measure is recommended because it will measure both
the powder and shot in the increments specified in our data section.
Pour the measured powder charge down the barrel and strike the side of
the barrel several sharp raps with the heel of your hand to settle the powder in
the chamber area.
Star
t the over powder wad or wads into the muzzle as shown in photo “B”.
(When using two Natural W
ads, put them together and inser
t them together
“as one wad”). Once the wad or wads are started, it will move easily down the
barrel. Holding the ramrod about 4" up from the bottom, push the wad or
wads down the bar
r
el as shown in photo “C”. Then, using shor
t strokes of the
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"Natural" 
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