Manual

When purchasing Black Powder be certain that it is in the original manu-

facturer’s container and that its granulation or type is clearly marked on the

label. Follow the storage and handling precautions which are on the label. If

you have any questions concerning the safe handling or storage of Black

Powder, write to the manufacturer of the powder. Additional information on

powder storage is available from the National Fire Protection Association,

P.O. Box 9146, Quincy, Mass. 02269. Or call 1-800-344-3555. Ask for

pamphlet #495.

This instructional booklet lists a range of Black Powder loads which are

proper for your Thompson/Center firearm. Use only the granulation of

Black Powder that is listed for your specific caliber and model. You will note

that a series of charges are shown in each instance. The lightest charge

shown for your firearm is the

starting load. The heaviest charge listed is the

maximum load. Start with the lightest load and work upwards gradually

until you reach your best performing load.

You will find that the best

shooting load is well below the maximum charge listed.

Never exceed the maximum load listed for your particular firearm.

OVERLOADS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND IN-

JURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

Pyrodex is a propellant powder designed for use in muzzleloading cap

lock rifles, pistols and shotguns. Pyrodex is not a Black Powder. In accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions, Pyrodex relates closely to Black

Powder on a

volume to volume basis (not weight of charge). In other

words, a black powder measure set to dispense 70 grains of black powder

will, in fact, dispense approximately 52 grains of Pyrodex (by weight).

However, this lighter charge of Pyrodex will provide a charge which is

ballistically similar to 70 grains of Black Powder. For all practical pur-

poses, knowing the actual weight of a charge of Pyrodex may be infor-

mative, but not necessary. Your black powder measure will dictate the

proper amount by its graduations according to volume.

If you want to

know the actual comparative weight of a Pyrodex charge, contact the man-

ufacturer, Hodgdon Powder Co. Inc., Shawnee Mission, KS. 66201.

Pyrodex does not ignite as easily as Black Powder and, consequently, it

is not r

ecommended for use in flint lock fir

ear

ms. Flint locks r

equire strong,

positive ignition and should be char

ged and primed with Black Powder of

the appropriate granulation only.