Manual

Table Of Contents
Subject: Page Number
General Rules for Use and Handling of Muzzleloading Firearms ..............2
Nomenclature..............................................................................................9
Assembly & Disassembly of Your System 1 ................................................10
Basic Equipment Needs For The Muzzleloading Shooter ..........................13
Understanding Black Powder and Pyrodex
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..............................................14
Ignition........................................................................................................19
Black Powder Pressures and Velocities ......................................................20
Bullet Molds................................................................................................24
Patching the Round Ball ............................................................................25
Understanding the System 1 Trigger & Striker Mechanism ......................28
Adjusting the System 1 Trigger ..................................................................30
Charging and Priming the System 1 ..........................................................33
System 1 Loading Diagram ........................................................................34
Summary of Charging and Priming ............................................................41
Removing a Charge from the System 1 Rifle..............................................42
Cleaning Your System 1 ............................................................................44
Using Cleaning Implements With Your System 1 ......................................51
Iron Sight Adjustment ................................................................................52
How to Contact The T/C Service Department ..........................................53
Scope Mounting ..........................................................................................53
Statement of Liability ................................................................................54
Limited Warranty........................................................................................54
Bullet Data..................................................................................................55
Suggested Loads for the System 1 ..............................................................58
Loading Information for Break-o-Way
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Sabots ..........................................63
System 1 Shotgun Section ..........................................................................66
Charging and Priming the System 1 Shotgun ............................................67
Removing a Charge from the System 1 Shotgun ........................................73
Suggested Loads for the System 1 Shotgun ................................................75
Thompson/Center Shipping and Mailing Address ....................................80
System 1
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, Maxi-Hunter
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, Maxi-Ball
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, Break-o-Way
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Sabots and Natural Lube
1000 Plus Bore Butter
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, Woods Rifle
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, Mag Express
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and PTX
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are Trademarks of
Thompson/Center Arms. Copyright 1997 Thompson/Center Arms Co., Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Separate Owner's Manuals for any other models of muz-
zleloaders which Thompson/Center offers are available free from the factory upon
request. Call or write with your specific needs.