Thompson/Center Owner's Manual Note: roduction. fP is Out o se Only. l e d o M s Thi rence U For Refe DANGER The material in this booklet must be read and understood before attempting to use your Thompson/Center firearm. If pertinent safety information is not read, and the - WARNING - statements are not understood and adhered to, death or injury could result. READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM. Thompson/Center Arms Co., Inc.
Table Of Contents Subject: Page Number General Rules for Use and Handling of Muzzleloading Firearms ..............2 Nomenclature..............................................................................................8 Assembly & Disassembly of Your ThunderHawk........................................9 Basic Equipment Needs For The Muzzleloading Shooter ..........................11 Understanding Black Powder and Pyrodex™ ..............................................12 Ignition........................
This manual is intended to be used with Thompson/Center ThunderHawks with serial numbers that fall into the following ranges: 21” Blued Models with Serial Number starting at 30,000 24” Blued Models with Serial Number starting at 7,500 21” Stainless Steel Models with Serial Number starting at 26,500 24” Stainless Steel Models with Serial Number starting at 12,000 If you have a rifle with a serial number below these numbers, please write or call and the appropriate manual will be sent free of charge.
General Rules for Use and Handling of Thompson/Center Black Powder Muzzleloading Firearms 1 If you are unfamiliar with muzzleloading firearms seek professional instruction. Qualified organizations such as local gun clubs, The National Rifle Association, The National Muzzleloading Rifle Association and state Hunter Safety Programs offer approved courses which teach safe gun handling and proper hunting procedure.
er’s container which is clearly identified on the label. Use Black Powder or Pyrodex only of the type and granulation specified in this booklet and never load charges heavier than those listed. 5 Always point the muzzle of your Black Powder Gun downrange. The possibility of accidental discharge is a constant danger when using a firearm.
ry and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. A sharp or heavy blow to the external striker handle can fracture parts and cause a malfunction or discharge of the firearm. AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Striker Handle The Red Dot Marks The "Fire" Position The Green Dot Marks The "Safety" Position Trigger 10 Never hand a charged muzzleloading firearm to another person.
15 Wear protective gear when firing your muzzleloading firearm. Always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyesight from air borne particles and ear protectors to guard against hearing loss due to loud noise when firing your muzzleloader. Protect your arms from flying particles of percussion caps or priming powder by wearing a heavy shirt or jacket with long sleeves. WARNING: When firing, stand well forward of all bystanders to ensure that they are not struck by particles of powder or caps.
ure to observe any of these rules may cause serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. 21 Be physically fit and mentally alert when using your muzzleloading firearm. The use of your muzzleloader involves forceful physical actions which require strength and concentration. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs before or when shooting or handling your muzzleloader. Never use your muzzleloading firearm when you are overly tired.
25 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 nipples, replacement barrels, priming devices or any other unit not of Thompson/Center manufacture and used as a replacement part or attachment to a Thompson/Center firearm is potentially dangerous.
Striker Ramrod Receiver End Cap INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ BEFORE USE BLACK POWDER OR PYRODEX ONLY-DO NOT USE SMOKELESS POWDER Striker Spring Striker Handle Striker Handle Retainer Thimble Front Sight Rear Sight Barrel Trigger Nipple Stock Receiver T/C ThunderHawk Nomenclature Know your ThunderHawk muzzleloading firearm before attempting to use it. This booklet will help you to become familiar with the various terms associated specifically with this type of firearm.
Assembly & Disassembly Of The ThunderHawk® This ThunderHawk has four (4) basic parts groups: 1. The Barrel and Receiver Assembly - This assembly is held in the stock by two stock screws; one is located about 1" in front of the trigger guard and the other is the rear trigger guard screw. 2. The Stock Assembly - Molded composite material or wood. 3. The Striker Assembly - The striker assembly is housed in the receiver, under spring tension.
10 Remove these two screws NOTE: The front trigger guard screw does not have to be removed in order to take the receiver and barrel out of the stock. Lift the receiver and barrel out of the stock Remove ramrod See page 9 for instructions that relate to this diagram. Green Dot marks "Safety" Position Red Dot marks "Fire" Position Unscrew receiver end cap, remove striker spring, remove striker handle retainer, slide striker handle out and remove striker from receiver.
Basic Equipment For Shooting Your Thompson/Center ThunderHawk In order to shoot your ThunderHawk muzzleloading rifle, a minimum of accessories or equipment will be necessary, these items include: Do Not attempt to shoot your muzzleloading firearm until you have read this manual in its entirety and understood it fully. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Understanding Black Powder And Pyrodex™ Make no mistake about it, Black Powder or Pyrodex are the only propellant powders that are safe to use in a muzzleloading firearm. Oh, you will hear, or possibly read, advice to the contrary but don’t follow it for you will never hear such advice from a competent source. The reason for using a low yield powder such as Black Powder or Pyrodex is quite basic and it is related to firearm design.
range requires the proper application of the powder to the specific purpose and in the quantities for which it was designed to be used. Never use smokeless powder of any type or in any quantity in a muzzleloading firearm, and never mix powders. The use of any smokeless powder could result in a detonation or explosion WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Black Powder Chart Showing The Appropriate Use Of The Various Granulations FG (commonly called Single “F”) The muzzleloading enthusiast finds little use for this very coarse black powder. It’s use is restricted to the large bore (10, 8, 4 gauge) shotguns of yesterday. FFG (commonly called Double “F”) This is a very popular powder for the larger (.45 to .58 cal) rifles. It is also used for 12, 16, and 20 gauge muzzleloading shotguns.
When purchasing Black Powder be certain that it is in the original manufacturer’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.
Chart Showing Various Grades of PYRODEX™ and Their Intended Use ... PYRODEX® CTG FOR BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGES. This powder was designed to be used in early model breech loading cartridge firearms (rifles, pistols & shotguns) which were intended for use with Black Powder only. It has no application in Thompson/Center muzzleloading firearms. It is listed here simply for identification purposes. PYRODEX® RS (or PYRODEX SELECT “RS”) RIFLE & SHOTGUN POWDER.
Ignition in a Muzzleloader Considering that Black Powder ignites easily and burns almost instantaneously, it would not seem that ignition could create problems for the muzzleloading enthusiast. Yet, it was in the age of Black Powder that such terms as misfire, hangfire and flash in the pan found their origins. The problem, of course, is that the muzzleloader requires a great deal more care in its cleaning and handling than does a modern cartridge firearm (see section on “Cleaning Your Muzzleloading Firearm.
Black Powder Pressures And Velocities It is not the purpose of this manual to delve deeply into the complex subject of chamber pressure or how it relates to all firearms. There are, however, some basic differences between a muzzleloader and a modern cartridge firearm. The reader must understand and respect these differences if he or she is to use their T/C muzzleloader in a safe manner. Shooting muzzleloading firearms requires rethinking all that you have learned about firearms.
extreme pressure will flow back through every seam in the action possibly destroying the firearm and causing injury to the shooter The propellant charge in a muzzleloader is poured directly into the barrel of the firearm and then compressed by the projectile in the chamber area. Think about this for a minute! Lacking the restraints and protection supplied by a modern cartridge case, the muzzleloading charge rests directly against the steel chamber walls and the face of the breech.
of fouling when they react to the combustion of Black Powder. Generally, petroleum based (or synthetic) lubricants will produce far more fouling, and cleaning the bore between shots will be necessary in order to maintain consistent pressures, or ease the loading process from shot to shot.A natural lubricant such as T/C’s Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter will season the bore from shot to shot, drastically reducing fouling.
Bullet Molds When using T/C molds, follow the instructions supplied with the mold block. Lead is a potent, systemic poison that serves no known useful function once absorbed by your body. Lead can be absorbed into your body by inhalation (breathing) and ingestion (eating). Taken in large enough doses, lead can kill you in a matter of days. Even in small quantities, lead dust, fumes or mist can be inhaled or ingested and cause serious injury in the respiratory system.
This booklet and the Thompson/Center Catalog lists a series of round ball, Maxi-Ball and Maxi-Hunter molds that are proper for use with our firearms. All T/C bore diameters, patch thickness and mold dimensions are carefully calculated to produce a safe result when used with our recommended Black Powder charges and a pure lead projectile in the appropriate caliber. The reader must realize that Thompson/Center has no control over cast projectiles, bullet molds or patch material offered by other sources.
Patch and Ball Fit Ball diameter must make allowances for added thickness of the patch at the lands. The patch must be thick enough to fill the rifling grooves. Ball Dia. When a perfectly patched round ball is driven through the barrel, it will show cloth marks around the circumference of the ball. It will be heavily engraved where it bore on the lands and lightly engraved in the groove area. As it is too difficult to load by hand, a combination this tight is seldom used in a hunting rifle.
Efficient Patch A patch which is working correctly can be found intact. The area behind the ball which is exposed to burning powder will be blackened . Burned Out Patch If the patch material is too thin, frail, or not properly lubricated, it may burn through upon firing. The patch shown here illustrates this condition. Do not use any type of plastic patch or sabot with a ROUND BALL in any Thompson/Center firearm.
Understanding The ThunderHawk® Trigger & Striker Mechanism The ThunderHawk® muzzleloading firearm is a modern cap lock rifle that combines both the functional aspects of an old-time cap lock with the looks of a modern bolt-action rifle. The ThunderHawk® has several design features which are different than traditional muzzleloading firearms, and must be understood before you attempt to use and fire your ThunderHawk®. The striker mechanism consists of 5 parts which reside within the receiver.
Photo #1 Photo #1 Striker handle in the “Safety” position. Striker handle brought rearward and depressed into the striker handle retaining notch in the receiver. The striker handle will now be in line with the green dot on the stock. Photo #2 Photo #2 Striker handle in the “Fire” position. Striker handle is raised out of the safety notch. The striker handle will now be in line with the red dot on the stock. The rifle is ready to fire Photo #3 Photo #3 The Striker handle in the "Fired" Position.
Trigger Adjustment For The ThunderHawk® Install a Nipple Protector When Dry Firing BLACK POWDER OR PYRODEX ONLY-DO NOT USE SMOKELESS POWDER INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ BEFORE USE Any adjustments are to be made to #2 Screws "A" and "B". A .050" hex wrench and a 1/4" open end wrench are required to perform adjustments. #1 Trigger The trigger of the ThunderHawk® is factory set for optimal weight of pull, sear engagement and over-travel.
Trigger Adjustment for Sear Engagement (Screw "A" in diagram on page 27) Make sure that the firearm you are working with is uncharged and unprimed prior to making any trigger adjustments. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Adjustment of the ThunderHawk trigger requires that the receiver/barrel be removed from the stock.
Step 7. Reassemble the rifle. To increase sear engagement from this minimum setting, , the .050" hex screw (Screw "A") should be turned counterclockwise further than the one third minimum turn stated above. Trigger adjustment for Over-travel (Screw "B" in diagram on page 29) TO LESSEN THE AMOUNT OF TRIGGER OVER-TRAVEL, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1. Ensure that the striker handle is in the "Fire" position and that there is a nipple protector in place on the nipple. Step 2.
Charging And Priming The ThunderHawk® If you have not read this manual in its entirety, do so before attempting to load your firearm. IMPROPER LOADING AND USE OF YOUR FIREARM CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. The photo on page 31 shows a shooter in the process of loading a ThunderHawk®. Study this photo carefully and read all the captions before you proceed to charge your ThunderHawk®.
Loading & Use of a ThunderHawk® Stay mentally alert. This task requires your complete attention. IMPROPERLY CHARGING YOUR T/C MUZZLE-LOADING RIFLE CAN BE DANGEROUS. STUDY THIS PHOTO CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. Eyes, ears & arms protected. Do Not Smoke while loading any muzzleloader. Barrel held securely with muzzle upwards - directed away from your body. Keep components & reserve powder well away from the firearm.
in Photo “A”, and apply pressure until the ball starts into the barrel. A tightly patched ball will require a good deal of pressure and it starts suddenly. It will usually “snap” smartly into the barrel flush with the muzzle. PHOTO A Start the ball with the stubby end of the Bullet Starter. A tight fitting combination will load smartly. Never attempt to start the ball with the ramrod. Used improperly the ramrod will break and possibly injure your hand.
be necessary. BUT, if for any reason you experience progressively more difficult loading due to buildup of fouling, you must clean the bore, or safe loading will become impossible. See the sections on “Cleaning” and on “Pulling a Charge”. PHOTO C Use the ramrod to push the ball down the barrel and to seat it against the charge. Once the ball has been loaded, it is necessary to carefully mark your ramrod at the muzzle.
Start with the lightest charges listed in our loading chart for your caliber. Use T/C graduated powder measure and measure each charge carefully. Lubricate conical bullets with Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter as shown in Photo “E”. Sabots do not have to be lubricated. The Maxi-Ball® and MaxiHunter® are designed to be shot as cast (not sized). Sizing will alter the diameter of the forward bearing band.
PHOTO F Use the ramrod to push the bullet down the barrel and to seat it against the powder charge. PROJECTILES MUST ALWAYS BE SEATED FIRMLY AGAINST THE POWDER CHARGE. After the projectile is seated tightly against the charge, mark your ramrod in the same manner as previously instructed when loading a round ball. Never fire a muzzleloader unless you are sure the projectile is firmly seated on the powder charge and the ramrod has been removed from the bore.
Do not prime the firearm until you are actually ready to fire and you have double checked to ensure that the striker handle is in the “safety” position and ramrod has been removed from the bore. Thompson/Center does not recommend priming the firearm until the instant before actual firing. Carrying a charged, primed ThunderHawk can be dangerous. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IS A CONSTANT HAZARD WHICH, IF IT OCCURS, CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
If you decide not to fire, engage the thumb safety by pulling it fully rearward. Then remove the cap from the nipple. If the firearm is no longer going to be used, uncharge it by firing it into a suitable backstop or pull the charge before returning it to your vehicle, camp or home (see section on “Pulling a Charge”). AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Summary of Charging & Priming Your ThunderHawk® 1.
Pulling a Charge From Your ThunderHawk® Never attempt to pull a charge from your Thunderhawk® until you are absolutely certain that the firearm is deprimed (percussion cap, removed from the nipple). Do not attempt to pull a charge from any gun until the powder charge has been rendered inert (barrel removed and its breech section submerged in water for at least one-half hour) as explained in the following text dealing with pulling a charge.
3rd Step - Remove the front stock assembly screw by turning it out counterclockwise (as viewed from the bottom of the gun). Then remove the screw from the back of the trigger guard (the front trigger guard screw holds the trigger guard to the stock, it does not hold the barrel/receiver assembly to the stock). 4th Step - The barrel and receiver may now be lifted out of the stock. 5th Step - The large receiver end cap at the rear of the receiver can now be removed by turning it counter-clockwise.
After the projectile has been removed from the bore, clean the bore, barrel and parts as explained in the “Cleaning” section and reassemble the firearm. If for any reason you are unable to remove the charge in the manner recommended, soak the barrel in very hot water for one-half hour. Once the powder has been rendered inert, take the barrel to a qualified gunsmith. Explain the condition and ask that he clear the barrel. Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc.
2. Fill a pan with very hot, soapy water. Submerge the breech of the barrel in the water and push a wet patch down the barrel on the end of your cleaning rod. Pump the rod and patch up and down in the barrel. This will draw water into the barrel and flush it out through the nipple hole. Clean the inside of the receiver, being careful to remove all powder residue which may have built up on the interior surfaces.
7. After your ThunderHawk has been reassembled, check the striker to ensure that there is no excess lubricant on the surface which could impede safe performance. Black Powder and Pyrodex are very corrosive and the residue or fouling left in the bore after firing your firearm can be very destructive to the steel, causing oxidation, rust and pitting. Leaving your firearm uncleaned with this fouling present can lead to a ruined firearm.
The use of Thompson/Center's Natural Lube 1000+, a non-petroleum based lubricant will eliminate most of this build up of black powder fouling, and the cleaning and accuracy problems associated with it. Actually the user of a Black Powder rifle or pistol has two types of cleaning with which to contend. One is total or complete cleaning which is done after shooting for the day and before the rifle or pistol is put away. (This must be done after using either Pyrodex or Black Powder.
Butter, with no petroleum base, you will be able to shoot many more shots without the need to wipe the bore. In fact, T/C’s test gun had over 1000 rounds shot through it without the need to wipe the bore even once. Bear in mind though, that the pressure does build and accuracy falls off as fouling builds in the barrel. So, regardless of your lube, if you feel that it is getting more difficult to load as a result of excessive fouling, it will be necessary to wipe the bore.
When using the cleaning jag,keep in mind that patch size and thickness are important. Start with a patch that is approximately 2 1/2" square (or in diameter). Position it over the jag as pictured in the illustration and try it in the bore of the firearm (wet patches will enter more easily than dry ones). If it seems to be too tight - don’t force it. If your trial patch proves to be too tight, use a smaller size patch and/or thinner material.
Iron Sight Adjustment Those ThunderHawks equipped with the rear sight as shown in figure 1 below are adjustable for elevation by sliding the elevation blade up to raise the point of impact and down to lower the shot’s impact.
Service Department Service Department, Telephone #603-332-2333. Should your firearm require adjustment, repair or refinishing, we strongly recommend that the firearm be returned to the factory. There is no other way to ensure that the work will be done by a competent staff of trained technicians. Firearms returned to the factory should be marked to the attention of the service department. A letter of instructions should be enclosed to facilitate handling.
- Limited Warranty THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS provides a warranty for all factory finished firearms for the LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER. Any firearm or part thereof returned, postage paid, to the factory at Farmington Road, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867, will be repaired or replaced to our commercial standard free of charge, and returned to the consumer purchaser postage prepaid.
Bullet Data For T/C Muzzleloading Rifles Round Balls For T/C Firearms .315" DIAMETER (47 grs.) Use with patch material No.7036, No.7042, No.7131, or No.7135 in .32 caliber models. .350" DIAMETER (65 grs.) Use with patch material No.7036, No.7042, No.7131, or No.7135 in .36 caliber models. .440" DIAMETER (127 grs.) Use with patch material No.7030, No.7043, No.7132, or No.7136 in .45 caliber models. .490" DIAMETER (175 grs.) Use with patch material No. 7030, No. 7043, No.7132, or No.7136 in .
.50 Caliber (460 grs.) A big game bullet for .50 caliber rifles. Now factory lubricated with T/C Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter. .54 Caliber (365 grs.) A medium (deer-sized) and big game .54 caliber bullet. Factory lubricated with T/C Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter. .54 Caliber (430 grs.) For medium (deer-sized) and large game, this .54 cal. Factory lubricated with T/C Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter. .54 Caliber (530 grs.) For large game.
game. Factory lubricated with T/C Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter. .54 Caliber (540 grs.) Designed for medium (deer-sized) to large game. Now factory lubricated with T/C Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter. .58 Caliber (560 grs.) Maximum expansion in a heavy big game bullet. Now factory lubricated with T/C Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter. Thompson/Center’s Break-o-Way™ Sabots .50 Caliber (For .429" to .430" Bullets) Designed for using jacketed pistol bullets in a muzzleloader.
Suggested Black Powder Loads For The ThunderHawk® Rifle The following charts show recommended charges for Thompson/Center In-Line muzzleloading rifles. Charges are listed by caliber and type of projectile. Note that in each instance a series of charges are listed. More than one charge is shown in each category to clearly illustrate the safe loading range for that particular caliber, model and projectile.
Suggested Black Powder Loads For The Thompson/Center ThunderHawk® .50 Caliber Rifle For Use With .50 Caliber T/C ThunderHawk Patches Lubricated with Bore Butter Use Musket Cap, #11 Cap or 209 Primer .490" Diameter Lead Ball Weight (Grains) 175 Grain 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. 60 grs. FFG 1434 F.P.S. 799 Ft. Lbs. 70 grs. FFG 1643 F.P.S. 1050 Ft. Lbs. 80 grs. FFG 1838 F.
.50 Caliber Rifle For Use With .50 Caliber T/C ThunderHawk Bullets Lubricated with Bore Butter Use Musket Cap, #11 Cap or 209 Primer For Use With .50 Cal. Lead Bullets 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. 90 grs. FFG 1455 F.P.S. 1504 Ft. Lbs. Maxi Hunter 100 grs. FFG 1509 F.P.S. 1618 Ft. Lbs. and 110 grs. FFG 1570 F.P.S. 1751 Ft. Lbs. 120 grs.
.50 Caliber Rifle For Use With .50 Caliber T/C ThunderHawk Bullets Lubricated with Bore Butter Use Musket Cap, #11 Cap or 209 Primer 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. Pellet) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 275 Gr. Maxi Hunter® 2 Pellets 1694 F.P.S. 2039 Ft. Lbs. & 320 Gr. Maxi-Ball® 3 Pellets 1995 F.P.S. 2828 Ft. Lbs. 350 Gr.
Assembly And Loading Of T/C Break-O-Way™ Sabots When loading T/C’s Break-O-Way Sabots, make sure that your gun is unprimed, and that your Break-O-Way Sabot has been properly assembled. Failure to assemble and load your sabot correctly could result in the bullet, sabot halves, or woven wool doughnut separating and disengaging from themselves. This could result in an air space between the components.
zleloading rifle. Study this photo carefully and read all the captions before you proceed to charge your rifle. The complete sabot unit should be seated firmly on the powder charge as indicated in the illustration below. Do not exceed the recommended loading data in this manual when using T/C Break-O-Way Sabots in Thompson/Center rifles. When using rifles not manufactured by Thompson/Center, do not exceed the recommended loads provided by the manufacturer of your rifle.
Suggested Black Powder Loads For Break-O-Way™ Sabots in the ThunderHawk® Rifle .50 Caliber Rifle For Use Only With .50 Caliber T/C In-Line Muzzleloading Rifle Using .429" - .430" Bullets Use Musket Cap, No.11 Cap or 209 Primer For Use With .429" - .430" Bullets 200 Grain Using T/C .44 Caliber Break-O-Way™ Sabot Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1634 F.P.S. 1186 Ft. Lbs. 90 grs. FFG 1673 F.P.S. 1243 Ft. Lbs. 100 grs.
Suggested Black Powder Loads For Break-O-Way™ Sabots in the ThunderHawk® Rifle .54 Caliber Rifle For Use Only With .54 Caliber T/C In-Line Muzzleloading Rifle Using .429" - .430" Bullets Use Musket Cap, No.11 Cap or 209 Primer For Use With .429" - .430" Bullets 200 Grain Using T/C .44 Caliber Break-O-Way™ Sabot Loads Black Powder Charge (Grains) Muzzle Velocity (Feet Per Second) Muzzle Energy (Foot Pounds) 80 grs. FFG 1652 F.P.S. 1212 Ft. Lbs. 90 grs. FFG 1709 F.P.S. 1297 Ft. Lbs. 100 grs.
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