Manual

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Loading & Use of a ThunderHawk
®
Stay mentally
alert. This task
requires your
complete
attention.
Eyes, ears &
arms protected.
Do Not Smoke
while loading
any muzzle-
loader.
Keep compo-
nents & reserve
powder well
away from the
firearm.
Butt resting
fir
mly on the
ground & sup-
ported by the
side of the
shooter's foot to
prevent slipping.
Loading And Use of a ThunderHawk
®
IMPROPERLY CHARG-
ING YOUR T/C MUZ-
ZLE-LOADING RIFLE
CAN BE DANGEROUS.
STUDY THIS PHOTO
CAREFULLY BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
Barrel held securely with
muzzle upwards - direct-
ed away from your body.
Use Black Powder or
Pyrodex ONLY!
Use a T/C graduated pow-
der measure only and do
not overcharge. NEVER
charge directly from a
powder flask, can or pow-
der horn.
Rifle unprimed
with the striker
in the "Safety" position.