Manual

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After the projectile has been removed from the bore, clean the bore, bar-
rel and parts as explained in the “Cleaning” section and reassemble the fire-
arm.
If for any reason you are unable to remove the charge in the manner rec-
ommended, soak the barrel in very hot water for one-half hour. Once the pow-
der 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.,
Farmington Road,
Rochester, New Hampshire 03867
Cleaning Your ThunderHawk
®
Never attempt to clean a charged or primed muzzleloading firearm. AN
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH
TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Completely Disassemble your ThunderHawk by following the five-
step procedure as detailed on page 9 and page 42. You are now ready to
thoroughly clean your ThunderHawk
®
.
The recommended cleaning method is as follows:
1. Remove the nipple by using the special ThunderHawk nipple wrench (a
T/C accessory item) as shown below. Thompson/Center makes a nipple
wrench specifically for the ThunderHawk rifle. It is used as shown in the dia-
gram below. The receiver end cap and the striker must be removed to gain
access to the nipple (this is discussed earlier in this manual).
Nipple
Nipple
Wrench
Use the handle 
that is supplied 
with the nipple 
wrench to turn 
the nipple.**
** If you did not receive a handle 
with your nipple wrench, 
call or write the company for one. 
It will be sent free of charge.