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Safety & Instruction Manual

Muzzleloading Rifle

THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS

2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104

Toll Free Phone (866) 730-1614

www.tcarms.com

Read the instructions andwarnings in this manual

CAREFULLY BEFORE using this firearm.

Copyright © 2018 Smith & Wesson Corp.

All rights reserved.

WARNING: Black Powder or an approvedBlack Powder substitute such as Pyrodex®

are the only propellant powders that are safe to use in a muzzleloading firearm.

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WARNINGREAD THESE

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY.

BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARN-

INGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. FAILURE TO READ THESE INSTRUC-

TIONS AND TO FOLLOW THESE WARN-INGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH TO YOU AND OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

This SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONMANUAL should always accompany

this firearm and be transferred with itupon change of ownership or when thefirearm is presented to another person.

Always keep your firearm pointed in asafe direction. Never point a firearm atanything you do not intend to shoot.

If you don’t have a manual, printedcopies are available free upon request

by contacting the factory at the addressbelow. They are also available via

download from the company’s web siteshown below.

THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS

• CUSTOMER SUPPORT •2100 Roosevelt Avenue

Springfield, MA 01104

TEL. Toll Free (866) 730-1614

www.tcarms.com


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YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIESSAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE

RESPONSIBILITY!!!!• At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concern

of every firearm owner should be safety. Apply the following safe-ty rules in every situation, with any kind of firearm. If you feeluncertain about any operational aspects of your firearm, pleasecontact Thompson/Center before proceeding with its operation.

• If you are unfamiliar with firearms you should seek formal trainingbefore using your rifle.

WARNING: YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE SAFETYRULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM.THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGETO PROPERTY.

• As a firearm owner, you accept a demanding responsibility. Howseriously you take this responsibility can be the differencebetween life and death. There is no excuse for careless or abu-sive handling of your firearm. At all times handle your firearm withintense respect for its power and potential danger.

TABLE OF CONTENTSYOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9SAFETY RULES FOR T/C® STRIKE™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR SHOOTING THE T/C® STRIKE™ .13UNDERSTANDING BLACK POwDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14UNDERSTANDING PYRODEx® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15T/C® STRIKE™ INITIAL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16PREPARATION FOR FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17MODEL AND FEATURES IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18INSPECTING YOUR T/C® STRIKE™ MUZZLELOADER . . . . .19T/C® STRIKE™ TRIGGER AND COCKING SLIDE . . . . . .20-21T/C® STRIKE™ BREECH SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23ALSO INCLUDED IN THE BOx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23AMMUNITION AND CHARGING THE T/C® STRIKE™ . . .24-30PRIMING THE T/C® STRIKE™ MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . .31-32FIRING THE T/C® STRIKE™ MUZZLELOADER . . . . . . . . .33-35UNLOADING AND UNCHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37FIELD CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39THOROUGH CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42DISASSEMBLY THE T/C® STRIKE™ FOR CLEANING . . .42-44MULTI-TOOL USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45MOUNTING A SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46SIGHT ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47LIMITED LIFETIME wARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-49CONTACT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . .49-50LOAD COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51SUGGESTED LOADS FOR THE T/C® STRIKE™ . . . . . . . .52-58BATTERY wARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59PATENT AND CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60


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YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFEDIRECTION. Never point a firearm at anyone or anything youdo not intend to shoot whether or not it is loaded. This is par-ticularly important when loading, unloading, or field strippingthe rifle. ALwAYS control the direction of the firearm.

• ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADEDAND WILL FIRE. Do not take anyone’s word that the firearm isuncharged or unprimed – always check for yourself. Neverpass your firearm to another person until the action is openand/or on safe, and you visually check that it is unchargedand unprimed. Keep your muzzleloading firearm unchargedand unprimed and safely stored when not in use.

• NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGERGUARD OR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TOFIRE. Ensure that other objects do not touch the trigger.

• ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT ISBEYOND IT. Always be sure of where the bullet will strike andshoot only where there is a safe back stop free of obstruc-tions, water or other surfaces which can cause ricochets. Besure your bullet will stop behind your target. Bullets canglance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of waterand travel in unpredictable directions with considerable veloci-ty. Do not fire randomly into the sky.

• NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES ORSTREAMS WITH A CHARGED OR PRIMED MUZZLELOAD-ING FIREARM. Always make certain your muzzleloadingfirearm is unprimed before crossing a fence, climbing a tree,jumping a ditch or negotiating other obstacles.

• SAFE FIREARM HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPON-SIBILITY AT ALL TIMES. Firearms can be dangerous and cancause serious injury or death if they are misused or used inap-propriately. Safety must be the prime consideration of any onewho owns or handles firearms. Accidents are the result of vio-lating the rules of safe firearm handling and common sense.Firearm safety training is available. Contact your firearms deal-er, law enforcement agency, local sportsman’s club, the NRA,etc. for availability.

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT ALLTIMES. In owning a firearm, you must undertake full-timeresponsibility for your firearm’s safety and security. You mustprotect yourself and all others against injury or death frommisuse of the firearm 24 hours a day.

• FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You mustsecure firearms safely from children and/or unauthorizedusers. Your firearm should always be kept unloaded andlocked when not in use. Never assume that the use of a lockis sufficient to safely secure your firearm. You must alwaysevaluate your personal situation and employ the security sys-tems that meet your needs and prevent children and unautho-rized users from gaining access to your firearm.


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• APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USINGYOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES. For example -target shooting, hunting and lawful resistance of deadly criminal force. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances regarding the use of your firearm.

• NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. Onlyyour safe firearm-handling habits will ensure the safe use ofyour firearm. This is your responsibility.

• ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM.Safe and secure storage of your firearm is one of your mostimportant responsibilities. It is a full-time responsibility. Youmust always secure your firearm, ammunition, and loadingcomponents separately so that they are not accessible to chil-dren and/or other unauthorized persons.

• NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION AND LOADING COMPO-NENTS IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE FIREARM. Store each in a separate and secure place.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIEDFOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you handle yourfirearm for cleaning and maintenance.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION THAT ISSPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you dis-charge your firearm. Make sure others in the vicinity of whereyou will be shooting do so as well.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING. Do not use your firearm if you are on any medica-tion which impairs, even slightly, your mental or physical ability.

• ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Dischargingfirearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or han-dling ammunition and loading components may result in expo-sure to lead and other substances known to cause birthdefects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury.Review the warnings and labels for all ammunition, loadingcomponents, and cleaning products carefully. wash handsthoroughly after exposure.

• BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, UNDERSTAND ITSOPERATION. Not all firearms are the same. Familiarize your-self with the mechanical features of any firearm you intend touse. If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects ofyour firearm, please contact Thompson/Center before pro-ceeding with its operation.

• NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY INDIVIDUALSWHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE OPERATION ORHAVE NOT READ THESE FIREARM SAFETY RULES.


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• ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT COMBINATION OF LOADCOMPONENTS FOR YOUR PARTICULAR MUZZLELOAD-ING FIREARM as detailed in this manual.

• BE CERTAIN THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONSBEFORE SHOOTING. Mud, water, snow or other objects mayinadvertently lodge in the barrel bore. A small obstruction cancause a dangerous increase in pressure and may damage yourfirearm and cause injury to yourself and others.

• BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS HOLSTERS,GRIPS, SLINGS, SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARECOMPATIBLE with the firearm and that the accessories donot interfere with safe operation. It is your responsibility tounderstand and follow all of the instructions in this manual, aswell as those which may be supplied with your ammunitionand loading components and any accessory.

• NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the procedures outlined in this manual. Improper disassembly orre-assembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can leadto serious injury or death.

• NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THEINTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESSSPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.Improper manipulation of any other internal component mayaffect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may causeserious injury or death.

• NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OFPARTS IN YOUR THOMPSON/CENTER FIREARM UNLESSPERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH using genuineThompson/Center parts. If you do otherwise, improper func-tioning of your firearm may occur and serious injury or deathand damage to property may result.

WARNING: SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PERSON-AL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOLLOWALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN

SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERSAND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. YOU ARE THE MOST IMPOR-TANT SAFETY DEVICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE USE OF YOURFIREARM AND THOMPSON/CENTER WILL NOT BE RESPONSI-BLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAM-AGE THAT RESULTS FROM: (1) THE CRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENTUSE OF THIS FIREARM; (2) A DISREGARD OF THESE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS; (3) IMPROPER OR CARELESSHANDLING OF THIS FIREARM; (4) THE USE OF NON-STAN-DARD, DEFECTIVE, IMPROPER LOAD COMPONENTS, OR (5)IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENT MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRS TOTHE FIREARM.


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• NEVER CLIMB TO OR DESCEND FROM A TREE STANDWITH A PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM. NEVERRAISE OR LOWER A PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARMTO OR FROM A TREE STAND. Failure to follow this rule maycause serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystandersand damage to property.

• NEVER LEAN A CHARGED AND PRIMED RIFLE AGAINSTA TREE, A WALL OR ANY SURFACE WHERE IT MAY FALLOVER. Once the rifle has been charged it is your responsibility toguard against situations that may result in an accidental dis-charge. Failure to follow this rule may cause serious injury and/ordeath to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.

• USE THOMPSON/CENTER SCOPE MOUNTS ONLY.The current product catalog lists a series of scopes andmounts which are designed specifically for use with ourfirearms. These mounts make use of existing screw holes.Those who mount a scope on their T/C® STRIKE™ shouldmake use of Thompson/Center mounts. Do not drill additionalholes in the barrel as this could weaken the barrel structureleading to a rupture. A ruptured barrel can cause serious injuryand/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage toproperty.

WARNING: DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE BARREL ASTHIS COULD WEAKEN THE BARREL STRUC TURE LEAD-ING TO A RUP TURE. A RUPTURED BARREL CAN CAUSE

SE RI OUS IN JU RY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOT ER ORBYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. DRILLING HOLESIN THE BARREL VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.

• NEVER MODIFY ANY OF THE PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM.Do not add or replace any of the parts in your firearm unlessthey are genuine Thompson/Center parts and you follow theinstructions supplied by Thompson/Center. If you do other-wise, improper functioning may occur and serious injury ordeath may result. In addition to the dangers presented, theuse of non-factory parts, including but not limited to, stocksand springs, voids all warranties.

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL SAFETY FEA-TURES OF THE FIREARM ALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFEFIREARM HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF

YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.


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SAFE STORAGE &TRANSPORTATION

WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.

WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN USEDAND STORED IMPROPERLY. THEY POSE A RISK OFSERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMS CAN BE

ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARESTORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER. FORYOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERA-TIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED ANDUNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE. THE AMMUNITION ANDLOADING COMPONENTS SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEPARATE,SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE. SAFE ANDSECURE STORAGE OF YOUR FIREARM IS ONE OF THE MOSTIMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY. YOUR FAILURE TOFOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THATWILL PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. whenever yourfirearm is not in use, keep it unloaded and locked. Your safetyand the safety of others requires that you always secure andstore your firearm in a manner that will prevent unauthorizedaccess. Never leave a firearm unattended unless it is locked,unloaded and secured.

WARNING: NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM ANDNEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!!

• ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION ANDLOADING COMPONENTS SEPARATELY so that they are notaccessible to children or other unauthorized persons. Safe andsecure storage of your firearm, ammunition, and loading com-ponents is your responsibility. It is a full-time responsibility.

• NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURESTORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of your storagelocation or come upon it by chance. It is your personalresponsibility to use common sense when storing your firearmand ammunition and loading components and to always makesure they are not accessible to children or other unauthorizedpersons.

• NEVER TRANSPORT A CHARGED OR PRIMED MUZZLE-LOADING FIREARM. when transporting your firearm, be sureit is uncharged, unprimed and securely locked. Safe andsecure transportation of your firearm is your responsibility.


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SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW! Many jurisdictions have lawsthat make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an areaaccessible to children or others. Keeping a firearm locked andunloaded when not in use is not only common sense safetypractice... IT IS THE LAw. You must be familiar with all local,state, and federal laws regarding the safe storage and trans-portation of your firearm. Failure to know and follow the lawmay result in unauthorized access or use of your firearm byanother. Obey all laws relating to the storage and transporta-tion of firearms. Your local police department or gun shop canfurnish you with available information on storing and/or trans-porting a firearm safely and legally.

• YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You must pre-vent your firearm from being stolen or from being used byuntrained or unqualified individuals. Keep it locked,uncharged, unprimed and secured when not in use.


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SAFETY RULES FORT/C® STRIKE™

• In addition to the general Firearm Safety Responsibilities coveredso far in this manual, there are additional guidelines specific toblack powder muzzleloading firearms that must be adhered to atall times to ensure the safety of the shooter and others.

• NEVER USE SMOKELESS POWDER OF ANY TYPE OR INANY QUANTITY IN A MUZZLELOADING FIREARM, ANDNEVER MIx POWDERS. The use of any smokeless powdercould result in a detonation or explosion which could causeinjury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damageto property.

• USE ONLY BLACK POWDER OR AN APPROVED BLACKPOWDER SUBSTITUTE SUCH AS PYRODEx® TO LOADYOUR MUZZLELOADING FIREARM. Never use even smallamounts of smokeless powder, even if it is black in color. Theuse of any other propellant may cause injury or death to theshooter or bystanders and damage to property.

• NEVER SMOKE WHILE USING YOUR MUZZLELOADER.The spark from a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe can igniteBlack Powder or a Black Powder substitute such as Pyrodex,and Percussion Caps or Primers. Smoking around a chargedand/or primed muzzleloader, percussion caps, primers, prim-ing powder or supply of powder may cause premature firing ofthe firearm or an explosion of the powder can, horn or flaskcausing serious injury and/or death to the shooter orbystanders and damage to property.

• BEFORE LOADING, MAKE SURE THE MUZZLELOADINGFIREARM IS NOT ALREADY CHARGED. To make sure it isuncharged, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction andinsert the ramrod provided with the rifle into the bore. Note theposition of the ramrod in relation to the muzzle. It will beslightly below the end of the barrel if the rifle is not loaded.

• NEVER ExCEED THE RECOMMENDED MAxIMUMCHARGE LISTED IN THIS BOOK. To do so could result ininjury or death to the shooter or bystanders.

• WHEN LOADING, BE CERTAIN THAT THE PROJECTILE ISLOADED IN THE PROPER SEQUENCE AND THAT IT ISSEATED FIRMLY AGAINST THE POWDER CHARGE. Seriouspersonal injury or death can result if the projectile is not seat-ed properly. To provide a reference mark for future loadings,mark the ramrod at the muzzle once a projectile has beenloaded to the proper depth. NOTE: Be sure to recheck theramrod mark if you change loading components or alter theramrod.


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SAFETY RULES FOR T/C® STRIKE™ CONTINUED

• NEVER POUND ON THE RAMROD. Black Powder andapproved Black Powder substitutes such as Pyrodex® arepotentially sensitive to impact and could ignite from impact.Always keep the muzzle directed away from your face or bodywhen loading.

• BLACK POWDER AND BLACK POWDER SUBSTITUTESSUCH AS PYRODEx® LEAVE CORROSIVE RESIDUES INTHE BORE AND ON THE FIREARM. A thorough cleaning isabsolutely necessary before storage for any amount of time tokeep the firearm functioning correctly and in safe a condition.

• UNDERSTAND THE TERMINOLOGY. “Charge” or “Charged”applies to the presence of a propellant powder charge andprojectile in the bore of the muzzleloading firearm.

• “Uncharge” or “Uncharged” refers to the opposite condition to“Charged” and indicates that the powder charge and projectilehave been either fired or removed and that the bore is com-pletely clear.

• “Prime” or “Primed” applies to the act of placing a primer, capor priming powder in or on a muzzleloader.

• “Unprime” or “Unprimed” refers to the opposite condition of“Primed” and indicates that the primer, cap or priming powderhas been removed from the firearm or is not in place.

• NEVER PRIME YOUR MUZZLELOADING FIREARM UNTILYOU ARE READY TO FIRE IT. Your muzzleloader shouldremain unprimed until the instant before firing. After you primethe firearm, your full concentration should be on the target andthe act of firing.

• A SHARP OR HEAVY BLOW TO THE ExTERNAL COCKINGSLIDE CAN FRACTURE PARTS AND CAUSE A MALFUNC-TION OR DISCHARGE OF THE FIREARM. An accidental dis-charge may cause serious injury and/or death to the shooteror bystanders and damage to property.

• NEVER HAND A CHARGED MUZZLELOADING FIREARMTO ANOTHER PERSON. Once charged, a muzzleloadingfirearm requires your complete attention. Never charge thefirearm and then hand it to another shooter. Equally, youshould never shoot a muzzleloading firearm that has beencharged by someone else. Only the person doing the loadingknows whether the firearm has been charged properly.


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SAFETY RULES FOR T/C® STRIKE™ CONTINUED

• DO NOT CHARGE YOUR THOMPSON/CENTER ARMSMUZZLELOADER DIRECTLY FROM A CAN, HORN ORFLASK. A spark from a previous firing may ignite the stream ofpowder being poured into the firearm and cause the containerto explode. The explosion of a powder can, horn or flask maycause serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystandersand damage to property. Use a separate pre-calibrated mea-suring device containing small quantities of powder to chargeyour firearm. Keep the muzzle directed away from your faceand body when loading.

• ALWAYS KEEP SUPPLIES OF POWDER, PRIMERS ANDCAPS WELL AWAY FROM A FIRING POSITION OR SHOOT-ING BENCH. A powder horn, flask, can of powder, or quantityof primers or caps can ignite with deadly force if exposed tosparks or intense heat. Follow the manufacturer’s instructionsfor safe handling and storage of powder and primers or caps.Keep unused powder and primers or caps well away fromfirearms that are being discharged. Sparks from the discharge ofa muzzleloading firearm may cause an unused supply of powderor primers or caps to ignite causing serious injury and/or deathto the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.

• You must follow this procedure every time a firearm leavesyour hand, is cleaned, handed to you or another person,transported or stored.

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE FIREARM HANDLING WILLENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.


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BASIC EQUIPMENT FORSHOOTING THE T/C® STRIKE™

• In order to shoot your T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader, you will needthe following ac ces so ries or equipment listed below:

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT YOUR MUZ-ZLELOADING FIRE ARM UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THISMANUAL IN ITS EN TIRE TY AND UNDERSTAND IT FULLY.

FAILURE TO READ AND FOL LOW THESE IN STRUC TIONSCOULD RESULT IN IN JU RY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOT EROR BY STAND ERS AND DAMAGE TO PROP ER TY. IF YOU AREUN ABLE TO UN DER STAND ANY OR ALL OF THIS MA TE RI AL,CALL THE THOMP SON/CEN TER CUS TOM ER SER VICE DE PART -MENT AT (866) 730-1614.

1. Proper eye protection - specified for use with firearms.

2. Proper ear protection - specified for use with firearms.

3. Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute such as Pyrodex®, in the appropriate type for your firearm.

4. A Powder Measure.

5. Projectiles: Appropriate for your firearm.

6. 209 Primers.

7. Bore cleaning patches.

8. A Jag to hold cleaning patches (one comes with rifle).

9. An appropriate bore cleaner for muzzleloaders (like T/C® Number 13® Bore Cleaner or T17® Bore Cleaner).

10. An appropriate oil or rust inhibiting lubricant (like T/C® Natural Lube 1000 Plus™ Bore Butter).

Accessories and consumables sold separately, see a selection of accessories for the T/C® STRIKE™

at accessories.tcarms.com


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UNDERSTANDING BLACK POWDERShooting muzzleloading firearms requires the shoot-er to be both a reloader and a rifleman at the sametime. It requires strict adherence to the instructionsset forth in this booklet. Failure to follow theseinstructions may cause damage to the firearm andinjury and/or death to the shooter or bystandersand damage to property.

NOTE: Black Powder is manufactured in four specific types or gran-ulations for use in firearms. Generally speaking, it is the granule sizewhich determines the appropriate use of Black Powder. The largestgranulations are naturally the slowest burning and, therefore, workbest in large caliber rifles and shotguns. Pistols or smaller caliberrifles require a finer or faster burning powder. The priming powderused in the pan of a flint lock is extremely fine and fast burning forpositive ignition of the main charge.

FG (commonly called Single “F”)The muzzleloading enthusiast finds little use for this very coarseblack powder. It’s use is restricted to the large bore (10, 8, 4 gauge)shotguns of yesteryear.

FFG (commonly called Double “F”)This is a very popular powder for .45 caliber to .58 caliber rifles. It isalso used for 12, 16, and 20 gauge muzzleloading shotguns. while itis not considered a pistol powder, it is sometimes used in very largecaliber single shot pistols. It is recommended for use in mostThompson/Center Arms™ muzzleloaders.

FFFG (commonly called Triple “F”)Due to its wide range of uses, Triple “F” is the black powder that ismost commonly found on a dealer’s shelf. It is used in all percussionrevolvers, most single shot pistols, and most of the smaller (under.45 caliber) rifles. It can also be used to prime a flint lock if no 4Fpowder is available for that purpose.

FFFFG (commonly called Four “F”)The finest of all currently available black powders, Four “F” is bestused for priming flint locks. Due to its limited use, it is sometimesdifficult to obtain.

when purchasing Black Powder be certain that it is in the originalmanufacturer’s container and that its granulation or type is clearlymarked on the label. Follow the storage and handling precautionswhich are on the label. If you have any questions concerning thesafe handling or storage of Black Powder, write to the manufacturerof the powder. Additional information on powder storage is availablefrom the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, Massachusetts, USA 02169-7471. Or call +1 800 344-3555 (U.S. & Canada) +1 617 770-3000 (International) Ask for pamphlet #495


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UNDERSTANDING PYRODEX®

Pyrodex® is a propellant powder designed for use inmuzzleloading cap lock rifles, pistols and shotguns.Pyrodex is not Black Powder. In accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions, Pyrodex relates closely toBlack Powder on a volume to volume basis (not weightof charge). In other words, a black powder measurethat is set to dispense 70 grains of black powder will, infact, dispense approximately 52 grains of Pyrodex (byweight). This lighter charge of Pyrodex will provide acharge which is ballistically similar to 70 grains of Black

Powder. For all practical purposes, knowing the actual weight of acharge of Pyrodex may be informative, but not necessary. Your blackpowder measure will dictate the proper amount by its graduationsaccording to volume. If you want to know the actual comparativeweight of a Pyrodex charge, contact the manufacturer, HodgdonPowder Co. Inc., 6231 Robinson, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202-1332.

Pyrodex® does not ignite as easily as Black Powder and, conse-quently, it is not recommended for use in flint lock firearms. Flintlocks require strong, positive ignition and should be charged andprimed with Black Powder of the appropriate granulation only.

PYRODEx® CTG - FOR BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGES. This powder was designed to be used in breech loading cartridgefirearms (rifles, pistols & shotguns) which were intended for use withBlack Powder. It has no application in Thompson/Center muzzle-loading firearms. It is listed here simply for identification purposes.

PYRODEx® RS (or PYRODEx SELECT “RS”) RIFLE & SHOT-GUN POWDER. Designed for use in all calibers of percussion muz-zleloading rifles and shotguns, this powder has a wide application. It may be used with all Thompson/Center muzzleloading rifles andshotguns. Pyrodex Select (RS) may also be used in these applica-tions.

PYRODEx® P - PISTOL POWDER. Designed for use in most per-cussion muzzleloading pistols and cap and ball revolvers, thispowder has application in the Thompson/Center Patriot™ Pistol.

PYRODEx® PELLETS - These pre-formed charges are designedfor use in most Thompson/Center Arms™ muzzleloaders and aresuitable where permitted by state and local laws. Use the appro-priate caliber and charge weight pellet for your muzzleloading rifle.

The reader should bear in mind that Thompson/Center Arms does notmanufacture or sell powder of any type. If there is ever a question asto the proper application of a particular powder or the safety of agiven charge, write to the manufacturer of the powder. Adhere to thesafe handling and storage precautions printed on the manufacturer’scontainer and never purchase or use powders which have beenremoved from their original container. USE OF THE wRONG PROPEL-LANT may cause injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders anddamage to property. For information on Pyrodex, contact Hodgdon: Hodgdon Powder Company, 6430 Vista Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218Phone: 913-362-9455


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T/C® STRIKE™

INITIAL ASSEMBLYWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED WHILE INSPECTING ORASSEMBLING.

Your T/C® STRIKE™ rifle comes disassembled in two parts:Part 1. Barrel and forend assemblyPart 2. Stock and receiver assembly

• Remove the barrel assemblyfrom the packaging andunscrew the swivelstud/takedown screw byturning it counter-clockwiseuntil it comes free from theforend/barrel (FIGURE 1).

• Pull the forend away fromthe barrel and set it aside.

• Take the stock and receiverassembly from the packag-ing and insert the barrelwith the lug onto the hingepin in the receiver (FIGURE 2).

• Tip the barrel upwards atthe muzzle until it “snaps”into the receiver, locking itclosed.

• Place the half-round end ofthe forend into the match-ing receiver curve (FIGURE3). Pull the forend up until itis snug against the barreland tighten the takedownscrew by turning it clock-wise. Align the flats of thescrew with the sides of theforend so a swivel can beinstalled if desired (FIGURE 4).

• Check for proper function-ing by opening and closingthe barrel.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Align and Tip ForendInto Position

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 1

Remove TakedownScrew/Swivel Stud

Install Takedown Screw/

Swivel Stud

Squeeze and holdthe forend

tightly against the barrel

Install Barrel with the lug onto Hinge Pin Barrel lug

Hinge Pin


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PREPARATION FOR FIRINGWARNING:THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARMSAFETY REQUIREMENTS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADEDAND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED.

• ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER HEARING PRO-TECTION SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS to preventpermanent damage to your hearing. Make sure others who arenearby are wearing hearing protection as well.

• ALWAYS WEAR PROPER CLOTHING WHEN FIRING AMUZZLELOADER. wearing long sleeves is recommended toprotect arms from debris that may be ejected during firing.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FORFIREARM USE, whether indoors or out. Safety glasses shouldprotect your eyes from the firing flash and particles associatedwith the discharge of a muzzleloader. Failure to do so createsa risk of personal injury from particle or debris spitting or rico-chets. Make sure others who are nearby are wearing eye pro-tection as well.

• ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER. Never shoot ifyou are tired, cold or impaired in any way.

• ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE so that personscannot accidentally walk into the line of fire.

• THE SHOOTER (AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTINGAREA) MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUT OFTHE LINE OF FIRE and are not within an area where theymay be struck by ricochets or particles ejected from a firearm.

• NEVER SHOOT AT HARD SURFACES, WATER OR RAN-DOMLY INTO THE SKY. Always select a place to shoot thathas a safe backstop and is free from obstructions and sur-faces which cause ricochets.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING OR HANDLING ANY FIREARM.

• NEVER SMOKE WHILE SHOOTING OR HANDLING A MUZ-ZLELOADING FIREARM.

• ALWAYS KEEP LOADING COMPONENTS AND LOADINGRESERVES WELL AWAY FROM THE MUZZLELOADERWHEN FIRING.


MODEL AND FEATURESIDENTIFICATION

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Cocking Slide

RetainingCollar

Butt plate/Recoil Pad

Receiver

Takedown Screw/

Swivel Stud

Forend

Thimble

Barrel

Muzzle

Trigger

TriggerGuard

Butt Stock

Ramrod

FIGURE 5

OpeningLever

DecockingButton

Hinge Pin

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

Propellant Warning on the Barrel

Caliber and Model Marking on Barrel

Serial Number on bottom of the receiver

Jag

ScopeMount Base


INSPECTING YOUR T/C®

STRIKE™ MUZZLELOADERWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: ANY TIME THAT YOU HANDLE AN T/C®STRIKE™ FIREARM, OPEN THE ACTION AND ENSURETHAT IT IS UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED.

INSPECTING

• with your fingeraway from thetrigger and withthe cocking slidein the “AT REST”position (FIGURE9), open theaction by pushingthe top lever fullyto the right andtipping the barreldown at the muz-zle (FIGURE 10).

• Look into thebreech end of thebarrel to makesure there is noprimer in theprimer adapterand no charge inthe bore (FIGURE 11).

• Verify that thebore is clear andfree of obstruc-tions.

• You must followthis procedureevery time afirearm leavesyour hands, iscleaned, handedto you or anotherperson, transported or has been stored.

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILLENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS


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FIGURE 9

FIGURE 10

Cocking Slide “At Rest” - Red Dot is Not VisibleUnder Back End of Cocking Slide

To Open - Push the Top Lever to the Right and Tip Barrel Down at the Muzzle

FIGURE 11

Verify That The Firearm Is Not Primed or Charged


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T/C® STRIKE™ TRIGGER ANDCOCKING SLIDE

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: ANY TIME THAT YOU HANDLE AN T/C®

STRIKE™ FIREARM, OPEN THE ACTION AND ENSURETHAT IT IS UNPRIMED AND UNCHARGED.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY SAFETYREQUIREMENTS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUALMAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER

OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

• The T/C® STRIKE™ CockingSlide has the following func-tions:

• The Cocking Slide (FIG. 12)“Cocks” the rifle by beingpushed fully forward until itis engaged (FIGURE 13a).Once cocked, the red dot isvisible (FIGURE 13b) andthe T/C® STRIKE™ will“FIRE” if trigger is pulled.

• The cocking slide shouldbe in the “AT REST” posi-tion during loading andwhen carrying the chargedrifle. The cocking slideshould be in the“COCKED” position onlyafter priming the rifle whenin the process of actuallyfiring.

FIGURE 13a

FIGURE 12

Push the Cocking Slide fully forward to the COCKED Position, exposing the red

dot.

Showing the Cocking Slide FullyRearward in the AT REST Position

FIGURE 13b

Exposed red dot indicates that the rifle is COCKED and ready to fire.


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T/C® STRIKE™ TRIGGER & COCKING SLIDE CONTINUED

• De-cocking button (FIGURE14). Once the rifle iscocked, pressing thedecocking button downallows cocking slide to returnfully rearward to the “ATREST” position where thered dot is covered.

• when the T/C® STRIKE™ iscocked and the trigger ispulled (FIGURE 15) - the fir-ing pin contacts the primerand “FIRES” the rifle.

NOTE: Never dry fire the T/C®

STRIKE™ rifle. Damage to thefirearm may result.

• If the T/C® STRIKE™ rifle iscocked and then not fired,there are two ways to returnthe cocking lever to the “ATREST” position.

• with your finger away fromthe trigger, press down onthe de-cocking button andthe Cocking Slide will returnto the “AT REST” positioncovering the red dot thatindicates the rifle is“COCKED” (FIGURE 16).

• with your finger away fromthe trigger, push the top leverfully to the right (FIGURE 17)and the cocking slide willreturn to the “AT REST” posi-tion, covering the red dotthat indicated the rifle was“COCKED”.

FIGURE 15

FIGURE 17

FIGURE 16

Depress De-cocking Button to ReturnCocking Slide to AT REST Position

FIGURE 14

Depress De-cocking Button to ReturnCocking Slide to AT REST Position


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T/C® STRIKE™

BREECH SYSTEMWARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE T/C®

STRIKE™ RIFLE WITHOUT THE RETAINING COLLARPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE RETAINING COLLAR MUST

BE COMPLETELY SEATED BY TURNING IT CLOCKWISE UNTILIT NO LONGER CAN TURN. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT ININJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERSAND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

BREECH SYSTEM:

• Primer Adapter- Inserts intothe barrel and is held in placeby the retaining collar (FIG-URE 18).

• The T/C® STRIKE™ allowsyou to change out the primeradapter to optimize yourfirearm with the BlackPowder (or Black PowderSubstitute) that you are using.There are two primeradapters included that can be installed using the sameprocess.

• Universal Primer Adapter -This is the primer adapterthat came in your rifle fromthe factory. It is designed toperform with both loose orpelletized Black Powder andBlack Powder Substitutes(FIGURE 19a).

• Loose Powder PrimerAdapter (included in the boxfrom the factory) - The loose(granular) powder plug isoptimized for use with looseBlack Powder and looseBlack Powder Substitutes(FIGURE 19b).

• O-Ring - Seals the primeradapter against the barrel’srear surface (FIGURE 20).

• Retaining Collar - Holds theprimer adapter in place bythreading onto the barrel.

FIGURE 18

Primer Adapter & Retaining Collar

FIGURE 19a

Cut-a-way View ofUniversal Primer Adapterfor use with pellets or

loose powder.

O-Ring

FIGURE 19b

Cut-a-way View of Primer Adapter for use with

Loose Granular Powder

O-Ring

FIGURE 20O-Ring

The Loose Powder Primer Adapterhas a deeper relief than theUniversal Adapter.


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T/C® STRIKE™ BREECH SYSTEM CONTINUED

WARNING: USE OF AN NON-STANDARD PRIMERADAPTER OR FIRING THE RIFLE WITHOUT THE RETAIN-ING COLLAR HOLDING THE PRIMER ADAPTER IN

PLACE MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THESHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

ALSO INCLUDED IN THE BOX:

1. Multi-Tool - Assists in remov-ing the retaining collar andloading/cleaning with ramrod(FIGURE 21).

2. Ramrod Cleaning Adapter -Adds additional length to theramrod for cleaning and load-ing as needed (FIGURE 22).

3. Fiber Optic Sights - For opensight shooting where required(or preferred) (FIGURE 23).The sight mounting screwsare shown in the proper ori-entation for installation. Afterremoving scope mount base(and filler screws if present),align sight screw holes withholes in barrel and tightenwith well-fitted screwdriver.

4. Scope Base (FactoryInstalled) - For use withscope and rings (sold sepa-rately) for scoping the rifle(FIGURE 24). Remove thebase (using a 3/32 hexwrench to remove the 4screws) to gain access to thescrew holes used to mountthe adjustable open sight.

5. Filler Screws - To fill screwholes in the barrel that areunused (FIGURE 25).

FIGURE 21

FIGURE 22

FIGURE 23

FIGURE 24

FIGURE 25

Installshort screwat rear ofsight


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AMMUNITION AND CHARGINGTHE T/C® STRIKE™


WARNING: DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTI-LATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLINGAMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN ExPOSURE TO LEAD AND

OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS,REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICALINJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASHHANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER ExPOSURE.

• “Charge” or “Charged” which refers to the presence of a propel-lant powder charge and projectile in the bore of a muzzleloadingfirearm.

• “Uncharge” or “Uncharged” refers to the opposite condition to“Charged” and indicates that the powder charge and projectilehave been either fired or removed and that the bore is completelyclear of propellant and projectile.

NOTE: The loading data found in the back of this manual was com-piled using Black Powder or Pyrodex® as a propellant. with anyother approved Black Powder substitute, follow the instructions sup-plied by the manufacturer and heed all warnings and instructions asthey apply to loading and usage of that product.

• Inspect the bore of the rifle for obstructions and oil or grease (andclean if necessary). This is true with the rifle as it comes from thefactory, as it has been treated with anti-rust compound that needsto be cleared before use.

• Do not load the muzzleloading firearm until you have read and fullyunderstand this manual.

• Do not load the muzzleloading firearm until you are ready to use it.Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard untilyou are ready to fire.

• Read this manual in its entirety before at tempt ing to load yourfirearm. Improper loads or loading procedure and improper use ofyour muzzleloading fire arm may result in injury and/or death to theshoot er or by stand ers and damage to property.

• Study the photo on page 28 carefully and read all the captions be -fore you charge your muzzleloading rifle.The photo shows a shoot-er in the process of loading a T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader.


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AMMUNITION AND CHARGING THE T/C® STRIKE™ CONT’D

• To open the T/C® STRIKE™ action - push the top lever fully to theright to unlock the action and allow the barrel to pivot down wardat the muzzle (FIGURE 26). Look into the primer adapter primerpocket and check to make sure there is no primer in the pocket(FIGURE 27). Then, hold the muzzle up to the light and lookthrough the primer adapter / ignition channel to ensure that thereis no powder charge present in the bore.

• To close the T/C®

STRIKE™, rotatethe barrel upwardat the muzzlewhile securelyholding thestock/receiverassembly station-ary with the otherhand. Practiceopening and closing the T/C® STRIKE™ before attempting to load and fire this firearm.

• To make sure it is unloaded, keep the muzzle pointed in a safedirection and insert the ramrod provided with the rifle into thebore. Note the position of the ramrod in relation to the muzzlewhen the rifle is unloaded. Commit this exercise to memory andpractice it every time that you handle the T/C® STRIKE™, or anyother muzzle-loader. Before youattempt to load it -before you store itaway - before youhand it to a friendor leave it unat-tended, alwayscheck to ensurethat the firearm isunprimed anduncharged.

• wipe the bore free of all oil before loading. Be me tic u lous withyour cleaning - for the presence of any amount of oil in the borecan dampen the powder charge and cause the rifle to misfire orhangfire (delayed ignition of the powder charge). See the sectionin this manual regarding “Cleaning”. Point the muzzle in a safedirection and fire several 209 primers to clear the fire channelbefore charging. This will help en sure positive ignition and clearaway any oil that may have accumulated in the ignition channel.

• To charge the T/C® STRIKE™ with granular powder, adjust theblack powder measure to dispense the desired charge and fill itwith Black Pow der or an approved Black Powder substitute, suchas Pyrodex®.

• To achieve accuracy, consistency in the pow der charge isrequired. Fill the measure exactly the same each time.

FIGURE 26

Push the Top Lever to the Right and Tip BarrelDown at the Muzzle

FIGURE 27

Verify That The Firearm Is Not Primed or Charged



• Set the rifle on its butt and hold the muz zle away from your faceand body as pic tured on page 28. Pour the mea sured chargedown the barrel. Strike the side of the barrel sev er al sharp rapswith the heel of your hand to settle the pow der into the breecharea of the bar rel.

• If you are using pellets - follow the instructions provided by thepellet manufacturer.

• Seat the projectile firmly on top of the powder or pellets. Do notpound on the ramrod or beat the projectile with excessive force,so as to crush the powder or pellet(s) and distort the bullet.

Loading Conical Lead Bullets or Sabots When Using Loose Black Powder or Granular Pyrodex®

• The procedures for loading sabots or conical bullets when usingloose Black Powder or loose Pyrodex® are basically the same.Care should be taken to seat the bullet or sabot firmly against thepowder charge. Do not pound on it.

• Mark your ramrod at the muzzle to indicate a properly seated loaddepth, ensuring that each time you seat a bullet on the powder theprojectile is seated to the same depth.

• If you are loading an all-lead conical bullet like T/C’s Maxi-Ball™ orMaxi-Hunter®, proceed as follows; do not use any kind of clothpatch with these projectiles. They should be lubricated prior toloading, and are designed to be shot as cast (not sized further).

• T/C Maxi-Ball™ and Maxi-Hunter® come from the factory prelubri-cated. However, if you encounter unlubricated bullets, we recom-mend that you lubricate these bullets with an all-natural lubricant,free of petroleum, like T/C Natural Lube 1000 Plus™ Bore Butter.

• when using a Maxi-Ball™ or Maxi-Hunter® bullet you will note thatwhen loading it into the muzzle, it starts easily then requires a shortstarter to push it down into the bore - engaging the rifling. Upon firing,the bullet “upsets” (increases in diameter) causing it to fill the grooves,thus stabilizing the projectile and aiding accuracy.

• Do not lubricate sabots before loading. They are intended tobe loaded into the muzzleloader just as they come from thepackage. In fact, for best results, it is recommended that allevidence of oil or lubricant be removed from the bore beforeloading a sabot - the drier the bore the better in terms of opti-mal accuracy.

• Hold the rifle as pictured in FIGURE 33 on page 28 and pour yourmea sured pow der charge into the barrel.

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27


• Start the lubricated bullet or the dry sabotinto the bore with your fin gers. The baseof the projectile will enter the bore eas i lywith finger pres sure (FIGURE 28).

• Drive the projectile downabout four inch es into thebarrel with the rod end of thebullet short starter (FIG. 29).Shown here is T/C shortstarter #31007050, available separately @accessories.tcarms.com.

• Then, using the ramrod, pushthe pro jec tile the remainderof the way down the bar reluntil it contacts the powdercharge (FIGURE 30).

• The sabot or conical bulletmust be seated firm ly againstthe powder charge (FIGURE 31).

• Seat the projectilewith the sameamount of pres -sure shot aftershot to aid inaccuracy.

• Mark your ramrod at the muzzle to indicate a properly seated loaddepth, ensuring that each time you seat a bullet on the powder theprojectile is seated to the same depth (FIGURE 32).

Seat the

projectile

firmly

against

the

powder

charge

FIGURE 31 FIGURE 32

Mark the

ramrod to

use as a

reference

FIGURE 30

FIGURE 29

Start Sabot

into

Muzzle

FIGURE 28


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WARNING:IMPROPERLY CHARG -

ING YOUR T/C® STRIKE™MUZZLELOADER CAN BEDAN GER OUS. STUDY THISPHO TO CARE FUL LY BEFOREPROCEEDING.

Hold barrel securely with muzzle upwards directed away from your faceand body.

Use Black Powder or anapproved Black Powder substitute, such as Pyrodex®.Use a T/C graduated powder measure and do notover charge. NEVER chargedirectly from a powder flask, powder can or powder horn.

Be certain that the T/C® STRIKE™ isunprimed.

Stay mentally alert. This taskrequires yourcomplete attention.

Be sure thatEyes, ears & arms are pro tect ed.

Do Not Smoke whileloading any

muzzleloader.

Keep com po nents

& reserve powder

well away fromthe firearm.

Support the rifle’sbutt by using theside of you foot toprevent it fromslipping whileloading.

FIGURE 33


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• Once the projectile is seated firmly againstthe powder charge (FIGURE 34), mark yourram rod to indicate the correct loadeddepth of the powder plus the projectile.This will allow you to ensure that each pro-jectile is seated to the same depth beforefiring. Re-mark the ramrod each time youadjust the powder charge or change pro-jectiles. when you arrive at the desiredcharge, mark the ramrod so you have apermanent reference mark (FIGURE 35).when the powder charge or projectile arethen changed, the reference mark should also be changed to indicate the new cor-rect load length.

WARNING: NEVER FIRE A MUZ-ZLELOADER UNLESS YOU ARESURE THE PROJECTILE IS PROP-

ERLY SEAT ED ON THE POWDER CHARGEAND THE RAMROD HAS BEEN REMOVEDFROM THE BORE. SHOOT ERS SHOULDBEAR IN MIND THAT THE MUZZLELOAD-ING PRO JEC TILE IS NOT CRIMPED INTOPO SI TION AS IS THE FIxED CARTRIDGEPRO JEC TILE. IF A PROJECTILE DOESNOT FIT TIGHTLY THEN JARRING OR MOVEMENT OF THEFIREARM CAN CAUSE IT TO MOVE FOR WARD IN A MUZZLE-LOADER. IF THE FIRE ARM IS FIRED WHEN A PRO JEC TILE ISFOR WARD OR OFF THE POWDER CHARGE, OR THE RAMRODIS STILL IN THE BORE, THEN THE PRO JEC TILE OR RAM RODMAY ACT AS A BORE OBSTRUCTION. THIS CAN CAUSE A RUP -TURED OR BURST BARREL. A RUP TURED OR BURST BARRELMAY CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOT ER OR BY -STAND ERS AND DAM AGE TO PROP ER TY. IF, DUE TO FOULING,A BUL LET OR BALL BE COMES LODGED PART WAY DOWN THEBARREL, THE FIREARM MUST BE DIS AS SEM BLED AND THECHARGE RE MOVED. SEE SEC TION ON “CLEANING”. ALSO SEESECTION ON “UNLOADING AND UNCHARGING”.

• Remove the ramrod from the bore and return it to the thimbles be -fore you prime the firearm.

Loading Conical Bullets or Sabots When Using Pyrodex® Pellets

• Start by loading the pellets into the bore, following the pellet man-ufacturer’s specific instructions.

Seat the

projectile

firmly

against

the

powder

charge

FIGURE 34

FIGURE 35

Mark the

ramrod to

use as a

reference

once load is

seated

properly


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• Next, start the projectile into the bore andthen use your ramrod to push the projectilethe remainder of the way down the bore,until it is seated firmly against the pellet(s)(FIGURE 36). Do not pound on it, as this willlikely crush the pellet(s) and effect the relia-bility of ignition. It could also deform thebullet and adversely affect accuracy.

• with successive shots, fouling from burningpropellant may build up enough in the boreto make loading of subsequent shots moredifficult, or even impossible. The more fouling that is present, themore difficult it will be to seat your projectile to the same depth.This will cause differences in pressure, which will in turn affectaccuracy. while at the range, you should clean (swab) your bore(with a black powder bore cleaner like Thompson/Center’s Number13® and suitable jag/patch combination) after each shot, for maxi-mum accuracy. In the field, you can expect to fire two to threeshots before swabbing may be necessary. The more powder youuse in each charge, the more fouling will build up. when you expe-rience progressively more difficult bullet seating due to buildup offouling, you must clean the bore or safe loading will becomeimpossible. See the sections on "Cleaning"and on "Unloading/Uncharging".

• Once the sabot has been loaded, you shouldmark your ramrod to indicate the depth of thefully seated pellet and projectile combinationthat you are using (FIGURE 37).

• If you are loading sabots, make sure thatthe bore has been cleaned and that all ofthe oil or lubricant has been removed. Thedrier the bore, the better when shootingsabots, as this will improve accuracy.

NOTE: Under normal conditions the T/C®

STRIKE™ muzzleloader is unloaded simplyby fir ing it into a suit able and safe backstop. There are, however,con di tions un der which the fire arm can not be fired and thecharge must be removed manually:

• The projectile is not seated firmly against the powder charge,stop im me di ate ly! Do not attempt to fire the muzzleloader. Youmust remove the charge manually and then clean the bore.

• The T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader is loaded in a proper manneryet fails to fire after re peat ed priming and clearing of the ignitionfire channel.

• You are at a location that is unsuitable for discharging the fire -arm be fore transporting it.

• Proceed to the section on Unloading and Uncharging in thismanual if these conditions or any others occur where the muzzle-loader cannot be discharged safely.

FIGURE 37

Mark the

ramrod to

use as a

reference

once load is

seated

properly

Seat the

projectile

firmly

against

the

pellet(s)

FIGURE 36


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PRIMING THET/C® STRIKE™MUZZLELOADER

• “Prime” or “Primed” in the context of this manual refers to the actof placing a primer in the primer adapter of an T/C® STRIKE™

muzzleloader.

• “Unprime” or “Unprimed” refers to the opposite condition of“Primed” and indicates that the primer has been removed from theT/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader primer adapter or is not in place.

• Use a #209 primer for ignition in the T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader.

WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.

WARNING: DO NOT PRIME THE FIREARM UNTIL YOUARE ACTUALLY READY TO FIRE AND YOU HAVE DOU -BLE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE RAMROD HAS

BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BORE. THOMP SON/CENTERDOES NOT RECOMMEND PRIMING THE FIREARM UNTIL THEINSTANT BE FORE FIRING. CARRYING A CHARGED, PRIMEDMUZZLELOADER CAN BE DAN GER OUS. AC CI DEN TAL DIS -CHARGE IS A CONSTANT HAZARD WHICH, IF IT OC CURS, CANCAUSE IN JU RY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BY -STAND ERS AND DAM AGE TO PROPERTY. THE ONLY SAFE WAYTO GUARD AGAINST AN AC CI DEN TAL DIS CHARGE IS TOCARRY YOUR MUZZLELOADER UNPRIMED, WITH THE COCK-ING SLIDE IN THE "AT REST" POSITION AND THE MUZ ZLEPOINT ED DOWN RANGE AWAY FROM YOUR SELF, BY STAND ERSOR PROP ER TY.

• After fol lowing the in struc tions to this point, your firearm ischarged with Black Pow der or an approved Black Powder substi-tute such as Pyrodex®. A projectile is firmly seat ed against thepow der charge. The ramrod has been returned to its storage in thethimble under the barrel. The ramrod will be marked to the exactseat ing depth of the powder/projectile combination that you areusing - al low ing you to ensure that each fu ture pro jec tile is alsoseated to that same depth in the bore.

• with the muzzlepointed in a safedirection, open theaction by pushingthe top lever fullyto the right andthen tipping thebarrel down at themuzzle and open (FIGURE 38).

FIGURE 38

Push the Top Lever to the Right and Tip BarrelDown at the Muzzle


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PRIMING THE T/C® STRIKE™ CONTINUED

when you are ready to fire your T/C® STRIKE™, open the barreland prime it as shown (FIGURE 39).

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE T/C® STRIKE™

RIFLE WITHOUT THE RETAINING COLLAR AND PRIMERADAPTER INSTALLED PROPERLY. THE RETAINING COL-

LAR MUST BE THREADED ON COMPLETELY (CLOCKWISE ASVIEWED FROM BACK) UNTIL SEATED TIGHTLY. FAILURE TOFOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD CAUSE INJURY ORDEATH TO THE SHOOTER AND BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TOPROPERTY.

• Handling 209 primers can be made easier with a primer/deprimertool (T/C part #31007802) that is sold separately as an accessory(FIGURE 40). Slide a 209 primer into the slot of the tool as shownin the diagram below. To prime the rifle, place the protruding partof the primer into the hole in the primer adapter. Once the primerhas been inserted, pull the tool away from the rifle while leavingthe 209 primer in the primer adapter’s primer pocket. To remove a209 primer from the primer adapter, push this forked end underthe rim of the primer. As you push the tool forward, the primer willlift out of its hole allowing you to grasp the primer with your fingersand remove it from the rifle.

• If you decide not to fire; be sure to keep the rifle pointed in a safedirection and remove the 209 primer from the primer adapter.

FIGURE 40

Always keepthe muzzlepointed

downrange and keep fin-gers awayfrom the trigger.

FIGURE 39


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FIRING THE T/C® STRIKE™

MUZZLELOADERWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED INA SAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU DISCHARGE YOUR FIREARM. MAKE SURE OTHERS

IN THE VICINITY OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DOSO AS WELL.

WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,DISCHARGING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION

AND LOADING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN ExPOSURE TOLEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTHDEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYS-ICAL INJURY. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER ExPOSURE.

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILLENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS


WARNING: WHEN FIRING THE T/C® STRIKE™, HOLD IT FIRMLY, AL LOW ING YOUR BODY WEIGHT TOABSORB AND BUFFER THE FORCE OF THE RECOIL. AN

IMPROPERLY HELD FIREARM CAN CAUSE POSSIBLE INJURYAND/OR BRUISING.

• Do not prime your T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader until you areactually ready to fire it.

• Grasp firearm firmly with the trigger finger resting along andoutside of the trigger guard (FIGURE 41).

• Raise firearm and pull the stock firmly into the shoulder (FIG-URE 41).

FIGURE 41


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FIRING THE T/C® STRIKE™ CONTINUED

• Push the cocking slide fullyforward to the “COCKED”position (FIGURE 42).

• The rifle will now fire whenpressure is applied to thetrigger (FIGURE 43).

• Take aim, place your fingeron trigger and squeeze untilthe rifle fires.

• To reload, see the Sectionon “CHARGING”.

WARNING: IF THEFIREARM IS NOLONGER GOING TO

BE USED, UNCHARGE IT BYFIRING IT INTO A SUIT ABLEBACK STOP OR PULL THECHARGE BEFORE RETURN-ING IT TO YOUR VE HI CLE,CAMP OR HOME (SEE SEC-TION ON “UNLOADING”). ANAC CI DEN TAL DIS CHARGE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATHTO THE SHOOT ER OR BY STAND ERS AND DAM AGE TO PROP ER TY.

• If you decide not to fire; first, make sure the firearm is alwayspointed in a safe direction - then, with your fingers away from thetrigger, carefully press thede-cocking button on topof the cocking slide (pressdown) to move it from the“COCKED” position to the“AT REST” position. To dothis, press your thumbdown on the de-cockingbutton that is located onthe top of the cocking slide(FIGURE 44) and ensurethat it slides back into the“At Rest” position and thered dot is covered by thecocking slide and nolonger visible (FIGURE 45).

FIGURE 43

FIGURE 44

FIGURE 45

Cocking Slide Returns to AT REST Position

Press De-Cocking Button Down

FIGURE 42

Push the Cocking Slide fully forward to the COCKED Position, exposing the red

dot.


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FIRING THE T/C® STRIKE™ CONTINUED

• Open the actionby pushing the toplever on the rifle tothe right (FIGURE 46).

• Remove theprimer from theprimer adapter.(FIGURE 47).

WARNING:IF YOURFIREARM

GIVES ANY INDICATION THATIT IS NOT PER-FORMING PROP-ERLY OR THEOPERATION OFYOUR FIREARMHAS CHANGED“THE WAY ITFEELS OR SOUNDS”, STOP FIRING. MAKE SURE THE FIREARMIS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, UNLOAD THE FIREARMAND HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A FACTORY TECHNICIAN. CALL THOMPSON/CENTER CUSTOMER SERVICE @ [email protected]

WARNING: WHEN FIRING THE T/C® STRIKE™, HOLD ITFIRMLY, AL LOW ING YOUR BODY WEIGHT TO ABSORBAND BUFFER THE FORCE OF THE RECOIL. AN IMPROP-

ERLY HELD FIREARM CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR BRUISING.

NOTE: Never dry fire the T/C® STRIKE™ rifle. Damage to the firearmmay result.

FIGURE 46

Push the Top Lever to the Right and Tip BarrelDown at the Muzzle.

FIGURE 47

Remove Primer fromPrimer Adapter


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UNLOADING AND UNCHARGINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED INA SAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO PULL A CHARGE FROMYOUR MUZZLELOADER UNTIL YOU ARE ABSOLUTELYCERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM IS UNPRIMED. WHILE IN

THE PROCESS OF PULLING THE CHARGE, DO NOT SMOKE, ORBE NEAR ANYONE ELSE WHO IS SMOKING; THE SPARK FROMA LIGHTED CIGARETTE, CIGAR, OR PIPE CAN IGNITE BLACKPOWDER, PYRODEx, OR PRIMERS. ANY ExTERNAL HEATSOURCE CAN IGNITE YOUR CHARGE, CAUSING AN ExPLO-SION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH TOTHE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

UNLOADING A CHARGE FROM THE T/C® STRIKE™ MUZZLE-LOADER

• Under normal conditions the T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader isunloaded simply by fir ing it into a suit able and safe backstop.There are, however, some con di tions un der which the fire arm can -not be fired and the charge must be removed manually.

THE CONDITIONS THAT REQUIRE A CHARGE TO BE REMOVEDMANUALLY FROM THE BARREL OF THE T/C® STRIKE™ MUZ-ZLELOADER ARE AS FOL LOWS:

• The projectile is not seated firmly against the powder charge, stopim me di ate ly! Do not attempt to fire the rifle. You must remove thecharge and then clean the barrel.

• If the T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader is loaded in a proper manneryet fails to fire after re peat ed priming and clearing of the ignitionchannel.

• If you are at a location that is unsuitable for discharging the fire armbe fore transporting it.

To remove a charge from your T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader itwill be necessary to take the following steps:

• Tip the barrel open and make sure that the rifle is unprimed.

• Remove the retaining collar and the primer adapter from the barrel.

• with the primer adapter removed, point the muzzle up. Gravityshould then cause the pellets or the loose powder to drop out. Thesabot or bullet can then be poked out of the bore with your ram-rod. To push the bullet fully out of the barrel, it will be necessary toadd the extension (which came with your rifle) to your ramrod, or,you can use a longer “range rod” if you have access to one.


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UNLOADING AND UNCHARGING CONTINUED

• If your propellant (pellets or loose powder) does not come out as aresult of gravity, push the entire charge out from the muzzle endwith your ramrod and the installed ramrod extension. If that isn’tpossible, you should then pour water into the breech area of thebarrel to fully saturate (and liquify) the pellets or powder. After thepowder is removed, push the bullet out with your ramrod insertedfrom the muzzle (with the ramrod extension installed if necessary).

If you can’t remove the primer adapter at this point;

• If you can’t remove the primer adapter in order to unload thecharge, it will be necessary to submerge the breech section of thebarrel in a pail or bucket of water.

• Disassembly of the T/C® STRIKE™ will be necessary.

• Check to make sure the rifle is unprimed by tipping the barrel openand removing the primer from the primer adapter.

• Detach the barrel from the receiver assembly as detailed in theDisassembly Section of this manual.

• Once the barrel is detached - submerge the breech section of thebarrel in a pail of water (hot water if possible). Make certain that atleast 8" of the breech section is submerged for at least one halfhour.

• After soaking the powder 1/2 hour and rendering it inert, try pullingthe projectile from the bore by using your ramrod (or a range rod)with a bullet puller. Screw the bullet puller onto your rod, insert theramrod from the muzzle end, and when you make contact with theprojectile, turn the rod clockwise, screwing the bullet puller into theprojectile. Once screwed into the projectile, pull the projectile outof the barrel. If you are using a sabot, make sure that both the pro-jectile and the sabot are removed from the bore.

• If, for any reason, you are unable to remove the charge in the man-ner recommended, squirt oil into the primer pocket of the primeradapter and into the barrel’s breech area in order to ensure thatthe powder charge is inert, (if you were to use water only - it willjust dry out over a period of time), and return the barrel to the ser-vice department at the address shown below with a letter describ-ing the problem.

THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS - Customer Support2100 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA 01104Toll Free Phone (866) 730-1614


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FIELD CLEANINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN A CHARGED ORPRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM. AN AC CI DEN TALDIS CHARGE CAN CAUSE IN JU RY AND/OR DEATH TO

THE SHOOT ER OR BY STAND ERS AND DAMAGE TO PROP ER TY.



NOTE: Residue from burned black powder and black powder substi-tutes is very corrosive. The fouling or residue left over after firingyour muzzleloading firearm can be destructive to the rifle’s parts.Leaving your firearm uncleaned with this fouling present can lead toa ruined firearm, as the rifle’s parts will rust and oxidize quickly.

• The build-up of fouling from shot to shot will produce shot to shotincreases in pressure that will greatly affect accuracy. The bulletlubricant used, the amount of powder in the charge, and the pro-jectile used (sabot or all-lead conical bullet) will all affect theamount of fouling you will produce with each shot. Eventually, ifnot cleaned, the muzzleloading firearm will become impossible toload properly. Driven part way down the bore and blocked by foul-ing, a projectile may “hang up” and refuse to budge further.

WARNING: A PROJECTILE WHICH IS SEATED ONLY PARTWAY DOWN THE BARREL SETS UP A HIGH LY DAN GER -OUS CONDITION WHICH MAY CAUSE A BURST BAR REL

AND IN JU RY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BY STAND -ER AND DAM AGE TO PROPERTY. THE PROJECTILE MUST BESEATED FIRMLY AGAINST THE POW DER CHARGE. IF THE PRO-JECTILE IS NOT SEATED AGAINST THE POWDER CHARGE THEFIREARM MUST BE DISASSEMBLED AND THE CHARGEREMOVED (SEE SEC TION ON “PULL ING A CHARGE”). NEV ERFIRE A MUZZLELOADING FIREARM UN LESS THE PRO JEC TILEIS FIRMLY SEATED ON THE POW DER CHARGE.


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FIELD CLEANING CONTINUED

• The Thompson/Center T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader was suppliedwith a clean ing jag which is the proper size for cleaning thefirearm. Use com mer cial cleaning patches (round or square) orpieces of cotton rags to clean the bore.

• Use the cleaning jag that was pro-vided with the T/C® STRIKE™, anda cleaning patch saturated with abore cleaner like T/C Number 13®

Bore Cleaner or T-17® Bore Cleaner(FIGURE 48).

• Run the saturated patch up anddown the bore a few times - toremove the fouling (FIGURE 49).

• Use T/C® Number 13® Bore cleanerfor cleaning Black Powder orPyrodex® fouling from muzzleload-ing firearms. It was specificallydesigned for this purpose.

• After removing all the fouling, fol-low up with a few dry patches tothoroughly dry the bore.

• Clean the frame assembly with asoft (nylon) bristle brush dampenedwith some bore cleaner. when theparts are dry, lightly oil them.

• Reassemble and check for properfunction of the firearm before load-ing and firing.

FIGURE 49

FIGURE 48


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THOROUGH CLEANINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN A CHARGED ORPRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM. AN AC CI DEN TALDIS CHARGE CAN CAUSE IN JU RY AND/OR DEATH TO

THE SHOOT ER OR BY STAND ERS AND DAMAGE TO PROP ER TY.

WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOUASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM.

WARNING: DO NOT ALTER, MODIFY OR REPLACE ANYOF THE PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THIS WORKIS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING

GENUINE THOMPSON/CENTER PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHER-WISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUSINJURY MAY RESULT.



• Proper cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning ofyour firearm.

• Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable function itis necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure. when youare finished shooting for the day or for the season and plan tostore the T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader away, it is rec om mend edthat you clean the fire arm thor ough ly.

Follow these instructions for thorough clean ing:

• Tip the barrel open and be certain that there is no primer in theprimer adapter.

• Remove the retaining collar and the primer adapter. The retainingcollar of the T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader is removed from the bar-rel by turning it counter-clockwise (as viewed from the breech endof the barrel) using the tool that was supplied with the rifle.

• Inspect the O-ring on thePrimer Adapter, if the O-ringhas any damage or tears,replace it.

FIGURE 50O-Ring


THOROUGH CLEANING CONTINUED

• Once removed, the retaining collar and primer adapter should bescrubbed free of foul ing and should then be lu bri cat ed with ananti-seize lu bri cant like T/C® Super Lube, before rein stal la tion. Thethreads at the breech end of the barrel must also be well cleanedwith a stiff nylon brush and solvent and then dried and lubricatedwith anti-seize lube.

• Next in the cleaning process; fill a pan with hot soapy water.Submerge the muzzle end of the bar rel in the wa ter and push awet patch down the bar rel (from the breech end) on the end ofyour ramrod that has a jag in stalled on it (a jag comes with T/C®

muzzleloaders from the factory). Pump the ramrod and patch upand down in the bar rel. This will draw water into the bar rel andflush out the fouling. when the bar rel is clean, wipe off any ex cesswater and allow it to dry.

• Thoroughly wipe any pow der res i due from the frame assembly.Dry the parts thor ough ly and lubricate them lightly to prevent rustand corrosion.

• Use a moisture-displacing oil to lubricate the firing pin within theframe as shown in FIGURE 51.

• After clean ing your T/C® STRIKE™, it is rec om mend ed that youlight ly lubricate the metal surfaces of the ri fle. Do not use heavygrease or oil, as during cold weather, lube may con geal and slowthe cocking slide fall (or keep it from strik ing the firing pin al to geth -er) when the trig ger is pulled.

• with the barrel completely dry, lightly lubricate the bore with aqual i ty firearm lubricant or, in keeping with the all-natural method,T/C® Natural Lube 1000 Plus™ Bore Butter. Re-install the primeradapter and retaining collar, making sure that you have lubricatedall of the threads (and the recessed area of the primer adapter)with an anti-seize lu bri cant like T/C® Super Lube. The retainingcollar should be threaded into place by turning it clockwise (withthe multi-tool) - until it is seated. Be certain that the threadsmesh properly (not cross-threaded) and ensure that the retainingcollar is snug.

WARNING: IMPROPER TYPE OR INSTALLATION OFRETAINING COLLARS AND PRIMER ADAPTERS CANCAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR

BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

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FIGURE 51


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THOROUGH CLEANING CONTINUED

• After your T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader primer adapter and retain-ing collar have been reinstalled, check for proper functioning of thebarrel (by opening and closing it on the receiver) and the cockingslide/trigger mechanism prior to loading and firing.

• If the T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloader has become very dirty due toextensive firing, the shooter may want to disassemble the rifle fur-ther than just removing the primer adapter. If this happens, followthe instructions in the Disassembly Section that follows.

CAUTION: Always follow the instructions provided with your firearmcleaner and firearm lubricant.

CAUTION: Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms. Youshould avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasoniccleaning of your firearm. Choice of solvent should be restricted tothose products specifically developed for firearms maintenance.Damage to a firearm’s finish may occur if these cautions are ignored.Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkaline solvents, should not beused on any Thompson/Center Arms™ firearm.

DISASSEMBLY OF THET/C® STRIKE™ FOR CLEANING


WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE MUZZLE-LOADER IS UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED BEFOREDISASSEMBLING IT. TO ENSURE THAT THE RIFLE IS

UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED, TIP THE BARREL OPEN(DOWN). THIS WILL ExPOSE THE PRIMER ADAPTER. MAKESURE THERE IS NO PRIMER SEATED IN THE PRIMERADAPTER. NExT, HOLDING THE MUZZLE UP TO THE LIGHT,LOOK THROUGH THE IGNITION FIRE CHANNEL FROM THEBREECH END TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN SEE LIGHTTHROUGH IT. IF YOU CANNOT SEE THROUGH IT, EITHER THERIFLE IS CHARGED OR THE IGNITION FIRE CHANNEL ISOBSTRUCTED AND IT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR YOU TOREMOVE THE PRIMER ADAPTER AND REMOVE THECHARGE. IF YOU CAN SEE LIGHT, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

The T/C® STRIKE™ breaks down into two basic groups of partsas shown below:

• The Receiver/Stock Assembly - The fire control mechanism (cock-ing slide, sear, firing pin, etc.) is housed within the receiver.


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T/C® STRIKE™ DISASSEMBLY CONTINUED

• The Barrel/Forend Assembly - This includes the barrel, retainingcollar, primer adapter, ram rod, thim ble, forend and sights or scope(if installed). It is held to the receiver by a swivel stud/takedownscrew and the hinge pin which anchors the bar rel to the receiver.

WARNING: NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARMBEYOND THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANU-AL. IMPROPER DISASSEMBLY OR RE-ASSEMBLY OF

YOUR FIREARM MAY BE DANGEROUS AND CAN LEAD TOSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

TAKEDOWN OF THE T/C® STRIKE™ MUZZLELOADER

• Make sure that the firearm isunprimed and uncharged.

• Remove the ramrod from thethimble under the barrel and setit aside.

• Remove the swivel stud/take-down screw from the forend(FIGURE 52). Turn the screw outcounter-clockwise (as viewedfrom the bottom of the rifle).Remove the forend from the bar-rel and set it aside.

• Tip the barrel open by pushingthe top lever fully to the right(FIGURE 53)

• Remove the barrel from theframe (FIGURE 54).

• Re move the retaining collar byturn ing it counter-clock wise (asviewed from the breech end ofthe bar rel). Use the multi-toolthat was supplied with the T/C®

STRIKE™ muzzleloader to pro-vide a better grip (if needed)(FIGURE 59). Then, remove theprimer adapter from the barrel. A 5/16˝ open-end wrench can be used to spin the adapter and loosen it (FIGURE 55).

FIGURE 52

FIGURE 54

FIGURE 53

FIGURE 55


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T/C® STRIKE™ DISASSEMBLY CONTINUED

• It may be necessary to poke theprimer adapter out from themuzzle end with the ramrod(with ramrod extension installed)(FIGURE 56).

• Reverse steps to reassemble,making sure to check for prop erfunc tion ing of the cocking slide& de-cocking button mechanismprior to loading and firing. Theretaining collar of the T/C®

STRIKE™ muzzleloader shouldbe tightened on the barrel until itis “snug”. “Snug” is defined asbe ing as tight as you can turn itinto the barrel by using the multitool and turn ing it clockwise,while holding the barrel in yourhand. when you can no longergrip the bar rel, and it turns inyour hand, the retaining collar is“snug”. Apply a light coating ofanti-seize grease to recessedarea of the primer adapter before inserting it into the breech (FIG-URE 57). Also, apply a light coating of anti-seize grease to thethreads on the barrel before screwing the retaining collar intoplace.

• This diagram shows the extent to which the T/C® STRIKE™ shouldbe disassembled (FIGURE 58).

• If other service is required, con tact the Thompson/CenterCustomer Service Department (866-730-1614).

FIGURE 58Stock

Receiver

Primer Adapter Barrel Assembly

Takedown ScrewForend

FIGURE 56

FIGURE 57

RamrodRetainingCollar

Apply anti-seize lubricant to recessedarea of adapter before inserting

Apply anti-seize lubricant to the threadsbefore installing the retaining collar


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MULTI-TOOL USAGEMulti-Tool Applications:

• If you cannot remove the retainingcollar by hand, the Multi-Tool will helpprovide a better grip (FIGURE 59). Ifstill more leverage is needed, removethe ramrod and place it in the hole onthe rear of the Multi-Tool tapered endfirst (FIGURE 60). Grasp the ramrodclose to the Multi-Tool and turncounter-clockwise until the retainercollar breaks loose.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force tothe multi tool. If the retainer collar doesnot come off easily with the ramrodextension in place, contact customerservice.

• The T/C® STRIKE™ multi-tool can alsobe used to assist in loading or clean-ing the T/C® STRIKE™ rifle.

AT THE RANGE:

• Remove the Ramrod from the T/C®

STRIKE™ and unscrew the brass jagby turning it out counter-clockwise.

• Insert the ramrod into the inside of theMulti-Tool and thread it clockwiseuntil it seats on the ramrod (FIGURE 61).

• Attach the Cleaning Adapter (exten-sion) to the opposite end of the ram-rod by threading it on clockwise

• Thread the jag on the end of theCleaning Adapter by turning it clock-wise.

• The ramrod can now be used as arange rod to load or clean the T/C®

STRIKE™ rifle.

IN THE FIELD:

• The T/C® STRIKE™ Multi-Tool also hasa side hole that does not passthrough the tool which is used as apalm saver to give leverage to loadprojectiles without having to bethreaded in place (FIGURE 62).

FIGURE 59

FIGURE 60

FIGURE 61

FIGURE 62


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MOUNTING A SCOPE• we recommend that you have a competent gunsmith install your

scope and mount.

WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED BEFORE INSTALLING ASCOPE OR ANY ACCESSORIES. FAILURE TO DO THIS

CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTH-ERS.

WARNING: DO NOT DRILL ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THEBARREL AS THIS COULD WEAKEN ITS STRUC TUREAND CONTRIBUTE TO A RUPTURE CAUSING INJURY

AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOT ER OR BYSTANDERS ANDDAMAGE TO PROP ER TY.

WARNING: FIRING A SCOPED FIREARM WITH YOUR EYETOO CLOSE TO THE SCOPE EYE PIECE, OR FAILING TOHOLD THE FIREARM SECURELY AGAINST RECOIL, MAY

RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO, BLINDNESS.

WARNING: A SCOPE WHICH IS NOT SECURELY MOUNT-ED MAY BECOME DETACHED UPON RECOIL OF THEFIREARM. IF IT BECOMES DETACHED IT MAY FLY BACK

AND STRIKE THE SHOOTER OR A BYSTANDER AND CAUSEINJURY. OBSERVE THE CONDITION OF ALL THE SCOPEMOUNT SCREWS AFTER FIRING. IF THE MOUNTING SCREWSSHOW SIGNS OF LOOSENING DO NOT FIRE THE FIREARMAGAIN; TAKE IT TO A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH FOR ASSISTANCE.

• The barrel is factory drilled and tapped for a Thompson/CenterArms™ scope mount base (like the one that was included from thefactory). Follow the instructions that come with your scope and thescope rings for proper installation. Address questions to theThompson/Center Arms™ Ser vice De partment at 866-730-1614.

FIGURE 63

Follow the instructions supplied with the scope and rings

to ensure proper eye relief


SIGHT ADJUSTMENTWARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.

WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED BEFORE ATTEMPTINGANY ADJUSTMENTS. FAILURE TO DO THIS CAN CAUSE

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• Move the rear sight up or down to change the vertical point of bul-let impact (move rear sight up the ramp to raise the shot’s point ofimpact).

• To do this, loosen the El e -va tion Lock Screw (FIG-URE 64) counter-clockwise(as viewed from the side)and slide sight up or downon ramp to change point ofimpact.

• To ad just the wind age it isnec es sary to slide the rearsight blade assembly leftor right after loosening thewindage Adjustment LockScrew (FIGURE 63). Movethe rear sight blade in thedi rec tion you want your shots to hit-- (Example; moving the sightblade to the right moves your shots to the right and to the leftmove the shots to the left).

• Retighten the Lock Screws after adjusting.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTYThis warranty is granted by Smith & wesson Corp. doing businessas Thompson/Center Arms. This warranty is effective from the dateof purchase for the lifetime of the original retail purchaser of any fac-tory finished firearm. In order to be eligible for service under this war-ranty, the original retail purchaser must return a completed autho-rized warranty card or register online at http://www.tcarms.com/war-ranty-details/registration within thirty (30) days of purchase of suchfirearm. with respect to such firearm, this warranty supersedes anyand all other warranties.

Thompson/Center Arms brand firearms are warranted to be free fromdefects in material and workmanship. Any such defects of whichThompson/Center receives written notice by the original retail pur-chaser will be remedied without charge within a reasonable timeafter such notification and delivery of the firearm as provided below.

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FIGURE 64

WindageLockScrew

Elevation Lock Screw


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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY CONTINUED

To submit a warranty claim please see the "Contact and ShippingInformation" below for details. In addition to the requested infor-mation, please include a copy of the bill of sale in the owner'sname, or a copy of the ATF Form 4473 indicating date of pur-chase. It is always important that the owner comply with all applic-able federal, state and local laws and regulations.

NOTE: See the Contact and Shipping section of this manual for further details regarding returns.

warranty claims should state the model and, where applicable, theserial number of the firearm concerned and the description of thedifficulty experienced. It is recommended that shipments be insuredby the owner, since Thompson/Center will accept no responsibilityfor loss or damage in transit. Transportation and insurance chargesfor return to the owner will be paid by Thompson/Center if the claimis covered by this warranty.

If the work required is not covered by our “Limited Lifetimewarranty” you will receive a quotation which must be authorized byyou. No actual work will be done without your approval. Return ship-ments can be shipped via UPS, FedEx or mail at your cost. Repairedproduct will be shipped back to you via FedEx requiring an adult sig-nature upon receipt.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THOMPSON/CENTER BERESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESwITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS, INJURY, DEATH OR PROP-ERTY DAMAGE, wHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF THISwARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERwISE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion maynot apply to you.

Thompson/Center will not be responsible for:

• Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling, unautho-rized adjustments or modifications made or attempted by anyoneother than a qualified gunsmith following authorized procedures, or failure to follow the instructions in Safety and Instruction manualthat was provided with the firearm from the factory.

• Use of defective or improper ammunition and/or propellant, corro-sion, neglect, abuse, ordinary wear and tear, or unreasonable use.

• Use of replacement parts, including but not limited to barrels andsprings, other than factory or authorized parts.

• Criminal misuse, negligence, or use under the influence of drugs oralcohol.


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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY CONTINUED

Services that were performed by the Thompson/Center ArmsCustom Shop and/or that are performed by the Thompson/CenterRepair Department do not void this warranty. This warranty gives youspecific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

NOTE: All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions pro-vided in the Safety and Instruction manual that was provided withthe firearm from the factory are not observed.

CONTACT AND SHIPPINGINFORMATION

NOTE: A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is the first step inthe process of returning a product in order to receive a repair,replacement or refund.

Please contact Thompson/Center’s Customer Service Dept. (e-mail:[email protected] or by phone at 1-866-730-1614 toobtain authorization to return your firearm so we can process itquickly and efficiently. The RMA number that is supplied byThompson/Center Arms must be displayed on the outside of thereturned product's packaging; returns without an RMA number willbe routed differently which will result in delayed processing.

The Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) procedure allowsThompson/Center Arms an opportunity to try to diagnose and cor-rect a customer's concerns with the product (such as ammunitionproblems) before it is returned. Accordingly, please contact us beforereturning your Thompson/Center firearm.

Shipping Address: Thompson/Center Arms 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA 01104

Should your Thompson/Center firearm require service, it shouldbe returned to the Thompson/Center factory.

• Call or e-mail the Customer Service Dept. for authorization andshipping instructions.

• Ensure that the magazine and chamber are unloaded.

• Do not attempt to ship a firearm via US Postal Service; onlyfederally licensed dealers may ship a firearm by US PostalService.


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CONTACT AND SHIPPING CONTINUED

• DO NOT SHIP ANY AMMUNITION.

• Enclose a letter which includes your full name and physicaladdress (no P.O. Boxes, please), daytime telephone number, e-mailaddress, the serial number of the firearm, and details of the prob-lem experienced (stating the brand and type of ammunition usedwhen the problem occurred) or work desired.

• Record the serial number before shipping, in case you wish tocheck on the repair status of your firearm.

• Please remove all custom parts and accessories, such as stocks,special sights and scopes, or slings from your firearm beforereturning.

• Place the firearm in its original case or in a similarly secure con-tainer and pack it securely.

• The package must NOT bear any markings which indicate theidentity of the contents.

• It is most important that you comply with federal, state, and locallaws and regulations. The following guidelines are meant to help,but you must seek assistance from the appropriate authorities ifnecessary.

• If your firearm must be replaced, it may be necessary to ship thereplacement to a dealer rather than directly to you. You may berequested to furnish a signed FFL (Federal Firearms License) fromyour dealer in such an instance.

• warranty repair work will begin upon receipt and examination ofthe firearm. In the case of repairs or work not covered by the war-ranty, a quotation covering the cost of the work plus shippingcharges will be sent to you. Repairs or modification will be sched-uled upon receipt of payment.

WARNING: YOU MAY PURCHASE ACCESSORIES FORYOUR THOMPSON/CENTER FIREARM. YOU MUST HAVESOME OF THESE PARTS INSTALLED BY A GUNSMITH

QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON THOMPSON/CENTERFIREARMS. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODIFY YOUR FIREARM ORINSTALL REPLACEMENT PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM. ALWAYSUSE A QUALIFIED THOMPSON/CENTER GUNSMITH EVEN IFTHE REPAIR SEEMS SIMPLE.


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LOAD COMPONENTSWARNING: NEVER USE LOADING COMPONENTS NOTSPECIFICALLY REFERENCED IN THIS MANUAL. FAILURETO FOLLOW THIS RULE MAY CAUSE ExCESSIVE PRES-

SURE WHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOURFIREARM, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

• USE ONLY BLACK POWDER OR AN APPROVED BLACK

POWDER SUBSTITUTE SUCH AS PYRODEx® TO LOAD

YOUR MUZZLELOADING FIREARM. Never use even small

amounts of smokeless powder, even if it is black in color. The

use of any other propellant may cause injury or death to the

shooter or bystanders and damage to property.

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR USING THE CORRECT

COMBINATION OF LOAD COMPONENTS IN YOUR T/C®

STRIKE™ MUZZLELOADER as detailed in this manual.

NOTE: Different combinations of bullet weight and powder chargecan have a major effect on felt recoil. Heavier bullets and heavierpowder charges will result in more recoil.

WARNING: DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGE TOPROPERTY CAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF INCOR-RECT LOAD COMPONENTS.


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SUGGESTED LOADS FOR THET/C® STRIKE™ MUZZLELOADER


• The following charts show recommended charges using BlackPowder or a Pyrodex® equivalent as the propellant for Th omp -son/Cen ter Arms™ T/C® STRIKE™ muzzleloading rifles and pis-tols. Charges are listed by caliber, powder charge and type ofprojectile.

• Note that in each in stance a series of charg es are listed. More than one charge is shown in each category to clear ly illustrate the appropriate powder charge range for that par tic u larcaliber, firearm mod el and projectile.

WARNING: MAxIMUM LOADS ARE NOT TO BE ExCEED-ED NOR IS A SUBSTITUTION OF POW DER OR GRAN U -LA TIONS TO BE ATTEMPTED! ONLY USE LOADS THAT

ARE LISTED FOR YOUR PAR TIC U LAR CALIBER, MODEL ANDBULLET STYLE. FAILURE TO FOL LOW THESE IN STRUC TIONSMAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER ORBY STAND ERS AND DAMAGE TO PROP ER TY.

• The shooter is instructed to start with the lightest charge listed. Asyou become familiar with the firearm, increase your charges gradu-ally un til you reach your best performing load (most accurate).Thompson/Cen ter Arms is not responsible for load ing in for ma tionprint ed in sources other than this booklet.

NOTE: All loading data contained in this book is the re sult of test -ing by Th omp son/Center Arms. Testing was done under care ful lycontrolled con di tions with the com po nents specified in the text.

• Since Thompson/Center Arms has no control over the componentsor equip ment which may be used with this information, no re spon -si bil i ty is implied or assumed for the results obtained.

WARNING: THE LOADING DATA FOUND IN THIS MANUAL WAS COMPILED USING BLACK POWDER ORPYRODEx® AS A PROPELLANT. WITH ANY OTHER

APPROVED BLACK POWDER SUBSTITUTE FOLLOW THEINSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER ANDHEED ALL WARNINGS AS THEY APPLY TO LOADING ANDUSAGE OF THAT PRODUCT.


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Assembly & Loading T/C®

Mag Express® & Shock Wave®

Sabots• Thompson/Center Arms™ sabots come in several variations; Insert

the correct diameter bullet into the sabot and press firmly, makingsure the bullet is fully seated within the sabot - and that the sabotis firmly seated on the powder charge when loading (FIGURE 65).

WARNING: WHEN LOADING THOMPSON/CENTER’SMAG ExPRESS® SABOTS, MAKE SURE THAT YOURRIFLE IS UNPRIMED, AND THAT YOUR SABOT HAS

BEEN PROPERLY AS SEM BLED. FAIL URE TO ASSEMBLE ANDLOAD YOUR SABOT COR RECT LY COULD RE SULT IN THE BUL-LET DISENGAGING FROM THE SABOT. THIS COULD RE SULT INAN AIR SPACE BETWEEN THE COM PO NENTS. UN DER SUCH ACONDITION, ONE OR MORE OF THE COM PO NENTS MAY ACTAS A BARREL OB STRUC TION AND FIRING COULD RESULT ININJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERSAND DAM AGE TO PROPERTY.

WARNING: USE ONLY PROJECTILES OF THE CORRECTDIAMETER THAT WERE DESIGNED FOR THE SABOTSYOU ARE USING. USING BULLETS OF LESSER DI AM E -

TER MAY CAUSE THE BUL LET TO SEP A RATE FROM THESABOT RE SULT ING IN A BARREL OBSTRUCTION. USING BUL-LETS OF LARGER DIAMETER COULD RESULT IN DIFFICULTLOADING, OR A CON DI TION WHERE THE SAB OT IS NOT SEAT-ED ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE POWDER CHARGE, RE SULT -ING IN A BAR REL OBSTRUCTION. EITHER CASE CAN RESULTIN A DAMAGED FIREARM AND POSSIBLE IN JU RY AND/ORDEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAM AGE TOPROPERTY.

WARNING: THE LOAD DATA PROVIDED HERE IS FORUSE IN RIFLES OF THOMPSON/CENTER MANUFACTUREONLY. FOR LOAD DATA FOR OTHER BRANDS REFER TO

THEIR LOADING DATA.

FIGURE 65


SUGGESTED LOADS USING MAGEXPRESS® SABOTS

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For Use in a .50 Caliber T/C® STRIKE™ Rifle OnlyUsing Bullet Weights ListedUse #209 Primer for Ignition

.50 Caliber RifleUsing Pyrodex® Pellets &

T/C® Mag Express® Sabot Loads

For Use With BulletsWeighing (Grains)

Powder Charge50 Cal/50 Grain

PYRODEX® PELLETS

Muzzle Velocity(Feet Per Second)

Muzzle Energy(Foot Pounds)

180 Gr. Bullet2 Pellets 1937 F.P.S. 1500 Ft. Lbs.

3 Pellets 2303 F.P.S. 2120 Ft. Lbs.











Load Shown in Red is Maximum


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For Use With .50 Caliber T/C® STRIKE™ Rifle OnlyUsing Bullet Weights ListedUse #209 Primer for Ignition



For Use With BulletsWeighing (Grains)

Black PowderCharge (Grains)



180 GrainBullet

Like TheThompson/Center

XTP™

80 grs. FFG 1609 F.P.S. 1035 Ft. Lbs.

90 grs. FFG 1685 F.P.S. 1135 Ft. Lbs.

100 grs. FFG 1737 F.P.S. 1206 Ft. Lbs.

110 grs. FFG 1766 F.P.S. 1247 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1852 F.P.S. 1371 Ft. Lbs.

130 grs. FFG 1907 F.P.S. 1454 Ft. Lbs.

140 grs. FFG 2004 F.P.S. 1606 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 2043 F.P.S. 1669 Ft. Lbs.

240 GrainBullet


XTP™

80 grs. FFG 1511 F.P.S. 1217 Ft. Lbs.

90 grs. FFG 1629 F.P.S. 1414 Ft. Lbs.

100 grs. FFG 1672 F.P.S. 1490 Ft. Lbs.

110 grs. FFG 1710 F.P.S. 1559 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1761 F.P.S. 1653 Ft. Lbs.

130 grs. FFG 1794 F.P.S. 1716 Ft. Lbs.

140 grs. FFG 1846 F.P.S. 1816 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 1879 F.P.S. 1882 Ft. Lbs.

250 GrainBullet


PTX™

80 grs. FFG 1472 F.P.S. 1203 Ft. Lbs.

90 grs. FFG 1601 F.P.S. 1423 Ft. Lbs.

100 grs. FFG 1642 F.P.S. 1497 Ft. Lbs.

110 grs. FFG 1696 F.P.S. 1597 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1724 F.P.S. 1650 Ft. Lbs.

130 grs. FFG 1775 F.P.S. 1749 Ft. Lbs.

140 grs. FFG 1828 F.P.S. 1855 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 1853 F.P.S. 1907 Ft. Lbs.

300 GrainBullet


XTP™

80 grs. FFG 1452 F.P.S. 1405 Ft. Lbs.

90 grs. FFG 1535 F.P.S. 1570 Ft. Lbs.

100 grs. FFG 1601 F.P.S. 1708 Ft. Lbs.

110 grs. FFG 1646 F.P.S. 1805 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1667 F.P.S. 1852 Ft. Lbs.

130 grs. FFG 1693 F.P.S. 1910 Ft. Lbs.

140 grs. FFG 1714 F.P.S. 1957 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 1758 F.P.S. 2015 Ft. Lbs.

Load Shown in Red is Maximum - Heavier Bullets continued next page...


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T/C® Mag Express® Sabot Loads CONTINUED.

... continued from previous page.

For Use With .50 Caliber T/C® STRIKE™ Rifle OnlyUsing Bullet & Sabot Listed BelowUse #209 Primer for Ignition



For Use With Bullets

Weighing (Grains)Black PowderCharge (Grains)



325 GrainBullet

100 grs. FFG 1451 F.P.S. 1520 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1555 F.P.S. 1745 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 1710 F.P.S. 2110 Ft. Lbs.

400 GrainBullet

100 grs. FFG 1390 F.P.S. 1679 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1469 F.P.S. 1917 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 1587 F.P.S. 2238 Ft. Lbs.



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SUGGESTED LOADS USINGSHOCK WAVE® SABOTS

For Use With .50 Caliber T/C® STRIKE™ Rifle OnlyUsing Bullet & Sabot Listed BelowUse #209 Primer for Ignition

.50 Caliber RifleUsing Black Powder &

Shock Wave® Bullets withT/C® Super Glide™ Sabots


Weighing (Grains)




250 Gr. BulletShock Wave®

in theT/C Super Glide™

Sabot

80 grs. FFG 1472 F.P.S. 1203 Ft. Lbs.

90 grs. FFG 1601 F.P.S. 1423 Ft. Lbs.

100 grs. FFG 1642 F.P.S. 1497 Ft. Lbs.

110 grs. FFG 1696 F.P.S. 1597 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1724 F.P.S. 1650 Ft. Lbs.

130 grs. FFG 1775 F.P.S. 1749 Ft. Lbs.

140 grs. FFG 1828 F.P.S. 1855 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 1853 F.P.S. 1907 Ft. Lbs.

300 Gr. BulletT/C Shock Wave®


Sabot

80 grs. FFG 1452 F.P.S. 1405 Ft. Lbs.

90 grs. FFG 1535 F.P.S. 1570 Ft. Lbs.

100 grs. FFG 1601 F.P.S. 1708 Ft. Lbs.

110 grs. FFG 1646 F.P.S. 1805 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1667 F.P.S. 1852 Ft. Lbs.

130 grs. FFG 1693 F.P.S. 1910 Ft. Lbs.

140 grs. FFG 1714 F.P.S. 1957 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 1758 F.P.S. 2015 Ft. Lbs.


For Use With .50 Caliber T/C® STRIKE™ Rifle OnlyUsing Bullet & Sabot Listed Below Use #209 Primer for Ignition

.50 Caliber RifleUsing 50 Gr. Equivalent Pyrodex® Pellets

& Shock Wave® Bullets withT/C® Super Glide™ Sabots


Weighing (Grains)

Powder Charge50 CAL/50 GR

PYRODEX® PELLETS





Sabot





Sabot





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LOADS For Maxi-Ball™ & Maxi-Hunter® Conical Lead Bullets

For Use Only With .50 Caliber T/C® STRIKE™ Rifle Only BulletsLubricated with Natural Lube 1000Plus™ Bore But ter. Use #209 Primer for Ignition


T/C® Maxi-Ball™ or Maxi-Hunter®

For Use With .50 cal Bullets

Weighing (Grains)

Powder Charge50 CAL/50 GR

PYRODEX® PELLETS



275 Gr. Maxi-Hunter®&

320 Gr. Maxi-Ball™



350 Gr. Maxi-Hunter®&

370 Gr. Maxi-Ball™




For Use Only With .50 Caliber T/C® STRIKE™ Rifle OnlyBullets Lubricated with Natural Lube1000 Plus™ Bore But ter.

Use #209 Primer for Ignition

.50 Caliber RifleUsing Black Powder &

T/C® Maxi-Ball™ or Maxi-Hunter®

For Use With .50 cal Bullets

Weighing (Grains)




275 GrainMaxi-Hunter®

and320 Grain Maxi-Ball™

Lead Bullet

80 grs. FFG 1408 F.P.S. 1409 Ft. Lbs.

90 grs. FFG 1462 F.P.S. 1519 Ft. Lbs.

100 grs. FFG 1511 F.P.S. 1623 Ft. Lbs.

110 grs. FFG 1588 F.P.S. 1792 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1632 F.P.S. 1893 Ft. Lbs.

130 grs. FFG 1675 F.P.S. 1994 Ft. Lbs.

140 grs. FFG 1697 F.P.S. 2020 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 1742 F.P.S. 2157 Ft. Lbs.

350 GrainMaxi-Hunter®

and370 Grain Maxi-Ball™

Lead Bullet

80 grs. FFG 1344 F.P.S. 1484 Ft. Lbs.

90 grs. FFG 1426 F.P.S. 1671 Ft. Lbs.

100 grs. FFG 1478 F.P.S. 1795 Ft. Lbs.

110 grs. FFG 1535 F.P.S. 1936 Ft. Lbs.

120 grs. FFG 1556 F.P.S. 1990 Ft. Lbs.

130 grs. FFG 1592 F.P.S. 2083 Ft. Lbs.

140 grs. FFG 1623 F.P.S. 2165 Ft. Lbs.

150 grs. FFG 1661 F.P.S. 2267 Ft. Lbs.



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BATTERY WARNINGS WARNING: IF A BATTERY OPERATED ACCESSORY ORATTACHMENT (I.E. LASER, OPTICAL SIGHT OR FLASH-LIGHT, ETC.) IS SUPPLIED OR USED WITH THIS

FIREARM, THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSMUST BE ADHERED TO.

WARNING: KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.THERE IS A CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD ASSOCIATEDWITH BATTERIES.

WARNING: IF A NEW OR USED LITHIUM BUTTON/COINCELL BATTERY IS SWALLOWED OR ENTERS THE BODY,IT CAN CAUSE SEVERE INTERNAL BURNS AND CAN

LEAD TO DEATH IN AS LITTLE AS 2 HOURS. ALWAYS COM-PLETELY SECURE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. IF THE BAT-TERY COMPARTMENT DOES NOT CLOSE SECURELY, STOPUSING THE PRODUCT, REMOVE THE BATTERIES, AND KEEP ITAWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF YOU THINK BATTERIES MIGHTHAVE BEEN SWALLOWED OR PLACED INSIDE ANY PART OFTHE BODY, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

• when used correctly, batteries provide a safe and dependablesource of portable power. However, misuse or abuse may result inleakage, fire, or explosion.

• Batteries can explode or leak and cause burns if installed back-wards, disassembled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or hightemperature.

• Always take care to install your batteries correctly observing the“+” and “-” marks on the battery and the device.

• Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking carenot to mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types.

• Store unused batteries in their original packaging and away frommetal objects that may short-circuit them.

• Remove discharged batteries from equipment promptly to avoidpossible damage from leakage.

• Never dispose of batteries in fire. (Failure to observe this precau-tion may result in an explosion.)

• The batteries are supplied in a charged state and are not designedfor recharging. Recharging may cause leakage, fire, or explosion.

• The batteries should be disposed of properly, including keepingthem away from children.

• Dispose of used batteries immediately. Even used batteries maycause injury.


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PATENT INFO• This product may be covered by one or more patents. Visit

www.tcarms.com for virtual patent information.

p/n 3002978 REV:T/C® STRIKE™ML_080118

T/C® Mailing Address:(for questions & comments)Thompson/Center Arms


T/C® Shipping Address:(for repairs or warranty work)

Thompson/Center ArmsATTN: Repair Department


T/C® Web Address:www.tcarms.com

T/C® Customer Service Phone:Toll Free (866) 730-1614

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