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Flintlock Accessories FLINTLOCK ACCESSORIES WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm FLINT LOCK RIFLE FIELD KIT www.P65Warnings.ca.gov All the basics for flint lock maintenance while in the field. WARNING: Cancer and Contains: pan brush, jaw tightening rod, stainless steel touch hole pick and small Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov screwdriver with 3 different size blades for a multitude of uses including rear sight “BASIC˝ FLINT LOCK ACCESSORY KIT adjustment. Lightweight and compact. All tools provided on a handy key ring. The basic essentials for someone who wants to take up the challenge of No.31007099 hunting with a flint lock. Works with any .50 caliber flint lock muzzleloader. Contains: (1) Pan Charger (1) Touch Hole Pick (2) Flints (1) Leather Pad (2) .50 caliber Quick Shots No.31007299 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm *NOTE: The Pan Charger is to be used with black powder only. All implements must be www.P65Warnings.ca.gov used in accordance with the instructions provided by Thompson/Center. FLINT LOCK TOUCH HOLE PICK Rugged stainless steel touchhole pick with lanyard loop. FLINT LOCK PAN CHARGER No.31007113 The knurled end screws off the solid brass tube for easy filling. Holds approximately 80 grains FFFFG (4F) Black Powder. Dispenses a small amount of priming powder. Each dispensed charge fills the pan of a T/C® rifle one-half full. WARNING: Cancer and No.31007020 Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov PREMIUM AGATE FLINTS Cut from Agate, these premium flints will out-perform standard flints by producing at least twice the number of strikes. Their ability to produce more consistent sparks for a longer time is the reason why they are used by top muzzleloading shooters. No.31007203 Package of three FLINT LOCK TOUCH HOLE PICKS WARNING: Cancer and Durable polymer “spark proof”. Package of 2. Reproductive Harm No.51017093 www.P65Warnings.ca.gov FLINTS FOR MUZZLELOADERS These high quality rifle flints are recommended for use with all T/C® flint locks. Package of 4. No.31007200 ACCESSORIES.TCARMS.COM 51 TC_Accy_Pages-2018.indd 51 12/26/17 8:19 PM BULLET STARTERS WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov T-HANDLE SHORT STARTER WITH UNIVERSAL LOADING TIPS • Attaches to ramrod to extend the length for easier cleaning and use of ramrod attachments • Rugged composite design • Interchageable tips: short starter, brass loading tips and aluminum seating head Universal Loading Tips: Knurled, concave brass loading tips for use on your T- Handle and ramrod. 10-32 threads. Fits spire point, conical point and hollow point muzzleloader bullets. No.54169058 FLEX PRIMING PALM SAVER WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm • Fits over the end of the ramrod www.P65Warnings.ca.gov • Eases pressure on the hand when seating projectile • Made of soft Bio-Flex® • Molded over a hard fiber core for superior durability • Houses 4 spare 209 primers, with 2 ready for instant priming No.35009611 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov T-HANDLE SHORT STARTER & RAMROD EXTENSION • Lightweight, compact short starter with a “palm saver˝ built in. • Removable seating end allows conversion of T-handle and ramrod into a work rod. • Rugged composite design with removable aluminum seating head. • T-handle provides extra leverage for firmer more uniform seating. No.31007127 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 31007980 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm POWER ROD® RAMROD www.P65Warnings.ca.gov • Universal Power Rod® for all styles of muzzleloaders • Works with barrels up to 31˝ in length. • Simply cut it to fit your gun and install the threaded tip. • Tip accepts 10-32 thread loading and cleaning tools. T-HANDLE SHORT STARTER WITH EXTENDED SUPER JAG • Pivoting handle gives maximum grip then folds neatly for out A lightweight, compact short starter with a removable seating end which of the way storage allows for the conversion of the ramrod into a work rod. Effectively (Patent #6,145,235) converts your ramrod to a range rod. No.31007980 Universal Power Rod EXTENDED SUPER JAG Knurled to provide maximum contact between (you cut to length - starts at 31˝ long) patch and bore. Long stepped shank prevents patches from binding. No.31007983 Encore® Pro Hunter™ & Omega™ with 28˝ Barrel Concave tip allows use for loading. Adds 3¾˝ to ramrod. The Extended No.31007979 Encore® Muzzleloader with 26˝ Barrel Jag is necessary for cleaning all 28˝ muzzleloader barrels. 10-32 threads. No.31007239 52 ACCESSORIES.TCARMS.COM TC_Accy_Pages-2018.indd 52 12/26/17 8:19 PM BREECH PLUGS STAINLESS STEEL BREECH PLUG BREECH PLUG Thompson/Center™ Breech Plugs are made of the highest quality materials for years of rugged service. As T/C® has evolved so have our muzzleloaders. Advancements in extraction, use, fouling prevention, and cleaning make T/C® Breech Plugs some of the best in the modern muzzleloading market. Below is a chart detailing which Breech Plug works with which model of T/C® Muzzleloader. Speed Breech®, Speed Breech® 3, Speed Breech XT®, Triumph® Speed Breech XT®, Impact!™ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm Breech Plug and Stainless Steel Breech Plugs all have a limited lifetime warranty. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Encore® Pro Triumph® & Encore® & Encore® Hunter XT™ Item # NAME Triumph® Bone Encore® Pro Hunter FX™ Pro Hunter™ 209x50 IMPACT!™ & Encore® Collector® 1st Gen ONLY & Omega™ Endeavor 31007542 SPEED BREECH XT X 501000000 SPEED BREECH 3 X 31007523 SPEED BREECH X 31007729 TRIUMPH SPEED BREECH XT X 31007761 IMPACT! BREECH PLUG X 31007763 SS BREECH PLUG X No.51167070 No.31007805 REPLACEMENT PERCUSSION CAP NIPPLES WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm (For use with No.11 Percussion Caps) Made of stainless steel, www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Extractor Extractor these nipples are carefully machined and long lasting. in Place Out Position No.51167070 for most T/C® Cap Lock rifles. (Except Cherokee™ & Seneca™). ¼-28 threads. Fits many TC® In-lines also (except Encore® 209x50, T/C® Scout™, Omega™ & WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm Triumph® models). www.P65Warnings.ca.gov ENCORE® 209X50 “E-Z TIP˝ EXTRACTOR The “E-Z Tip˝ extractor for the Encore 209x50 Magnum muzzleloader is 209 PRIMER ADAPTER FOR BLACK DIAMOND™ WARNING: Cancer and an accessory item that allows the extractor to be tipped out of the way for ™ Reproductive Harm & WOODS RIFLE www.P65Warnings.ca.gov easy removal of the breech plug for cleaning. Eliminates having to remove Primer adapter for older model T/C® Muzzleloaders. the standard extractor prior to removing the breech plug. Must be used with the correct striker. No.31007211 No.31007805 ACCESSORIES.TCARMS.COM 53 TC_Accy_Pages-2018.indd 53 12/26/17 8:19 PM MULTI TOOLS & WRENCHES NIPPLE WRENCH Made of hardened steel, this is a high quality tool. One wrench fits all #11 nipples (except the T/C® Scout™) and fits Musket Cap nipples. It supplies the leverage necessary to remove even the most stubborn nipple from your WARNING: Cancer and muzzleloader. Reproductive Harm No.51017482 For #11 Nipple Only ® ™ www.P65Warnings.ca.gov T/C PRO HUNTER TOOL No.51017064 For Both #11 & Musket Nipple (Universal) This handy tool can be used to remove and replace the grip cap, the grip, the forend and to adjust the rear sight for elevation and windage. It also allows for removal or replacement of the choke tube in 45 Colt/.410 ga. barrels. Weighs 1.5 oz. No.35007992 WEDGE PIN PULLER A hardened steel, dual-purpose tool which taps out the forend wedge just enough so that it can be caught and pulled free with the claw end. It is also a nipple wrench that fits all T/C® nipples that take #11 caps, except the T/C® Scout™. No.31007062 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm ENCORE® BARREL REMOVAL TOOL www.P65Warnings.ca.gov This multi-use tool allows easy interchange your barrels. Simply unscrew the forend and then knock out the hinge pin. No.35007503 XT BREECH PLUG WRENCH This wrench is designed as a backup tool for all Speed Breech XT® models. No.31007747 No. 31007221 No. 31007223 WARNING: Cancer and POWDER SPOUTS Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Makes it easier to pour black powder, or a black powder substitute ENCORE® ADJUSTABLE HINGE PIN directly from the container into a powder measure or flask The original T/C® Encore® barrel hinge pin rotates and drifts from without spilling. side to side freely every time action is opened or closed. This creates a No.31007223 WARNING: Cancer and Spout for Pyrodex® Reproductive Harm potential for the lock-up to be slightly different with each shot. Our new or Blackhorn® 209 Container www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Encore Adjustable Hinge Pin locks the position of the hinge pin so that mechanical lock-up of the Encore action is exactly the same every time. WARNING: Cancer and No.31007221 Spout for Black Powder Can Reproductive Harm The Adjustable Hinge Pin simply tightens into place so there is no rotation www.P65Warnings.ca.gov nor drifting from side to side. The new pin fits all standard and Pro Hunter Encore barrels. No.31007010 54 ACCESSORIES.TCARMS.COM TC_Accy_Pages-2018.indd 54 12/26/17 8:19 PM PRIMING & IN-LINE CAPPERS 209 FLEX CAPPER Unique, flexible 209 Capper is shaped to accommodate all scoped muzzleloaders for instant and easy priming. Made from Bio-Flex, a silicone material which will stay soft and flexible in the most frigid conditions. The 209 Flex Capper presents two 209 shotshell primers for instant capping (one at each end) while storing six more. Also includes a lanyard hole for thong attachment. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm WARNING: Cancer and No.35008007 www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Reproductive Harm DOG-BONE 209 PRIMING TOOL www.P65Warnings.ca.gov A handy & durable polymer 209 priming tool holds two 209 shot- shell primers at each end for instant priming.
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