Manual

Table Of Contents
Subject: Page Number
General Rules for Use and Handling of Muzzleloading Firearms ..............2
Nomenclature..............................................................................................8
Assembly & Disassembly of Your Fire Hawk..............................................9
Basic Equipment Needs For The Muzzleloading Shooter ..........................11
Understanding Black Powder and Pyrodex
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..............................................12
Ignition........................................................................................................17
Black Powder Pressures and Velocities ......................................................18
Bullet Molds................................................................................................21
Patching the Round Ball ............................................................................22
Understanding the Fire Hawk Trigger & Striker Mechanism ....................25
Adjusting the Fire Hawk Trigger ................................................................27
Charging and Priming the Fire Hawk ........................................................30
In-Line Muzzleloader Loading Diagram ....................................................31
Summary of Charging and Priming ............................................................37
Pulling a Charge ........................................................................................38
Cleaning Your Fire Hawk ..........................................................................40
Iron Sight Adjustment ................................................................................46
Scope Mounting ..........................................................................................46
Service Department ....................................................................................46
Statement of Liability ................................................................................47
Limited Warranty........................................................................................48
Bullet Data..................................................................................................49
Suggested Loads for the Fire Hawk............................................................52
Loading Information for Break-o-Way
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Sabots ..........................................55
Fire Hawk
™
, Maxi-Hunter
®
, Maxi-Ball
®
, Break-o-Way
™
Sabots and Natural Lube
1000 Plus Bore Butter
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, Woods Rifle
™
, Mag Express
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and PTX
™
are Trademarks of
Thompson/Center Arms. Copyright 1992 Thompson/Center Arms Co., Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Separate Owner's Manuals for any other models of muz-
zleloaders which Thompson/Center offers are available free from the factory upon
request. Call or write with your specific needs.