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1. 34 THOROUGH CLEANING GONT D Once removed the breech plug should be scrubbed free of fouling and should then be lubricated with an anti seize lubricant like T C s Super Lube before reinstallation The threads inside the breech end of the barrel must also be well cleaned with a stiff brush and bore cleaner and then dried and lubricated with anti seize lube Next in the cleaning process fill a pan with hot soapy water Submerge the muzzle end of the barrel in the water and push a wet patch down the barrel from the breech end on the end of your ramrod that has a jag installed on it a jag comes with T C muzzleloaders from the factory Pump the ramrod and patch up and down in the barrel This will draw water into the barrel and flush out the fouling When the barrel is clean wipe off any ex cess water and allow it to dry Thoroughly wipe any powder residue from the frame assembly Dry the parts thoroughly and lubricate them lightly to prevent rust and corro sion Use a pressurized mois ture displacing oil to clean and lubricate the firing pin within the breech block as shown FIGURE 23 After cleaning your Omega muzzleloader it is recommended that you lightly lubricate the metal surfaces of the rifle Do not use heavy grease or oil as during cold weather excessive lube may congeal and slow or stop the hammer fall when the trigger is pulled With the barrel completely dry lightly lubricate the bore with a
2. 240 Grain Bullet XTP 150 grs FFG 1879 F P S 1882 Ft Lbs 80 grs FFG 1472 F P S 1203 Ft Lbs 90 grs FFG 1601 F P S 1423 Ft Lbs Bullet 110 grs FFG 1696 F P S 1597 Ft Lbs Like The Thompson Center 120 grs FFG 1724 F P S 1650 Ft Lbs FIDE 130 grs FFG 1775 FPS 1749 Ft Lbs 140 grs FFG 1828 5 1855 Ft Lbs 150 grs FFG 1853 F P S 1907 Ft Lbs 80 grs FFG 1452FPS 1405 Ft Lbs 90 grs FFG 1535 FPS 1570 Ft Lbs Bullet 110 grs FFG 1646 FPS 1805 Ft Lbs Like The Thompson Center 120 grs FFG 1667 F P S 1852 Ft Lbs 130 grs FFG 1693 EP S 1910 Ft Lbs 140 grs FFG 1714 5 1957 Ft Lbs 150 grs FFG 1758 F PS 2015 Ft Lbs Load Shown in Red is Maximum Heavier Bullets continued next page T C Mag Express Sabot Loads CONT D continued from previous page For Use With 50 Caliber 1 Omega Muzzleloader Only 50 Caliber Rifle Using Powder Charge and Bullet Using Black Powder amp Weights Listed Mag Express Sabot Load Use 209 Primer for Ignition IR Black Powder Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy Weighing Grains usce Grains Feet Per Second Foot Pounds 325 Grain 150 grs FFG 1710 F P S 2110 Ft Lbs 100 grs FFG 1390 RPS 1679 Ft Lbs 400 Grain 0 Grain 420 grs FFG 1469 FPS 1917 Ft Lbs 150 grs FFG 1587 F P S 2238 Ft Lbs Load Shown in Red is Maximum 48
3. amp THOMPSON CENTER America s Master Gunmaker Omega Muzzleloading Rifle WARNING Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute such as Pyrodex are the only propellant powders that are safe to use in a muzzleloading firearm Read the instructions and warnings in this manual CAREFULLY BEFORE using this firearm SHOCK WAVE is a Registered Trademark of Alliant Techsystems Inc and is used under license THOMPSON CENTER ARMS 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA 01104 Toll Free Phone 866 730 1614 www tcarms com Copyright 2012 Thompson Center Arms All rights reserved WARNING READ 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 amp INSTRUCTION MANUAL should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership or when the firearm is presented to another person Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot If you don t have a manual printed copies are available free upon request by contacting the factory at the address below They are also available via download from the company s web site shown below THOMPSON CENTER ARMS e CUSTOMER
4. FIRING WARNING THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PER SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED AND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER EAR PROTEC TORS SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE to prevent perma nent damage to your hearing Make sure others who are near by are wearing ear protection as well ALWAYS WEAR PROPER CLOTHING WHEN FIRING A MUZZLELOADER Wearing long sleeves is recommended to protect arms from debris that may be ejected during firing ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE whether indoors or out Safety glasses should protect your eyes from the firing flash and particles associated with the discharge of a muzzleloader Failure to do so creates a risk of personal injury from particle or debris spit ting or ricochets Make sure others who are nearby are wear ing eye protection as well ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER Never shoot if you are tired cold or impaired in any way ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE so that persons cannot accidentally walk into the line of fire THE SHOOTER AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTING AREA MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUT OF THE LINE OF FIRE and are not within an area where they may be struck by ricochets or particles ejected from a firearm NEVER SHOOT AT HARD SURFAC
5. Grains Pyrodex Pellets Feet Per Second Foot Pounds 2Pellets 1937 F P S 1500 Ft Lbs 180 Gr Bullet 3 Pellets 2303 F P S 2120 Ft Lbs 2Pellets 1889 FP S 1902 Ft Lbs 240 Gr Bullet 3 Pellets 2249 F P S 2696 Ft Lbs 2Pellets 1863 FPS 1927 Ft Lbs 250 Gr Bullet 3 Pellets 2197 F P S 2680 Ft Lbs 2Pellets 1729 5 1992 Ft Lbs 300 Gr Bullet 3 Pellets 2036 F P S 2762 Ft Lbs 3 Pellets 1938 F P S 2711 Ft Lbs 400 Gr Bullet 3 Pellets 1806 F P S 2897 Ft Lbs Load Shown in Red is Maximum 46 For Use With 50 Caliber T C Omega Muzzleloader Only Using Bullet amp Powder Listed Use 209 Primer for Ignition For Use With Bullets Black Powder Weighing Grains Charge Grains 50 Caliber Rifle Using Black Powder amp Mag Express Sabot Loads Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy Feet Per Second Foot Pounds 80 grs FFG 90 grs FFG 1035 Ft Lbs 1135 Ft Lbs 1206 Ft Lbs 110 grs FFG 1247 Ft Lbs seme rne Fra ssrrre un Luo grs FFG tertiis 150 grs FFG 2043 F P S 1669 Ft Lbs 180 Grain Bullet 80 grs FFG 1511 FPS 1217 Ft Lbs 90 grs FFG 1629 FPS 1414 Ft Lbs 100 grs FFG 1672 F P S 1490 Ft Lbs 110 grs FFG 1710 5 1559 Ft Lbs Like The 120 grs FFG 1761 5 1653 Ft Lbs Thompson Center 130 grs FFG 1794 F P S 1716 Ft Lbs 140 grs FFG 1846 EP S 1816 Ft Lbs
6. Owner Registration Card Mailed on Notes This area is provided for your convenience We suggest that you make a list of important information that pertains to your specific firearm best performing load etc Keep this booklet with your firearm and review your notes before each hunting season or whenever the firearm has not been used for extended periods of time 51 PATENT INFORMATION The T C Omega is covered by one or more of the following Patents 5 438 784 6 360 470 7 472 507 6 393 751 5 386 659 6 360 468 7 389 719 6 374 526 5 402 593 6 345 461 7 703 230 6 145 235 5 615 505 6 557 289 7 392 611 6 604 311 6 321 478 6 711 819 7 380 362 6 219 951 6 286 242 6 519 887 7 506 469 6 532 692 6 286 241 6 457 271 7 251 964 5 907 920 6 260 300 6 865 979 7 254 913 5 639 981 6 267 825 7 140 141 7 878 102 5 782 030 6 266 908 6 523 294 7 828 500 5 680 722 6 357 156 6 571 502 7 810 269 5 615 507 6 330 761 6 523 296 7 866 077 7 140 138 6 421 944 6 711 843 7 886 475 7 257 917 6 397 508 7 328 645 7 716 864 7 621 064 6 405 473 7 748 306 7 861 450 7 814 694 6 425 199 7 194 833 7 900 389 7 954 269 6 434 875 7 263 795 7 886 469 7 743 544 6 430 860 6 993 864 6 161 322 7 793 455 6 370 806 7 059 075 6 493 977 7 774 971 6 360 469 7 069 683 6 622 411 7 908 781 6 412 208 7 617 628 6 357 157 7 735 252 6 345 462 7 600 340 6 574 898 7 950 177 Mailing Address for questions amp comments Thompson Center Arms 2
7. PROPERTY THE ONLY SAFE WAY TO GUARD AGAINST AN ACCIDEN TAL DISCHARGE IS TO CARRY YOUR T C OMEGA UNPRIMED WITH THE HAMMER IN THE AT REST POSI TION AND THE MUZZLE POINTED DOWNRANGE AWAY FROM YOURSELF BYSTANDERS OR PROPERTY WARNING DO NOT PRIME THE FIREARM UNTIL YOU If you have followed the preceding instructions in this manual your firearm will now be charged with Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute such as Pyrodex and a pro jectile will be firmly seated against the powder charge The ram rod will be returned to the thimbles under the barrel and your ramrod will be marked to the exact seating depth of the powder projectile combination that you are using allowing you to ensure that each future projectile is also seated to the same depth in the bore With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction open the action by pivoting the trigger guard down and forward 26 PRIMING THE T C OMEGA CONT D WHEN YOU ARE READY TO FIRE YOUR OMEGA OPEN THE ACTION AND PRIME IT AS SHOWN FIGURE 13 Showing a 209 Primer being FIGURE 13 placed in the breech plug PRIMER POCKET BREECH BLOCK LOWERED Keep muzzle pointed downrange keep fingers away from trigger Handling 209 primers can be made easier with the FIGURE 14 primer deprimer tool T C part 7802 Slide a 209 primer into the slot of the tool as shown in the diagram below To prime the gun place the protruding part of the primer into the hole in the br
8. SCREWS AFTER FIRING IF THE MOUNTING SCREWS SHOW SIGNS OF LOOSENING DO NOT FIRE THE FIREARM AGAIN TAKE IT TO A QUALIFIED GUN SMITH FOR ASSISTANCE WARNING A SCOPE WHICH IS NOT SECURELY 39 SIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS FAILURE TO DO THIS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS WARNING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM IS Omega muzzleloaders are equipped with either of two rear sights Rear Sight Type 1 FIGURE 28 To adjust elevation moving the elevation blade up or down changes the point of Rear Sight Type 1 impact To do this turn the Ele AED T dus vation Adjustment Screw clock Adjustment wise as viewed from the receiver end to lower the point of impact and counter clock wise to raise the point of im FIGURE 28 pact To adjust the windage it is necessary to move the entire rear sight leaf left or right by using the slotted screw head on the right side of the rear sight as viewed from the receiver end of the sight Move the rear sight blade in the direction you want your shots to hit Example Turn the screw clockwise thereby moving the sight blade to the right to move your shots to the right and counter clockwise to move the shots to the left Rear Sight Type 2 FIGURE 29 To adjust elevation move the elevation slide up or down its ramp to change the point of Rear Si
9. SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WARNING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME A YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM ANY OF THE PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THIS WORK IS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUN SMITH USING GENUINE THOMPSON CENTER PARTS IF YOU DO OTHERWISE IMPROPER FUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT IT WILL ALSO VOID YOUR WARRANTY WARNING DO NOT ALTER MODIFY OR REPLACE CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS DISCHARGING FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNITION AND LOADING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY WASH HANDS THOR OUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE WARNING ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION Proper cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of your firearm Your firearm is a precision instrument To ensure reliable function it is necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure When you are finished shooting for the day or for the season and plan to store the Omega muzzleloader away you must clean the fire arm thoroughly Follow these instructions for thorough cleaning Tip the breech open and be certain that there is no primer in the primer pocket Then remove the breech plug The breech plug is removed from the barrel by turning it counter clockwise as viewed from the breech end of the barrel using the wrench that was supplied with the gun FIGURE 22
10. SUPPORT 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA 01104 TEL Toll Free 866 730 1614 www tcarms com TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES nd SAFE STORAGE amp TRANSPORTATION m SAFETY RULES FOR THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER 10 BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR SHOOTING THE T C OMEGA 13 UNDERSTANDING BLACK POWDER UNDERSTANDING PYRODEXe OMEGA TRIGGER amp HAMMER PREPARATION FOR FIRING SERIAL NUMBER amp MODEL I D ee 18 INSPECTING CHARGING THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER PRIMING THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER FIRING THE OMEGA UNLOADING AND UNCHARGING FIELD CLEANING THOROUGH CLEANING DISASSEMBLY OF THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER MOUNTING A SCOPE SIGHT ADJUSTMENT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY CONTACT amp SHIPPING FOR SERVICE LOAD COMPONENTS SUGGESTED LOADS FOR THE T C OMEGA FOR YOUR RECORDS YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY 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 feel uncertain about any operational aspects of your firearm please contact Thompson Center before proceeding with its operation SAFETY RULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WARNING YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF T
11. dangerous increase in pressure and may damage your firearm and cause injury to yourself and others BESURE ALL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS HOLSTERS GRIPS SLINGS SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE COMPATIBLE with the firearm and that the accessories do not interfere with safe operation It is your responsibility to understand and follow all of the instructions in this manual as well as those which may be supplied with your ammunition and loading components and any accessory NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the procedures outlined in this manual Improper disassembly or re assembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death NEVER MANIPULATE ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL Improper manipulation of any other internal component may affect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may cause serious injury or death NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS IN YOUR THOMPSON CENTER FIREARM UNLESS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH using genuine Thompson Center parts If you do otherwise improper func tioning of your firearm may occur and serious injury or death and damage to property may result SONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOL LOW ALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY YOU ARE TH
12. each shot for maximum accuracy In the field you can expect to fire two to three shots before swab bing may be necessary The more powder you use in each charge the more fouling will build up When you experience pro gressively more difficult bullet seating due to buildup of fouling you must clean the bore or safe loading will become impossible See the sections on Cleaning and on Unloading Uncharging Once the sabot has been loaded carefully mark your ramrod to indicate the correct depth of the fully seated pellet and projec tile combination that you are using FIGURE 12 so you can seat each subse quent to the correct depth Mark The Ramrod If you are loading sabots make sure that the bore has been cleaned and that all of the oil or lubricant has been removed The drier the bore the better when shoot ing sabots as this will improve accuracy FIGURE 12 25 PRIMING THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER The Thompson Center Omega muzzleloading rifle uses a 209 primer for ignition WARNING ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION ARE ACTUALLY READY TO FIRE AND YOU HAVE DOUBLE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE RAMROD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BORE THOMP SON CENTER DOES NOT RECOMMEND PRIMING THE FIREARM UNTIL THE INSTANT BEFORE FIRING CARRYING A CHARGED PRIMED OMEGA CAN BE DANGEROUS ACCI DENTAL DISCHARGE IS A CONSTANT HAZARD WHICH IF IT OCCURS CAN CAUSE INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO
13. firearm and injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property NOTE Black Powder is manufactured in four specific types or granu lations for use in firearms Generally speaking it is the granule size which determines the appropriate use of Black Powder The largest granulations are naturally the slowest burning and therefore work best in large caliber rifles and shotguns Pistols or smaller caliber rifles require a finer or faster burning powder The priming powder used in the pan of a flint lock is extremely fine and fast burning for positive ignition of the main charge FG commonly called Single The muzzleloading enthusiast finds little use for this very coarse black powder It s use is restricted to the large bore 10 8 4 gauge shotguns of yesteryear FFG commonly called Double This is a very popular powder for 45 caliber to 58 caliber rifles It is also used for 12 16 and 20 gauge muzzleloading shotguns While it is not considered a pistol powder it is sometimes used in very large caliber single shot pistols It is recommended for use in most T C muzzleloaders FFFG commonly called Triple F Due to its wide range of uses Triple F is the black powder that is most commonly found on a dealer s shelf It is used in all per cussion revolvers 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 4F
14. in front of the trigger guard and the other is approximately 4 ahead of the first The Stock Assembly molded composite material or wood NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the proce dures outlined in this manual Improper disassembly or re assembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death TAKEDOWN OF THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER Make sure that the gun is unprimed and uncharged Remove the ramrod from the thimble s Lower the swinging breech block to open the action by pivot ing the trigger guard forward This will expose the primer pocket in the breech plug Make sure there is no primer seated Next holding the muzzle up to the light look through the ignition fire channel to make Sure you can see through it If you can not see through it it is charged or the channel is obstructed and it will be necessary for you to remove the breech plug Close the swinging breech and remove both the front and rear stock lug assembly screws by turning them counter clockwise As viewed from the bottom of the gun The barrel action assembly may now be lifted out of the stock Open the breech and insert the breech plug wrench onto the breech plug Turn counter clockwise to unscrew the breech plug You may have to exert some initial force in order to break the gas seal which formed when the breech plug was originally snugged to the barrel during installation There will be initi
15. refers to the opposite condition to Charged and indicates that the powder charge and projectile have been either fired or removed and that the bore is com pletely clear Prime or Primed applies to the act of placing a primer cap or 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 powder has been removed from the firearm or is not in place NEVER PRIME YOUR MUZZLELOADING FIREARM UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE IT Your muzzleloader should remain unprimed until the instant before firing After you prime the firearm your full concentration should be on the target and the act of firing A SHARP OR HEAVY BLOW TO THE EXTERNAL HAMMER CAN FRACTURE PARTS AND CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OR DISCHARGE OF THE FIREARM An accidental dis charge may cause serious injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property NEVER HAND A CHARGED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM TO ANOTHER PERSON Once charged a muzzleloading firearm requires your complete attention Never charge the firearm and then hand it to another shooter Equally you should never shoot a muzzleloading firearm that has been charged by someone else Only the person doing the loading knows whether the firearm has been charged properly 11 T C OMEGA SAFETY RULES CONT D DO NOT CHARGE YOUR T C MUZZLELOADER DIRECTLY FROM A CAN HORN OR FLAS
16. 100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA 01104 T C Shipping Address for repairs or warranty work Thompson Center Arms ATTN Repair Department 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA 01104 Web Address www tcarms com Customer Service Phone Toll Free 866 730 1614 Customer Service email tca_customerservice tcarms com 00084007 REV OMEGAML_09 30 2012 52
17. BURST BARREL MAY CAUSE INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IF DUE TO FOULING A BULLET OR BALL BECOMES LODGED PART WAY DOWN THE BARREL THE FIREARM MUST BE DISASSEMBLED AND THE CHARGE REMOVED SEE SECTION ON CLEANING ALSO SEE SECTION ON UNLOADING AND UNCHARGING 24 WARNING NEVER FIRE MUZ p CHARGING THE T C OMEGA CONT D Loading Conical Bullets or Sabots When Using Pyrodex Pellets Seat the projectile Start by loading the pellets into the bore firmly following the specific pellet manufacturer s against instructions the pellet s Next start the projectile into the bore with a bullet starter and then use your ramrod to push the projectile the remainder of the way down the bore until it is seated firmly against the pellet s FIGURE 11 Do not pound on it as this will likely crush the pellets and effect the reliability of ignition It could also deform the bullet and will undoubtedly affect accuracy With successive shots fouling may build up enough in the bore to make loading of subsequent shots more difficult or even impossible The more fouling that is present the more difficult it will be to seat your projectile to the same depth This will cause differences in pressure which will in turn affect accuracy While at the range you should clean swab your bore with a cleaner like Thompson Center s Number 139 Bore Cleaner and suitable jag patch combination after
18. CH A CONDITION ONE OR MORE OF THE COMPONENTS MAY ACT AS A BAR REL OBSTRUCTION AND FIRING COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WARNING WHEN LOADING T C S MAG EXPRESS To properly assemble your T C Mag Express Sabot insert the projectile into the sabot and press firmly making sure the bullet is fully seated FIGURE 30 Use only bullets of the correct diameter 45 MAG EXPRESS amp SHOCK WAVE SABOTS CONT D RECT DIAMETER THAT WERE DESIGNED FOR THE SABOTS YOU ARE USING USING BULLETS OF LESSER DIAMETER MAY CAUSE THE BULLET TO SEPA RATE FROM THE SABOT RESULTING IN A BARREL OBSTRUCTION USING BULLETS OF LARGER DIAMETER COULD RESULT IN DIFFICULT LOADING OR A CONDITION WHERE THE SABOT IS NOT SEATED ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE POWDER CHARGE RESULTING IN A BARREL OBSTRUCTION EITHER CASE CAN RESULT IN A DAM AGED FIREARM AND POSSIBLE INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WARNING USE ONLY PROJECTILES OF THE COR USE IN RIFLES OF THOMPSON CENTER MANUFAC TURE ONLY FOR LOAD DATA FOR OTHER BRANDS REFER TO THEIR SPECIFIC LOAD DATA WARNING THE LOAD DATA PROVIDED HERE IS FOR For Use With 50 Caliber k T C Omega Muzzleloader Only 50 Caliber Rifle Using Powder Charge and Bullet Using Pyrodex Pellets amp Weights Listed Use 209 Primer for Ignition Mag Express Sabot Loads iade rien FON n MUS Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy
19. E MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE USE OF YOUR FIREARM AND THOMPSON CENTER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM 1 THE CRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENT USE OF THIS FIREARM 2 A DISREGARD OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 3 IMPROPER OR CARELESS HANDLING OF THIS FIREARM 4 THE USE OF NON STANDARD DEFEC TIVE IMPROPER LOAD COMPONENTS OR 5 IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENT MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE FIREARM 6 WARNING SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PER YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES GONT D NEVER CLIMB TO OR DESCEND FROM A TREE STAND WITH A PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM NEVER RAISE OR LOWER A PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM TO OR FROM A TREE STAND Failure to follow this rule may cause serious injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property NEVER LEAN A CHARGED AND PRIMED RIFLE AGAINST A TREE A WALL OR ANY SURFACE WHERE IT MAY FALL OVER Once the rifle has been charged it is your responsibility to guard against situations that may result in an accidental dis charge Failure to follow this rule may cause serious injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property USE THOMPSON CENTER SCOPE MOUNTS ONLY The current product catalog lists a series of scopes and mounts which are designed specifically for use with our firearms These mounts make use of existing screw holes Those who desire a scope sig
20. ES WATER OR RAN DOMLY INTO THE SKY Always select a place to shoot that has a safe backstop and is free from obstructions and sur faces which cause ricochets NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING OR HANDLING ANY FIREARM NEVER SMOKE WHILE SHOOTING OR HANDLING A MUZ ZLELOADING FIREARM ALWAYS KEEP LOADING COMPONENTS AND LOADING RESERVES WELL AWAY FROM THE MUZZLELOADER WHEN FIRING 17 SERIAL NUMBER amp MODEL I D GUN MODEL DESIGNATION ON THE BARREL FIGURE 2b SERIAL NUMBER MARKING FIGURE 2d PROPELLANT MARKING ON BARREL INSPECTING WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WARNING ANY TIME THAT YOU HANDLE A OMEGA OPEN THE ACTION AND ENSURE THAT IT IS UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED INSPECTING With your finger away from the trigger and with the hammer in the AT REST position FIGURE 3 open the action to inspect by pushing forward on the trigger guard spur FIG URES 3 amp 4 FIGURE 3 Hammer AT REST Look into the breech plug to make sure there is no primer pre sent FIGURE 5 T and look through UNLOCK the breech plug 1 2 channel to ensure ACTION VIA that there is no p Ej TRIGGER charge in the y GUARD bore Verify that the bore is clear and free of obstruc tions You must follow this procedure TRIGGER every time a lt GUARD firearm leaves ye SPUR DOWN your h
21. HESE As a firearm owner you accept a demanding responsibility How seriously you take this responsibility can be the difference between life and death There is no excuse for careless or abu sive handling of your firearm At all times handle your firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger 3 YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT D ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Never point a firearm at anyone or anything you do not intend to shoot whether or not it is loaded This is par ticularly important when loading unloading or field stripping the gun ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE Do not take anyone s word that the firearm is uncharged or unprimed always check for yourself Never pass your firearm to another person until the action is open and or on safe and you visually check that it is uncharged and unprimed Keep your muzzleloading firearm uncharged and unprimed and safely stored when not in use NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD OR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FIRE Ensure that other objects do not touch the trigger ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT Always be sure of where the bullet will strike and shoot only where there is a safe back stop free of obstruc tions water or other surfaces which can cause ricochets Be sure your bullet will stop behind your target B
22. ING AN EXPLOSION WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY T WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO PULL A CHARGE UNLOADING A CHARGE FROM THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER Under normal conditions the Omega muzzleloader is unloaded simply by firing it into a suitable and safe backstop There are however some conditions under which the firearm cannot be fired and the charge must be removed manually SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS If the projectile is not seated firmly against the powder charge stop immediately Do not attempt to fire the gun You must remove the charge and then clean the barrel If the Omega muzzleloader is loaded in a proper manner yet fails to fire after repeated priming and clearing of the ignition channel f you are at a location that is unsuitable for discharging the firearm before transporting it To remove a charge from your T C Omega muzzleloader it will be necessary to take the following steps Open the action and make sure that the gun is unprimed Remove the breech plug Once the breech plug has been removed point the muzzle up Gravity should then cause the pellets or the loose powder to drop out The sabot or bullet can then be poked out of the bore with your ramrod To push the bullet fully out of the bar rel it will be necessary to add the extended super jag which came with your rifle to your ramrod or you may use a longer ra
23. K A spark from a previous firing may ignite the stream of powder being poured into the firearm and cause the container to explode The explosion of a powder can horn or flask may cause serious injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property Use a separate pre calibrated measuring device containing small quantities of powder to charge your firearm Keep the muzzle directed away from your face and body when loading ALWAYS KEEP SUPPLIES OF POWDER PRIMERS AND CAPS WELL AWAY FROM A FIRING POSITION OR SHOOTING BENCH A powder horn flask can of powder or quantity of primers or caps can ignite with deadly force if exposed to sparks or intense heat Follow the manufacturer s instructions for safe handling and storage of powder and primers or caps Keep unused powder and primers or caps well away from firearms that are being discharged Sparks from the discharge of a muzzleloading firearm may cause an unused supply of powder or primers or caps to ignite causing serious injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property You must follow this procedure every time a firearm leaves your hand is cleaned handed to you or another person transported or stored TURES ALONE ONLY YOUR SAFE FIREARM HAN DLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WARNING NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEA 12 BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR SHOOTING THE T C OMEGA In order to sh
24. LATION NOTE Residue from burned black powder and black powder substitutes is very corrosive The fouling or residue left over after firing your muzzleloading firearm can be destructive to the gun s parts Leaving your firearm uncleaned with this fouling present can lead to a ruined firearm as the gun s parts will rust and oxi dize quickly The build up of fouling from shot to shot will produce shot to shot increases in pressure that will greatly affect accuracy The bullet lubricant used the amount of powder in the charge and the pro jectile used sabot or all lead conical bullet will all affect the amount of fouling you will produce with each shot Eventually if not cleaned the muzzleloading firearm will become impossible to load properly Driven part way down the bore and blocked by fouling a projectile may hang up and refuse to budge further PART WAY DOWN THE BARREL SETS UP A HIGHLY DANGEROUS CONDITION WHICH MAY CAUSE A BURST BARREL AND INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDER AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY THE PROJECTILE MUST BE SEATED FIRMLY AGAINST THE POWDER CHARGE IF THE PROJECTILE IS NOT SEATED AGAINST THE POWDER CHARGE THE FIREARM MUST BE DISASSEMBLED AND THE CHARGE REMOVED SEE SEC TION ON PULLING A CHARGE NEVER FIRE A MUZZLE LOADING FIREARM UNLESS THE PROJECTILE IS FIRMLY SEATED ON THE POWDER CHARGE WARNING A PROJECTILE WHICH IS SEATED ONLY 32 FIELD GLEANING CONT D The Thompson Center Omega muzz
25. NG THE T C OMEGA CONT D FIGURE 8 Push the projectile down the barrel with the ramrod and seat it firmly against the pow der charge FIGURE 9 Once the projectile is seated firmly against the powder charge mark your ramrod to indicate the correct loaded depth of the powder plus the projectile This will allow Seat the you to ensure that each projectile is seated projectile to the same depth before firing Re mark firmly the ramrod each time you adjust the pow against der charge or change projectiles the powder charge FIGURE 10 When you arrive at the desired charge FIGURE 9 mark the ramrod so you have a permanent reference mark When the powder charge or projectile are then changed the refer ence mark should also be changed to indi cate the new correct load length Mark The Ramrod ZLELOADER UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THE PROJECTILE IS PROPERLY SEATED ON THE POWDER FIGURE 10 CHARGE AND THE RAMROD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BORE SHOOTERS SHOULD BEAR IN MIND THAT THE MUZZLELOADING PROJECTILE IS NOT CRIMPED INTO POSITION AS IS THE FIXED CAR TRIDGE PROJECTILE IF A PROJECTILE DOES NOT FIT TIGHTLY THEN JARRING OR MOVEMENT OF THE FIREARM CAN CAUSE IT TO MOVE FORWARD IN A MUZZLELOADER IF THE FIREARM IS FIRED WHEN A PROJECTILE IS FOR WARD OR OFF THE POWDER CHARGE OR THE RAMROD IS STILL IN THE BORE THEN THE PROJECTILE OR RAMROD MAY ACT AS A BORE OBSTRUCTION THIS CAN CAUSE A RUPTURED OR BURST BARREL A RUPTURED OR
26. T C Shock Wave Sabot Loads For Use With 50 Caliber Omega Muzzleloader Only 50 Caliber Rifle ing Pow Using 50 Gr Equivalent Pyrodex NA bb and Bullet Pellets amp Shock Wave Bullets with Use 209 Primer for Ignition T C Super Glide Sabots For Use With Bullets Powder Charge Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy pd Pyrodex Pellets Feet Per Second Foot Pounds Sic Wank 2Pellets 1863 F P S 1927 Ft Lbs in the Super Aide 3 Pellets 2197 F P S 2680 Ft Lbs 300 Gr Bullet T C Shock Wave 2Pellets 1729 F P S 1992 Ft Lbs in the Super 3 Pellets 2036 5 2762 Ft Lbs Load Shown Red is Maximum For Use With 50 Caliber i n T C Omega Muzzleloader Only Using Powder Ch d Bullet Weights Listed M dou Shock Wave Bullets with Use 209 Primer for Ignition T C Super Glide Sabots War to Pr Black Powder Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy Grains Charge Grains Feet Per Second Foot Pounds 80 grs FFG 1472 F P S 1203 Ft Lbs Shock Wave 110 grs FFG 1696 F P S 1597 Ft Lbs in the Super Glide 120 grs FFG 1724 F P S 1650 Ft Lbs Sabot 130 grs FFG 1775 F P S 1749 Ft Lbs 140 grs FFG 1828 F P S 1855 Ft Lbs 150 grs FFG 1853 5 1907 Ft Lbs 80 grs FFG 1452FPS 1405 Ft Lbs Shock Wave 110 grs FFG 1646 FPS 1805 Ft Lbs in the Super Glide 120 grs FFG 1667 5 1852 Ft Lbs Sabo
27. TO ABSORB AND BUFFER THE FORCE OF THE RECOIL AN IMPROPERLY HELD FIREARM CAN CAUSE POSSIBLE INJURY AND OR BRUISING WARNING WHEN FIRING THE T C OMEGA HOLD IT The instant before firing you must prime the Omega muzzle loading rifle With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction open the action and press a 209 primer into the breech plug primer pocket Tip the breech back up and lock it closed via the trigger guard at this point the firearm is ready to fire Graspritle firmly with the trig ger finger resting along and outside of the trigger guard Move Hammer to FIGURE 15 position with Raise firearm and pull the Stock firmly into the shoulder Draw the hammer back to the full rearward COCKED 9 position FIGURE 16 finger away FIGURE 16 from trigger The gun will now fire when pressure is applied to the trigger Place your finger on the trigger and squeeze until the gun fires 28 FIRING THE T C OMEGA COATD Toreload see the Section on CHARGING TO BE USED UNCHARGE IT BY FIRING IT INTO A SUITABLE BACKSTOP OR PULL THE CHARGE BEFORE RETURNING IT TO YOUR VEHICLE CAMP OR HOME SEE SECTION ON UNLOADING AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WARNING IF THE FIREARM IS NO LONGER GOING If you decide not to fire first make sure the gun is always point ed in a safe direction t
28. YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTH ERS IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED AND UNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE THE AMMUNITION AND LOADING COMPONENTS SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEPARATE SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF YOUR FIREARM IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS 1 WARNING FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THAT WILL PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS Whenever your firearm is not in use keep it unloaded and locked Your safety and the safety of others requires that you always secure and store your firearm in a manner that will prevent unauthorized access Never leave a firearm unattended unless it is locked unloaded and secured WARNING NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM AND NEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION AND LOADING COMPONENTS SEPARATELY so that they are not accessible to children or other unauthorized persons Safe and Secure 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 SECURE STORAGE METHOD Others may be aware of your storage location or come upon it by chance It is your personal responsibility to use common sense when storing your firearm and ammunition and loading components and to al
29. al resistance to overcome 37 DISASSEMBLY OF THE OMEGA CONT D If you need to hold the barrel more firmly than you can with just your hand a crescent wrench or vise on the barrel lug will supply the needed holding power This procedure will give you the nec essary leverage to break the gas seal which was formed when the breech plug was originally snugged to the barrel during in stallation There will be initial resistance between these parts which must be overcome Toreassemble reverse these steps making sure that you check for proper functioning of the trigger hammer mechanism prior to loading and firing The breech plug of the Omega muzzleloader should be seated in the barrel until it is snug Snug is defined as being as tight as you can turn it into the barrel by using the breech plug wrench and turning it clock wise while holding the barrel in your hand When you can no longer grip the barrel and it turns in your hand the breech plug is snug The breech plug should be threaded into place by turning it clockwise with the breech plug wrench until it is seated Screw the breech plug in carefully Be certain that the threads mesh properly are not cross threaded and ensure that the breech plug is snug FIGURES 25 and 26 show the extent to which the Omega should be disassembled If other service is required contact the Thompson Center Service Department at 866 730 1614 Breech FIGURE 25 Plug Bree
30. and is b AND FORWARD cleaned handed TO OPEN to you or another person transport ed or stored WARNING NEVER RELY ON MECHANI CAL FEATURES ALONE ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HAN Verify That DLING WILL Primer ENSURE THE SAFE Pocket USE OF YOUR is Empty and There FIREARM THIS IS iso YOUR RESPONSI BILITY Charge in the Bore CHARGING THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION NOTE The loading data found in this manual was compiled using Black Powder or Pyrodex as a propellant With any other approved Black Powder substitute follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer and heed all warnings and instructions as they apply to loading and usage of that product Inspect the bore for obstructions and oil or grease and clean if necessary This is true with the rifle as it comes from the factory as it has been treated with anti rust compound that needs to be cleared before use Do not load the muzzleloading firearm until you have read and fully understand this manual Donotload the muzzleloading firearm until you are ready to use it Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to load your firearm Improper loading and use of your firearm can cause injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property Study the pho
31. ch Plug Wrench amp 7764 or 7766 Action 2 Lift Barreled Action out of the Stock 1 1 H 1 7 Remove Stock Lug Assembly Screws FIGURE 26 MOUNTING A SCOPE We recommend that you have a competent gunsmith install your Scope and mount UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED BEFORE INSTALLING A SCOPE OR ANY ACCESSORIES FAILURE TO DO THIS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS WARNING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM IS THE BARREL AS THIS COULD WEAKEN ITS STRUC TURE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A RUPTURE CAUSING INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IT WILL ALSO VOID YOUR WARRANTY WARNING DO NOT DRILL ADDITIONAL HOLES IN The barrel is factory drilled and tapped for T C mounts Follow the instructions that come with your scope and the mounts for proper installation Questions should be addressed to the Thompson Center Service Department at 866 730 1614 Follow the instructions supplied with the scope and rings to ensure proper eye relief EYE TOO CLOSE TO THE SCOPE EYE PIECE OR FAIL ING TO HOLD THE FIREARM SECURELY AGAINST RECOIL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BLINDNESS WARNING FIRING A SCOPED FIREARM WITH YOUR MOUNTED MAY BECOME DETACHED UPON RECOIL OF THE FIREARM IF IT BECOMES DETACHED IT MAY FLY BACK AND STRIKE THE SHOOTER OR A BYSTANDER AND CAUSE INJURY OBSERVE THE CONDITION OF ALL THE SCOPE MOUNT
32. ded below Warranty claims in writing and the firearm or part thereof con cerned should be delivered postage prepaid to the factory at Thompson Center 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA 01104 In addition a copy of the bill of sale in the owner s name or where applicable a copy of ATF Form 4473 indicating date of purchase must be included It is important that the owner comply will all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations in the shipment of firearms to Thompson Center Arms Warranty claims should state the model and where applicable the serial number of the firearm concerned and the description of the difficulty experienced It is recommended that shipments be insured by the owner since Thompson Center Arms will accept no responsibility for loss or damage in transit Transportation and insurance charges for return to the owner will be paid by Thompson Center Arms if the claim is covered by this warranty UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THOMPSON CENTER ARMS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Thompson Center Arms will not be responsible for Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handlin
33. e but not necessary Your black powder measure will dictate the proper amount by its graduations according to volume If you want to know the actual comparative weight of a Pyrodex charge con tact the manufacturer Hodgdon Powder 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 Flint locks require strong positive ignition and should be charged and primed with Black Powder of the appropriate granulation only PYRODEX CTG FOR BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGES This powder was designed to be used in breech loading cartridge firearms rifles pistols amp shotguns which were intended for use with Black Powder It has no application in Thompson Center muzzle loading firearms It is listed here simply for identification purposes PYRODEX RS PYRODEX SELECT RS RIFLE amp 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 and shotguns Pyrodex Select RS may also be used in these applications PYRODEX P PISTOL POWDER Designed for use in most per cussion muzzleloading pistols and cap and ball revolvers this pow der has application in the Thompson Center Patriot Pistol PYRODEX PELLETS These pre formed charges are designed for use in most Thom
34. e the gun You must remove the charge and then clean the barrel The Omega muzzleloader is loaded in a proper manner yet fails to fire after repeated priming and clearing of the ignition fire channel You are at a location that is unsuitable for discharging the fire arm before transporting it Proceed to the section on Unloading and Uncharging in this manual if these conditions or any others occur where the muzzle loader cannot be discharged safely 21 CHARGING THE T C OMEGA CONT D FIGURE 6 22 CHARGING THE T C OMEGA CONT D Loading Conical Lead Bullets or Sabots When Using loose Black Powder or Granular Pyrodex The procedures for loading sabots or conical bullets when using loose Black Powder or loose Pyrodex are basically the same Care should be taken to seat the bullet or sabot firmly against the powder charge Do not pound on it Again mark your ramrod at the muzzle ensuring that each time you seat a bullet on the powder the projectile is seated to the same depth If you are loading an all lead conical bullet like T C s Maxi Ball or Maxi Hunter proceed as follows do not use any kind of cloth patch with these projectiles They should be lubricated prior to loading and are designed to be shot as cast not sized further T C Maxi Ball and Maxi Hunter bullets come from the factory prelubricated However if you find some unlubricated bullets we recommend that you lubricate these bullets with T C Na
35. ed Do attempt to ship a firearm via US Postal Service only federally licensed dealers may ship a firearm by US Postal Service DO NOT SHIP ANY AMMUNITION Enclose a letter which includes your full name and address no P O Boxes please daytime telephone number e mail address the serial number of the firearm and details of the problem experienced stating the brand and type of ammuni tion used when the problem occurred or work desired Record the serial number before shipping in case you wish to check on the repair status of your firearm 42 CONTACT amp SHIPPING FOR SERVICE CONT D Please remove all custom parts and accessories such as Stocks special sights and scopes or slings from your firearm before returning Place the firearm in its original case or in a similarly secure container and pack it securely The package must NOT bear any markings which indicate the identity of the contents Itis most important that you comply with federal state and local laws and regulations The following guidelines are meant to help but you must seek assistance from the appropriate authorities if necessary f your firearm must be replaced it be necessary to ship the replacement to a dealer rather than directly to you You may be requested to furnish a signed FFL Federal Firearms License from your dealer in such an instance Warranty repair work will begin upon receipt and examination
36. eech plug Once the primer has been inserted pull the tool away from the gun while leaving the 209 primer in the breech plug s primer pocket To remove a 209 primer from the breech plug push this forked end under the rim of the primer As you push the tool for ward the primer will lift out of its hole allowing you to grasp the primer with your fingers and remove it from the gun Primer Primer Insertion Insert Primer Into Breech Plug Removal End and then fork Pull Tool Away Kortsen FIGURE 14 If you decide not to fire make sure the gun is always pointed in a safe direction and remove the 209 primer from the breech plug primer pocket 27 FIRING THE OMEGA WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WARNING WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU DISCHARGE YOUR FIREARM MAKE SURE OTHERS IN THE VICINITY OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DO SO AS WELL CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS DISCHARGING FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNITION AND LOADING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE WARNING ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ALONE ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WARNING NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES FIRMLY ALLOWING YOUR BODY WEIGHT
37. g unauthorized adjustments or modifications made or attempted by anyone other than a qualified gunsmith following Thompson Center Arms authorized procedures or failure to follow the instructions in the Thompson Center Arms Safety amp Instruction manual 41 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY CONT D Use of defective or improper ammunition and or propellant corrosion neglect abuse ordinary wear and tear or unrea sonable use Use of replacement parts including but not limited to barrels breech plugs and springs other than Thompson Center facto ry or authorized parts Criminal misuse negligence or use under the influence of drugs or alcohol Services performed by the Thompson Center Arms Custom Shop and or Repair Department do not void this warranty This warran ty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State Note All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions in the Thompson Center Arms Safety and Instruction manual are not observed CONTACT amp SHIP PING FOR SERVICE Shipping Address Thompson Center 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA 01104 Should your Thompson Center firearm require service it should be returned to the Thompson Center factory Call or e mail the Customer Service Dept for authorization and shipping instructions Email Address customerservice 9tcarms com Ensure that the firearm is both uncharged and unprim
38. ght Type 2 impact To do this turn the Ele vation Adjustment Lock Screw s suu counter clockwise as viewed Blade Assembly ue Windage Adjustment Lock Screw Elevation from the receiver end to Ramp D loosen it then move the slide down the ramp using the Elevation Adjustment Lock Screw graduation lines as a guide to FIGURE 29 lower the point of impact To adjust the windage it is necessary to slide the rear sight blade assembly left or right after loosening the Windage Adjustment Lock Screw Move the rear sight blade in the direction you want your shots to hit Example moving the sight blade to the right moves your shots to the right and to the left move the shots to the left 40 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY This warranty is granted by Thompson Center Arms This warran ty which shall last for the Lifetime of the original owner of any factory finished firearm is established by the return of the Thompson Center Arms authorized warranty card within thirty 30 days of purchase of such firearm With respect to such firearm this warranty supersedes any and all other warranties Thompson Center Arms firearms are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship Any such defects of which Thompson Center Arms receives written notice by the original owner will be remedied by Thompson Center Arms without charge within a reasonable time after such notification and deliv ery of the firearm as provi
39. hen you must carefully lower the hammer from the Cocked position to the At Rest position To do this hold your thumb securely on the hammer so it cannot drop freely then pull the trigger back only long enough to disengage the hammer from the sear FIGURE 17 and allow the hammer to move forward slowly with your trigger finger now fully away from the trigger until the hammer resides in the At Rest position FIGURE 18 Open the breech and remove the 209 primer from the breech plug primer pocket Thumb is held firmly on the hammer so it will not drop freely Once released remove finger from trigger and lower hammer FIGURE 18 TION THAT IT IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY OR THE OPERATION OF YOUR FIREARM HAS CHANGED THE WAY IT FEELS OR SOUNDS STOP FIRING MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION UNLOAD THE FIREARM AND HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A FACTORY TECHNICIAN CALL THOMPSON CENTER CUS TOMER SUPPORT WARNING IF YOUR FIREARM GIVES ANY INDICA 29 UNLOADING AND UNCHARGING WARNING ALWAYS THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION FROM YOUR MUZZLELOADER UNTIL YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM IS UNPRIMED WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING THE CHARGE DO NOT SMOKE OR BE NEAR ANYONE ELSE WHO IS SMOKING THE SPARK FROM A LIGHTED CIGA RETTE CIGAR OR PIPE CAN IGNITE BLACK POWDER A BLACK POWDER SUBSTITUTE OR CAPS AND PRIMERS ANY EXTERNAL HEAT SOURCE CAN IGNITE YOUR CHARGE CAUS
40. ht should make use of Thompson Center mounts Do not drill additional holes in the barrel as this could weaken the barrel structure leading to a rupture A ruptured barrel can cause serious injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property WARNING DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE BARREL AS THIS COULD WEAKEN THE BARREL STRUCTURE LEADING TO A RUPTURE A RUPTURED BARREL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS IN JURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY DRILLING HOLES IN THE BARREL ALSO VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES NEVER MODIFY ANY OF THE PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM Do not add or replace any of the parts in your firearm unless they are genuine Thompson Center parts and you follow the instructions supplied by Thompson Center If you do other wise improper functioning may occur and serious injury or death may result In addition to the dangers presented the use of non factory parts including but not limited to stocks breech plugs and springs voids all warranties FEATURES OF THE FIREARM ALONE ONLY YOUR SAFE FIREARM HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WARNING NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL SAFETY SAFE STORAGE amp TRANSPORTATION WARNING ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION USED AND STORED IMPROPERLY THEY POSE A RISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES FIREARMS CAN BE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE STORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER FOR
41. il Heavier bullets and heavier powder charges will result in more recoil CAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF INCORRECT LOAD WARNING DEATH SERIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGE COMPONENTS SUGGESTED LOADS FOR THE T C OMEGA MUZZLELOADER The following charts show recommended charges using Black Powder or a Pyrodex equivalent as the propellant for Thompson Center Omega muzzleloading rifles Charges are listed by caliber powder charge and type of projectile Note that in each instance a series of charges are listed More than one charge is shown in each category to clearly illustrate the appropriate powder charge range for that particular caliber gun model and projectile EXCEEDED NOR IS A SUBSTITUTION OF POWDER OR GRANULATIONS TO BE ATTEMPTED ONLY USE LOADS THAT ARE LISTED FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CAL IBER MODEL AND BULLET STYLE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WARNING MAXIMUM LOADS ARE NOT TO BE The shooter is instructed to start with the lightest charge listed As you become familiar with the firearm increase your charges gradually until you reach your best performing load most accu rate Thompson Center Arms is not responsible for loading infor mation printed in sources other than this booklet NOTE All loading data contained in this book is the result of test ing by Thompson Center Arms Testing was done under carefully controlled condition
42. k powder muzzleloading firearms that must be adhered to at all times to ensure the safety of the shooter and others NEVER USE SMOKELESS POWDER OF ANY TYPE OR IN ANY QUANTITY IN A MUZZLELOADING FIREARM AND NEVER MIX POWDERS The use of any smokeless powder could result in a detonation or explosion which could cause injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property 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 NEVER SMOKE WHILE USING YOUR MUZZLELOADER The spark from a lighted cigarette cigar or pipe can ignite Black Powder or a Black Powder substitute such as Pyrodex and Percussion Caps or Primers Smoking around a charged and or primed muzzleloader percussion caps primers prim ing powder or supply of powder may cause premature firing of the firearm or an explosion of the powder can horn or flask causing serious injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property BEFORE LOADING MAKE SURE THE MUZZLELOADING FIREARM IS NOT ALREADY CHARGED To make sure it is uncharged keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and insert the ramrod provided with the rifle into the bore Note the position of the ramrod in re
43. lation to the muzzle It will be slightly below the end of the barrel if the rifle is not loaded NEVER EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM CHARGE LISTED IN THIS BOOK To do so could result in injury or death to the shooter or bystanders WHEN LOADING BE CERTAIN THAT THE PROJECTILE IS LOADED IN THE PROPER SEQUENCE AND THAT IT IS SEATED FIRMLY AGAINST THE POWDER CHARGE Serious personal injury or death can result if the projectile is not seated properly To provide a reference mark for future loadings mark the ramrod at the muzzle once a projectile has been loaded to the proper depth NOTE Be sure to recheck the ramrod mark if you change loading components or alter the ramrod 10 T C OMEGA SAFETY RULES CONT D NEVER POUND ON THE RAMROD Black Powder and approved Black Powder substitutes such as Pyrodex are potentially sensitive to impact and could ignite from impact Always keep the muzzle directed away from your face or body when loading BLACK POWDER AND BLACK POWDER SUBSTITUTES SUCH AS PYRODEX LEAVE CORROSIVE RESIDUES IN THE BORE AND ON THE FIREARM A thorough cleaning is absolutely necessary before storage for any amount of time to keep the firearm functioning correctly and in safe a condition UNDERSTAND THE TERMINOLOGY Charge or Charged applies to the presence of a propellant powder charge and projectile in the bore of the muzzleloading firearm Uncharge or Uncharged
44. leloader was supplied with a cleaning jag which is the proper size for cleaning the firearm Use commercial cleaning patches round or square or pieces of cot ton clothing to clean the bore FIGURE 19 Use the cleaning jag that was pro vided with the Omega and a clean ing patch saturated with a bore cleaner like Thompson Center s Number 139 Bore Cleaner or T 179 Bore Cleaner Run the saturated patch up and down the bore a few times to remove the fouling FIG URES 19 and 20 T C s Number 139 Bore Cleaner is specifically designed for cleaning Cleaning fouling from Black Powder or Jag Pyrodex oS The Cleaning Jag After removing all the fouling threads onto the follow up with a few dry patches end of the ramrod to thoroughly dry the bore Position Clean the breech assembly with a the patch soft bristle brush dampened with over end some bore cleaner When the of the jag breech assembly is dry lightly oil it Reassemble and check for proper function of the hammer and trigger FIGURE 20 mechanism Use a pressurized mois ture displacing oil to clean and lubricate the firing pin within the breech block as shown FIGURE 21 33 THOROUGH CLEANING WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND ATTEMPT CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN A CHARGED OR PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE
45. nge rod if you have access to one 30 UNLOADING amp UNCHARGING CONT D If your propellant pellets or loose powder does not come out as a result of gravity push the entire charge out from the muz zle end with your ramrod and the installed ramrod extension If that isn t possible you should then pour water into the breech area of the barrel to fully saturate and liquefy the pellets or powder After the powder is removed push the bullet out with your ramrod inserted from the muzzle with the ramrod exten sion installed if necessary If you can t remove the breech plug at this point If you can t remove the breech plug in order to unload the charge it will be necessary to submerge the breech section of the barrel in a pail or bucket of water Disassembly of the Omega will be necessary Check to make sure the gun is unprimed by opening the action and removing the primer from the breech plug Detach the barrel action assembly from the stock as detailed in the Disassembly Section of this manual Once the barrel action assembly is detached submerge the barrel breech section of the barrel in a pail of water hot water if possible Make certain that at least 8 of the breech section is submerged for at least 1 2 hour Once the powder has been soaked for 1 2 hour and rendered inert try pulling the projectile from the bore by using your ram rod or a range rod with a bullet puller Screw the bullet puller onto yo
46. of the firearm In the case of repairs or work not covered by the warranty a quotation covering the cost of the work plus round trip transportation charges will be sent to you Repairs or modification will begin upon receipt of payment YOUR THOMPSON CENTER FIREARM YOU MUST HAVE SOME OF THESE PARTS INSTALLED BY A GUN SMITH QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON THOMPSON CENTER FIREARMS NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODI FY YOUR FIREARM OR INSTALL REPLACEMENT PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM ALWAYS USE A QUALIFIED THOMPSON CEN TER GUNSMITH EVEN IF THE REPAIR SEEMS SIMPLE WARNING YOU MAY PURCHASE ACCESSORIES FOR LOAD COMPONENTS WARNING NEVER USE LOADING COMPONENTS NOT SPECIFICALLY REFERENCED IN THIS MANUAL FAIL URE TO FOLLOW THIS RULE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPER TY DAMAGE 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 43 LOAD COMPONENTS FOR OMEGA CONT D YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR USING THE CORRECT COMBINATION OF LOAD COMPONENTS IN YOUR OMEGA MUZZLELOADER as detailed in this manual NOTE Different combinations of bullet weight and powder charge can have a major effect on felt reco
47. oot your Thompson Center Omega muzzleloader you will need the following accessories or equipment listed below ZLELOADING FIREARM UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDERSTAND IT FULLY FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUC TIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND ANY OR ALL OF THIS MATERIAL CALL THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPART MENT AT THOMPSON CENTER WARNING NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT YOUR MUZ 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 9 An appropriate bore cleaner for muzzleloaders like T C s Number 139 Bore Cleaner or T179 Bore Cleaner 10 An appropriate oil or rust inhibiting lubricant like T C s Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter 11 Breech plug anti seize lubricant like T C s Super Lube 13 UNDERSTANDING BLACK POWDER Shooting muzzleloading firearms requires the shoot er to be both a reloader and a rifleman at the same time It requires strict adherence to the instructions set forth in this booklet Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the
48. owder charge and cause the rifle to misfire or hangfire see section on Cleaning Point the muz zle in a safe direction and snap several 209 primers in the breech plug before charging This will help ensure positive igni tion and clear away any oil that may have accumulated in the ignition channel Adjust the powder measure to dispense the desired charge and fill it with Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute such as Pyrodex To achieve accuracy consistency in the pow der charge is required Fill the measure exactly the same each time Set the rifle on its butt and hold the muzzle away from your face and body as pictured on page 22 Pour the measured charge down the barrel and strike the side of the barrel several sharp raps with the heel of your hand This will settle the powder into the chamber area of the barrel If you are using pellets fol low the instructions provided by the pellet manufacturer Seat the projectile firmly on top of the powder or pellets Do Not pound on the ramrod or beat the projectile with excessive force so as to crush the powder or pellet s and distort the bullet NOTE Under normal conditions the Omega muzzleloader is unloaded simply by firing it into a suitable and safe backstop There are however conditions under which the firearm cannot be fired and the charge must be removed manually The projectile is not seated firmly against the powder charge stop immediately Do not attempt to fir
49. powder is available for that purpose FFFFG commonly called Four F The finest of all currently available black powders Four F is best used for priming flint locks Due to its limited use it is some times difficult to obtain When purchasing Black Powder be certain that it is in the original manufacturer s container and that its granulation or type is clear ly marked on the label Follow the storage and handling precau tions which are on the label If you have any questions concern ing the safe handling or storage of Black Powder write to the manufacturer of the powder Additional information on powder storage is available from the National Fire Protection Association P O Box 9146 Quincy Mass 02269 Or call 1 800 344 3555 Ask for pamphlet 495 14 UNDERSTANDING PYRODEX Pyrodex is a propellant powder designed for use in 899 muzzleloading cap lock rifles pistols and shotguns Pyrodex is not Black Powder In accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Pyrodex relates closely to Black Powder on a volume to volume basis not weight of charge In other words a black powder measure that is set to dispense 70 grains of black powder will in fact dispense approximately 52 grains of Pyrodex by weight This lighter charge of Pyrodex will provide a charge which is ballistically similar to 70 grains of Black Powder For all practical purposes knowing the actual weight of a charge of Pyrodex may be informativ
50. pson Center muzzleloaders and are suitable where permitted by state and local laws Use the appropriate cal iber and charge weight pellet for your muzzleloading rifle The reader should bear in mind that Thompson Center does not manu facture or sell powder of any type If there is ever a question as to the proper application of a particular powder or the safety of a given charge write to the manufacturer of the powder Adhere to the safe handling and storage precautions printed on the manufacturer s con tainer and never purchase or use powders which have been removed from their original container USE OF THE WRONG PROPELLANT may cause injury and or death to the shooter or bystanders and dam age to property For information on Pyrodex write to Hodgdon Powder Co Inc 6231 Robinson Shawnee Mission KS 66202 1332 15 OMEGA TRIGGER amp HAMMER WARNING THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PER SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS There are three hammer positions on the T C Omega At Rest Cocked and Fired Hammer REST THEHAMMER SHOULD BE IN THE AT REST POSITION DURING LOADING AND WHEN CARRYING Hammer COCKED THE HAMMER SHOULD BE IN THE COCKED POSITION ONLY WHEN IN THE PROCESS OF FIRING Hammer in FIRED Position WHEN THE OMEGA IS COCKED AND THE TRIGGER IS PULLED THE HAMMER CONTACTS THE FIRING PIN 16 PREPARATION FOR
51. quality gun lubricant or in keeping with the all natural method T C s Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter Re install the breech plug making sure that you have lubricated all of the threads with an anti seize lubricant like T C s Super Lube FIGURE 24 The breech plug should be threaded into place by turning it clockwise with the breech plug wrench until it is seated Screw the breech plug in carefully Be certain that the threads mesh properly not cross threaded and ensure that the breech plug is snug PLUGS CAN CAUSE INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IMPROPER TYPE OR INSTALLATION OF BREECH 35 THOROUGH CLEANING CONT D Lubricate the threads inside the breech area of the barrel with anti seize lubricant After your Omega muzzleloader breech plug has been reinstalled check for proper functioning of the barrel and the hammer trigger mechanism prior to loading and firing If the Omega muzzleloader has become very dirty due to exten sive firing the shooter may want to disassemble the rifle further than just removing the breech plug If this happens follow the instructions in the Disassembly Section that follows CAUTION Always follow the instructions provided with your gun cleaner and gun lubricant CAUTION Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms You should avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasonic cleaning of your firearm Choice of solvent should be re
52. rm You must always evaluate 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 YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT D APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USING YOUR 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 Only your safe firearm handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm This is your responsibility ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM Safe and secure storage of your firearm is one of your most important responsibilities It is a full time responsibility You must always secure your firearm ammunition and loading components 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 SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you handle your firearm for cleaning and maintenance ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTORS THAT ARE SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you dis charge your firearm Make sure others in the vicinity of where
53. s with the components specified in the text 28 inch barrels were used to produce the data unless otherwise specified Since Thompson Center has no control over the components or equipment which may be used with this information no responsi bility is implied or assumed for the results obtained 44 SUGGESTED LOADS FOR OMEGA CONT D AL WAS COMPILED USING BLACK POWDER OR PYRODEX AS A PROPELLANT WITH ANY OTHER APPROVED BLACK POWDER SUBSTITUTE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND HEED ALL WARNINGS AS THEY APPLY TO LOADING AND USAGE OF THAT PRODUCT WARNING THE LOADING DATA FOUND IN THIS MANU Assembly amp Loading T C Mag Express amp Shock Wave Sabots T C Sabots come in several variations for 50 caliber muzzleload ing applications some accept 44 caliber 429 430 diameter bullets and others accept 45 caliber 451 452 diameter bul lets In either case insert the correct diameter projectile into the sabot and press firmly making sure the bullet is fully seated FIGURE 30 ame The Assembled Diameter Sabot Must Be Seat Fully Seated Firmly On The Powder Charge Assembled Sabot SABOTS MAKE SURE THAT YOUR GUN IS UNPRIMED AND THAT YOUR SABOT HAS BEEN PROPERLY AS SEMBLED FAILURE TO ASSEMBLE AND LOAD YOUR SABOT CORRECTLY COULD RESULT IN THE BULLET DISENGAGING FROM THE SABOT THIS COULD RESULT IN AN AIR SPACE BETWEEN THE COMPONENTS UNDER SU
54. stricted to those 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 be used on any Thompson Center firearm As a rule of thumb if you would be comfortable applying the solvent of your choice to the finish of your automobile it will probably be safe for use on your firearm DISASSEMBLY OF THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION IS UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED TO ENSURE THAT THE GUN IS UNCHARGED AND UNPRIMED LOWER THE TRIGGER GUARD AND TIP THE BREECH DOWN THIS WILL EXPOSE THE PRIMER POCKET IN THE BREECH PLUG MAKE SURE THERE IS NO PRIMER SEATED IN THE BREECH PLUG PRIMER POCKET NEXT HOLDING THE MUZ ZLE UP TO THE LIGHT LOOK THROUGH THE IGNITION FIRE CHANNEL FROM THE BREECH END TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN SEE THROUGH IT IF YOU CANNOT SEE THROUGH IT EITHER THE GUN IS CHARGED OR THE IGNITION FIRE CHANNEL IS OBSTRUCTED AND IT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR YOU TO REMOVE THE BREECH PLUG AS DETAILED IN THE PREVIOUS SECTION ON THOROUGH CLEANING IF YOU CAN SEE LIGHT PROCEED AS FOLLOWS 36 WARNING MAKE SURE THAT THE MUZZLELOADER DISASSEMBLY OF THE OMEGA CONT D The T C Omega Muzzleloader breaks down into two basic groups of parts as shown below The Barrel and Action Assembly This assembly is held in the stock by two stock screws one is located about 1
55. t 130 grs FFG 1693 F P S 1910 Ft Lbs 140 grs FFG 1714 5 1957 Ft Lbs 150 grs FFG 1758 F P S 2015 Ft Lbs Load Shown in Red is Maximum Loading T C Maxi Ball amp Maxi Hunter Gonical Lead Bullets For Use Only With 50 Caliber T C Omega Muzzleloader Only Bullets Lubricated w Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter Use a 209 Primer for Ignition ix enira Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy Grains Pyrodex Pellets Feet Per Second Foot Pounds 275 Gr 2Pellets 1718 FP S 2098 Ft Lbs Maxi Hunter amp Maxi Hunter amp For Use Only With 50 Caliber T C Omega Muzzleloader Only Bullets Lubricated with Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter Use a 209 Primer for Ignition I AE rester Grains Charge Grains Second Foot Pounds sogre rFG 1462 FPS 1519 Ft Los szocran 120 gre FFG 1 2 1600 Ft Lbs a0 grs FFG 1697 FPS 2020 Los iB0gre FFG 1742 F P S 2157 Ft Lbs 80 grs FFG 1344 F P S 1484 Ft Lbs 90 grs FFG 1426 F P S _ 1671 Ft Lbs 350 Grain 100 grs FFG 1478 F P S _ 1795 Ft Lbs Maxi Ball Lead Bullet 130 grs FFG 1592 F PS 2083 Ft Lbs FOR YOUR RECORDS Important Note For fire theft and insurance purposes retain this record with your important papers in a safe place My Thompson Center Was Purchased From On date 20 Serial Number Caliber Accessories
56. to on page 22 carefully and read all the captions before you charge your muzzleloading rifle The photo shows a shooter in the process of loading an Omega muzzleloader To open the Omega tip the trigger guard spur down and forward to unlock the action and allow the breech to pivot downward Look into the breech plug primer pocket and check to make sure there is no primer present Hold the muzzle up to the light and look through the ignition channel to ensure that there is no charge present To close the Omega pull the trigger guard up and back while securely holding the Omega by the forend with your other hand Practice opening and closing the Omega before attempting to load and fire this firearm To make sure it is unloaded keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and insert the ramrod provided with the rifle into the bore Note the position of the ramrod in relation to the muzzle It will be slightly below the end of the barrel if the rifle is not loaded Commit this exercise to memory and practice it every time that you handle the Omega or any other muzzleloader Before you attempt to load it before you store it away before you hand it to a friend or leave it unattended always check to ensure that the firearm is unprimed and uncharged 20 CHARGING THE T C OMEGA CONT D Wipe the bore free of all oil before loading Be meticulous with your cleaning for the presence of any amount of oil in the barrel or chamber can dampen the p
57. tural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter When loading a Maxi Ball or Maxi Hunter bullet into the muzzle you will note how only the forward most bearing band grooves to the rifling when loading The base of the bullet upsets increases in diameter upon firing causing it to fill the grooves thus stabilizing the projectile and aiding accuracy When loading sabots do not lubricate them They are intended to be loaded into the muzzleloader just as they come from the pack age In fact for best results it is recommended that all evidence of oil or lubricant be removed from the bore before loading a sabot the drier the bore the better in terms of optimal accuracy Hold the rifle as pictured on ad f T page 22 and pour your mea A45 1 sured powder charge into the NM s barrel Start the lubricated bul let or sabot into the bore with your fingers The base of the projectile will enter the bore easily with finger pressure Drive the projectile down about four inches into the barrel with the rod end of the bullet starter FIGURE 7 Using the ram rod push the projectile the remainder of the way down the barrel until it contacts the powder charge The sabot or bullet must be seated firmly against the powder charge Seat the projectile with the same pressure shot after shot to aid in accuracy Remove the ramrod from the bore and return it to the thimble s under the barrel before you prime the firearm 23 CHARGI
58. ullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable veloci ty Do not fire randomly into the sky NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES OR STREAMS WITH A CHARGED OR PRIMED MUZZLELOAD ING FIREARM Always make certain your muzzleloading firearm is unprimed before crossing a fence climbing a tree jumping a ditch or negotiating other obstacles SAFE FIREARM HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AT ALL TIMES Firearms can be danger ous and can cause serious injury or death if they are misused or used inappropriately Safety must be the prime considera tion of any one who owns or handles firearms Accidents are the result of violating the rules of safe firearm handling and common sense Firearm safety training is available Contact your firearms dealer law enforcement agency local sports man s club the NRA etc for availability YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT ALL TIMES In owning a firearm you must undertake full time responsibility for your firearm s safety and security You must protect yourself and all others against injury or death from misuse of the firearm 24 hours a day FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY You must secure firearms safely from children and or unauthorized users Your firearm should always be kept unloaded and locked when not in use Never assume that the use of a lock is sufficient to safely secure your firea
59. ur rod insert from the muzzle end and when you make contact with the projectile turn the rod clockwise screwing the bullet puller into the projectile Once screwed into the projectile pull the projectile out If you are using a sabot make sure that both the projectile and the sabot are removed from the bore If for any reason you are unable to remove the charge in the manner recommended soak the barrel again Squirt oil into the primer pocket of the breech plug and into the barrel s breech area in order to ensure that the powder charge is com pletely inert if you were to use water only it will just dry out over a period of time and return the barrel to the Customer Service Department with a letter describing the problem 31 FIELD CLEANING WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM AND ATTEMPT CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN A CHARGED OR PRIMED MUZZLELOADING FIREARM AN ACCIDENTAL DIS CHARGE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WARNING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS DISCHARGING FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNITION AND LOADING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY WASH HANDS THOR OUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE WARNING ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTI
60. ways make sure they are not accessible to children or other unauthorized persons NEVER TRANSPORT A CHARGED OR PRIMED MUZZLE LOADING FIREARM When transporting your firearm be sure it is uncharged unprimed and securely locked Safe and secure transportation of your firearm is your responsibility SAFE STORAGE amp TRANSPORTATION CONT D ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW Many jurisdictions have laws that make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an area accessible to children or others Keeping a firearm locked and unloaded when not in use is not only common sense safety practice IT IS THE LAW You must be familiar with all local state and federal laws regarding the safe stor age and transportation of your firearm Failure to know and follow the law may result in unauthorized access or use of your firearm by another Obey all laws relating to the storage and transportation of firearms Your local police department or gun shop can furnish you with available information on storing and or transporting a firearm safely and legally YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY You must pre vent your firearm from being stolen or from being used by untrained or unqualified individuals Keep it locked uncharged unprimed and secured when not in use SAFETY RULES FOR THE OMEGA MUZZLELOADER In addition to the general Firearm Safety Responsibilities covered So far in this manual there are additional guidelines specific to blac
61. you will be shooting do so as well NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING 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 Discharging firearms 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 birth defects reproductive harm and other serious physical injury Review the warnings and labels for all ammunition loading components and cleaning products carefully Wash hands thoroughly after exposure BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATION Not all firearms are the same Familiarize your Self with the mechanical features of any firearm you intend to use If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects of your firearm please contact Thompson Center before pro ceeding with its operation NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY INDIVIDU ALS WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE OPERATION OR HAVE NOT READ THESE FIREARM SAFETY RULES 5 YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT D ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT COMBINATION OF LOAD COMPONENTS FOR YOUR PARTICULAR MUZZLELOAD ING FIREARM as detailed in this manual BECERTAIN THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING Mud water snow or other objects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore A small obstruction can cause a

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