The Most Advanced Muzzleloader (ENCORE FireStick)

This guide details the process of adapting a Thompson/Center Encore firearm to utilize Fire Stick ammunition. It involves replacing the firing pin bushing with a specially designed one to accommodate the Fire Stick's primer protrusion and shortening the firing pin. The process is presented as a user-doable modification without requiring a gunsmith, emphasizing the importance of using the correct components for safety and functionality.

This video showcases a unique, handmade over-and-under G2 Contender pistol, a one-of-a-kind design by master gunsmith Mike Soroy. The firearm is chambered in both .17 HMR and .17 WSM, featuring custom grips and an adjustable barrel regulator for point-of-impact alignment. The video details the gunsmithing process, the inspiration behind the design, and the impressive accuracy achieved during testing.

This guide details the assembly process for the Thompson/Center Encore modular firearm system, emphasizing the interchangeability of barrels, receivers, and stocks. It covers how to correctly install components, including the critical hinge pin, and highlights the importance of proper alignment for safety and functionality. The video demonstrates how to convert the platform between rifle, handgun, and muzzleloader configurations.

This video details the significant challenges and complexities involved in rebuilding the Thompson/Center Arms brand and manufacturing operations after its acquisition. It highlights the extensive efforts required in re-establishing supply chains, re-tooling manufacturing processes, ensuring quality control, and navigating regulatory landscapes. The speaker emphasizes the critical role of experienced personnel and vendor relationships in overcoming these hurdles to relaunch iconic firearm platforms.

This guide details the process of swapping barrels on the Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter, a highly versatile platform. It emphasizes the importance of the firearm's modular design, allowing conversion between rifle, slug gun, and muzzleloader configurations. The guide also covers essential safety checks, including the rebounding hammer system and proper unloading procedures, as presented by Adam Heggenstaller from NRA Publications.

This video demonstrates the severe dangers of using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder, resulting in a catastrophic barrel explosion. The speaker, identified as a manufacturer representative, uses a remote firing rig to safely showcase the consequences of this common but deadly mistake. The footage highlights the importance of understanding powder types and pressure differences to prevent dangerous malfunctions.

This video presents an accuracy comparison between a traditional flintlock rifle and a modern sporting rifle at 100 yards. The host, demonstrating high expertise and safe firearm handling, loads and fires both rifles, utilizing Hornady Match .308 ammunition and Goex Black Powder. The comparison highlights the practical differences in loading times and aims to determine which platform achieves superior accuracy under these conditions.

This expert guide details the catastrophic failure modes of muzzleloaders, as demonstrated by Thompson/Center Arms' engineering team. It covers the dangers of double loading, double powder charges, and critically, the use of smokeless powder, which led to a barrel explosion. The video emphasizes safety and understanding pressure limits in muzzleloading firearms.

This guide, presented by an expert from Thompson/Center Arms, focuses on three critical shooting mistakes and their solutions. It covers achieving a Natural Point of Aim (NPOA) for stability, mastering trigger control to overcome target panic, and the benefits of shooting with both eyes open for improved awareness. The instruction emphasizes fundamental techniques for becoming a better marksman.