Thompson/Center's World Of Muzzleloading Series 2 - Propellants

This guide details the proper cleaning and maintenance procedures for a Thompson/Center Triumph Muzzleloader, emphasizing safety and the use of specialized products. It covers bore cleaning, breech plug maintenance, and essential storage tips to ensure firearm longevity and reliability. The instruction comes from a T/C Arms Representative, demonstrating high expertise in muzzleloader care.

This guide details the process of loading a muzzleloader, emphasizing safety and accuracy. It covers measuring powder, seating bullets using a starter and ram rod, and the importance of marking the ram rod for consistent seating and safety checks. The video highlights the CVA Endura muzzleloader and its Veraf Flame ignition system for enhanced performance.

This video demonstrates the use of a turn-of-the-century black powder flask for volumetric powder measurement, highlighting its application for black powder firearms where precise volume is crucial. It contrasts this with modern automated dispensers and discusses the importance of volumetric measurement for black powder due to variations in density between different powder types and manufacturers. The guide details the operation of the flask for dispensing consistent charges.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the Pietta 1851 U.S. Marshall .44, a black powder revolver. Expert instruction covers preparing Pyrodex pellets, seating round balls, applying percussion caps, and safe live-fire demonstration at an outdoor range. The video emphasizes correct black powder loading procedures and safe firearm handling.

This guide details the process of sighting in a muzzleloader, emphasizing routine and consistency. It outlines a step-by-step procedure for zeroing a rifle using specific powder charges and bullet types, with instructions for adjustments at 25, 50, and 100 yards. The guide also includes recommended swabbing procedures when using Pyrodex powder.

This video tests the viability of 21-year-old Pyrodex Select powder in an 1860 Army revolver. The experiment demonstrates that while the powder can still ignite after two decades, it exhibits significant hangfires, indicating a degradation in performance. The instructor advises against storing and using such old powder, emphasizing that its efficacy diminishes over time.

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.