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Offline flatlander

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Thompson Center Scout Carbine
« on: January 05, 2003, 08:36:45 AM »
I have both the TC Scout rifle and the pistol in 50 caliber. They are both good muzzleloaders (although I must admit I haven't shot either for a while).

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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2003, 02:00:09 PM »
You might try GunsAmerica.com.  I've seen them occassionally there.  I also sometimes see them in "Gun List."

I thought I wanted to get one of each, but then I saw some folks shooting them at the range.  Lots of misfires, probably due to operator error rather than design but I'm not sure.  They only use the #11 cap, and today's replica powders seem to need a hotter ignition like the 209 shotgun primer.  Even a musket cap could be an improvement, but the Scouts use a non-standard nipple, and only #11's will fit.  If you get one, be sure to:
a. Clean all the oil out of the barrel before loading.
b. Fire a cap to clear the ignition channel.
c.  Use real black powder.

These seemed like the errors the folks I was observing made.

The Scouts seemed to be a bit more to disassemble when the misfires occurred.  I guess I am just spoiled by the simplicity of my Knight and my Encore.

They are neat looking firearms though.
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