Safety & Instruction Manual Encor E Rifle & Shotgun

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7SAFE STORAGE &TRANSPORTATIONWARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHENUSED AND STORED IMPROPERLY. THEY POSE ARISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMSCAN BE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHENTHEY ARE STORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFEMANNER. FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARMUNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A SECURE PLACE. THEAMMUNITION SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEPARATE,SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE. SAFE ANDSECURE STORAGE OF YOUR FIREARM IS ONE OF THEMOST IMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY. YOURFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THATWILL PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. Whenever yourfirearm is not in use, keep it unloaded and locked. Your safetyand the safety of others requires that you always secure andstore your firearm in a manner that will prevent unauthorizedaccess. Never leave a firearm unattended unless it is locked,unloaded and secured. ALWAYS USE THE LOCK PROVIDED BY THOMPSON/CENTER TO SECURE YOUR FIREARM. Please read and followthe instructions packaged separately for the use of this lock. Alock, when properly used, can be an effective tool in preventingunauthorized access to your firearm. There are other alternative locks and safe storage containers available in the marketplace which may also be appropriate for your particular needs.Consult your local gun shop, hardware store, or local policedepartment for guidance on the variety of other safe storagedevices or practices which may be appropriate for your particular needs. By purchasing this firearm you have accepted theresponsibility of safely securing the firearm at all times and preventing its unauthorized use. Never assume that the use of thislock alone is sufficient to safely secure your firearm. It is yourpersonal responsibility to select and use whatever measures orpractices that will enable you to be absolutely certain that yourfirearm is secure at all times.WARNING: NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM ANDNEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!7

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION CONT’D ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPARATELY so that they are not accessible to children or otherunauthorized persons. Safe and secure storage of your firearmand ammunition are your responsibility. It is a full-time responsibility. NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURESTORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of your storagelocation or come upon it by chance. It is your personal responsibility to use common sense when storing your firearm andammunition and to always make sure they are not accessibleto children or other unauthorized persons. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. When transporting your firearm, be sure it is unloaded and locked. Safe andsecure transportation of your firearm is your responsibility. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW! Many jurisdictions have lawsthat make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an areaaccessible to children or others. Keeping a firearm locked andunloaded when not in use is not only common sense safetypractice. IT IS THE LAW. You must be familiar with all local,state, and federal laws regarding the safe storage and transportation of your firearm. Failure to know and follow the lawmay result in unauthorized access or use of your firearm byanother. Obey all laws relating to the storage and transportation of firearms. Your local police department or gun shop canfurnish you with available information on storing and/or transporting a firearm safely and legally. YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You must prevent your firearm from being stolen or from being used byuntrained or unqualified individuals. Keep it locked, unloadedand secured when not in use. Use the lock provided to secureagainst unauthorized users.8

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7AMMUNITIONWARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR USE IN YOUR FIREARM.FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT TYPE OR CALIBEROF AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE THE FIREARM TO JAM, ORFAIL TO FIRE, OR MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSUREWHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM,CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTEROR BYSTANDERS.Locate the cartridge designation marked on the barrel. This information indicates the correct ammunition that must be used in thisfirearm (FIGURE 1).TYPICAL ENCORE MODEL CALIBER MARKING ON BARRELFIGURE 1You are responsible for selecting ammunition that meets industrystandards and is appropriate in type and caliber for this firearm.Never mix ammunition.WARNING: IN SOME CASES, A ROUND OF AMMUNITIONNOT SPECIFIED ON YOUR FIREARM AND NOT LISTED ASALTERNATE AMMUNITION IN THIS MANUAL, MAY FITINTO THE CHAMBER. FIRING THIS AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE ARUPTURE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM ANDPERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER ORBYSTANDERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING UNSAFECALIBER COMBINATIONS, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING URL:HTTP://WWW.SAAMI.ORG/SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION/PUBLICATIONS/DOWNLOAD/SAAMI ITEM 211UNSAFE ARMS AND AMMUNITION COMBINATIONS.PDFWARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR AMMUNITIONBEFORE USING IT. NEVER USE DIRTY, CORRODED ORDAMAGED AMMUNITION. A BURST CARTRIDGE MAYRESULT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS.Use only commercially manufactured ammunition with internalballistic pressures which are in strict accordance with the specifications of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’Institute (SAAMI). If you are uncertain, contact your ammunitionsupplier for verification.9

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7AMMUNITION CONT’DWARNING: NEVER USE NON-STANDARD, RELOADEDOR “HANDLOADED” AMMUNITION WHICH HAS NOTBEEN SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE TESTING. RELOADED OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION,MAY HAVE MANY MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY VARIABLES (SUCH AS THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF GUN POWDER). CARTRIDGE CASES THAT HAVE BEEN RELOADED ANDFIRED MULTIPLE TIMES MAY SUFFER PHYSICAL DAMAGEWHICH COULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OR REDUCE THEINTEGRITY OF THE CARTRIDGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING INBULLET SETBACK OR UNSEATING. CASE FAILURE ANDINJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGETO THE FIREARM MAY RESULT WHEN SUCH A ROUND ISFIRED. ANY AMMUNITION THAT IS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED OR RELOADED, EVEN IN THE SLIGHTEST DEGREE,MAY FAIL TO FIRE OR MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE INTERNALPRESSURES WHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE THEFIREARM, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THESHOOTER OR THOSE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY.A firearm and ammunition are a system and must work together.There are different types of ammunition for different types offirearms. Your firearm has been designed for ammunition of aspecific type and a specific gauge or caliber. It is important toselect the proper ammunition for your firearm.Different combinations of bullet velocity, bullet weight and firearmweight can have major impact on felt recoil; a high level of feltrecoil can be uncomfortable to some shooters.WARNING: NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OR SHELLSOTHER THAN THOSE DESIGNATED BY THE MARKING ON THE BARREL. DOING SO CAN RESULT INDANGEROUSLY HIGH PRESSURES THAT MAY DAMAGETHE FIREARM AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TOYOURSELF AND OTHERS.WARNING: DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGECAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF INCORRECTAMMUNITION OR BORE OBSTRUCTIONS.10

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7MODEL & FEATURESIDENTIFICATIONMUZZLEFRONTSIGHT - ON THOSE MODELS SOEQUIPPEDSERIALNUMBERMARKINGBARRELFIGURE 3SLING SWIVEL STUDREARSIGHT - ON THOSE MODELS SOEQUIPPEDFRAMEFORENDTRIGGERTRIGGER GUARD - MOVES UP ANDBACK TO OPEN THE ACTIONHAMMERGRIPCAPSTOCKBUTT PAD FIGURE 211

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7MODEL & FEATURES I.D. CONT’DFIGURE 4GUN MODEL DESIGNATION ON THE BARRELWARNING: DO NOT ADD OR REPLACE ANY OF THEPARTS IN YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THEY ARE GENUINE THOMPSON/CENTER PARTS AND YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT. IN ADDITION TO THEDANGERS PRESENTED, THE USE OF NON-FACTORYPARTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BARRELS ANDSPRINGS VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.FIGURE 5aFIGURE 5bCURRENT MODELENCORE FRAMEIDENTIFIER MARKINGOLDER MODEL - TCA - “E”ENCORE MODEL FRAMEIDENTIFIER MARKINGFrameAssemblyBarrelStockForendHinge PinStock BoltGrip Cap with screws12ForendScrewsFIGURE 6

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7INSPECTINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED INA SAFE DIRECTION.WARNING: ANY TIME THAT YOU HANDLE ANENCORE , OPEN THE ACTION AND ENSURE THATIT IS UNLOADED.INSPECTING With your finger away from thetrigger and with the hammer inthe “AT REST” position (FIGURE8), open the action by pulling upand back on the trigger guardspur (FIGURE 9).Hammer in the “AT REST”position Look into the barrel from thebreech end to make sure there isno shell in the chamber.FIGURE 7Empty Chamber Verify that the bore is clear andfree of obstructions. You must follow this procedureevery time a firearm leaves yourhand, is cleaned, handed to youor another person, transported orstored.FIGURE 8WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE FIREARM HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOURFIREARM. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.Open the action by pulling up and back on thespur of the trigger guard allowing the barrel to tip down, exposing the chamberFIGURE 913

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7INSTALLING A BARRELWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED INA SAFE DIRECTION.WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED WHILE INSPECTING OR ASSEMBLING. Before assembly, apply a lightfilm of qualityfirearm oil to allmetal parts. To install a barrel and correspondingforend on thestock/frameassembly followthese steps: The forendmust beremoved fromany barrelbefore it can beinstalled on theframe.FIGURE 10Insert barrel lug into frameFIGURE 11Align holes and insert hinge pinFIGURE 12Close barrel on frame Insert the barrellug into theframe(FIGURE 10). Align the hingepin holes of thebarrel andframe andinsert the hingepin (FIG.11). With the hingepin centered inthe frame (notprotruding fromeither side) tipthe barrel upand closed onthe frame (FIGURES 12 & 13).14FIGURE 13Install forend FIGURE 14FIGURE 15OpenAction

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7INSTALLING A BARREL CONT’D Install the forend onto the barrel. Place the rear of the forendagainst the receiver. Align the holes in the forend over theholes in the barrel (FIGURE 14) and secure the forend intoplace using the supplied screws. With your finger away from the trigger and the hammer in the“AT REST” position, open the barrel by holding the firearm bythe pistol grip and pulling up and back on the trigger guardspur to unlock the barrel, allowing it to tip down (FIGURE 15). Practice opening and closing the Encore before you attemptto load and fire it.Note: Place your finger low on the spur for maximum leverage,and give it a fast, sharp pull to open the barrel.Note: The modular nature of the Encore design also allowseasy interchange of barrels, grips and forends along with sightsand scope mounts (see our catalog or web site for currentoptions).WARNING: DO NOT ADD OR REPLACE ANY OF THEPARTS IN YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THEY ARE GENUINE THOMPSON/CENTER PARTS AND YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT. IN ADDITION TO THEDANGERS PRESENTED, THE USE OF NON-FACTORYPARTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BARRELS ANDSPRINGS, VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.About Encore Forends:Different Encore barrel configurations i.e. rifle, shotgun andmuzzleloading barrels require different forends. Check withyour dealer or consult the Thompson/Center catalog or website for the appropriate forend for your barrel.About Encore Interchangeability:Encore barrels and frames come in blued and stainless steelconfigurations - the blued and the stainless steel barrels andframes will interchange readily.15

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7PREPARATIONFOR FIRINGWARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARMSAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARELOADED AND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED. ALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE ACTION OF THE ENCORE IS OPEN, THAT THE CHAMBER IS CLEAR OF A CARTRIDGE AND THAT THE ENCORE IS POINTING IN ASAFE DIRECTION. ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER EAR PROTECTORS SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE to prevent permanentdamage to your hearing. Make sure others who are nearbyare wearing ear protection as well. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FORFIREARM USE, whether indoors or out. Safety glasses shouldprotect your eyes from the firing flash and particles associatedwith the discharge of ammunition. Failure to do so creates a riskof personal injury from particle or debris spitting or ricochets. ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER. Never shoot ifyou are tired, cold or impaired in any way. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE so that personsdo not accidentally walk into the line of fire. THE SHOOTER (AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTINGAREA) MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUTOF THE LINE OF FIRE and are not within an area where theymay be struck by a ricochet or particles spitting from a firearm,or by ejected cases from some types of firearms. NEVER SHOOT AT SURFACES THAT MAY CAUSE A RICOCHET.Always select a place to shoot that has a safe backstop, is free fromobstructions and has no surfaces which may cause a ricochet. NEVER FIRE RANDOMLY INTO THE SKY. Always select aplace to shoot that has a safe backstop. NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING OR HANDLING ANY FIREARM.16

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7LOADING THET/C ENCORE WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED INA SAFE DIRECTION. To load the Encore , open the action by pulling up and backon the spur of the trigger guard (FIGURE 16). The barrel tiltsdownward at the muzzle (FIGURE 17). Push the cartridge forward into the chamber (FIGURES 18and 19). Rotate the barrel up to close the action. Do not force the barrel closed on a live round. If the barreldoesn’t close smoothly, remove the cartridge from the chamber and inspect it and the firearm’s chamber. If you are unableto recognize and correct the problem, call theThompson/Center Customer Service Dept. at 866-730-1614.WARNING: NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OR SHELLSOTHER THAN THOSE DESIGNATED BY THE MARKING ON THE BARREL. DOING SO CAN RESULT INDANGEROUSLY HIGH PRESSURES THAT MAY DAMAGETHE FIREARM AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TOYOURSELF AND OTHERS.WARNING: FORCING THE ACTION CLOSED ON ALIVE ROUND MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE MAY CAUSE INJURYOR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.FIGURE 16FIGURE 1717

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7LOADING THE T/C ENCORE CONT’D The instant before firing, when your complete attention is devotedto making a safe shot, load the Encore . With the muzzle pointedin a safe direction, open the action, allowing the barrel to tip down- place a cartridge in the chamber. Rotate the barrel up and lock itclosed - the firearm is now loaded.FIGURE 18FIGURE 19FIRING THE ENCORE WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED INA SAFE DIRECTION.WARNING: WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU DISCHARGEYOUR FIREARM. MAKE SURE OTHERS IN THE VICINITYOF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DO SO AS WELL.WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATEDAREAS, DISCHARGING FIREARMS, OR HANDLINGAMMUNITION AND LOADING COMPONENTS MAY RESULTIN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWNTO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM ANDOTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE FIREARM HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOURFIREARM. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Grasp firearm firmly with the trigger finger resting along andoutside of the trigger guard.18

Encore Rifle&Shotgun 03-30-2015.QXD Encore Rifle&Shotgun Manual 3/30/15 7FIRING THE T/C ENCORE CONT’D Grasp the firearm withone hand on theforend and one on thepistol grip in the stock.Raise firearm and pullthe stock firmly intothe shoulder(FIGURE 20). Draw the hammerback to the full rearward “Cocked” position (FIGURE 21). The Encore willnow fire when pressure is applied to thetrigger. Place your fingeron the trigger andsqueeze it until thefirearm fires.Do Not Load The Encore Until You Are Ready To Fire It!FIGURE 20Move Hammer to “COCKED” positionwith finger away from triggerFIGURE 21 If you decide not tofire; make sure the firearm isalways pointed in a safe direction- then you must carefully lowerthe hammer from the "Cocked"position to the "At Rest" position.To do this, place the thumb ofyour free hand between the hammer and the frame to prevent thehammer from moving fully forward until your finger is off thetrigger and out of the triggerguard (FIG. 22). Place the thumb of your firinghand on the hammer spur. Youmust always control the hammerwith your thumbs when decocking the firearm. If the hammerslips while the trigger is held tothe rear and you have failed toblock the hammer travel, yourfirearm will fire (FIGURE 23).FIGURE 22FIGURE 23 Apply pressure to the trigger torelease the hammer as shown(FIGURE 23). Immediately afterthe hammer has come out of theFIGURE 24cocked position, release

warning read these instructions and warnings carefully. be sure you understand these instructions and warnings before