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Aug 22, 2014. #2. The hotter flash is better at igniting the synthetic muzzleloading powders. I guess that could be an advantage but if you are using real black powder, this 'benefit' isn't worth changing the nipple. On the other hand, Musket caps usually are harder to find than regular #11 caps and they cost more.

The Hawkin is about 1.230. TC does sell a nice little adjustable peep sight, but it doesn't fold down and requires removal of that (IMO) ugly blob of a rear sight the gun comes with. Speaking of folding down, I have the Pedersoli sight mounted on a Pedersoli Tryon rifle along with a Lyman Globe front sight.When Sam Hawken gave the newspaper interview, he was 90 years old, and was very ‘inclusive’ in his remembrance of the early years. In 1821 Jacob was listed in the first city directory as a gunsmith. Sam arrived in St. Louis on June 3, 1822, a year later. Sam simply recalled that “ We supplied the gun to Ashley”.Apr 1, 2021 · 88. Reaction score. 73. Apr 1, 2021. #6. There is a group called the Thompson /Center Association, you might want to " google " them. Some of their members specialize in Hawken info. They were very helpful to me when I needed information on a Hawken I owned. Their contact info. is listed on their website. Thompson/Center Arms has been a cornerstone of the firearms industry since 1967. With a diverse range of products catering to hunters, shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts, Thompson/Center Arms has earned a reputation for excellence. Thompson/Center Arms looks to build upon its legacy while embracing the future with a renewed commitment to ... 30 TC · 30-40 Krag · 7.5x54mm French MAS · 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian · 7.5x55mm Schmidt-Rubin (Swiss) · 300 Ruger Compact Magnum · 300 PRC ...West of the Blue Ridge. IIRC, TC's accuracy load recommendation was 80gr of FF with Maxi balls, 70gr with PRBs. I've gotten good hunting accuracy with 80-90gr of FF or 777 in several 1-48" TCs with Power Belt and Hornady FPBs. Even sabotted 250gr .45 XTPs shot well enough for hunting. Just dialed in my .54 Renegade for my son's …

7.65M subscribers. Subscribed. 8.9K. 480K views 5 years ago. Shooting and discussing the modern "classic" Thompson Center Hawken! ------------------------ …Reaction score. 7. Dec 9, 2012. #11. The TC fiber optic front sights are very good and much better than the Tru glow sights. If you are having problems seeing the sights, you might want to give the Lyman 57 peep sight. The Williams appetures fit this sight as well as the TC peep. An appeture with a hole of .125 - .150 is about right for hunting.Dec 13, 2014 ... Repost from my original channel. In this video we will look over the Thompson Center Hawken in .45 caliber.Get the best deals for tc hawken at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!Thompson Center .54 Hawken black powder rifle for sale in very good condition. Muzzleloader with brass accents and wood stock. UPC. ECOM00176262. Caliber. 54 CAL. Finish. BLUED. Capacity.

Having fooled with a bunch of TCs, I found that bores vary at times from gun to gun. I couldn't start a .495 down the barrel of my .50 kit gun with a hammer, a .490 is tight but doable. Others with a .50 Hawken load a .495 easily. I think thats the issue with mine a .445 and a patch I doubt could be seated hydraulically.Payment Methods: MONEY ORDERS. Thompson Center.50cal. Hawken Percussion Rifle. SALE PENDING. Description: With a serialof #195074, and .50 cal, with a 27” octagon barrel with a very good bore that shows signs of mild oxidation.but not rusted. The barrel retains about 99% blue with lacquer coating while the lockplate and hammer display ...416. Mar 12, 2018. #4. I was playing with my New Englander this weekend at 50 yards using Lee 50 caliber 440 pistol bullet and Lee 50 Caiber Minie both paper patched. Charge was using 60-90 grains of 777 in 10 grain increments .Thompson Center 45 cal Hawken. Description: With a serial #59717, at .45 cal., and 29” octagon barrel with a near excellent bore showing a few spots of light oxidation. The barrel and triggers retain about 95% original blue with patches of fading where a scope was mounted , Top of octagoanl barrel has four drilled and tapped holers for a ... Inspect a T/C Hawken at your local dealer and compare it to all other brands before you purchase. We manufacture the finest quality muzzleloading firearms available. Specifications and Features: Caliber: .50 Caliber Barrel: Length 28", octagon, polished and blued. QLA Muzzle System Drilled and tapped for scope mounts Breech: Hooked breech system Thompson/Center Hawken .50 Cal. Percussion, $550. The T/C Hawken first appeared in dealers showrooms in 1970. Since then the factory has produced more than 500,000 Hawkens, and over that span, the company has made few changes to the gun. The Hawkens come in both flint and percussion in either .45 or .50 caliber.

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America’s Master Gunmaker ™. Thompson/Center Arms has been a cornerstone of the firearms industry since 1967. With a diverse range of products catering to hunters, …Are you a fresher looking to kickstart your career in the IT industry? Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is one of the largest IT services companies in the world and offers exciting ...The T/C Hawken™ was the first of many muzzleloader types for Thompson Center. Presently, Thompson Center produces an extensive line of single-shot pistols and rifles, …The value of a Thompson Center Hawken rifle can vary widely depending on factors such as its condition, age, and rarity. However, on average, these rifles can range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. See 3,000+ New Gun Deals HERE. Contents [ show]1x Thompson Center Rear Sight Tension Spring ALL TCs Hawken Renegade Contender. New (Other) $11.99. Top Rated Plus. or Best Offer. *mintz (6,692) 100%. +$4.99 shipping. Free returns. Thompson Center Rear Sight Renegade Hawken Octagon Percussion Flintlock TC Parts.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is one of the leading multinational IT service and consulting companies in the world. With its global presence and diverse range of services, TCS of...item 4 thompson center tc hawken hunter scope matte black 1.5-5x32 muzzleloader tc10 thompson center tc hawken hunter scope matte black 1.5-5x32 muzzleloader tc10 $89.00 +$10.95 shippingJan 24, 2011. #4. Rib and sight screws on my T/C Hawken Flinter are 6-48, use a #31 tap drill then a 6-48 plug tap to start, then a 6-48 bottom tap to finish the blind hole. These all can be bought at Track of the Wolf. Just be sure you don't drill to deep, measured the holes in mine and they are only 0.150" deep.30 TC · 30-40 Krag · 7.5x54mm French MAS · 7.62x54mm Rimmed Russian · 7.5x55mm Schmidt-Rubin (Swiss) · 300 Ruger Compact Magnum · 300 PRC ...Dec 13, 2014 ... Repost from my original channel. In this video we will look over the Thompson Center Hawken in .45 caliber.Dec 14, 2022 ... Bid now on Invaluable: Thompson Center Hawken Contemporary Flintlock Rifle, 20th C., .50 Cal., L 45'' SN K273202 from DuMouchelles on ...Feb 17, 2024 · The value of a Thompson Center Hawken rifle can vary widely depending on factors such as its condition, age, and rarity. However, on average, these rifles can range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. See 3,000+ New Gun Deals HERE. Contents [ show] Apr 7, 2014 ... Top one is an early, pre warning 4 digit serial number in 45 and the bottom one is a later vintage, six digit serial number in 50. I outfitted ...In a TC Hawken 50 cal a good starting point would be, .490 balls, .015 patches with good lube, 70-ish gr. of 2f BP. Once you get used to shooting it and establish a baseline for accuracy, you can vary things to tighten up your groups. This is what seems to work in MY gun, yours may have different preferences.416. Mar 12, 2018. #4. I was playing with my New Englander this weekend at 50 yards using Lee 50 caliber 440 pistol bullet and Lee 50 Caiber Minie both paper patched. Charge was using 60-90 grains of 777 in 10 grain increments .283. Location. Denver, Co. Jan 15, 2022. #10. I hated the TC Hawkin sights. I put on a silver blade front sight and dovetailed in a buckhorn rear a little farther away than the original to accommodate aging eyes and loctited the screws in their holes and filed them smooth.Even most older T/C Hawkens are in the $450 range, but you can get much better deals from an owner. My first muzzle loader was a T/C Hawken built by a prior owner as a kit with a true slow rust browned barrel. I still have it, along with an older pre-bent hammer Renegade with double triggers and a GM .58 32" 1-66" twist barrel.

Thompson Center Hawken 50 Cal. Up for grabs is Thompson Center Hawken muzzleloader in .50 Cal Blackpowder. Serial number- 438273. The Hawken rifle is generally shorter and of a larger caliber than earlier Kentucky Rifles. It was popular in the mid-nineteenth century.

7.65M subscribers. Subscribed. 8.9K. 480K views 5 years ago. Shooting and discussing the modern "classic" Thompson Center Hawken! ------------------------ …Buy Thompson Center Arms HAWKEN 50 Cal Muzzleloader NICE!: GunBroker is the largest seller of Black Powder Rifles & Muzzleloader Rifles Black Powder & Muzzleloaders All: 1031892030Reaction score. 40. Nov 7, 2010. #3. I have two early (late 60s or early 70s) Hawkens that I bought as a kits. They botht seemed to have deeper rifling than my other barrels such as Getz, Long Hammock, Rice, etc. When I had first finished assembling my T/C kits, they both seemed to cut my patches at first.• The T/C Hawken™ muzzleloader is equipped with a standard rifle rear sight (Figure 37) which is adjustable for elevation by moving the elevation “blade” up or down to change the point of impact. To do this, turn the Elevation Adjustment Screw clockwise (as viewed from the breech end) to lower the point of impact, and counter-clockwise ... Country: United States. Phone: (860) 658-2843. Platinum Seller. Active Listings: 215. Seller Type: Private Seller. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. 3 days. Payment Methods: MONEY ORDERS. Thompson Center .45 cal Hawken Rifle. Shooting and discussing a "new condition" Thompson Center .50 Cal. Hawkin, the 25th Anniversary model.----- Hickok45 videos are filmed on ...Aug 8, 2016 ... Your browser can't play this video. Learn more · Open App. TC Hawken and Renegade Take down video. 16K views · 7 years ago ...more. idahoron.It seems like there is a possibility of movement since the tang is separate from the barrel. By the way, to enjoy the benefits of a good peep sight the barrel on a TC is liable to require bedding. Be sure and use plenty of release agent to prevent the barrel from being stuck. :redface: B.73. Apr 20, 2008. #9. Actually, this was a pecatonica river TC replacement stock. The lock and triggers are all that remain of the original Renegade. The barrel is a GM .58 w/ 1-70" twist. I was actually suprised at how much fitting it took. The iron hardware was cast and looked like it came right out of the mould.MAPLE T/C HAWKEN STOCK - Customize your T/C Hawken rifle. This fully inlet, maple stock will accept all the hardware from a standard T/C Hawken (the lock mortice, trigger/trigger guard, tang and barrel escutcheon area). Barrel channel 15/16" w/ 3/8" ramrod groove. Patch box area not inlet. Overall length 31" with a 14-1/2" barrel channel.

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... Hawkens of Jake and Sam. Nearly all the parts from your Thompson Center Hawken will fit neatly into place without too much fuss. The only thing we have left ...Thompson Center .54 Hawken black powder rifle for sale in very good condition. Muzzleloader with brass accents and wood stock. UPC. ECOM00176262. Caliber. 54 CAL. Finish. BLUED. Capacity.Thompson Center Hawken Replicas black powder replicas are available in .45-, .50- and .54-caliber. These replica rifles became even more popular after the 1972 movie, Jeremiah Johnson, starring Robert Redford. The TC Hawken replicas have a 28" octagonal barrel and hooked breech system. Triggers are fully adjustable and can function as double-set or single-stage.The Thompson Center® Lubricated Round Ball Shooting Patches are designed for use on .45 or .50 caliber rifles. These pre-lubricated shooting patches are 100% cotton, come in uniform thickness of .015”, and designed specifically for traditional round ball muzzleloader shooters. The T/C® Roundball patches are tightly woven and totally ...Dec 22, 2023. #8. necchi said: The Investarms made cap locks will fit in the flint lock mortise. Investarms cap lock barrels geometry will fit the lock, with-in your question, IF the barrel is made for the stock. A Hawken is a Hawken, a Great Plains is that, T/C and Investarms are not a direct swap/drop-in fit!Dec 13, 2014 ... Repost from my original channel. In this video we will look over the Thompson Center Hawken in .45 caliber.The Thompson Center .50 caliber Hawken rifle is a highly reliable firearm known for its accuracy and durability. Many enthusiasts and experts have praised its performance and dependability, making it a trusted choice for hunting and recreational shooting activities. Contents [ show] 1.Material: Steel. For Use with the Following Firearms: Hawken, Renegade, Big Boar, White Mountain Carbine and Pennsylvania Hunter. Notes: Current rifles require Drilling and Tapping of one hole for instalation. Can be used with Thompson Center Fiber Optic Front Sight Octagonal and Round Barrels with Dovetail (Not Black Mountain Magnum) (914-925)Jan 21, 2006. Messages. 8,266. Reaction score. 460. Feb 8, 2020. #8. Assembled a .50 TC Hawken kit in 1975 and didn't glass bed it and found out that it wouldn't have been necessary for excellent accuracy. Seeing I was just getting into MLing, this was my first rifle and used it on squirrels....of course only head hits were taken and this rifle ...Thompson Center Hawken Replicas black powder replicas are available in .45-, .50- and .54-caliber. These replica rifles became even more popular after the 1972 movie, Jeremiah Johnson, starring Robert Redford. The TC Hawken replicas have a 28" octagonal barrel and hooked breech system. Triggers are fully adjustable and can function as double-set or single-stage.A Thompson Center Hawken muzzleloader in .50 caliber, serial number K306585, for sale at D4 Guns. Learn about the history and features of this American-made, top-quality, top … ….

I was playing with my New Englander this weekend at 50 yards using Lee 50 caliber 440 pistol bullet and Lee 50 Caiber Minie both paper patched. Charge was using 60-90 grains of 777 in 10 grain increments . Results were consistent regardless of powder charge.73. Apr 20, 2008. #9. Actually, this was a pecatonica river TC replacement stock. The lock and triggers are all that remain of the original Renegade. The barrel is a GM .58 w/ 1-70" twist. I was actually suprised at how much fitting it took. The iron hardware was cast and looked like it came right out of the mould.Are you a fresh graduate looking for exciting job opportunities in the IT industry? Look no further than TCS (Tata Consultancy Services). With its vast global presence and reputati...Use Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute, such as Pyrodex®. With loose powder use a T/C graduated powder measure and do not overcharge. NEVER charge directly from a powder flask, can or powder horn. PAGE 22. CHARGING THE T/C HAWKEN™ CONT’D WARNING: NEVER DRY-FIRE YOUR HAWKEN™ AS DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM COULD RESULT.Dec 26, 2015 ... This is my video retrospective on the T/C Hawken. Buy THOMPSON CENTER HAWKEN 50 CAL : GunBroker is the largest seller of Black Powder Rifles & Muzzleloader Rifles Black Powder & Muzzleloaders All: 958409624 Feb 27, 2021 ... I hadn't planned on getting a nice old muzzle loader like this one, but sometimes a great deal just falls in your lap.Traditions Hawken Woodsman Flintlock Rifle Kit .50 Caliber 28" KRC52390801. Seller: Ammo And Arms ( FFL) Gun #: 971997482. $579.99. 1 Image (s) TACTACAM TACTACAM REVEAL SK TRAIL CAM DUAL CARRIER SOLAR PANEL 24MP. Seller: BNB Firearms ( FFL) Gun #: 955428763. $179.99. Tc hawken, Use Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute, such as Pyrodex®. With loose powder use a T/C graduated powder measure and do not overcharge. NEVER charge directly from a powder flask, can or powder horn. PAGE 22. CHARGING THE T/C HAWKEN™ CONT’D WARNING: NEVER DRY-FIRE YOUR HAWKEN™ AS DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM COULD RESULT., Aug 22, 2014. #2. The hotter flash is better at igniting the synthetic muzzleloading powders. I guess that could be an advantage but if you are using real black powder, this 'benefit' isn't worth changing the nipple. On the other hand, Musket caps usually are harder to find than regular #11 caps and they cost more., Triggerguard, T/C Hawken Half-Stock. , wax cast steel. A classic late Hawken triggerguard for half-stock rifles. Designed to be screwed in place rather than mounted in a traditional Hawken fashion. Order two of our un-plated screw-6x1/2, #SCREW-6x12, to retain this triggerguard. Overall length is 7-5/8", inside trigger bow is 2-1/2" long, and 1 ..., Thompson Center Hawken Trigger Assembly with trigger guard muzzleloader manual . Opens in a new window or tab. New (Other) $55.00. bikedrflow (757) 100%. 0 bids · Time left 2d 14h left (Wed, 03:38 PM) Free shipping. T/C Thompson Center Hawken .45 Cal Rifle Wood Stock W/ 15/16" Channel(U) Opens in a new window or tab., Reaction score. 7. Dec 9, 2012. #11. The TC fiber optic front sights are very good and much better than the Tru glow sights. If you are having problems seeing the sights, you might want to give the Lyman 57 peep sight. The Williams appetures fit this sight as well as the TC peep. An appeture with a hole of .125 - .150 is about right for hunting., Aug 18, 2007. #1. Got my 50 cal Hawken out to the range again today. Last time I tried 100 grains of 2f Triple Seven with the 385 grain Hornady Great Plains bullets. Groups ran 1 3/4 to 2" at 50 yards. Then I tried some TC Maxi hunter 350 gr bullets with 90 grains. Groups dropped to 7/8 in., large conical bullets in a T/C Hawken. On a different forum a poster showed a moose and an elk he took with his 50 caliber T/C Hawken 1-48 twist barrel (was a kit gun). The moose was over 100 yards and the elk around 50 yards. He was shooting 100 grains of Triple Seven 2f powder and a .503 460 grain No Excuses conical bullet., 7.65M subscribers. Subscribed. 8.9K. 480K views 5 years ago. Shooting and discussing the modern "classic" Thompson Center Hawken! ------------------------ Hickok45 videos are filmed on my own..., Inspect a T/C Hawken at your local dealer and compare it to all other brands before you purchase. We manufacture the finest quality muzzleloading firearms available. Specifications and Features: Caliber: .50 Caliber Barrel: Length 28", octagon, polished and blued. QLA Muzzle System Drilled and tapped for scope mounts Breech: Hooked breech system , Do #11 caps work properly on a TC Hawken? Been a while since I have bought supplies or shot. Reply. F. FishDFly 69 Cal. Joined Nov 21, 2005 Messages 8,518 Reaction score 4,980. Jul 13, 2021 #2 Yes . Reply. PoBoyChuck 32 Cal. Joined Jul 24, 2020 Messages 14 Reaction score 12. Jul 13, 2021 #3, How do I adjust the rear sight on my Thompson Center Hawken? To adjust the rear sight, use an appropriate tool to turn the elevation screw clockwise to increase the height or counterclockwise to decrease it. For windage adjustments, turn the windage screw left or right to move the sight in the desired direction. 2., About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright ..., The T/C Hawken™ was the first of many muzzleloader types for Thompson Center. Presently, Thompson Center produces an extensive line of single-shot pistols and rifles, …, Thompson Center .54 Hawken black powder rifle for sale in very good condition. Muzzleloader with brass accents and wood stock. UPC. ECOM00176262. Caliber. 54 CAL. Finish. BLUED. Capacity., You will hear a lot about T/C, Thompson Center, brand Hawkens but they are NOT made anymore. The only Thompson Center Hawkens you will find for sale are …, Thompson/Center Arms has been a cornerstone of the firearms industry since 1967. With a diverse range of products catering to hunters, shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts, Thompson/Center Arms has earned a reputation for excellence. Thompson/Center Arms looks to build upon its legacy while embracing the future with a renewed commitment to ..., Thompson Center Hawken .50cal Barrel with Front Sight. $ 129.99. Rated. 0. out of 5. This is a Thompson Center Hawken .50cal Barrel with the Front Sight. This barrel is in really good condition. It measures approximately 29 inches in length. Read more., Use Black Powder or an approved Black Powder substitute, such as Pyrodex®. With loose powder use a T/C graduated powder measure and do not overcharge. NEVER charge directly from a powder flask, can or powder horn. PAGE 22. CHARGING THE T/C HAWKEN™ CONT’D WARNING: NEVER DRY-FIRE YOUR HAWKEN™ AS DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM COULD RESULT., I have seen retail stores asking as much as $600.00 for a Hawken which is insanity. A used rifle depends on the condition and the caliber. The .45 caliber is getting rare. They are good roundball shooters. Get some .440 round ball and patch. Try about 60-70 grains of powder for starting loads and see how it shoots., Thompson/Center .50 Caliber Hawken Flintlock Muzzleloader 28" Blued Barrel Walnut Stock [FC-090161013735] Thompson/Center .50 Caliber Hawken Flintlock Muzzleloader 28" Blued Barrel Walnut Stock [FC-090161013735] Thompson Center. $725.56. IN STOCK. Current Stock: Out of Stock ..., Thompson Center .50 cal. Hawken Description: A solid Thompson Center Hawken wirh a .50 cal., 28” octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains blue, now fading to thin places. Very clean,sharp nipple,and very light high edge wear and some fine speckles of light oxidation staining near the muzzle and breech. The lock retains ..., Excellent Thompson Center Hawken 45 Cal Percussion BP Rifle GI#: 102684208 Serial #120390, .45 Caliber black powder percussion, 28 inch octagonal barrel with a near …, Both the percussion and flint models boast a hooked breech for easy barrel removal, click-adjustable rear hunting sight, double-set triggers in an oversized glove-fitting trigger guard with finger rest and an inletted solid brass patch box. This model is .50 caliber and has a 28" octagonal blued barrel. It is 44.5" in length and weighs 7 7/8 lbs., The Hawken and Renegade are advertised as being .500 bore with .006” grooves. This gives you a total space of .512” that you need to work off of. Subtract the .490 ball and this means you need to make up .022” of space. Divide that in half and you find that you need a minimum of .011” patching for a loose fit., Excellent Thompson Center Hawken 45 Cal Percussion BP Rifle GI#: 102684208 Serial #120390, .45 Caliber black powder percussion, 28 inch octagonal barrel with a near …, 283. Location. Denver, Co. Jan 15, 2022. #10. I hated the TC Hawkin sights. I put on a silver blade front sight and dovetailed in a buckhorn rear a little farther away than the original to accommodate aging eyes and loctited the screws in …, In my TC .54 Renegade. 80 grains of 2f or 3f with a .530 RB and a .018" pillow ticking patch hand lubed very lightly to the edges with Track of the Wolf's mink oil. This load is very accurate if I swab every shot. Can go two shots before needing swabbed before accuracy suffers. 425 grain Hornady Great Plains bullet with 100 grains of 2f, no wad, is …, West of the Blue Ridge. IIRC, TC's accuracy load recommendation was 80gr of FF with Maxi balls, 70gr with PRBs. I've gotten good hunting accuracy with 80-90gr of FF or 777 in several 1-48" TCs with Power Belt and Hornady FPBs. Even sabotted 250gr .45 XTPs shot well enough for hunting. Just dialed in my .54 Renegade for my son's …, 409 posts · Joined 2011. #6 · Dec 21, 2021. My Hawken is SUBERB with Hornady 250 grain 45 caliber XTPs, in Harvester crush rib sabots and 70 grains if 3f Swiss. The chrono'd velocity is 1610 fps. 100 yard 3 round groups stay under 2 inches with boring regularity. She does wear a TC aperture sight., t/c hawken muzzleloader .45 cal description: used very good condition t/c hawken muzzleloading rifle .45 cal precussion # 11 cap -- 28" oct barrel -- walnut stock w/ brass fittings bore is nice & clean no appearent rust or pitting ****please call in the with the seller’s inventory number if inquiring about a firearm*****, Dec 13, 2014 ... Repost from my original channel. In this video we will look over the Thompson Center Hawken in .45 caliber., Thompson Center Hawken Renegade New Englander & Other. Rusty But Internals Great. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $75.00. southernguncompany (617) 98.5%., Having fooled with a bunch of TCs, I found that bores vary at times from gun to gun. I couldn't start a .495 down the barrel of my .50 kit gun with a hammer, a .490 is tight but doable. Others with a .50 Hawken load a .495 easily. I think thats the issue with mine a .445 and a patch I doubt could be seated hydraulically.