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Safety & Instruction ManualT/C® Venture™

Bolt Action Rifle

THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS

2100 Roosevelt Avenue

Springfield, MA 01104

Toll Free Phone (866) 730-1614

www.tcarms.com

Read the instructions andwarnings in this manual

CAREFULLY BEFORE using this firearm.

Copyright © 2018 Smith & Wesson Corp.

All rights reserved.

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WARNING:READ THESE

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY.

BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARN-

INGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. FAILURE TO READ THESE INSTRUC-

TIONS AND TO FOLLOW THESE WARN-INGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH TO YOU AND OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

This SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONMANUAL should always accompany

this firearm and be transferred with itupon change of ownership or when thefirearm is presented to another person.

Always keep your firearm pointed in asafe direction. Never point a firearm atanything you do not intend to shoot.

If you don’t have a manual, printedcopies are available free upon request

by contacting the factory at the addressbelow. They are also available viadownload at www.tcarms.com.

THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS

• CUSTOMER SUPPORT •

2100 Roosevelt Avenue

Springfield, MA 01104

Toll Free Phone (866) 730-1614

Website: www.tcarms.com

Customer Service Email:

[email protected]


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TABLE OF CONTENTSYOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

PREPARATION FOR FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MODEL AND FEATURES IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

INSPECTING AND INITIAL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CLEARING MISFIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

UNLOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

DISASSEMBLY - FIELD STRIPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

SCOPE MOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

MAKING TRIGGER ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22

WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SHIPPING FOR SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

BATTERY WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

PATENT AND CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIESSAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE

RESPONSIBILITY!!!!

• At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concernof every firearm owner should be safety. Apply the following safetyrules in every situation, with any kind of firearm. If you feel uncer-tain about any operational aspects of your firearm, please contactThompson/Center before proceeding with its operation.

• If you are unfamiliar with firearms you should seek formal trainingbefore using your rifle.

WARNING: YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE SAFETYRULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM.THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGETO PROPERTY.

• As a firearm owner, you accept a demanding responsibility.How seriously you take this responsibility can be the difference

between life and death. There is no excuse for careless or abusivehandling of your firearm. At all times handle your firearm withintense respect for its power and potential danger.


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YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIREC-TION. Never point a firearm at anyone or anything you do notintend to shoot whether or not it is loaded. This is particularlyimportant when loading, unloading, or field stripping the firearm.ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm.

• ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED ANDWILL FIRE. Do not take anyone’s word that the firearm isunloaded – always check for yourself. Never pass your firearm toanother person until the action is open and you visually check thatit is unloaded. Keep your firearm unloaded and safely stored whennot in use.

• NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARDOR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FIRE. Ensurethat other objects do not touch the trigger.

• ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYONDIT. Always be sure of where the bullet will strike and shoot onlywhere there is a safe back stop free of obstructions, water or othersurfaces which can cause ricochets. Be sure your bullet will stopbehind your target. Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocksor the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions withconsiderable velocity. Do not fire randomly into the sky.

• NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES OR STREAMSWITH A LOADED FIREARM. Always make certain your firearm isunloaded before crossing a fence, climbing a tree, jumping a ditchor negotiating other obstacles.

• SAFE FIREARM HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSI-BILITY AT ALL TIMES. Firearms are dangerous and can causeserious injury or death if they are misused or used inappropriately.Safety must be the prime consideration of any one who owns orhandles firearms. Accidents are the result of violating the rules ofsafe firearm handling and common sense. Firearm safety trainingis available. Contact your firearms dealer, law enforcement agency,local sportsman’s club, etc. for availability.

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT ALL TIMES.In owning a firearm, you must undertake full-time responsibility foryour firearm’s safety and security. You must protect yourself andall others against injury or death from misuse of the firearm 24hours a day.

• FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You mustsecure firearms safely from children and/or unauthorized users.Your firearm should always be kept unloaded and locked when notin use. Never assume that the use of the provided lock is sufficientto safely secure your firearm. You must always evaluate your per-sonal situation and employ the security systems that meet yourneeds and prevent children and unauthorized users from gainingaccess to your firearm.


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• APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USINGYOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES. For example - targetshooting, hunting and lawful resistance of deadly criminal force. Itis your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with allapplicable laws and ordinances regarding the use of your firearm.

• NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. Only yoursafe firearm-handling habits will ensure the safe use of yourfirearm. This is your responsibility.

• ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM. Safeand secure storage of your firearm is one of your most importantresponsibilities. It is a full-time responsibility. You must alwayssecure your firearm and ammunition separately so that they arenot accessible to children and/or other unauthorized persons.

• NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THEFIREARM. Store each in a separate and secure place.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIED FORUSE WITH FIREARMS every time you handle your firearm forcleaning and maintenance.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTORS THAT ARESPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you dischargeyour firearm. Make sure others in the vicinity of where you will beshooting do so as well.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING. Do not use your firearm if you are on any medicationwhich impairs, even slightly, your mental or physical ability.

• ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Discharging firearmsin poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammuni-tion may result in exposure to lead and other substances known tocause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physicalinjury. Review the warnings and labels for all ammunition andcleaning products carefully. Wash hands thoroughly after expo-sure.

• BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, UNDERSTAND ITS OPER-ATION. Not all firearms are the same. Familiarize yourself with themechanical features of any firearm you intend to use. If you feeluncertain about any operational aspects of your firearm, pleasecontact Thompson/Center, before proceeding with its operation.

• NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY INDIVIDUALSWHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE OPERATION OR HAVENOT READ THESE FIREARM SAFETY RULES.


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• ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PAR-TICULAR FIREARM as indicated by the marking on the firearm.Never use non-standard, reloaded, or “handloaded” ammunitionwhich has not been subjected to internal ballistic pressure testing.

• BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS Be sure the barrel isclear of obstructions before shooting. Mud, water, snow or otherobjects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore. A smallobstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure and maydamage your firearm and cause injury to yourself and others.

• BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS HOLSTERS. GRIPS,SLINGS, SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE COMPATI-BLE with the firearm and that the accessories do not interfere withsafe operation. It is your responsibility to understand and follow allof the instructions in this manual,as well as those which may besupplied with your ammunition and any accessory.

• NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the field strip-ping procedure outlined in this manual. Improper disassembly orreassembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead toserious injury or death.

• NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THEINTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESSSPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.Improper manipulation of any other internal component may affectthe safety and reliability of your firearm and may cause seriousinjury or death.

• NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OFPARTS IN YOUR THOMPSON/CENTER FIREARM UNLESSPERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH using genuineThompson/Center parts. If you do otherwise, improper functioningof your firearm may occur and serious injury or death and damageto property may result.

WARNING: SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PERSON-AL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALLOF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN

SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERSAND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANTSAFETY DEVICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE USE OF YOURFIREARM AND THOMPSON/CENTER AND ITS PARENT COMPA-NY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY,DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM: (1) THE CRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENT USE OF THIS FIREARM; (2) A DISREGARD OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANDWARNINGS; (3) IMPROPER OR CARELESS HANDLING OF THISFIREARM; (4) THE USE OF NON-STANDARD, DEFECTIVE ORIMPROPER AMMUNITION; (5) IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENT MODI-FICATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE FIREARM.


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SAFE STORAGE ANDTRANSPORTATION

WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.

WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN USEDAND STORED IMPROPERLY. THEY POSE A RISK OFSERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMS CAN BE

ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARESTORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER. FORYOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERA-TIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED ANDUNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE. THE AMMUNITION SHOULDBE STORED IN A SEPARATE, SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT ISNOT IN USE. SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF YOUR FIREARMIS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFE-TY. YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THAT WILLPREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. Whenever your firearm isnot in use, keep it unloaded and locked. Your safety and the safe-ty of others requires that you always secure and store your firearmin a manner that will prevent unauthorized access. Never leave afirearm unattended unless it is locked, unloaded and secured.

• ALWAYS USE THE LOCK PROVIDED BY THOMPSON/CENTERTO SECURE YOUR FIREARM. Please read and follow theinstructions packaged separately for the use of this lock. A lock,when properly used, can be an effective tool in preventing unau-thorized access to your firearm. There are other alternative locksand safe storage containers available in the marketplace whichmay also be appropriate for your particular needs. Consult yourlocal gun shop, hardware store, or local police department forguidance on the variety of other safe storage devices or practiceswhich may be appropriate for your particular needs. By purchasingthis firearm you have accepted the responsibility of safely securingthe firearm at all times and preventing its unauthorized use. Neverassume that the use of this lock alone is sufficient to safely secureyour firearm. It is your personal responsibility to select and usewhatever measures or practices that will enable you to beabsolutely certain that your firearm is secure at all times.

WARNING: NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM ANDNEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!!


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SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED

• ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPA-RATELY so that they are not accessible to children or other unau-thorized persons. Safe and secure storage of your firearm andammunition 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 storage loca-tion or come upon it by chance. It is your personal responsibility touse common sense when storing your firearm and ammunition andto always make sure they are not accessible to children or otherunauthorized persons.

• NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. When transportingyour firearm, be sure it is unloaded and locked. Safe and securetransportation of your firearm is your responsibility.

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW. Many jurisdictions have laws thatmake it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an area accessi-ble to children or others. Keeping a firearm locked and unloadedwhen not in use is not only common sense safety practice... IT ISTHE LAW. You must be familiar with all local, state, and federallaws regarding the safe storage and transportation of your firearm.Failure to know and follow the law may result in unauthorizedaccess or use of your firearm by another. Obey all laws relating tothe storage and transportation of firearms. Your local policedepartment or gun shop can furnish you with available informationon storing and/or transporting a firearm safely and legally.

• YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You must preventyour firearm from being stolen or from being used by untrained orunqualified individuals. Keep it locked, unloaded and securedwhen not in use.

• Use the lock provided to prevent unauthorized use, follow theinstructions supplied with the lock.

• Never leave the key with the stored firearm.


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PREPARATION FOR FIRINGWARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARMSAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED.

• ALWAYS BE SURE THAT ALL CYLINDERS AND ACTIONS OFFIREARMS ARE OPEN, THAT CHAMBER(S) ARE CLEAR OFCARTRIDGES OR SHELLS, MAGAZINES ARE REMOVED ORUNLOADED, AND THAT FIREARMS ARE POINTING IN A SAFEDIRECTION.

• ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER EAR PROTECTORSSPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE to prevent permanent damage toyour hearing. Make sure others who are nearby are wearing earprotection as well.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FOR USE WITHFIREARMS, whether indoors or out. Safety glasses should protectyour eyes from the firing flash and particles associated with thedischarge of ammunition. Failure to wear the proper eye protectioncreates a risk of personal injury from particle or debris spitting orricochets.

• ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER. Never shoot if youare tired, cold or impaired in any way.

• ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE so that persons do notaccidentally walk into the line of fire.

• THE SHOOTER (AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTING AREA)MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUT OF THE LINEOF FIRE and are not within an area where they may be struck bya ricochet or particles spitting from a firearm, or by ejected casesfrom 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 a placeto shoot that has a safe backstop.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING OR HANDLING ANY FIREARM.


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AMMUNITIONWARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION NOT SPECIFICAL-LY DESIGNATED FOR USE IN YOUR FIREARM. FAILURETO USE THE CORRECT TYPE OR CALIBER OF AMMUNI-

TION MAY CAUSE THE FIREARM TO JAM, OR FAIL TO FIRE, ORMAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WHICH CAN DAMAGEOR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM, CAUSING PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS.

• Locate the cartridge desig-nation marked on the bar-rel. This information indi-cates the correct ammuni-tion that must be used inthis firearm (FIGURE 1).

• You are responsible forselecting ammunition thatmeets industry standardsand is appropriate in typeand 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 FIT

INTO THE CHAMBER. FIRING THIS AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE ARUPTURE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING UNSAFE CALIBER COM-BINATIONS, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING URL:HTTP://WWW.SAAMI.ORG/SPECIFICATIONS_AND_INFORMA-TION/PUBLICATIONS/DOWNLOAD/SAAMI_ITEM_211-UNSAFE_ARMS_AND_AMMUNITION_COMBINATIONS.PDF

WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR AMMUNITIONBEFORE USING IT. NEVER USE DIRTY, CORRODED ORDAMAGED AMMUNITION. A BURST CARTRIDGE MAY

RESULT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS.

• Use only commercially manufactured ammunition with internal bal-listic pressures which are in strict accordance with the specifica-tions of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’Institute (SAAMI). If you are uncertain, contact your ammunitionsupplier for verification.

FIGURE 1

CARTRIDGE DESIGNATIONON BARREL


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AMMUNITION CONTINUED

WARNING: NEVER USE NON-STANDARD, RELOADEDOR “HANDLOADED” AMMUNITION WHICH HAS NOTBEEN SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE

TESTING. RELOADED OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION, MAYHAVE MANY MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY VARIABLES(SUCH AS THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF GUN POWDER). CAR-TRIDGE CASES THAT HAVE BEEN RELOADED AND FIRED MUL-TIPLE TIMES MAY SUFFER PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHICH COULDSIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OR REDUCE THE INTEGRITY OF THECARTRIDGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BULLET SETBACK ORUNSEATING. CASE FAILURE AND INJURY TO THE SHOOTEROR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM MAYRESULT WHEN SUCH A ROUND IS FIRED. ANY AMMUNITIONTHAT IS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED OR RELOADED, EVENIN THE SLIGHTEST DEGREE, MAY FAIL TO FIRE OR MAY GEN-ERATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURES WHICH CAN DAM-AGE OR EVEN RUPTURE THE FIREARM, CAUSING PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR THOSE IN THEIMMEDIATE 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 a spe-cific type and a specific gauge or caliber. It is important to selectthe 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 AMMUNITION OF THE INCOR-RECT GAUGE OR CALIBER. USING AMMUNITION OFTHE INCORRECT GAUGE OR CALIBER MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO YOUR FIREARM AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURYTO YOU AND TO OTHERS.

WARNING: DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTYDAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF INCORRECTAMMUNITION OR BORE OBSTRUCTIONS. NEVER USE

RELOADED AMMUNITION THAT HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECTEDTO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE TESTING.

WARNING: DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTI-LATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLINGAMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD

AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTHDEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUSPHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALLTIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.


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MODEL AND FEATURESIDENTIFICATION

FIGURE 2a

MODEL NAME ON BARREL

FIGURE 2c

BOLT STOP LOCATION

FIGURE 2d

FIGURE 2b

COCKING INDI-CATOR

SAFETY LEVER

BUTT PAD

SLINGSWIVELSTUD

BOLTHANDLE

MUZZLE

STOCK

SAFETY

COCKINGINDICATOR

BOLT

BARREL

FOREND

MAGAZINERELEASELATCH

MAGAZINE

TRIGGERGUARD

TRIGGER

SERIAL NUMBER

FIGURE 2e


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INSPECTING ANDINITIAL ASSEMBLY

WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE INSPECTING, DISASSEMBLING,ASSEMBLING OR CLEANING AND ALWAYS KEEP THE

MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

• Your Thompson/Center™ VENTURE™ rifle comes completelyassembled from the factory except for the bolt, which has beenremoved for transportation and storage. The bolt is packed sepa-rately in the shipping carton.

INSPECT

• Grasp the rifle, keeping yourfinger outside the trigger guardand off the trigger, point themuzzle in a safe direction.

• Check to be certain that thechamber is empty (FIGURE 3).

• Ensure that the magazine isempty (FIGURE 4).

• Press the magazine latch rear-ward to release the magazine(FIGURE 5).

• Orient the rifle as shown in thefollowing photos to allow themagazine to drop out of the riflewhen the magazine latch isreleased (FIGURE 6).

MAGAZINE EMPTY

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 3

CHAMBER EMPTY

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

PRESS MAGAZINE LATCH REARWARD

CATCH MAGAZINE AS ITFALLS OUT


INSPECTING AND INITIAL ASSEMBLY CONTINUED

INSTALLING THE BOLT

• Grasp the bolt by its handleand slide the bolt forward intothe receiver as shown (FIGURE 7).

• Rotate the bolt handle upward(FIGURE 8) until the bolt stopengages the groove in the boltitself.

• Push the bolt fully forward intothe receiver once the handle isin this position.

• Close the bolt by turning thebolt handle down (FIGURE 9).

• Before using your firearm forthe first time, it should becleaned. See the cleaning sec-tion of this manual.

The Safety Lever

• Located on the right side at therear of the receiver, it has twopositions that are set by theuser:

• Fully rearward - In the “SAFE”position (FIGURE 10).

• Fully forward in the - “FIRE”position (FIGURE 11) where the red dot on the stock is nowvisible and the firearm can befired by pulling rearward on thetrigger.

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FIGURE 10

SAFETY FULLY REARWARD IN “SAFE” POSITION

FIGURE 11

SAFETY FULLY FORWARD “FIRE”POSITION

FIGURE 8

ROTATE BOLT HANDLE UP UNTIL BOLTSTOP ENGAGES THE TRACKING GROOVE

FIGURE 7

START BOLT INTO RECEIVER

BOLT INCLOSEDPOSITION

FIGURE 9

RED DOT


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INSPECTING AND INITIAL ASSEMBLY CONTINUED

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE FIREARM HANDLING WILLENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

WARNING: NEVER DO ANYTHING BEYOND WHAT YOUARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANU-AL. NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE PARTS IN YOUR

FIREARM.

WARNING: DO NOT ALTER, MODIFY OR REPLACE ANYOF THE PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THIS WORKIS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING

GENUINE THOMPSON/CENTER PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHER-WISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.

LOADINGWARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.

• Open the bolt (FIGURE 14) andinspect the bore for obstruc-tions (and follow the cleaninginstructions on page 21 of thismanual if necessary).

• Keep your finger outside thetrigger guard and off the trigger,point the muzzle in a safe direc-tion.

• Do not load the rifle until youhave read and fully understandthis manual.

• Do not load the rifle until youare ready to use it.

• Never load your rifle until youare sure of your target, what isbeyond it and are fully preparedto fire.

• Place the safety lever in the“SAFE” position (FIGURE 15).

• Remove the magazine from therifle in order to load the car-tridges into it. Insert the car-tridges into the magazine asshown (FIGURE 16).

FIGURE 15

SAFETY IN THE FULLY REARWARD “SAFE” POSITION

LOADED MAGAZINE3 ROUND CAPACITY

FIGURE 16

BOLT INUNLOCKED POSITION

FIGURE 14

An audible “click” indicates that the bolt is all the way up.


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LOADING CONTINUED

• Just prior to firing, open the boltfully and then insert the loadedmagazine and “snap” it intoplace - tipping the back in firstand then lifting the front until it“clicks” into locked position (FIGURE 17).

WARNING: NEVERCARRY THIS RIFLE WITHA CARTRIDGE IN THE

CHAMBER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION CANLEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

FIRINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED INA SAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION SPECI-FIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU DISCHARGEYOUR FIREARM. MAKE SURE OTHERS IN THE VICINITY

OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DO SO AS WELL.

• Make certain that the safety is in the “SAFE” position.

• Close the bolt to strip a round from the magazine and put it intothe chamber (FIGURE 18).

• Grasp firearm with one hand onthe fore-end and other hand onthe grip with the trigger fingerresting along and outside of thetrigger guard. Raise firearm andpull buttstock firmly into shoulder.

• Push the safety lever to the fullyforward “FIRE” position (FIG-URE 19).

• The rifle will now fire when pres-sure is applied to the trigger.

• Place your finger on trigger andpull it until the rifle fires.

• You may continue to fire by fullyopening and closing the boltand pulling the trigger until therifle is empty.

• To reload, see the LoadingSection.

JUST PRIOR TO FIRING, OPEN THE BOLT AND INSERT THE LOADED MAGAZINE

FIGURE 17

FIGURE 19

SAFETY FULLY FORWARD IN THE “FIRE” POSITION

FIGURE 18

PLACE SAFETY IN THE “SAFE” POSITION - THEN CLOSE BOLT


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CLEARING MISFIRESWARNING: IF YOUR FIREARM GIVES ANY INDICATIONTHAT IT IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY OR THEOPERATION OF YOUR FIREARM HAS CHANGED “THE

WAY IT FEELS OR SOUNDS”, STOP FIRING. MAKE SURE THEFIREARM IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, UNLOAD THEFIREARM AND HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A FACTORY TECHNI-CIAN. CALL THOMPSON/CENTER CUSTOMER SUPPORT.

• If a cartridge fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direc-tion and wait 30 seconds before opening the bolt and ejecting thesuspect cartridge. Then remove the magazine and make sure thatthe rifle is unloaded.

UNLOADINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

• Open the bolt and ensure thatthe chamber is empty (FIGURES 20 and 21).

• Set safety lever fully rearward tothe “SAFE” position (FIGURE22).

• Press the magazine latch (FIG-URE 23) rearward and removethe magazine (FIGURE 24).

FIGURE 24

REMOVE MAGAZINE

FIGURE 21

ENSURE THAT THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY

OPEN BOLT FIRST

FIGURE 20

FIGURE 23

MAGAZINE LATCH LOCATION

PUSH SAFETY LEVER FULLY REARWARD TO “SAFE” POSITION

FIGURE 22


DISASSEMBLY / FIELD STRIPPINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: NEVER DO ANYTHING BEYOND WHAT YOUARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANU-AL. NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE PARTS IN YOUR

FIREARM.

WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FORUSE WITH FIREARMS EVERY TIME YOU ASSEMBLE ORDISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM.

WARNING: DO NOT ALTER, MODIFY OR REPLACE ANYOF THE PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THIS WORKIS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING

GENUINE THOMPSON/CENTER PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHER-WISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.

• Ensure that the magazine and chamber are empty.

REMOVAL OF BOLT

• Lift the bolt handle and draw the bolt fully to the rear.

• Check through the ejection portto confirm that the chamberand magazine are bothunloaded.

• Set safety lever fully rearwardto the “SAFE” position.

• At this point, press the boltstop in as shown (FIGURE 25).

• Continue to hold the bolt stopdepressed while you removethe bolt from the receiver witha gentle pull rearward (FIGURE26) taking care not to hit thestock - causing cosmetic dam-age.

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FIGURE 26

FIGURE 25

WITHDRAW BOLT

REMOVE BOLT COMPLETELY

HOLD BOLT STOP IN


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SCOPE MOUNTINGWARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE INSTALLING A SCOPE OR ANYOTHER ACCESSORIES. FAILURE TO DO THIS CAN

CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• We recommend that you have a competent gunsmith install yourscope and mount.

• The T/C® VENTURE™ is factory equipped with Weaver-stylescope mount bases. These bases accept a ring and scope combi-nation of your choice. Different scopes have varying lengths ofrecommended eye relief. You need to choose a combination thatallows for adequate clearance between the scope and your eyebrow. Follow the instructions supplied with the scope and rings forproper installation (FIGURE 27).

WARNING: A SCOPE WHICH IS NOT SECURELY MOUNT-ED MAY BECOME DETACHED UPON RECOIL OF THEFIREARM. IF IT BECOMES DETACHED IT MAY FLY BACK

AND STRIKE THE SHOOTER OR A BYSTANDER AND CAUSEINJURY. OBSERVE THE CONDITION OF ALL THE SCOPEMOUNT SCREWS AFTER FIRING. IF THE MOUNTING SCREWSSHOW SIGNS OF LOOSENING DO NOT FIRE THE FIREARMAGAIN; TAKE IT TO A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH FOR ASSISTANCE.

WARNING: FIRING A SCOPED FIREARM WITH YOUREYE TOO CLOSE TO THE SCOPE EYE PIECE, FAILINGTO HOLD THE FIREARM SECURELY AGAINST RECOIL

OR FAILING TO WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIEDFOR USE WITH FIREARMS, MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSON-AL INJURY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BLINDNESS.

FIGURE 27

Follow the instructions supplied with the scope and rings to ensure proper eye relief


MAKING TRIGGERADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE ADJUSTING THE TRIGGER OR DRYFIRING.

NOTE: The T/C® VENTURE™ trigger pull is user adjustable forweight of pull. The trigger pull has been set at the factory with prop-er over-travel and sear engagement.

• After determining that the firearm is unloaded proceed as follows:

• Trigger “Weight of Pull” adjust-ment can be made by firstremoving the bolt from thereceiver to gain access to the adjustment screw (FIGURE 28).

• Turn the screw clockwise (asviewed from the top of the rifle)to increase the trigger pull forcerequired. A trigger adjustmenttool is provided with the T/C®VENTURE™ rifle (FIGURE 29).

• Turn the adjustment screwcounter-clockwise to decreasethe trigger pull force required.

• After each adjustment, with thechamber empty and the riflepointed in a safe direction, dry fire the rifle until the desired pull isachieved.

• Do not attempt any other trigger adjustments.

Dry Firing Note

• Be certain that the chamber is unloaded and the magazine isremoved from the rifle. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direc-tion. The T/C® VENTURE™ rifle can be dry fired without damageto the firing pin or other components. To dry fire, cock the rifle bylifting the bolt handle fully and returning it to the closed positionand then pulling the trigger.

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FIGURE 28

WEIGHT OF PULL ADJUSTMENTSCREW

FIGURE 29

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT TOOL


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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEWARNING: ENSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT. (SEE“INSPECTING YOUR FIREARM” SECTION). ALWAYS

FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE FIREARM HANDLING.

WARNING: WEAR EYE PROTECTION SPECIFIED FORFIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU CLEAN OR MAINTAINYOUR FIREARM.

• Before using your firearm for the first time, it should be cleaned.

• Your firearm was treated at the factory with either a preservative oroil to protect it against corrosion during shipping and storage.

• Preservative and oil should be wiped from the bore, chamber andexposed areas using a clean swab or patch before using thefirearm.

CAUTION:Never disassemble your firearm beyond the instructionsin the Field Stripping and Inspection sections of this manual.

• Purchase cleaning supplies from your firearms dealer that arespecifically designated for your type and caliber of firearm. Manysuppliers offer these in kit form for your convenience.

• Follow the instructions provided with your cleaning supplies.

NOTE: A basic firearm cleaning kit should include: a brass borebrush and a cleaning jag of appropriate size for the bore beingcleaned, high-quality gun cleaning solvent and gun oil/lubricant, cot-ton cleaning patches and a cleaning rod that is long enough to push the brush and jag completely through the barrel.

• Remove excessive firing residue from the bore and chamber usinga properly fitted brass brush dipped in gun cleaning solvent. Finishthe bore cleaning process by running a dry cotton cloth patchthrough the bore to remove residue and solvent.

• Clean the exterior of the firearm using a non-abrasive cleaningcloth.

• After cleaning, lightly coat the metal parts, internal and externalwith a high quality firearm oil.

• Whenever your firearm has been exposed to sand, dust,extreme humidity, water or other adverse conditions, it mustbe cleaned and lubricated.


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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,DISCHARGING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION

MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUB-STANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUC-TIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. WASHHANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: Always follow the instructions provided with your guncleaner and gun lubricant.

CAUTION: Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms. Youshould avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasoniccleaning of your firearm. Choice of solvent should be restricted tothose products specifically developed for firearms maintenance.Damage to a firearm’s finish may occur if these cautions are ignored.Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkaline solvents, should notbe used on any Thompson/Center firearm. Cleaning is essential toensure the proper functioning of your firearm.

• Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable function itis necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure. After fir-ing your firearm, be sure to unload it following the procedure out-lined in the section entitled “Inspecting Your Firearm” before per-forming any cleaning or maintenance procedure.

• Remove any gun cleaning solution, oil and fingerprints from theoutside surfaces of the firearm. (Finger moisture, if left, could starta corrosion process.)

WARNING: NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGEANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOURFIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO

IN THIS MANUAL. IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF ANY INTER-NAL COMPONENT MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY AND RELIABILITYOF YOUR FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH. IT ALSO VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY.

WARNING: ANY MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT OR SER-VICE NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MAY AFFECTTHE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF YOUR FIREARM AND

MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USINGGENUINE THOMPSON/CENTER PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHER-WISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF YOUR FIREARM MAYOCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.

• If your firearm will be used in a cold climate, be sure to use an oilof an appropriate weight so that it will not congeal in cold temper-atures, causing the interaction of important parts to be slowed orhalted.


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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

MAINTENANCE BEFORE STORAGE

• When storing, do not encase your firearm in anything that willattract or hold moisture, for example, leather or heavy cloth. Also,do not store guns with a plug inserted in the barrel for this can bea contributing factor to moisture accumulation. If your firearm is tobe stored for an extended period, the bore, chamber and internalsurfaces should be oiled with a high-quality lubricating oil orpreservative intended for firearms. The external parts; receiver,bolt and barrel should be coated with an anti-rust oil. Before usingyour firearm again, be sure to clean it. Every time you clean yourfirearm, check it for signs of wear. If wear is noted, do not use thefirearm. Return it to Thompson/Center for service or have itchecked by a qualified gunsmith.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTYThis warranty is granted by Smith & Wesson Corp. doing businessas Thompson/Center Arms. This warranty is effective from the dateof purchase for the lifetime of the original retail purchaser of any fac-tory finished firearm. In order to be eligible for service under thiswarranty, the original retail purchaser must return a completedauthorized warranty card or register online athttp://www.tcarms.com/warranty-details/registration within thirty (30)days of purchase of such firearm. With respect to such firearm, thiswarranty supersedes any and all other warranties.

Thompson/Center Arms brand firearms are warranted to be freefrom defects in material and workmanship. Any such defects ofwhich Thompson/Center receives written notice by the original retailpurchaser will be remedied without charge within a reasonable timeafter such notification and delivery of the firearm as provided below.

To submit a warranty claim please see the "Contact and ShippingInformation" below for details. In addition to the requested infor-mation, please include a copy of the bill of sale in the owner'sname, or a copy of the ATF Form 4473 indicating date of pur-chase. It is always important that the owner comply with allapplicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

NOTE: See the Contact and Shipping section of this manual for further details regarding returns.

Warranty claims should state the model and, where applicable, theserial number of the firearm concerned and the description of thedifficulty experienced. It is recommended that shipments be insuredby the owner, since Thompson/Center will accept no responsibilityfor loss or damage in transit. Transportation and insurance chargesfor return to the owner will be paid by Thompson/Center if the claimis covered by this warranty.


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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY CONTINUED

If the work required is not covered by our “Limited LifetimeWarranty” you will receive a quotation which must be authorized byyou. No actual work will be done without your approval. Return ship-ments can be shipped via UPS, FedEx or mail at your cost. Repairedproduct will be shipped back to you via FedEx requiring an adultsignature upon receipt.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THOMPSON/CENTER BERESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESWITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS, INJURY, DEATH OR PROP-ERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF THISWARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion maynot apply to you.

Thompson/Center will not be responsible for:

• Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling, unautho-rized adjustments or modifications made or attempted by anyoneother than a qualified gunsmith following authorized procedures, or failure to follow the instructions in Safety and Instruction manu-al that was provided with the firearm from the factory.

• Use of defective or improper ammunition and/or propellant, corro-sion, neglect, abuse, ordinary wear and tear, or unreasonable use.

• Use of replacement parts, including but not limited to barrels andsprings, other than factory or authorized parts.

• Criminal misuse, negligence, or use under the influence of drugsor alcohol.

Services that were performed by the Thompson/Center ArmsCustom Shop and/or that are performed by the Thompson/CenterRepair Department do not void this warranty. This warranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whichvary from state to state.

NOTE: All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions pro-vided in the Safety and Instruction manual that was provided withthe firearm from the factory are not observed.


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CONTACT AND SHIPPINGINFORMATION

NOTE: A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is the first step inthe process of returning a product in order to receive a repair,replacement or refund.

Please contact Thompson/Center’s Customer Service Dept. (e-mail:[email protected] or by phone at 1-866-730-1614to obtain authorization to return your firearm so we can process itquickly and efficiently. The RMA number that is supplied byThompson/Center Arms must be displayed on the outside of thereturned product's packaging; returns without an RMA number willbe routed differently which will result in delayed processing.

The Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) procedure allowsThompson/Center Arms an opportunity to try to diagnose and cor-rect a customer's concerns with the product (such as ammunitionproblems) before it is returned. Accordingly, please contact usbefore returning your Thompson/Center firearm.

Shipping Address: Thompson/Center Arms 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA 01104

Should your Thompson/Center firearm require service, it shouldbe returned to the Thompson/Center factory.

• Call or e-mail the Customer Service Dept. for authorization andshipping instructions.

• Ensure that the magazine and chamber are unloaded.

• Do not attempt to ship a firearm via US Postal Service; onlyfederally licensed dealers may ship a firearm by US PostalService.

• DO NOT SHIP ANY AMMUNITION.

• Enclose a letter which includes your full name and physicaladdress (no P.O. Boxes, please), daytime telephone number, e-mail address, the serial number of the firearm, and details of theproblem experienced (stating the brand and type of ammunitionused when the problem occurred) or work desired.

• Record the serial number before shipping, in case you wish tocheck on the repair status of your firearm.

• Please remove all custom parts and accessories, such as stocks,special sights and scopes, or slings from your firearm beforereturning.


CONTACT AND SHIPPING CONTINUED

• Place the firearm in its original case or in a similarly secure con-tainer and pack it securely.

• The package must NOT bear any markings which indicate theidentity of the contents.

• It is most important that you comply with federal, state, and locallaws and regulations. The following guidelines are meant to help,but you must seek assistance from the appropriate authorities ifnecessary.

• If your firearm must be replaced, it may be necessary to ship thereplacement to a dealer rather than directly to you. You may berequested to furnish a signed FFL (Federal Firearms License) fromyour dealer in such an instance.

• Warranty repair work will begin upon receipt and examination ofthe firearm. In the case of repairs or work not covered by the war-ranty, a quotation covering the cost of the work plus shippingcharges will be sent to you. Repairs or modification will be sched-uled upon receipt of payment.

WARNING: YOU MAY PURCHASE ACCESSORIES FORYOUR THOMPSON/CENTER FIREARM. YOU MUST HAVESOME OF THESE PARTS INSTALLED BY A GUNSMITH

QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON THOMPSON/CENTERFIREARMS. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODIFY YOUR FIREARM ORINSTALL REPLACEMENT PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM. ALWAYSUSE A QUALIFIED THOMPSON/CENTER GUNSMITH EVEN IFTHE REPAIR SEEMS SIMPLE.

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BATTERY WARNINGS WARNING: IF A BATTERY OPERATED ACCESSORY ORATTACHMENT (I.E. LASER, OPTICAL SIGHT OR FLASH-LIGHT, ETC.) IS SUPPLIED OR USED WITH THIS

FIREARM, THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSMUST BE ADHERED TO:

WARNING: KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.THERE IS A CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD ASSOCIATEDWITH BATTERIES.

WARNING: IF A NEW OR USED LITHIUM BUTTON/COINCELL BATTERY IS SWALLOWED OR ENTERS THE BODY,IT CAN CAUSE SEVERE INTERNAL BURNS AND CAN

LEAD TO DEATH IN AS LITTLE AS 2 HOURS. ALWAYS COM-PLETELY SECURE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. IF THE BAT-TERY COMPARTMENT DOES NOT CLOSE SECURELY, STOPUSING THE PRODUCT, REMOVE THE BATTERIES, AND KEEP ITAWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF YOU THINK BATTERIES MIGHTHAVE BEEN SWALLOWED OR PLACED INSIDE ANY PART OFTHE BODY, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

• When used correctly, batteries provide a safe and dependablesource of portable power. However, misuse or abuse may result inleakage, fire, or explosion.

• Batteries can explode or leak and cause burns if installed back-wards, disassembled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or hightemperature.

• Always take care to install your batteries correctly observing the“+” and “-” marks on the battery and the device.

• Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking carenot to mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types.

• Store unused batteries in their original packaging and away frommetal objects that may short-circuit them.

• Remove discharged batteries from equipment promptly to avoidpossible damage from leakage.

• Never dispose of batteries in fire. (Failure to observe this precau-tion may result in an explosion.)

• The batteries are supplied in a charged state and are not designedfor recharging. Recharging may cause leakage, fire, or explosion.

• The batteries should be disposed of properly, including keepingthem away from children.

• Dispose of used batteries immediately. Even used batteries maycause injury.

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PATENT INFORMATION• This product may be covered by one or more patents. Visit

www.tcarms.com for virtual patent information.

CONTACT INFORMATION

T/C Mailing Address:(for questions & comments)

Thompson/Center Arms2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104

T/C Shipping Address:(for repairs or warranty work)

Thompson/Center ArmsATTN: Repair Department

2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104

Web Address:www.tcarms.com

Customer Service Phone:Toll Free (866) 730-1614

Customer Service email:[email protected]

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