Thompson/Center Impact Blackpowder Rifle – Excellent

A Thompson/Center (T/C) .50 Caliber Impact Blackpowder Rifle in excellent condition that looks like new.  Made in USA. It is configured as a modern break-action muzzleloading deer/elk hunting rifle with inline 209 shotshell primers for priming. Blued finish, with black composite ramrod, thumb safety, black polymer stock and forend, and quick detachable sling swivels studs, and a soft rubber recoil pad. Has a factory 1″ removable stock spacer, so this is a perfect rifle for a wife or a growing son.  Equipped with a Thompson/Center factory 3-9×40 scope, as well as iron sights with a high-visibility fiber-optic front sight. Monte Carlo style stock with cheek rise for use with a scope.  Barrel Length, 26″. Serial Number: 313X. Retains good original to exterior with no noticeable wear. Stock and forend are in excellent condition with very light handling marks.  Bore is nice.  This rifle is a good length for deer or elk hunting. With heavy conical bullets, it can take a mule deer, and yes, even an elk! This discontinued but still in-demand model last retailed for $469 (with scope), when they were last sold new. The following is from the T/C factory website:

“Designed to open easily for right- or left-handed shooters of all sizes, the Impact’s single-shot break-open hood construction means black powder hunters can spend less time loading and cleaning, and more time aiming in on that shot of a lifetime. Every muzzleloader hunter is all-too familiar with removing and inserting breech plugs. T/C’s Speed Breech with triple lead threads simplifies this process, requiring only five turns to screw in, which not only saves time, but reduces seizing.

Quality that comes installed straight from the T/C factory, the Impact’s Fiber Optic Sights provide highly visible dots that appear to emit a radiant glow for more accurate shooting in low light conditions. If you prefer optics, the Impact SB is factory drilled and tapped for Thompson Center mounts.

Featuring a 26” Magnum .50 Caliber Muzzleloader Barrel, the T/C Impact can handle loads up to 150 grains of FFG Black Powder (or an equivalent black powder substitute) without sacrificing accuracy. The American-made Impact is backed by the famous T/C Lifetime Warranty, protecting your investment for a lifetime of hunts.

One size rifle doesn’t fit every hunter – and finding the right fit often means the difference between bagging a trophy and returning empty-handed. A 1” spacer is always included with the T/C Impact to adjust the length of pull to match shooter preference. To determine your length of pull, simply hold your hand in a position as if you were holding a pistol grip, with your fingers in a comfortable trigger position. Let your arm hang at your side, then make a 90 degree angle between your elbow and bicep. Measure from your trigger finger to the inside of your elbow in a straight line. This measurement indicates your length of pull.”   (ESB-063)