Over the last 15 years, the sport of "Black Powder" hunting has increased dramatically and so too has the hunters demands. Generally not interested in the nostalgia, which accompanies the guns of the 1800’s, these hunters want modern

designs, better accuracy at extended ranges, and easier cleaning. Although Thompson/Center Arms continues to offer our first muzzleloader, the Hawken, as well as the old standby version, the Renegade, most of the muzzleloaders offered today are modern style in-lines, capable of accepting magnum charges of 150 grains of FFG Black Powder, or Pyrodex equivalent (i.e.: three each of 50 grain [50 caliber] Pyrodex pellets).

Our products are built with one thing in mind----quality. They’re built by New Englanders who take pride in building a sturdy product and selling it for a fair value. Thompson/Center backs this up with its famous Life Time Warranty.

Our precision investment castings come from our own casting facility here in Rochester, Thompson Investment Castings. Our dedication in providing you the best product value out there comes from our employees who, more often than not, use our products when they head into the fields and woods each year themselves.

Thompson/Center is not old by historical standards; we were not around at the turn of the century. But in the almost 40 years we’ve been in the business, we have contributed heavily to the growth of shooting and hunting in America. We’ve elevated handgun hunting and hunting with a muzzleloader to new heights and we continue to be the leaders within this industry by offering more innovative muzzleloaders and muzzleloader accessories.