I bought mine in 1984 , have taken three white tails with it “ one a 50 yard head shot” and still own it today and will till I die . The old TC was killed by in-line shit poles and S&W.
Bought a .54 contender in a kit back in early 90s. I would love to find one these in great shape. They very accurate rifles. Shame they no longer make them.
I have a. 54 T/C Hawken and it just will not group patched round ball however it will shoot the Hornady Great plains conical 425 gr through the same hole at 50 yrds with 110grs of fff pyrodex. Just a safety note, Do not leave the hammer resting on the cap , it can fire with no warning due to the pressure of the hammer . I have personally witnessed this on the range fortunately no one was injured as the line was hot and no one was down range. The rifle had been loaded and was just resting on bags .