Thompson Center Flint Lock Touch Hole Picks

• Clears the touch hole quickly: This pick is made for flintlock maintenance, helping remove fouling from the touch hole so the ignition channel stays open between shots.
• Supports more reliable ignition: Keeping the vent clear helps priming powder reach the main charge more consistently, which matters when black-powder residue starts to build up.
• Compact field accessory: The slim, simple format is easy to carry with other muzzleloader accessories, so it fits naturally into a hunting or range kit.
• Useful spare set: The 2-pack gives the shooter a backup pick for the possibles bag, bench kit, or cleaning pouch.
• Built for T/C muzzleloader use: As part of the Thompson Center Accessories range, it suits shooters using traditional black-powder rifles and pistols who want a dedicated vent-picking tool.

About the Thompson Center Accessories Series

Thompson Center Accessories is a broad support range built around the practical needs of hunters and outdoor users. Within the brand’s accessory offering, the series covers everyday carry and field-use items for firearms and binoculars, along with gear intended to organize and carry muzzleloader reloading supplies. That makes the line less about cosmetic add-ons and more about the small tools and carrying equipment that keep a shooting setup functional in the field.

On the official Thompson/Center site, the accessory family is organized into categories such as slings and ammunition carriers, showing the series’ emphasis on transport, readiness, and straightforward use outdoors. In practice, the range suits shooters who want simple, purpose-built accessories that match traditional hunting and black-powder use. For muzzleloader owners in particular, the series includes the kind of compact support items that help with loading, carrying, and routine maintenance during a day afield.

About the Thompson Center Flint Lock Touch Hole Picks

The Thompson Center Flint Lock Touch Hole Picks are a simple but important muzzleloader accessory for shooters using flintlock rifles or pistols. Their job is to keep the touch hole clear of fouling so the ignition path remains open. In black-powder shooting, residue can build up quickly around the vent, and even a small blockage can slow or interrupt ignition. A dedicated pick helps clear that buildup before loading and after firing, which supports more consistent firing behavior.

This accessory is especially useful for traditional muzzleloader use where dependable pan-to-charge ignition matters as much as careful loading technique. Rather than improvising with a general-purpose tool, a purpose-made touch hole pick gives the shooter a compact item that belongs in a possibles bag, cleaning kit, or shooting pouch. The 2-pack format is practical as well, since one pick can stay in the field kit while the other remains at the bench or serves as a spare.

Finished in black and grouped within the Thompson Center Accessories line, these picks fit naturally into a black-powder maintenance routine. For shooters who use traditional hunting or recreational flintlocks, they address a very specific task that has a direct effect on ignition reliability and day-to-day convenience.

About Thompson Center

Thompson/Center Arms traces its firearms business to 1967 and is based in Rochester, New Hampshire, United States. The company has long focused on firearms for hunters, shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts, with product areas that have included muzzleloaders, black-powder accessories, interchangeable firearm systems, and precision rimfire rifles. That background makes the brand especially relevant in categories tied to traditional and modern muzzleloading use.

Over the years, Thompson/Center became well known for platforms and product lines such as the T/C Encore and Triumph. The brand changed ownership when Smith & Wesson acquired Thompson/Center Arms on January 4, 2007, and it changed hands again when Gregg Ritz acquired Thompson/Center Arms in 2024. Across those changes, the name has remained closely associated with hunting-oriented firearms and black-powder equipment.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Thompson Center
• Series: Thompson Center Accessories
• Category: Muzzleloader Accessories
• Suitable for: Pistols, Riflescopes
• Color: Black

Warranty

2 years. Thompson Center states a 2-year warranty for this product.

In the Box

• 2 x Flint Lock Touch Hole Picks