This video provides an in-depth look at several new firearms debuting at Shot Show 2026, including the FN 309 MRD compact pistol, the Franklin Armory Prevail bolt-action rifle, and various muzzleloaders and rifles from Traditions Performance Firearms. It also highlights specialized offerings like the POF USA Goldberg Rogue and double-stack 1911s from Watchtower Defense, detailing their unique features and intended applications.
The Traditions NitroFire muzzleloader revolutionizes inline designs with the Federal Premium Fire Stick, a polymer-encapsulated propellant charge loaded from the breach. This system eliminates the breech plug, enhances safety with features like the Elite XT trigger and dual safety, and offers improved accuracy and moisture resistance. It maintains muzzleloader legality by loading the projectile down the barrel.
This video features Dan Compton from Federal Premium discussing their new FireStick muzzleloading system and HammerDown lever-gun ammunition with Gun Talk hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin. The FireStick is a breech-charging, muzzle-loading system used with the Traditions NitroFire rifle. The HammerDown ammo is designed for improved cycling and performance in lever-action firearms. The discussion also touches on lion hunting. The video is supported by Leupold, Timney Triggers, and Springfield Armory.
This video introduces the Traditions NitroFire muzzleloader, a new system developed in collaboration with Federal and Hodgdon. It highlights the Federal Premium Fire Stick, an encapsulated powder charge using Hodgdon Triple 8 powder, available in 100 and 120-grain equivalents. The Fire Stick is noted for its moisture imperviousness, precision measurement, and ease of use, including removal for safety. The rifle also features an Elite XT trigger system with a rebounding hammer.
The Traditions NitroFire rifle, paired with Federal's Fire Stick system, revolutionizes black powder muzzleloading by offering a clean, waterproof, and pre-measured propellant solution. This system simplifies the loading process significantly, making it an accessible entry point for new muzzleloader enthusiasts and a convenient option for experienced hunters. The Fire Stick eliminates the guesswork and mess associated with traditional black powder loading, ensuring shot-to-shot reliability and ease of use, even in adverse weather conditions.
The Traditions NitroFire muzzleloader is highlighted as the only muzzleloader on the market utilizing the new Federal Fire Stick propellant system. This system offers moisture imperviousness, factory-loaded consistency, and reliability. The firearm features a 26-inch chromoly steel barrel for strength and accuracy, and a new Elite XT trigger with a rebounding hammer for enhanced safety and ease of use, including a captive half-cocked position for safe loading/unloading.
This video introduces the Traditions NitroFire muzzleloader, a firearm designed to work exclusively with the new Federal FireStick ignition system. The FireStick is a factory-loaded, encapsulated powder charge that is impervious to moisture and offers consistent performance. The NitroFire muzzleloader itself features a 26-inch chromoly barrel, a breach plug-less design for easier cleaning, and an Elite XT trigger system.
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