SHOT Show 2020: Traditions NitroFire Muzzleloader and Federal FireStick

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 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.

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 from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.