#SundayGunday: Traditions NitroFire Muzzleloader

Published on February 28, 2021
Duration: 5:12

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.

Quick Summary

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, while maintaining muzzleloader legality.

Chapters

  1. 00:16Introduction to the NitroFire
  2. 00:25The Federal Fire Stick Propellant
  3. 01:00Muzzleloader Classification Debate
  4. 01:18Loading Process Explained
  5. 01:42No Breech Plug Design
  6. 01:53Hodgdon AAA Propellant
  7. 02:01Fire Stick Benefits: Speed, Safety, Accuracy
  8. 02:20Moisture Imperviousness
  9. 02:34Enhanced Safety Features
  10. 02:37Elite XT Trigger System
  11. 02:50Dual Safety System Operation
  12. 03:04Unfired Rifle Handling
  13. 03:14Barrel Cleaning Procedure
  14. 03:23Preventing Double Charging
  15. 03:38Accuracy and Consistency
  16. 03:53Muzzleloader Legality and Design
  17. 04:14System Benefits Recap
  18. 04:31Ammunition and Primer Choice
  19. 04:37Hunting Season Legality Considerations
  20. 04:46Where to Find More Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Traditions NitroFire muzzleloader unique?

The Traditions NitroFire is unique because it utilizes the Federal Premium Fire Stick, a polymer-encapsulated propellant charge loaded from the breach, eliminating the need for a traditional breech plug and offering a more streamlined and moisture-resistant system.

How does the Federal Fire Stick improve muzzleloader performance?

The Fire Stick offers improved performance by being impervious to moisture, ensuring reliable ignition. Its consistent charge and tight tolerances contribute to accuracy rivaling centerfire rifles, and its breach-loading design makes the loading process faster and safer.

What safety features are included in the Traditions NitroFire?

The NitroFire incorporates an Elite XT trigger system with a rebounding hammer, captive half-cock, and a manual cross-block trigger safety. This dual safety system allows for safe loading and unloading with the safety engaged and provides a straight visual path to check the chamber.

Is the Traditions NitroFire considered a muzzleloader for hunting seasons?

Yes, despite its innovative breach-loading propellant system, the projectile is still loaded down the barrel, keeping it within the definition of a muzzleloader in most states, making it legal for muzzleloader hunting seasons.

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