I think you could argue they are separate components, but they don't all load from the front of the firing chamber. Traditions NitroFire Blend Dark Roast Coarse Ground Coffee 12oz. As mentioned, G&As test samples arrived with the Traditions 3-9x40mm scope mounted to the NitroFire, which bumps up the retail price from $549 to $635. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Be it new tactics for hunting or customizing your firearm - we cover it all! He was glassing straight ahead against the side of the hill. Open and peep sights are legal, including open and peep sights with fiber optics or fluorescent paint on them. Shoot for much less per shot and get much better speed. While writing, the Nitrofire has been approved as legal for dedicated muzzleloading season use in the following states Above: The Traditions Nitro Fire as seen at SHOT Show 2020. White: Please contact your state for clarification around FireStick use for general season and muzzleloader season hunting. Theres no loose powder to measure and no pellets that can be crushed when the bullet is loaded. Defining legal muzzleloading guns. That result is roughly 15 percent better accuracy than I achieved testing a Traditions rifle charged with pelleted powder. Hunt with centerfire primers as an ignition sources; the muzzleloader must have an open ignition. Traditions NitroFire Muzzleloader double browtine Jan 20, 2020 Jan 20, 2020 #1 double browtine Well-Known Member Joined Dec 4, 2010 Messages 7,411 Location Cheatham/Montgomery County Saw this on Instagram today! I definitely can see that it can appeal to some people. The NitroFire is .50 caliber and has a 26" ultralight chromoly steel fluted and tapered barrel, 1:28" twist rifling, Dual Safety System, and many other features. Lets angle along the side of this hill and around that high point, he offered. South Dakota. I was after mule deer and asked guide Matt Church for a spot-and-stalk hunt to kick off the opening day of Nebraskas rifle season. In the past, section H of the muzzleloading gun hunting regulation has been assumed to apply only to muzzleloading rifles. All Rights Resevered. The bullet seats on the shelf, not on top of powder. This article is not representative of an official statement from the NMLRA. Into The Breech Or Not: The NitroFire/FireStick System Opening the action activates an elevator at the base of the rifles chamber and lifts the FireStick slightly for easy removal. https://youtu.be/wRbIFVDTK2A Jan 21, 2020 #2 CHRIS WILSON Well-Known Member That pretty much opens up the manufacturers to come up with a easily loaded via breech two piece cartridgetwo pieces, not fixedseems a pretty simple concept. Traditions NitroFire Muzzleloader Cleaning Kit Muzzleloader 5 Pieces Shoot On contributor Brad Fenson provided a detailed review of the NitroFire/FireStick system a couple months ago. How about we just leave the damn muzzle loader season the eff alone. Loading the NitroFireis as easy as 1-2-3! The map below shows where Traditions currently interprets FireStick ignition as legal for use during muzzle charger season. Before our hunt in the Nebraska Sandhills with Goose Creek Outfitters, I tested assorted Traditions Smackdown bullets and Federals Trophy Copper B.O.R. The FireStick also does away with the need to periodically remove and clean the primer pocket or breech plug, which can be a tedious chore. The proposed changes will clarify what types of muzzleloading guns are legal for deer hunting during the muzzleloading deer season(s) and describe any special restrictions. Indiana ML season - no Traditions NitroFire | Modern Muzzleloader Im going to give it a try as soon as they come out. Reply. The FireStick demands a completely new muzzleloading action, so Federal turned to Traditions Firearms to build a muzzleloader specific to the FireStick. Thats not a big deal during the hunt, but its a major help when zeroing. All of which are legal in the State of Ohio, every technical upgrade that we use get us further away from grass roots hunting. Traditions recommend bullets 325 grain or less. Guest User. No doubt this is Traditions working on adding more states that can use the Nitro Fire to their portfolio. I LOVE that gun already! Close up the NitroFireand your muzzleloader is fully loaded. Next, open the empty breech by pressing the button at the front of the triggerguard and insert the color-coded FireStick that corresponds with your desired load. I think, and if I remember correctly, the powder charge and primer are in a cartridge type tube. Joining several other states this year, Virginia has announced some possible changes to its muzzleloader hunting season. Further, accuracy did not suffer between those cleaning sessions. The map will be updated in real-time as more states come on board. All NitroFire models come with 26-inch, 1:28-inch twist, .50-caliber chromoly steel barrels. Joined Nov 12, 2020 Messages 458 Reaction score 649. Reply. You must log in or register to reply here. At this point, the muzzleloader is loaded and ready to be primed. Modern muzzleloader bullet technology has kept pace with the rifle design, so I selected three tipped, all-copper, .50-caliber muzzleloader bullets for this evaluation: Traditions new 250-grain Smackdown Carnivore is set in their Ridgeback sabot; Remingtons 250-grain Premier Accutip sabot is popular; and Federals 270-grain BOR Lock Trophy Copper bullets are a favorite. In fact, he seemed more irritated than anything. This is a technical change that is not a substantive change, because in fall 2017 the Department changed the single projectile (or sabot) size for muzzleloading rifles down to less than or equal to 35 caliber. Of course, the modern inline muzzleloader bears only a functional resemblance to those smokepoles of yore. Welcome to Shoot-On.com - The outdoor and shooting industry's premier source of up-to-date news, media, entertainment and new product information. Purple: This state is reviewing its regulations to create clarification around FireStick ignition. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. When FireStick first came to market, Reich assured me that Hodgdons Triple 8 powder was a clean-burning muzzleloader propellant. Place a 209 shotgun primer into the FireStick primer pocket, close the breech, and the rifle is loaded and ready to shoot. 40 cal muzzleloaders are legal in 26/50 states as of writing. However, the Code of Virginia allows for four different types of muzzleloading guns for deer hunting in Virginia. The result caused concern for lawmakers at the state level to focus on the lethality. I'm pretty sure it won't be legal in Colorado. My 2 cents, Howdy from central Texas. FireStick unloads quickly, simply and safely by slipping out of the actiontheres no need to fire the rifle. The short story is this: the revolutionary FireStick and the NitroFire have effectively addressed the concerns or issues that have kept many hunters from getting into muzzleloaders. The Quick-T threads to an included jag to make cleaning and loading easier. Premium-grade Chromoly steel allows the NitroFireto be lightweight and not muzzle-heavy yet remain strong and accurate. Recoil from both FireStick charges is quite manageable and the NitroFire is a suitable muzzleloader for new or recoil-sensitive shooters. Everything for sale on Muzzle-Loaders.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport, and sell within the United States of America. Any bullet larger than 325 grains is not recommended for use. The Judge has been promoted! The only advantage with this particular weapon is that in wet conditions you don't need to worry about the powder getting wet. It generated less filth than most traditional blackpowder propellants. The NitroFire is available in .50 caliber and has a 26 Chromoly steel fluted and tapered barrel. (no optic); 7 lbs., 10 oz. However, the NitroFireis compatible with any brand of muzzleloader bullets. (Smokless). Mark Litzelman has submitted his record breaking Shiras Moose, taken with a muzzle loader to the Longhunter Society Big Game Record Books. Loaded from the breech end with the bullet loaded from the muzzle. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. BATFE considers the NitroFire as a firearm, thus requiring a Form 4473 transaction and approval for ownership. The award-winning NitroFire features a 1:24 VAPR Twist barrel. This graphic should be used for general guidance only. The barreled actions are Cerakoted and set in polymer stocks, and all are equipped with Traditions Elite XT trigger system that utilizes a rebounding, half-cock captive hammer with dual thumb extensions and a crossbolt safety. Having that extended time with an animal before harvesting it is important to me. Wall Street Journal Article Details the 2021 GOEX explosion and rebuild, Buffalo Arms Anticipates GOEX Release for June-July 2023, Schuetzen Blackpowder Back in Stock at POWDER VALLEY, Muzzleloading News April 2023 | NRA Show Edition, CCI Percussion caps going into production this June | 2023, Traditions Brand Side Lock Muzzleloaders back in stock, New SCAM targeting muzzleloading enthusiasts | What you need to know, Everything you need to know about the NEW InvestArms Plains Pistol, Construction Begins on NEW Jim Chambers Flintlocks Manufacturing Facility, New Ketland Lock on the way from Mike Miller, Rice Barrel and Buck Ridge Flintlocks. The NitroFire is made in Spain for Traditions Firearms by Ardesa (ardesa.com). Traditions Nitrofire VAPR Muzzleloader Scope Combo | .50 Cal | Muzzle Changes are normal, and pop up every few years, but after reading, it is apparent that the fury of new products in the muzzleloading industry are behind the push for change. Kansas Legal Equipment information, says can be loaded only through the front of the firing chamber with separate components ! I'm not sure why I care. Into The Breech Or Not: The NitroFire/FireStick System Record Breaking Wyoming/Shiras Moose taken with a muzzleloader! While accuracy testing, I wiped the bore and breech down between shots. . You can view all of the proposed VA DWR hunting season changes here. There was nothing in my view but tawny grass. Nitrofire ordered from Bud's Gun Shop and in hand. WARNING - Traditions Nitrofire | SCH OUTDOORS Another 30 yards and he was going to disappear in the dip below us. Are you stuffing powder in your breech or just a 209 primer? (muzzle . Thats an accurate statement. What is the FireStick? The Firestick is an encapsulated powder charge available from Federal Premium. Legal now use blackpowder, blackpowder substitute, or any other propellant loaded through the muzzle, cylinder. Game warden never said anything about it. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. The NitroFire-FireStick combo produced great accuracy for a muzzleloader, and I believe Federals claim that FireSticks are loaded with consistent powder charges was borne out during this test. His left ear was neatly slicedstill raw and bloody. TraditionsFirearms has changed muzzleloading forever. Copyright 2023 - Traditions Performance Firearms. Ohand we figured out why this buck had been cruising the slopes that morning with such a foul disposition. Matt first spotted the buck at 225 yards and called the distance as the mulie continued closer to us. I wont rehash all the numbers, but the general rule seemed to be that the 100-grain FireStick pushed most .50 caliber sabots somewhere between 1,880 and 1,980 feet per second from the 26-inch barrel, while the 120-grain loads propelled the same bullets at, or just below, 2,100 feet per second. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific locale. Hunters must prime the cartridge before the charge can fire. While controversial to many enthusiasts, the bullet or projectile is still loaded from the muzzle. Good to know. I keep the thing cleaned after every time I shoot it. like religion. So, are these just an exercise in how far can we push technology to test the edge of the legal definition? Have you ever missed what you thought was a dead-on shot while muzzleloading? you can't. We can glass down the other side and see if theres anything over that way.. Hundreds of new firearms and ammunition products are introduced every year, but few of those products are revolutionary. Users can expect projectile velocities equal to or better than what they are getting with equivalent loads from other types of in-line muzzleloaders. The NitroFire muzzleloader is .50 caliber and has a 26" ultralight chromoly steel fluted and tapered barrel, 1:24" VAPR twist rifling, and much more. The Traditions NitroFire VAPR muzzleloader is a completely new and revolutionary gun. Don't even carry a ramrod, or have a place to put one. We probably had not walked 100 yards before Matt whispered, Deer! I dropped to my knees to keep beneath the rise in front of us and looked over at Matt. Everything for sale on Muzzle-Loaders.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport, and sell within the United States of America. Accuracy was very good once I got the scope secured, but Id suggest upgrading the mounting hardware, at least, and the scope when you can afford it. Click to expand. His shooting and hunting passions cover everything from traditional archery and big-game bowhunting to the latest in handguns, rifles, and reloading. 55 0 0. It should be noted that even if the Nitro Fire isnt legal during your muzzleloader season, it may be legal for the general rifle season, as noted in yellow below. Bob Meinert, FN Marketing Director, introduces FN's first commercial pistol suppressor, the FN Rush 9Ti. Joe Kurtenbach, Executive Editor of Gun & Ammo, and John Myles from Smith & Wesson discuss features of the Equalizer 9mm micro-compact pistol and new-for-2023 M&P 5.7. The setup weighs less than 8 pounds (unloaded) and carries an MSRP of $635. The Traditions NitroFire VAPR Muzzleloader is a completely new and revolutionary gun. This change will accommodate a new 40-caliber muzzleloading rifle that has just come on the market (https://cva.com/product- line/paramount-htr-rifle/). Handling 777 pellets is not a mess at all. The deer wasnt in a big hurry. The faster twist helps to better stabilize bullets, increase accuracy, and expands the bullet options that can be used. Since the launch of the Traditions Nitro Fire at SHOT show 2020, many hunters have been asking "Is the Traditions Nitrofire legal in my state? Yep, this boy was in a rank mood, and we were soon to find out why. FireSticks unique design protects the powder from moisture and offers consistent ignition regardless of the weather. My take on the NitroFire began east of the Mississippi, where I spent time getting familiar with this new way of making .50 caliber bullets go downrange with precise authority. The proposal is to (i) make both the early and late muzzleloading seasons full season either-sex deer hunting on private lands in Augusta County, (ii) add one either-sex deer hunting day on private lands in Dickenson County during the early muzzleloading deer season, (iii) clarify that four different types of muzzleloading guns are legal during the muzzleloading deer season(s), (iv) change the minimum caliber for muzzleloading rifles from .45 to .40 caliber and (v) address the pending change to the Code of Virginia which would require that only the projectile be loaded from the muzzle for muzzleloading rifles and muzzleloading shotguns. Map Key: Not legal here. As a friend of mine likes to say, Never pass up a deer on the first day of the hunt that you would take on your last day.. Traditions Nitrofire Rifle & Federal Firesticks Change Muzzleloading Traditions Nitrofire | HUNTING INDIANA The pairing is also much simpler to operate and maintain than traditional muzzleloaders. Vermont. I don't have a problem with the nitrofire, it's really no different than what I'm doing. The dense, thick recoil pad (the antithesis of the curved metal buttplates from the Hawkens days of yore) helped mitigate the rifles setback. Consistent bullet seating, coupled with the FireSticks reliable charge weight, and the NitroFires excellent Elite XT trigger produced some very impressive results. Traditions Nitro Fire now Legal in Illinois Muzzleloader Season Directly to your inbox. Traditions launches map of states where the Nitrofire is legal to hunt with. They know what theyre doing! They are regulated by ATF as a firearm. Traditions recommends using their Smackdown bullet series in the NitroFiremuzzleloader, in particular the Smackdown Carnivore, Smackdown XR, or Smackdown Bleed models. The way I read it is Or any other propellant loaded through the Muzzle. NitroFire with VAPR Twist Series - Traditions Performance Firearms Same here, less the bore butter. Says no Strike[r]fire, which is legal. Every musket and muzzleloader rifle, kit or parts . Ben Voss FN Product Manager talks about the new FN SCAR 15P ultra-compact rifle-caliber pistol at SHOT Show 2023. For the range evaluation, I fired three, three-shot groups with three different bullets using both 100- and 120-grain FireSticks for accuracy and velocity figures. I pulled back the NitroFires hammer and flipped off the safety before settling the crosshairs and sendgin the 270-grain Trophy Copper B.O.R. The first of its features that Reich emphasized was not the convenience or accuracy potential the FireStick offered, instead, his focus was on its safety benefits. Articles - Where is the Traditions NitroFire Legal? The new big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. Rather, the breech is open to accept the FireStick. Federals FireStick combines the primer and propellant in a single waterproof unit to make muzzleloading simpler, more reliable and safer than ever. The NitroFire muzzleloader is a great gun for beginners and experienced shooters alike. Next, take your ramrod and thread on the NitroFireBullet Unloading Jag accessory. Now companies, It sounds impossible six mature tom turkeys harvested in six states in roughly 12 hours , A new-generation air gun from Gamo USA combines with a bit of friendly competition for the, The Taurus big-bore game-getter kicks it up a few more notches for 2023. For starters, everything is much less complicated thanks to the reduced supplies needed. In collaborationwith Federal Premium and Hodgdon Powder, the NitroFire and Firestickmake muzzleloading safer, more reliable, and more consistent. Always check to make sure your safety is on and your muzzleloader is pointed in a safe direction. Not what we were looking for, but certainly enough excitement to get the adrenaline going. All you need are the FireStick charges (100- or 120-grain), bullets of your choice, and a box of primers. The benefits of this revolutionary new product include: Polymer charge filled with clean-burning Hodgdon Triple Eight powder Ilovemuzzleloading.com is your go to source for muzzleloading news and information. Currently not legal in Virginia or Kansas. Legal Notice - Muzzle-Loaders.com observes all Federal, State and local laws.