As time was short and the gun had to be shipped to the photographer for its “glamor shots,” I didn’t dunk it in the nearby drainage ditch to find out. Ultimately, will I give up my rust-brown Hawken with the hand-rubbed walnut stock and occasionally finicky ignition system? While any brand of muzzleloader-specific or 209 type primers could work with the FireStick system, Traditions™ recommend the Federal Premium® 209 Muzzleloading Primer.
Next, take your ramrod and thread on the NitroFire® Bullet Unloading Jag accessory. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, State Agency: Can I buy a NitroFire® barrel for my existing muzzleloader? This graphic should be used for general guidance only. The Elite XT™ trigger system is designed with a rebounding hammer and a manual cross block trigger safety. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: Once the laws catch up, the Nitrofire will be the standard all other manufacturers will try to achieve. It ends now. With the Nitrofire, there is no doubt or variation.
Loading the NitroFire® is as easy as 1-2-3! Insert the ramrod jag-end first into the breech area of the NitroFire® and push the unused bullet out through the muzzle. Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, State Agency: The Firestick™ is impervious to moisture and is factory-loaded with the same tight tolerances and quality controls as loaded ammunition. 2. For years I hunted with my reproduction Hawken .54 caliber and shot a lot of whitetail, including several hanging on my walls but I’ll be the first to admit it’s not the most efficient method of harvesting game. Excellent for cleaning and breaking up fouling inside the barrel Where can I buy the NitroFire® Muzzleloader? If the gun is a “10,” the accessories are an 11! How do I unload a bullet from the NitroFire®? The Firestick™ is factory-manufactured, and precision filled so you’ll get consistent loads every time. The NEW NitroFire® from Traditions™ is the only muzzleloader on the market that uses the NEW Firestick™ from Federal Premium™. There was nothing like that on the old frontier! New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: This technological partnership will undoubtedly change the direction of the in-line muzzleloader industry and usher in a host of competitors.
Once the gun is back from the photographer, I can’t wait to take it back to 200 yards and see how much havoc I can rain on the local bucks.
Provides safe removal of the unfired charge from the breech and can quickly be removed when necessary. Height of bullet trajectory in inches above or below line of sight if zeroed at ⊕ yards.
Always check to make sure your safety is on and your muzzleloader is pointed in a safe direction.