Everything for sale on Muzzle-Loaders.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport, and sell within the United States of America. I'm not sure why I care. Traditions Nitro Fire now Legal in Illinois Muzzleloader Season Muzzle-Loaders.com reported last week in a short video on Instagram that the Traditions Nitro Fire is now legal to use in the Illinois Muzzleloader Hunting season. Mark Litzelman has submitted his record breaking Shiras Moose, taken with a muzzle loader to the Longhunter Society Big Game Record Books. Previously, both the propellant and projectile had to be loaded from the muzzle of the gun. . 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. The buck had dropped below my line of sight. NES/MFS April Giveaway ***Ruger Wrangler***, Discharge of a firearm in a Town with "No Discharge Ordinance" on State land WMA, Leg hold trap violation leads to charges including improper storage of a firearm, Ammo Lawsuit Against Cabelas Could Mean BIG Changes For Firearms Retailers. You can see right through it, and you load the powder charge from the back. I expect we will see the Fire Stick technology licensed to other manufacturers over the years, but for now, Traditions is leading the charge with the Nitro Fire Rifle. Traditions partnered with Federal Premium and Hodgdon Powder to create the NitroFire, which is currently a legal muzzleloader in 21 states. All this means the FireStick system generally reduces the traditional powder ring black powder shooters have come to recognize in the barrel after repeated firings. The NitroFire Changes Muzzleloading! After three rounds of FireStick, with no cleaning in between, I could still start the BOR Lock bullets by hand. 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. Underneath, Traditions Elite XT trigger was exceptional. Further, the new Hodgdon Triple 8 powder used in FireStick is cleaner burning than other muzzleloader propellants, which means routine maintenance takes less time and you can fire more shots between cleanings. TraditionsFirearms has changed muzzleloading forever. Kanzan Aug 19, 2020 Help Support Modern Muzzleloading Forum: 1 2 3 Next Kanzan Active Member Joined Feb 21, 2009 Messages 25 Reaction score 5 Aug 19, 2020 #1 Looks like a different way of loading, but is it legal in muzzle loader season? The NitroFiredoes not have an interchangeable barrel option and barrels cannot be purchased to be put on previously existing muzzleloaders. New hunters are learning that blackpowder firearms can expand their hunting opportunities, and FireStick makes it even more appealing for rifle and bowhunters to make room in the gun safe for a muzzleloader. Less-lethal , Henrys Homesteader 9mm Carbine is a semi-automatic rifle that is compact, accurate,, A reflex sight that doesnt run on batteries or solar power? 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. Into The Breech Or Not: The NitroFire/FireStick System I haven't loaded from the muzzle in years. Per the map use in nc is under review (fire stick, nitro thingie rifles using firestumps,etc). Since talking at the SHOT Show, weve known Traditions would be working hard to make sure the Nitrofire was seen as safe and accepted by state fish and game departments, but it seems like everything else right now, COVID 19 has slowed this effort down a bit. Defining legal muzzleloading guns. It is equipped with Traditions new Elite XTtrigger system. I'm wondering if these things will work in my Traditions LRC or if there's a retrofit for the rifle. Handling 777 pellets is not a mess at all. Welcome to Shoot-On.com - The outdoor and shooting industry's premier source of up-to-date news, media, entertainment and new product information. The Judge has been promoted! Hunters must prime the cartridge before the charge can fire. White: Please contact your state for clarification around NitroFire/FireStick use for general season and muzzleloader season hunting. The NitroFire is the first and best muzzleloader on the market that uses this. Thats an accurate statement. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hunting, Inline, Traditions Firearms. Of course, the modern inline muzzleloader bears only a functional resemblance to those smokepoles of yore. Shoot On Editor-in-Chief Rob Reaser is a lifelong outdoorsman, former magazine editor, columnist, and contributing editor to numerous national publications in the automotive and outdoor segments. Muzzle-Loaders.com reported last week in a short video on Instagram that the Traditions Nitro Fire is now legal to use in the Illinois Muzzleloader Hunting season. 2. The TaurusTX 22 Compact delivers class-leading reliability, capacity, and shootability in a 22 LR platform, and it's cut for a slide-mounted mini red dot. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Traditions is excited to announce the next innovation - the NitroFire with the VAPR Twist. Changing the Rules Its likely that Federals FireStick will affect the future of muzzleloader hunting. I just got a response from the N.H. Traditions and Federal are working hard on State's acceptance of FireStick use during dedicated muzzleloading seasons. 3. Sounds like a plan, I replied. Traditions NitroFire is proud to have recevied the 2021 American Hunter Muzzleloader of the Year, Field & Stream's Best of the Best Award, and other accolades for this incredible product. Buy Now Crackshot & Crackshot XBR Package - Black Synthetic Buy Now NitroFire VAPR Twist .50 Cal 26" Barrel Veil Wideland/ Burnt Bronze Premium CeraKote Finish w/ 3-9x40 Scope Buy Now Please contact your state for clarification. you can't. The new 9mm suppressor can mount easily to any pistol barrel threaded x28 inches and doesn't compromise on sound suppression, gas blowback or recoil. It will smoke that $500+ nitro thing to hell and back. Whitetails45 # 15351639 10/27/20. The new rifle is built on an aluminum billet chassis with carbon-fiber forend and cheek riser featuring V-block bedding. 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. With the VA DWR approving 35 cal equivalent projectiles being approved in 2017, I imagine this wont see much pushback. While accuracy testing, I wiped the bore and breech down between shots. While controversial to many enthusiasts, the bullet or projectile is still loaded from the muzzle. Springfield Armory Hellion 5.56 NATO Bullpup Rifle: Tested, Revic Optics BR4 Ballistic Rangefinder: Review. The Nitro Fire is a muzzleloader without a breach plug. FireSticks dont produce a billowing plume of smoke that shrouds the shooters vision, and I was even able to see the splash of debris behind the target after I fired. Mar 22, 2021 #13 Map of states where NitroFire is legal 8 months ago. The non-sabot design requires significantly less pressure to push down the barrel than conventional sabot bullets while the expandable polymer base cup ensures a proper gas seal for maximum efficiency. This new rifle caught the eye of many at SHOT Show 2019 and has been heavily promoted ever since. That rifle became the new NitroFire, and, as part of an exclusive agreement, it will remain the only muzzleloader available to chamber the FireStick for one year. The design allows hunters to insert a 209 primer into the FireSticks base when its time to shoot. Orange FireSticks hold 100 grains of Hodgden Triple 8 powder, while maroon-colored FireSticks carry 120 grains. Guest User. By making muzzleloaders easier to load, easier to clean, safer to operate, and more accurate and reliable under all conditions, Traditions and Federal have removed the learning curve and the psychological barriers typically associated with using muzzleloaders. Lets just lay the cards right on the tablehunting with a muzzleloader can be intimidating for first-timers. The new RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol from Rock Island Armory features a patented RVS Recoil system that maximizes barrel mass and linear movement to give shooters super soft recoil. Though my test gun came with the Traditions-branded 3-9x40mm scope installed, the crosshairs and the point of impact were about 3 feet apart at 50 yards when boresighting. Traditions Nitro Fire | Northeastshooters.com Forums Interactive Map. Safety & SimplicityFederal launched a laundry list of new products at SHOT Show 2020, so Senior Media Relations Manager J.J. Reich was one of the busiest attendees on the convention floor. Another plus I noticed is that the new Hodgdon Triple 8 powder in the FireSticks seems to burn cleaner and leave less fouling in the barrel than conventional powders. Learn more about Hodgdons new Triple Eight muzzleloader powder by visiting hodgdon.com. That fire stick is something pretty new. Additional features include: Speed Load System, fast action release button, quick relief recoil pad, Quick-T Ramrod Handle, and more. The primer pocket is completely clean prior to each shot, which eliminates the risk of a misfire. Everything for sale on Muzzle-Loaders.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport, and sell within the United States of America. I settled for a slightly quartering-to shot, placing the crosshairs just forward of his shoulder line to save meat yet ensure a good shot angle through the vitals. Federal & TraditionsThough Federals patented FireStick is a clever invention for muzzleloaders, a rifle was needed. ** total_quantity ** | ** unit_price ** / ** unit_measure **, Sitka Core Lightweight Hoody - Base Layer, Crispi Idaho II GTX - Non-Insulated - Hunting Boots, Sitka Dew Point Pants - 100% Waterproof Pants, Cedar Mountain Muzzleloader Quick Loader w/ 3 - 140 Grain Charge Tubes - CM-QL-140, Crispi Nevada GTX - Non-Insulated - Hunting Boots, Crispi Thor II GTX - Non-Insulated - Hunting Boots, CVA Optima V2 LR Thumbhole Genesis Scope - .50 Cal Nitride/Cerakote Patriot Brown 28" Barrel - PR2037NMZ, Sitka Equinox Guard Pants - Designed For Hot Weather, Sitka Mountain Pants - Rugged Terrain Pants, Crispi Colorado II GTX - Non-Insulated - Hunting Boots. They now have it retail at $470. For more information visit Traditionsfirearms.com. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.. Hunt with centerfire primers as an ignition sources; the muzzleloader must have an open ignition. Shooting Sports. Legal Notice - Muzzle-Loaders.com observes all Federal, State and local laws. All Rights Resevered. Knights Peregrine will go toe to toe with the Paramount HTR for hunters attention this year. Moreover, when you insert a bullet into a NitroFire rifle theres no powder charge in the barrel, which makes the design that much safer. The map will be updated in [] Need Expert Advice? Buy Now TRADITIONS MUZZLELOADER MEDIUM ROAST COARSE GROUND COFFEE 12OZ. Bill Click to expand. Injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property may occur. (Also, lots of questions). Cost would be close and performance would smoke the NitroFire. At the RangeBoth of G&As NitroFire rifles proved reliable. Source:https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/nitrofire/, Tagged: Traditions, Traditions Firearms, nitrofire, muzzleloader season, muzzleloader hunting, Copyright National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association 2023, Traditions launches map of states where the Nitrofire is legal to hunt with, Frontier Reckoning: The Battle of Fallen Timbers by Joshua Shepherd, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, 7436 South Co Road 575 East, Versailles, IN, 47042, United States, Hinkle's Montana Muzzleloader Season Bill signed into Law, Muzzleloader Hunting Season Bill PASSES Montana Senate. The NitroFire is a .50 caliber muzzleloader with a 26 Ultralight Chromoly steel tapered and fluted barrel. Nothing wrong with it I just like ML the way it is. 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! Whats more, the simplicity of the FireStick system makes it simpler for new shooters to take up hunting, and its exactly the type of product that will encourage the recruitment of the next generation. Field Testing the Traditions NitroFire Vapr Muzzleloader with the Bullet seating depth and pressure is easily repeated because you simply push the bullet down the barrel until it stops on the small ledge in front of the chamber. The powder charge is, of course, consistent because it is measured at the factory using the same quality control Federal Premium applies to all its products. All NitroFire models come with 26-inch, 1:28-inch twist, .50-caliber chromoly steel barrels. During the blackpowder deer season, the only lawful firearms are blackpowder shotguns, rifles and handguns. Im going to give it a try as soon as they come out. No. Green: FireStick is legal for dedicated muzzleloading season use to our understanding.          Email *, Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Shoot On. Open and peep sights are legal, including open and peep sights with fiber optics or fluorescent paint on them. This cartridge loads from a break action breech. Its a smart purchase to make when you pick up a NitroFire. Be it new tactics for hunting or customizing your firearm - we cover it all! Bullets seat consistently in the NitroFire without the fear of crushed pellets. The Traditions NitroFire VAPR muzzleloader is a completely new and revolutionary rifle. Insert the ramrod jag-end first into the breech area of the NitroFireand push the unused bullet out through the muzzle. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. Below is a copy of the map on the Nitro Fire Website taken on November 2, 2021. Not a monster, but a good-sized body that would fill a lot of freezer space. The Traditions NitroFire VAPR scope combo comes with a mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Traditions Duplex Muzzleloader . **This graphic should be used for general guidance only. Opening the action activates an elevator at the base of the rifles chamber and lifts the FireStick slightly for easy removal. Traditions Nitrofire Rifle & Federal Firesticks Change Muzzleloading However, the Code of Virginia allows for four different types of muzzleloading guns for deer hunting in Virginia. With the NitroFire and FireStick system, those variables are largely removed. Velocity shot with 26-inch rifled barrel. Sadly, my first official field outing with the NitroFire was short-lived. (no optic); 7 lbs., 10 oz. Provides safe removal of the unfired charge from the breech and can quickly be removed when necessary. Reply. I just got a response from the N.H. If you're looking for a simple, weatherproof and impeccably accurate muzzleloader for hunting, the Traditions Nitrofire deserves your first look. The NitroFire is made in Spain for Traditions Firearms by Ardesa (ardesa.com). The Commission defines a blackpowder firearm as any firearm - including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system - manufactured in or before 1898, that cannot use fixed ammunition; any replica of this type of firearm if such replica is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition; and any muzzle-loading rifle, muzzle-loading shotgun, or muzzle-loading or cylinder-loading handgun that is designed to use blackpowder, blackpowder substitute, or any other propellant loaded through the muzzle or cylinder and that cannot use fixed ammunition. Just seat a bullet down the barrel, break open the rifle, and insert the FireStick. They tell me using non petroleum bore butter and cleaners on the inside of the barrel only, will season the inside of the ML like a cast iron pan. But i just dont have enough faith in Traditions to spend my $ on it. https://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Proposed%20Regulations/2021_Proposed_Rules/PubHearBook_2021_22r2.pdf. Shoot for much less per shot and get much better speed. The Traditions NitroFire VAPR Muzzleloader Rifle is a completely new and revolutionary gun.