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Traditions changed the muzzleloading game when they teamed up with Federal Premium and Hodgdon on the original NitroFire, and this VAPR Twist version takes it a step further. The big idea is the Firestick system: instead of pouring loose powder down the bore, you seat your bullet from the muzzle, then drop an encapsulated Firestick charge in from the breech and cap it with a 209 primer. Loading is faster, your powder stays dry in nasty weather, and you can pull an unused charge at the end of the day instead of firing it off or pulling a bullet.
The 26 inch fluted and tapered Chromoly steel barrel carries a 1:24 twist, a good bit faster than the 1:28 found on most .50 caliber muzzleloaders. That quicker spin stabilizes longer, higher ballistic coefficient bullets that shoot flatter and carry more energy downrange, which opens up your projectile options well beyond the usual sabot fare. The silver Cerakote finish over the metalwork shrugs off rain and rough handling, and the fluting trims weight so the whole rifle comes in around 6.5 pounds.
This package ships with a 3-9x40mm duplex scope mounted and boresighted by a factory technician, so a quick zero session is all that stands between you and hunting season. The receiver is drilled and tapped if you ever want to swap in your own glass. The Elite XT trigger breaks clean and crisp, and the rebounding hammer plus cross-block safety give you a solid dual-safety setup for climbing in and out of stands.
Because there is no breech plug to wrestle out and the Hodgdon Triple 8 powder in each Firestick burns clean, end-of-day cleanup is quicker than what most muzzleloader owners are used to. The black synthetic stock with rubber butt pad handles weather and recoil without complaint. For hunters who want modern muzzleloader performance without the mess and guesswork of loose powder, this one is tough to beat.
No, and that is the whole point of this rifle. It runs exclusively on Federal Premium Firestick encapsulated charges loaded with clean-burning Hodgdon Triple 8 powder. You seat the bullet from the muzzle, insert the Firestick from the breech, and prime it with a standard 209 primer. It will not accept loose powder or pellets.
Most .50 cal muzzleloaders use a slower 1:28 twist, which limits you to shorter, lighter bullets. The faster 1:24 twist on the NitroFire VAPR stabilizes longer, high ballistic coefficient bullets that hold velocity and energy better at distance. In practical terms, you get a wider bullet selection and better downrange performance.
The 3-9x40mm duplex scope comes mounted and boresighted by a factory-trained technician, so it is close out of the box. You will still want a range session to fine-tune your zero with your chosen bullet and Firestick charge before hunting. If you prefer different glass, the receiver is drilled and tapped for other mounts.
Noticeably easier. There is no breech plug to remove and scrub, and the Hodgdon Triple 8 powder inside each Firestick burns cleaner than loose blackpowder substitutes. Most owners find end-of-day cleanup takes a fraction of the time compared to a conventional inline.
| UPC | 040589029641 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CR5-84110440 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 26" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .50 Caliber |
| Capacity | 1 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 42 |
| Package Height | 3.3 |
| Package Width | 8.2 |
| Product Type | Muzzleloader |
| Shipping Weight | 9.4 |
| Sights | No Sights |
| Sights Type | NONE |
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