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The Traditions Smackdown Magnum MZ is Barnes-built muscle for your muzzleloader. It's a .50 caliber, 250-grain projectile made entirely of copper, riding in a sabot engineered specifically to stand up to heavy magnum powder charges without falling apart. That combination gives you a flatter trajectory and higher velocity downrange, along with the kind of deep, straight-line penetration that all-copper bullets are known for. Each package comes with 15 bullets already matched to their sabots, so there's no guesswork pairing components before you head to the range.
The blue polymer tip does more than look sharp. It streamlines the nose for better ballistic efficiency and helps kick off reliable expansion the moment the bullet finds its mark. With a .451 bullet diameter and a published ballistic coefficient of 0.195, this round is built to carry energy out past typical muzzleloader distances. Because it's a monolithic copper design, weight retention stays high and the petals peel back cleanly rather than shedding fragments, which is exactly what you want when tracking blood on big game.
Hunters running Barnes copper bullets consistently praise their accuracy and terminal punch, with plenty of one-and-done stories on whitetail out of guns like the CVA Accura, Traditions Shedhorn, and TC Omega. A common sweet-spot load is around 100 grains of Triple Seven behind these, but every barrel has its own preference, so it pays to work up a load and see what your muzzleloader groups best. The Magnum MZ is designed for magnum-capable inline muzzleloaders and compatible black-powder setups.
If you hunt deer, hog, or larger game and want a tough, non-lead projectile that expands dependably and drives deep, this is a proven pick. It's a solid choice whether you're taking close-cover shots in the timber or stretching things out across a field. Grab a pack, dial in your load before the season, and you'll have a bullet you can trust when it counts.
The sabot is engineered to handle magnum powder charges, so you have room to push these harder than a standard load. A popular starting point with Barnes copper bullets is around 100 grains of Triple Seven, and many hunters run up to 120 grains in magnum-capable inlines. Every barrel is different, so work up a load and see which charge gives you the tightest groups.
Yes. These are built entirely from copper, making them a non-toxic, monolithic projectile. That copper construction is also why they hold their weight and penetrate so deeply on big game.
No, each 15-pack comes with the sabots already included and matched to the bullets. The sabot is specifically engineered to withstand magnum powder charges, so the load is ready to go once you seat it. You just add your powder and cap.
This 250-grain copper bullet is a strong choice for whitetail, hog, and larger big game. It offers reliable expansion, high weight retention, and deep penetration, which hunters consistently report leads to clean, one-shot results. The flatter trajectory also makes it dependable at both close timber ranges and longer field shots.
| UPC | 040589031439 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A2019 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .50 Caliber |
| Grains | 250 gr |
| Shipping Weight | 0.697 |
| Units per Box | 15 |
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