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Traditions Firearms

Traditions Firearms, formally Traditions Performance Firearms, is a US company based in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The firm is both an importer and manufacturer that concentrates on muzzleloaders, black powder revolvers, cartridge rifles, single action revolvers, cannons, build-it-yourself kits, optics, and accessories. Since 1982 Traditions has focused on giving hunters and shooters practical, affordable firearms that mix traditional shooting with modern engineering.

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Tactical Precision

Traditions designs its rifles and muzzleloaders around practical field accuracy. Inline designs such as the NitroFire use encapsulated powder charges for consistent propellant weights and moisture resistant performance, while Vortek StrikerFire and Pursuit XT models use quick lock times, modern rifling twists, and solid bedding to keep point of impact predictable with common hunting loads.

Multi-Mission Ready

The Traditions lineup covers inline muzzleloaders, sidelocks, cartridge rifles, revolvers, and kits that serve early season hunters, recreational shooters, and history-minded enthusiasts. NitroFire and Vortek StrikerFire models support modern scoped hunting, sidelocks and classic pistols appeal to traditional black powder users, and Outfitter G2 single-shot rifles along with Crackshot and Crackshot XBR carbines provide compact centerfire and rimfire options for everyday field work.

Durability Without Compromise

Traditions emphasizes corrosion resistance and simple maintenance. Many barrels are chromoly steel with CeraKote or other weather-resistant finishes, paired with synthetic or composite stocks that tolerate hard use in rain and cold. Inline models use designs that minimize fouling in the breech, and the FireStick system keeps powder sealed in a polymer capsule, which reduces moisture issues and eases cleanup while preserving long service life.

Product Focus

Rifles

Traditions rifle offerings center on straightforward, hunter-focused designs. The Outfitter G2 break-action single-shot rifle is available in practical hunting calibers like .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45-70, .450 Bushmaster, .243 Winchester, .35 Whelen, and .35 Remington, and is known for light weight, all-weather finishes, and solid field accuracy at an accessible price point. Compact Crackshot and Crackshot XBR models cover rimfire and 300 Blackout roles for small game, plinking, or close-range work. These rifles favor simple, safe operation and ease of carrying over complex controls, which appeals to new and experienced hunters alike.
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Muzzleloaders

Muzzleloaders remain the heart of the Traditions catalog. The company offers one of the most extensive lines in the industry, spanning break-action inlines, bolt-action muzzleloaders, sidelock rifles, and classic pistols. The NitroFire system uses an encapsulated powder charge that inserts from the breech and pairs with bullets seated from the muzzle, giving consistent performance and an easy way to unload without pulling a charge. Vortek StrikerFire models remove the external hammer and use a striker system with fast-twist rifling for improved bullet stability, while Pursuit XT and Buckstalker XT rifles provide accessible, feature-rich options for many budgets. Sidelock and flintlock lines, including models like the PA Pellet Ultralight and ShedHorn, retain traditional operation while adding modern materials, fiber-optic sights, and weather-resistant finishes.
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Parts and Accessories

Traditions supports its firearms with a broad catalog of parts and accessories. The line includes breech plugs, nipples, springs, screws, replacement barrels, and mounting hardware, along with optics bases, cleaning kits, Redi Pak bundles that add scopes and cases, and a full range of bullets and loading tools. Build-it-yourself rifle and pistol kits and small cannons extend the brand into hands-on projects and historical shooting. The goal is to keep rifles, revolvers, and muzzleloaders serviceable for many seasons without relying on salvage parts or custom work.
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Frequently asked questions

What types of firearms does Traditions make?

Traditions produces inline and sidelock muzzleloaders, black powder revolvers, cartridge rifles such as the Outfitter G2 and Crackshot series, single action revolvers, cannons, build-it-yourself kits, optics, and a wide range of accessories.

Are Traditions muzzleloaders good for hunting?

Yes. Traditions muzzleloaders are designed around reliable ignition and consistent ballistics, with models like NitroFire, Vortek StrikerFire, Pursuit XT, Buckstalker XT, and sidelock rifles all aimed at deer and big-game seasons where muzzleloaders are allowed.

Does Traditions sell parts and replacement components?

Traditions offers factory parts and accessories such as breech plugs, fasteners, barrels, sights, and small hardware, along with cleaning and maintenance gear, so owners can keep firearms running and adapt them to new uses.

Can I mount optics on Traditions models?

Many Traditions muzzleloaders and cartridge rifles ship drilled and tapped or with factory rail options. NitroFire, Vortek StrikerFire, Pursuit XT, Outfitter G2, and similar rifles are often sold in scoped packages or configured to accept common scope mounts.

How durable are Traditions firearms in the field?

Traditions uses chromoly barrels, protective finishes such as CeraKote, and simple, robust actions. Combined with sealed powder systems like FireStick on NitroFire, these choices support reliable operation and corrosion resistance in wet, cold, and dirty hunting environments.

Where can I buy Traditions firearms or Traditions parts?

Traditions products are available through the company’s dealer network, major distributors, and many online retailers that stock new guns, kits, and accessories. GunsAmerica listings frequently include Traditions muzzleloaders, cartridge rifles, revolvers, and parts.

About

Traditions Firearms focuses on giving hunters and shooters practical access to both classic and modern muzzleloading and hunting technology. The company is known for accurate, innovative, and dependable firearms, along with a wide range of accessories and kits that keep traditional shooting accessible. As hunters and shooters themselves, the Traditions team designs products to be safe, straightforward to run, and suited to the realities of time in the field.

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