New from Traditions

[GM54-120]

45cal 1-20 twist and not just in the flag ship models.
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/...ist-.45-caliber-black-premium-cerakote-finish
Finally a light 45cal 1-20 $362 MSRP
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/product/pursuit-xt-45-caliber-black-premium-cerakote-finish
Looks like someone needs to correct their ad too Its not a 1-24 twist.
https://muzzle-loaders.com/products/traditions-pursuit-vapr-xt-45-cal-black-stock-cerakote-r74115040

 

[sbuff]

Interesting.....

 

[deermanok]

2 different models?
I see the prices aren't the same.

 

[CatamountRob]

2 different models?
I see the prices aren't the same.

2 different models, one with typical external hammer and the other striker fired.

 

[Mnt monkey]

At least traditions reads modern muzzleloader, I just saw a picture of everyone at CVA looking over their shoulder ,,it'll be all right Mr CVA! Will forgive you for your 45 Cal bore issues just take it back to the drawing board and reintroduce it. In the meantime I'm excited to see some fast twist 45s I hope we see a dozen more models thanks for the info GM 54-120.

 

[CatamountRob]

I don’t shoot long range or have any interest in shooting heavy lead bullets but I like the idea of a light .45 break open gun for deer hunting. I’m not a sniper, I hunt in the woods in the VT hills and I’ve never shot at a deer over 100 yards. I’d be very happy to shoot nothing but Barnes 190 grain expanders in a sabot with BH209 at deer with it. A fellow could do worse.

 

[dwm]

I’m not a fan of traditions, but this is a great move on their part, affordable 45 fast twist, home run

 

[Mnt monkey]

I agree ,I've never shot one ,but I will be buying a couple of them. I know CVA realizes this but traditions also sells bullets.

 

[GM54-120]

Affordable, fast twist and light weight. Plus they got the twist right IMO. That cheaper Pursuit 45 1-20 looks interesting. This is exactly what CVA should have done with an Optima!!!! Not everyone wants the flag ship model, plus its a way better youth option.

• 45 Caliber
• 209 Shotgun Primer Ignition
• 26" Ultralight Chromoly Tapered, Fluted Barrel
• VAPR™ 1:20" Twist
• Premium CeraKote Finish on the outside of the barrel
• Elite XT™ Trigger System
• Weighs only 5.75 pounds!

 

[michiganmuzzy]

So who's gonna get one first, and do some good testing and thorough reviews?

 

[Mnt monkey]

Are they available yet?

 

[GM54-120]

I dont see any available yet but i will keep looking.

 

[birdog]

A friend of mine has an older .50 Pursuit Pro. It shoots outstanding bullet to bore but the trigger is horrible. Long gritty travel and very heavy trigger. Because of the trigger it is not an easy gun to shoot well with but it can be done. I was shocked at how well it will shoot with 300gr Thor hammer bullets.

 

[Fullbore92]

I was told by both Traditions and Muzzle-loaders that they are expected to be available around the end of March to the first week of April.

 

[billyboy*]

Affordable, fast twist and light weight. Plus they got the twist right IMO. That cheaper Pursuit .45 1-20 looks interesting. This is exactly what CVA should have done with an Optima!!!! Not everyone wants the flag ship model, plus its a way better youth option.

• 45 Caliber
• 209 Shotgun Primer Ignition
• 26" Ultralight Chromoly Tapered, Fluted Barrel
• VAPR™ 1:20" Twist
• Premium CeraKote Finish on the outside of the barrel
• Elite XT™ Trigger System
• Weighs only 5.75 pounds!

Nice, Do you have a Photo of their "Accelerator Breech Plug"?

 

[WV Hunter]

Seems like it wouldn't be hard to make that cheaper model in a .32.... like so many of us here requested a few years back. Looks like a very simple design change. They would have the entire market to themselves.

 

[Field]

It looks like they have been released, who is going to be the first to give it a try The Vortek StrikerFire VAPR .45 Cal Cerakote looks to be in-stock at muzzler-loader.com

 

[Mnt monkey]

I'm going to try one just busy with other gun projects right now might be the end of the summer.

 

[Ninering62]

I’m not a fan of traditions, but this is a great move on their part, affordable 45 fast twist, home run

Im not either. I’ve said since the 80’s that if it has Traditions on it, I don’t even want it for free. It would be nice to finally see then change their very long rep of being the Edsil or Yugo of all muzzleloaders.

 

[ported45]

Im not either. I’ve said since the 80’s that if it has Traditions on it, I don’t even want it for free. It would be nice to finally see then change their very long rep of being the Edsil or Yugo of all muzzleloaders.

CVA pulled it off quite well until the sub-.50 barrels were oversized.

Maybe Traditions can make a vast improvement in quality as well. Never know.