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[CatamountRob]

They’ve been selling this rifle for years in slightly different configurations, the only difference is that now it’s offered in .45.

 

[CatamountRob]

This was posted on the Traditions FB page yesterday.
Are the .45’s going to be 1:20 or 1:24?

 

[deermanok]

That ad says 1in 24.

 

[CatamountRob]

That ad says 1in 24.

Yes I know, that’s why I posted it. Some of the earlier stuff said they were going to be 1:20. I believe the ads on Muzzleloader. com have said 1:24 all along?

 

[deermanok]

I don't know, I did see something on Muzzle-Loaders.com a while back, haven't been paying attention.

 

[brownisdown]

I called Traditions awhile back and they did say that it is a 1:20 twist on the new pursuit 45 caliber muzzleloader.I thonk the guys name was Colton.

 

[GM54-120]

Their website says 45cal 1-20 also. A 1-24 in 45 cal is a odd ball twist. 1-18, 1-20 and 1-22 are all pretty common offerings.

 

[CatamountRob]

For anyone interested, I contacted them, they are 1:20 and they corrected the post.

 

[deermanok]

A bit off the topic, I once owned a Traditions Buckskinner carbine. 1 in 20 twist 20 inch barrel. That sure was a handy little gun for the treestand. Sold it like a dummy. Lol

 

[Mnt monkey]

I've actually had the opportunity to buy back rifles I sold 15 years ago which I never thought I would have that opportunity,,, haven't lived long enough to face that with muzzleloaders I hope I don't

 

[MeatMachine]

So did anyone buy one of those yet? Based on some reviews I don’t want to be the first ginnie pig to put my toe in the water.

 

[JeffB1961]

does the Chromoly steel barrel help any with mitigating the crud ring when using 777 powder ?
does a Chromoly steel barrel have a longer expected life than a CVA barrel with nitride ?

 

[MrTom]

I don't believe that the barrel's metal will stop a crud ring. The crud ring is the result of T7 propellants being ignited with 209 shotshell primers.

 

[JeffB1961]

thanks Tom . i read somewhere ??? that the chromoly barrels were easier to clean and collected less copper from centerfire bullets and didn't know if that would have a similar effect on crud rings from 777 on ML's . i thought maybe it was slicker/less porous so the crud ring would have less texture to hold on to .
thanks again

 

[edmehlig]

You can also order a custom Brass Ramrod from RMC. I don't know if they thread both ends, but I would think they can/would.

https://rmcoxyoke.com/product/brass-ramrods/

 

[Underclocked]

What is a "Premium CeraKote Finish"? I'm sorry, but life's too short to hunt with an ugly rifle.

 

[MrTom]

thanks Tom . i read somewhere ??? that the chromoly barrels were easier to clean and collected less copper from centerfire bullets and didn't know if that would have a similar effect on crud rings from 777 on ML's . i thought maybe it was slicker/less porous so the crud ring would have less texture to hold on to .
thanks again

You may see less of a ring with the Chromoly barrel but I think that the powder/primer companionship is the real culprit in any barrel.

 

[GregK]

I’m waiting for a 45 cal 1-20 Nitrofire. The company wouldn’t/couldn’t admit or deny that one is coming,

Greg

 

[MeatMachine]

When I said based on some reviews I meant Traditions in general not the 45cal 1:20 twist.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

When I said based on some reviews I meant Traditions in general not the 45cal 1:20 twist.

Come on M, take one for the team. Just buy one… anything from Traditions, you know you want to. We wont tell your wife or anyone. Ill even loan you $20 towards it.
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