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Post by darinfry on Nov 29, 2022 17:47:16 GMT -5
Brother is in the market for a new muzzleloader. What is everyone shooting this season? Think he has been looking at the traditions vortec strikerfire
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Post by titanium700 on Nov 29, 2022 18:28:09 GMT -5
Get ready for answers all over the board. Lol
Good luck.
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Post by Huntnfreak on Nov 29, 2022 18:29:46 GMT -5
I don’t believe the Strikerfire model is legal outside of the firearms season….yet!
From the regulations book:
Muzzleloading Rifle/Shotgun
Barrel caliber: .44” minimum
Bullet diameter: .357” minimum
• powder and bullet loaded from muzzle and single bullet* • saboted bullets permitted
• multiple barreled guns permitted
* can have powder loaded from the breech end only during the youth and firearms seasons
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 29, 2022 18:40:24 GMT -5
I don’t believe the Strikerfire model is legal outside of the firearms season….yet! From the regulations book: Muzzleloading Rifle/Shotgun Barrel caliber: .44” minimum Bullet diameter: .357” minimum • powder and bullet loaded from muzzle and single bullet* • saboted bullets permitted • multiple barreled guns permitted * can have powder loaded from the breech end only during the youth and firearms seasons I think you may be thinking of the Traditions NitroFire system that takes the fire sticks. Those are not legal yet in Indiana muzzleloader season. I have Traditions Vortex Strikerfire and love it. |
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Post by Huntnfreak on Nov 29, 2022 18:43:08 GMT -5
I don’t believe the Strikerfire model is legal outside of the firearms season….yet! From the regulations book: Muzzleloading Rifle/Shotgun Barrel caliber: .44” minimum Bullet diameter: .357” minimum • powder and bullet loaded from muzzle and single bullet* • saboted bullets permitted • multiple barreled guns permitted * can have powder loaded from the breech end only during the youth and firearms seasons I think you may be thinking of the Traditions NitroFire system that takes the fire sticks. Those are not legal yet in Indiana muzzleloader season. I have Traditions Vortex Strikerfire and love it. You are right…I had them mixed up!! Thanks for the clarification!! |
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Post by BigJLocke on Nov 29, 2022 21:30:09 GMT -5
Just got a tracking number for my new CVA. I’ve never shot a smoke stick before, so we shall see!
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Post by michaelc on Nov 29, 2022 22:54:48 GMT -5
I think you may be thinking of the Traditions NitroFire system that takes the fire sticks. Those are not legal yet in Indiana muzzleloader season. I have Traditions Vortex Strikerfire and love it. You are right…I had them mixed up!! Thanks for the clarification!! I thought they were legal for Shotgun season only just like the pcp air bolts guns are |
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Post by michaelc on Nov 29, 2022 23:01:33 GMT -5
I'm shooting the Traditions Pursuit XL and I absolutely love it. It's a little bit lighter than the CVA Wolf and it has more recoil as well. It comes with a scope but I would suggest setting it to the side and get better optics. Also, they don't come with iron sights either and best of luck finding them online. I've been trying to find iron sights just for the purpose of a really close range shot. From what I've read CVA sights will work but I honestly haven't had the time to research that theory yet.
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Post by esshup on Nov 29, 2022 23:37:02 GMT -5
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Post by M4Madness on Nov 30, 2022 6:28:13 GMT -5
He's the one who did my Apex conversion. I tried to steer a friend in that direction recently, but this close to muzzleloader season, he opted to buy a Wolf for now and go the smokeless route before next season. |
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 30, 2022 7:18:11 GMT -5
You are right…I had them mixed up!! Thanks for the clarification!! I thought they were legal for Shotgun season only just like the pcp air bolts guns are As I understand it, the NitroFire is legal during the standard firearm season. But not during the muzzleloader season. During muzzleloader season, the powder and projectile must be loaded from the barrel, not the breech. |
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Post by greghopper on Nov 30, 2022 7:32:55 GMT -5
I thought they were legal for Shotgun season only just like the pcp air bolts guns are As I understand it, the NitroFire is legal during the standard firearm season. But not during the muzzleloader season. During muzzleloader season, the powder and projectile must be loaded from the barrel, not the breech. Almost half the states in the US they(NitroFire)are legal for use in muzzleloader season.... Indiana hasn't turned the corner yet. I personally doubt anyone is checking to see what muzzleloader you're using in Indiana. When they are used here during Gun season here the harvest is recorded as a muzzleloader kill from my understanding. |
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Post by jman46151 on Nov 30, 2022 12:22:43 GMT -5
Just got a tracking number for my new CVA. I’ve never shot a smoke stick before, so we shall see! If you need 209 primers let me know. |
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Post by BigJLocke on Nov 30, 2022 13:03:05 GMT -5
Just got a tracking number for my new CVA. I’ve never shot a smoke stick before, so we shall see! If you need 209 primers let me know. I probably do. I’ve searched online, called every gun shop in the area, And ended up ordering some but they may not make it here any time soon |
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Post by jman46151 on Nov 30, 2022 13:23:05 GMT -5
If you need 209 primers let me know. I probably do. I’ve searched online, called every gun shop in the area, And ended up ordering some but they may not make it here any time soon Just send me a PM. I'm around Martinsville/Indy. I was having trouble finding them in 2020 so I bought a box of 1000. |
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Post by chasingtails on Nov 30, 2022 17:30:41 GMT -5
Cva optima
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Post by jman46151 on Dec 1, 2022 9:37:18 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this is still a thing or not on the new CVAs but you can adjust the headspace to keep blowback to a minimum from the primers.
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Post by michaelc on Dec 1, 2022 22:10:24 GMT -5
As I understand it, the NitroFire is legal during the standard firearm season. But not during the muzzleloader season. During muzzleloader season, the powder and projectile must be loaded from the barrel, not the breech. Almost half the states in the US they(NitroFire)are legal for use in muzzleloader season.... Indiana hasn't turned the corner yet. I personally doubt anyone is checking to see what muzzleloader you're using in Indiana. When they are used here during Gun season here the harvest is recorded as a muzzleloader kill from my understanding. Knowing my darn luck I'd get caught and checked 🤣 |
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