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For a hunter’s first rifle, one naturally chooses among the myriad center-fire cartridges and the arms that chamber them. But, is that the best option? Probably not.

Traditions has introduced the NitroBolt, the first bolt-action muzzleloading rifle designed specifically to use the patented Federal FireStick ignition system, so hunters need only load their bullet of choice.

Traditions introduces NitroBolt, first-ever bolt-action muzzleloader designed to use patented Federal Firestick.

Lots of new rimfire and centerfire rifles are hitting the market this year. Here’s a rundown of the best new hunting rifles from the class of ’25.

Assuredly viewed as archaic by many modern marksmen, flintlock rifles continue to offer hunters a means to bag big and small game alike. But that’s only the beginning of their benefits.

Designed for muzzleloading hunting with both modern or traditional .50-caliber rifles, Premier AccuTip MZ muzzleloading bullets/sabots provide exceptional accuracy and dramatic performance on big game.  

CVA has announced the introduction of the Crossfire muzzleloading rifle. Developed for use with the Federal’s patented FireStick ignition system, the Crossfire promises to be easy to load, easy to shoot, and easy to unload at the end of a day in the field.

More than any other firearm, a blackpowder rifle is subject to water seeping into nooks and crannies then failing to fire. But there are several tricks seasoned hunters employ to make sure their smokepoles fire in the rain.

Hornady announces its .50-caliber Bore Driver ELD-X bullet, taking muzzleloading rifles to new heights.