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Thank you. I already have the Muzzleloader itself. I'm just looking to stock up on the Firestick's aka powder chargeThere are 2 in Raymond N.H. , one is scoped and the other is not.
I'm in Foxborough but the ride doesn't scare meI'll check for firesticks. are you near N.H.
1.What do you perceive as the advantage to this rifle over any other inline system? I get the waterproof nature of the plastic case......I've never had a problem with wet powder as I unload my rifle after every hunt ans start with a fresh charge.I'm in Foxborough but the ride doesn't scare me
I just think it's a cool concept. easier to load. easier to clean and it's got a really nice trigger. yea the firesticks are hard to find but they can be found just make sure you buy enough to last. I have a few packs left but always good to have more.1.What do you perceive as the advantage to this rifle over any other inline system? I get the waterproof nature of the plastic case......I've never had a problem with wet powder as I unload my rifle after every hunt ans start with a fresh charge.
2. Is any perceived advantage worth driving all over creation to find the components?
Fwiw last weekend shooters outpost had 5 of these rifles in stock and no ammo components.
Yes my questions are pointed. I am a firm believer that this nitro fire / fire stick system is destined for sales market failure and any hunters that buy them are going to be sorry they did in a couple of years when they can't find components.
Makes sense I guess. But my though is with many states not legal to hunt muzzle loader season with them I think the market is small. Time will tellI just think it's a cool concept. easier to load. easier to clean and it's got a really nice trigger. yea the firesticks are hard to find but they can be found just make sure you buy enough to last. I have a few packs left but always good to have more.
I've only been muzzloader hunting the last few years and I've borrowed muzzleloaders from the hunting party while hunting. first year I had a couple Doe's not 20 yards from me.. pulled the trigger and nothing. powder got wet from condensation after taking it inside for the afternoon but hey lesson learned.
I keep 3 extra firesticks with the 209 primer installed already inside my rifle strap. makes for a quicker reload (hopefully no reload needed) and with the open barrel it's so much easier to clean especially when sighting it in.
Map attached from the traditions website regarding legality of hunting muzzle loader season with the nitrofire. Yellow states are "being reviewed" by the state.....green is already approved.....white they are waiting for clarification.would the firesticks be legal for a n.h. resident to bring them into mass.
JoeC1988 is in Foxboro.
Where do you plan to hunt with your nitrofire?I'm in Foxborough but the ride doesn't scare me
VermontWhere do you plan to hunt with your nitrofire?