Weighing in at only 6.5 pounds (non-scoped), the Vortek StrikerFire® LDR is lighter than some 28″ guns currently on the market! This rifle will give you confidence for that long distance shot.

And the frame traditions. Also has safety as a first priority. This has a dual safety.

As mentioned above, most setups are clocking around 1,700 fps with the average 250-grain (or heavier) bullet.

Specifications

With a striker-fired handgun, there is no hammer present. When the slide is racked back and released forward, the firing pin remains back and under spring tension. The trigger releases this tension and allows the pin to push forward resulting in firing the round in the chamber.

Today you can find Muzzleloaders being used for historical re-enactments, hunting and target shooting. There are three types of muzzleloader rifles you might find: Flintlock, Percussion: Cap Lock also known as Side Lock and Modern Inline. Continue reading for your complete guide to Muzzleloading.

Most muzzleloaders usually fire a hefty 250-350 grain bullet of . 45 or . 50 caliber at a moderate velocity of 1,500-2,000 feet per second. There are exceptions of course, but that is typical of a hunting load these days.

In that case it's certainly possible to shoot excellent groups at distances of 200 yards or more. If you are shooting with open sights, there are few who can hit deer sized targets consistently past 125 yards, and maybe 150 yards with elk.

Thanks to a combination of superior features, when you purchase a Traditions you'll have in your hands the most accurate muzzleloader on the market.

Traditions® recommends using their Smackdown® bullet series in the NitroFire® muzzleloader, in particular the Smackdown® Carnivore™, Smackdown® XR™, or Smackdown® Bleed™ models.

Conclusion. Striker-fired pistols certainly have their place in every gun collection. They're great for concealed carry, duty, home defense, and even competition.

The best benefit of the striker-fired pistol is its ease of operation. They are easier to deploy since they do not have protruding components like a hammer that can hang up on clothing. Additionally, most striker-fired pistols do not have an external safety to disengage before firing.