The Traditions Shedhorn .50 Cal sidelock muzzleloader in Desert Web (Traditions part no. R3960537) is an affordable musket cap rifle for hunters who want a traditional lock with modern touches. A 26-inch ultralight chromoly barrel with a 1:28-inch twist handles saboted bullets, and it can be loaded with loose black powder or Pyrodex. A double set trigger and Williams fiber optic sights are standard, and the barrel wears a Premium Cerakote finish. It is a seasonal hunting rifle that stays light to carry.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .50, with musket cap ignition for a traditional sidelock.
• The barrel is a 26-inch ultralight chromoly steel tube, tapered and fluted to save weight.
• Rifling is a 1:28-inch twist, which lets the rifle fire saboted bullets and other modern muzzleloading projectiles.
• It fires loose black powder or Pyrodex, according to the maker.
• The double set trigger system allows a light release when the set trigger is used.
• Sights are Williams fiber optic, and the receiver is also drilled and tapped for a scope.
• The Accelerator Breech Plug can be removed by hand, which simplifies cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ignition does the Shedhorn use? It uses musket cap ignition and is a sidelock rifle. The maker says it fires loose black powder or Pyrodex.

Does the Shedhorn come with sights? Yes. It has Williams fiber optic sights, and it is also drilled and tapped for a scope.

Can it shoot sabot bullets? Yes. The maker says the 1:28-inch twist allows it to fire saboted bullets and modern muzzleloading projectiles.

Buy the Traditions Shedhorn .50 Caliber Sidelock Muzzleloader, Musket Cap, Desert Web, 26-Inch Barrel

The Shedhorn is the affordable sidelock in the lineup, and the Desert Web finish keeps it ready for the woods straight out of the box. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping. Browse more from Traditions and our full selection of black powder rifles and muzzleloaders.