The Traditions NitroBolt .50 Cal Black/Tungsten muzzleloader (Traditions part no. CR94660440) is a bolt-action in-line designed for the Federal Premium Firestick. It carries a 24-inch fluted and tapered chromoly barrel with a 1:24-inch VAPR twist, and the muzzle is threaded 3/4-24 for an optional brake. The stock is adjustable for cheekpiece height and length of pull, and a scope base comes with the rifle. The finish for this listing is Black / Tungsten rather than Desert Web.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .50, the bore size this rifle is built around.
• Ignition uses the Federal Premium Firestick with a 209 shotgun primer (primer not included), loaded from the breech through the bolt.
• The barrel is a 24-inch fluted and tapered chromoly steel tube that keeps the rifle lighter to carry.
• The twist rate is 1:24 inches (VAPR), a faster twist the maker says helps stabilize more bullet styles.
• The muzzle is threaded 3/4-24 to accept a muzzle brake, which is sold separately.
• The bolt-action receiver has a 3-position safety with a middle position for loading and unloading.
• The adjustable cheekpiece has 12 positions of adjustment to fit a scope’s eye line.
• Length of pull adjusts from 14.5 to 13.75 inches to fit the shooter.
• The finish is Black / Tungsten Premium Cerakote, the maker’s Premium Cerakote colorway for this model.
• A scope base is included, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope but not for sights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What finish does this NitroBolt have? This version is finished in Black / Tungsten Premium Cerakote. The Desert Web version is a separate listing.

Does the muzzle accept a brake? Yes. The barrel is threaded 3/4-24 for a muzzle brake, and the brake is sold separately.

Is the rifle ready for a scope? Yes. It comes with a scope base and is drilled and tapped for a scope. It is not drilled and tapped for sights.

Buy the Traditions NitroBolt .50 Caliber Muzzleloader, Black/Tungsten, 24-Inch Threaded Barrel

A bolt-action in-line is a different animal from a break-action, and the NitroBolt makes the Firestick system feel like a centerfire rifle at the bench. This Black / Tungsten version keeps the full adjustable stock. 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.