...I posted a thread that related to the lack of play Traditions muzzle loaders got on this forum. That still seems to be the case so I am back again to proudly show my affection for Traditions muzzle loaders. I have gathered together 4 targets from four different Traditions muzzle loaders. Although these may not be the best targets I have to represent each rifle, they are certainly not the worst.
First the .32 caliber side lock Traditions Deerhunter, scoped. There are 4 shots on this target taken at a distance of 50 yards with 3 shots in the group.

Next is the .45 caliber side lock Traditions Deerhunter. There has only been 3 targets shot with this rifle so far. There is no scope on it so this target was shot with open sights at 50 yards.

Now my first Traditions rifle, an inline .50 caliber Pursuit, scoped. This target was set up at 100 yards.

And last but not least a .54 caliber side lock Traditions Deerhunter, scoped. This target was also set up at 100 yards.

None of these Traditions rifles probably measure up to top of the line muzzle loaders but I have been very satisfied with each one of them. Thank you for your interest in my thread and for putting up with my nonsense.

Good thread Pluckit. And certainly not nonsense. None of those targets are anything to sneer at. And that 100 yard target with the .54 Deerhunter is right in there with the best of the best.

What ever trips your trigger thats why there are different brands.

My best friend has shot Traditions for at least 10 years, both inlines and traditional. From handling and shooting his, I was not too impressed with the build quality or fit and finish - for sure not a high end muzzy.

On the other hand, my friend has used them extensively and they always go bang for him, and all the ones I've seen have been very accurate. IMO, basically a good starter muzzy for a lot of people, or a good muzzy if you are on a budget.

A gold plated engraved stainless steel hammer and a rusty iron hammer both pound the nail the same way.

They do the job and are safe if used properly. My son has one and he is fine with it. I think most rifles out there will do the job they were intended to do.

I shoot several Traditions brand traditional model rifles. And all of them are good shooters. But, I had a terrible experience with one of their first inline rifles. An E-bolt I believe it was called. And that scared me away from the inline rifles for a while. Then a friend came to my place with a Pursuit. He said he was having problems with it. I discovered that the trigger broke at 12 pounds. I told him to send it to the company. Instead he returned it to the Wal Mart.

My first flintlock was a Traditions "Shenandoah." A fine muzzle loader that easily took the abuse of my first mistakes. It still gets plenty of range time.