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Traditions Kentucky 50 Cal Muzzleloading Rifle, 33.5" Blued Barrel, Select Hardwood Stock$582.39
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The Traditions Deluxe Kentucky 50 cal percussion muzzleloading rifle brings authentic black powder hunting and sport shooting within reach for both seasoned frontiersmen and newcomers to traditional arms. Built on classic Kentucky rifle design, this 50-caliber percussion rifle pairs a 33.5-inch blued barrel with a select hardwood stock that echoes the craftsmanship of 18th-century originals—but engineered for reliable ignition and consistent performance on modern ranges and in the field. If you're drawn to the simplicity and self-reliance of black powder hunting, or you want to explore a rifle that strips away modern complexity and returns you to fundamentals, the Deluxe Kentucky delivers the look, feel, and function serious muzzleloaders expect.
The percussion ignition system puts the reliability of proven technology in your hands: load powder, seat your patched ball, and prime the nipple with a percussion cap. The double set trigger lets you adjust pull weight to your preference, giving you crisp, predictable breaks whether you're sighting in on the bench or waiting for a deer to step into range. A 50-caliber bore is the sweet spot for North American big game—enough power and bullet mass for ethical hunting, manageable recoil, and readily available ammunition across the country.
This rifle isn't a safe queens' piece. The blued steel and hardwood will age with use and care, developing character rather than perfection. It's built to be cleaned, maintained, and hunted—the way rifles were meant to be. Whether you're preparing for muzzleloader season, rounding out a traditional arms collection, or stepping into black powder sport shooting for the first time, the Deluxe Kentucky gives you a rifle that earns respect through honest design and proven ergonomics.
| Caliber | 50 cal |
| Ignition Type | Percussion (cap) |
| Barrel Length | 33.5 inches |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Stock Material | Select hardwood |
| Trigger Type | Double set trigger |
| Manufacturer | Traditions |
The rifle is chambered in 50 caliber, a proven bore size for hunting medium to large North American game with black powder. The 50-cal bore delivers sufficient power and bullet mass for ethical hunting when loaded and shot responsibly.
This is a percussion cap rifle. You'll load black powder and a patched round ball down the barrel, then prime the nipple with a percussion cap to fire. No flint or wheel lock—just reliable, time-tested percussion ignition.
Yes. The double set trigger allows you to adjust pull weight to suit your preference, whether you're shooting from a rest or hunting in the field.
The barrel is 33.5 inches with a traditional Kentucky rifle profile. This is a classic-design muzzleloader—no modern conveniences like inline ignition, scopes, or synthetic furniture. It's built to shoot like a traditional black powder rifle.
SKU: 115860383 • Width: 7.5in • Height: 3.5in • Depth: 50.5in • Weight: 9oz
Availability: In Stock
The Traditions Deluxe Kentucky 50 cal percussion muzzleloading rifle brings authentic black powder hunting and sport shooting within reach for both seasoned frontiersmen and newcomers to traditional arms. Built on classic Kentucky rifle design, this 50-caliber percussion rifle pairs a 33.5-inch blued barrel with a select hardwood stock that echoes the craftsmanship of 18th-century originals—but engineered for reliable ignition and consistent performance on modern ranges and in the field. If you're drawn to the simplicity and self-reliance of black powder hunting, or you want to explore a rifle that strips away modern complexity and returns you to fundamentals, the Deluxe Kentucky delivers the look, feel, and function serious muzzleloaders expect.
The percussion ignition system puts the reliability of proven technology in your hands: load powder, seat your patched ball, and prime the nipple with a percussion cap. The double set trigger lets you adjust pull weight to your preference, giving you crisp, predictable breaks whether you're sighting in on the bench or waiting for a deer to step into range. A 50-caliber bore is the sweet spot for North American big game—enough power and bullet mass for ethical hunting, manageable recoil, and readily available ammunition across the country.
This rifle isn't a safe queens' piece. The blued steel and hardwood will age with use and care, developing character rather than perfection. It's built to be cleaned, maintained, and hunted—the way rifles were meant to be. Whether you're preparing for muzzleloader season, rounding out a traditional arms collection, or stepping into black powder sport shooting for the first time, the Deluxe Kentucky gives you a rifle that earns respect through honest design and proven ergonomics.
| Caliber | 50 cal |
| Ignition Type | Percussion (cap) |
| Barrel Length | 33.5 inches |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Stock Material | Select hardwood |
| Trigger Type | Double set trigger |
| Manufacturer | Traditions |
The rifle is chambered in 50 caliber, a proven bore size for hunting medium to large North American game with black powder. The 50-cal bore delivers sufficient power and bullet mass for ethical hunting when loaded and shot responsibly.
This is a percussion cap rifle. You'll load black powder and a patched round ball down the barrel, then prime the nipple with a percussion cap to fire. No flint or wheel lock—just reliable, time-tested percussion ignition.
Yes. The double set trigger allows you to adjust pull weight to suit your preference, whether you're shooting from a rest or hunting in the field.
The barrel is 33.5 inches with a traditional Kentucky rifle profile. This is a classic-design muzzleloader—no modern conveniences like inline ignition, scopes, or synthetic furniture. It's built to shoot like a traditional black powder rifle.
SKU: 115860383 • Width: 7.5in • Height: 3.5in • Depth: 50.5in • Weight: 9oz