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You can search all day long but you won't find another Muzzleloader that offers as many features that the Traditions Vortek offers.
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VORTEK FEATURES
Accelerator Breech Plug
Quick Release of Drop Out Trigger assembly for easy cleaning and maintence
Egronomic Alloy Frame is lighter weight and helps prevent rust
1:28" twist rifling
Stainless Steel barrels for added rust protection
209 shotgun primer ignition
PAS- Projectile Alignment System easy loading and more consistent groups
Fast action release button
Quick Relief Recoil Pad
Over-travel hammer
Over-molded stock and forend
Thumbhole stocks available
WilliamsTM metal fiber optic sights
Drilled & tapped for scope
Sling swivel studs
Solid aluminum ramrod
Soft Touch camouflage stocks
360 Degree Barrel Porting reduces muzzle jump
Extended ambidextrous hammer spur.
The all new Traditions Vortek is the most technologically advanced platform to enter the muzzleloading playing field. Traditions engineers and designers did not hold back on this one!
The ultimate muzzleloading platform with technology being the foundation for it's creation.
Five Core Technologies:
*Advanced metal coating on Vortek Frame- Impervious to rust or corrosion and extremely durable.
*True Stainless Steel Fluted Barrel with Porting- Improved corrosion resistant exterior as well as the inside of the bore, dampening barrel porting technology.
*Drop Out Trigger- Quickly remove trigger assembly for easy access for cleaning.
*Accelerator Breech Plug- Award winning quick release breech plug can be removed with your fingertips. No more breech plug removal wrenches!
*Hogue™ Overmolded Stocks with Rubber Soft Touch- Unsurpassed feel and grip.
When you stack it all up feature for feature, there is no other muzzleloading platform that offers you more value and performance. PERIOD!
Good Luck with whichever Muzzleloader you decide on.