Traditions’ original Smackdown bullet pairs a proprietary yellow spire‑point polymer tip with a tapered copper jacket and bonded lead core, giving muzzleloader hunters flat trajectories and rapid, controlled expansion at black‑powder velocities. The EZ‑Load three‑petal sabot seals the bore for consistent pressures while preventing petal overlap, so each projectile loads smoothly and seats squarely on the powder charge—translating to tight, repeatable groups and one‑shot confidence in the field.
 
Key Features
Proprietary Yellow Polymer Tip: Initiates rapid upset while streamlining the bullet for flatter flight.
Tapered Copper Jacket Interlocked With Lead Core: Controls expansion and retains weight for deep penetration on deer‑size game.
EZ‑Load Three‑Petal Sabot: Provides superior gas seal and easy loading without petal overlap or distortion.
Muzzleloader‑Velocity Design: Bullet geometry and jacket thickness are optimized specifically for 1,500–2,000 fps black‑powder speeds.
 
Specifications
Model Number: A1824
Caliber: .50 caliber (muzzleloader) – .45 diameter bullet with sabot
Bullet Weight: 250 grains
Bullet Style: Polymer‑tipped, copper‑jacketed lead core (SST‑type)
Sabot Type: EZ‑Load three‑petal
Quantity per Pack: 15 bullets with sabots
Intended Use: Deer and medium‑game hunting, long‑range muzzleloader accuracy
 
Competitors
Hornady SST .50 cal 250 gr Polymer‑Tip Sabot
Barnes T‑EZ .50 cal 250 gr Polymer‑Tip Copper Sabot
 
Applications
Whitetail & Mule Deer Hunting: Rapid expansion and weight retention ensure ethical one‑shot harvests.
Long‑Range Muzzleloader Shooting: Flat trajectory and high ballistic coefficient stretch effective distance.
Pre‑Season Zero & Practice: EZ‑Load sabot reduces bore wear and loader fatigue during extended range sessions.
 
Traditions Smackdown bullets deliver modern, polymer‑tip performance in a user‑friendly sabot—helping muzzleloader hunters achieve rifle‑like accuracy and decisive terminal results when that once‑in‑a‑season shot presents itself.
 
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