The Traditions Buckstalker XT is an inline black powder muzzleloader rifle chambered in .50 caliber, with a 24-inch barrel and a Black and Stainless Steel Cerakote finish. It ships with a 3-9x40 MBS scope already paired to the rifle, and it operates as a single-shot, manually loaded platform for hunting use. The Cerakote treatment covers both the black and stainless steel elements of the build for a matched, weather-ready look. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Traditions 
• Model: Buckstalker XT 
• Caliber: .50 Cal 
• Barrel Length: 24 in 
• Finish: Black and Stainless Steel Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

• Inline ignition system built into a black powder muzzleloader platform 
• Includes a 3-9x40 MBS scope for faster target acquisition in the field 
• Single-shot, manually loaded operation between shots 
• 24-inch barrel for a balanced overall length in a hunting muzzleloader 
• Cerakote finish combining black and stainless steel tones for a durable, weather-ready exterior

Owners of the Buckstalker XT tend to describe it as a solid entry-level inline muzzleloader for hunting season. The inline ignition system is generally seen as reliable in the field, and the Cerakote finish holds up to weather and handling better than a plain blued finish according to most who own one.

With the included scope, shooters often mention the value of not having to buy and mount optics separately, which lowers the total cost of getting into muzzleloader hunting. A few owners note the stock scope combo needs re-checking for zero after transport, which is typical for any rifle shipped with a mounted optic. Handling feels fairly standard for the class, with the 24-inch barrel keeping the rifle from feeling too long or too short in the field.

On value, the Buckstalker XT is generally viewed as an affordable way to get a complete, ready-to-hunt muzzleloader package. Owners comparing it to buying a bare rifle and separate optics tend to feel the bundled scope makes it a reasonable deal, though some later upgrade the included glass for a higher-end scope.