I drew a muzzleloader tag for bull elk this year. I'd like to get one of the new inline type muzzleloader to hunt with and I'm leaning towards a CVA. What''s everyones experience and recommendations? Colorado doesn't allow pellets or scopes.
Thanks for the info. From what I've read a lot of people claim the CVA's shoot the best. Then I know a few that swear by Thompson Center too.Commercialfarmer":3myl6oi7 said:Meant to add, that I have a CVA optima magnum that will drive tacks. I shot a doe at 175 yrds dead center- I use a sabot here. I have a lot of confidence in the gun and enjoy shooting it.
Thanks for your opinion and info!3waycross":127bks0j said:I can't tell you which one to buy , but I can tell you to stay away from the T/C Pro Hunter. I traded mine off 2 years ago and it was the happiest day of my life.
They are a POS...........
I am not slobbering to set the record straight.M5farm":38a5p4an said:I like the CVA guns. Caustic will be slobbering all over this thread and he is a expert on Muzzle loaders.
Caustic Burno":f5wjk7sh said:I am not slobbering to set the record straight.M5farm":f5wjk7sh said:I like the CVA guns. Caustic will be slobbering all over this thread and he is a expert on Muzzle loaders.
My first choice would be my Knight inline for elk.
I shoot a couple of CVA Wolf's get some Blackhorn 209 powder and you can find a load that will drive tacks
shot after shot. Your most accurate load will most likely be in 90 to 100 grain volume range.
http://www.blackhorn209.com/wp-content/ ... erdata.pdf
Caustic Burno":10vo7mp1 said:Those pellets are only good for the people making them.
Blackhorn is non corrosive as well doesn't draw moisture.
I always start a new muzzleloader up at 70 grains and work up. I have found very few
over the years shoot better over 90 grains in 50 cal. Each smokepole has a favorite load.
This is about making one shot count not trying to turn it into a 204 Ruger which is impossible.
You can buy into all the hype a smokepole is a 100 yard rifle not a 30-06.
Ballistically they won't compete with a 30-30
I shoot 245 grain Powerbelt Bullets
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting ... t104547780
Or sabots with a 44 cal 240 grain Hornady bullet.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting ... t104547780
3waycross":39t099w2 said:Caustic Burno":39t099w2 said:Those pellets are only good for the people making them.
Blackhorn is non corrosive as well doesn't draw moisture.
I always start a new muzzleloader up at 70 grains and work up. I have found very few
over the years shoot better over 90 grains in 50 cal. Each smokepole has a favorite load.
This is about making one shot count not trying to turn it into a 204 Ruger which is impossible.
You can buy into all the hype a smokepole is a 100 yard rifle not a 30-06.
Ballistically they won't compete with a 30-30
I shoot 245 grain Powerbelt Bullets
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting ... t104547780
Or sabots with a 44 cal 240 grain Hornady bullet.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting ... t104547780
Neither pellets or sabots are allowed in Colorado
3waycross":1crz2m8g said:Caustic Burno":1crz2m8g said:Those pellets are only good for the people making them.
Blackhorn is non corrosive as well doesn't draw moisture.
I always start a new muzzleloader up at 70 grains and work up. I have found very few
over the years shoot better over 90 grains in 50 cal. Each smokepole has a favorite load.
This is about making one shot count not trying to turn it into a 204 Ruger which is impossible.
You can buy into all the hype a smokepole is a 100 yard rifle not a 30-06.
Ballistically they won't compete with a 30-30
I shoot 245 grain Powerbelt Bullets
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting ... t104547780
Or sabots with a 44 cal 240 grain Hornady bullet.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting ... t104547780
Neither pellets or sabots are allowed in Colorado