How much powder can you put in a CVA Optima?
How much powder can you put in a CVA Optima?
CVA recommends a minimum of 50 grains, by volume, of blackpowder or blackpowder substitute in your . 45 or . 50 caliber muzzleloader. The maximum load in CVA break- action guns, and any other CVA in-line rifle designated as a “Magnum” is 150 grains by volume.
How many grains of powder do I need for a 50 caliber black powder rifle?
50-caliber muzzleloader with a 1-32 to 1-38 twist rate should do well with the same sabots and conicals with a propellant charge in the 85- to 90-grain range.
What is the best load for a CVA Optima V2?
The best combo I’ve found in my CVA Accura V2 is 250 grain Hornady SSTs (45 cal bullet, 50 cal sabot) with 2 triple 7 magnum pellets (60 grains each). It’s very accurate and effective so far.
What is the order of loading a muzzleloader?
After you make sure the gun is unloaded and free of oil, measure powder charge into a powder measure. Pour measured powder down barrel. Place patch and ball on muzzle. Push ball into barrel with starter.
How much black powder do you put in a muzzleloader?
Knight® Rifles perform best between 90 and 150 grains of Black Powder, and industry approved black powder substitutes. See maximum recommended load for specific models.
How far can you shoot with a CVA Optima?
dogdoc Well-Known Member Staff Member. My limit is 150 yards with my Optima.
Which of the following is a safe step when loading an in line muzzleloader?
Point in safe direction and close block. Clear channel by firing cap. Drop in powder or pellets. Place bullet in muzzle.
Which of the following describes a safe way to load an in line muzzleloader?
With the longer ramrod, push the bullet all the way to the bottom of the barrel until you feel it seat solidly against the powder. (A bullet which is not firmly seated against the powder can cause dangerous pressure on firing.)