CVA Optima pistol ready for the Fall

[CHRIS WILSON]

Back in June, I picked up a CVA Optima V2 pistol. I'd been eyeing these for a while and finally decided to just bite the bullet and get one. I've been playing with some different bullet and powder loads trying to decided what I want to use for whitetail this Fall and after this mornings range session, I'm calling it ready for the upcoming season. The below picture is my last group from this morning at 50 yards. I'm using a 44 cal, 225 gr. Barnes XPB paired with a Harvester crushed rib sabot and 85 gr of BH209. I left my chronograph sitting on my work bench at home, so no velocity to report but I'm guessing in 1500-1520 fps range based on the fact I know the pistol will push a 240 gr xtp at 1475 fps using 80 gr of BH209. Looking forward to interesting muzzleloader season.

 

[TN Song Dog]

That's pretty slick. Good shooting, and good luck!

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[Matador]

Good looking rig and good shooting.

 

[Stykbow]

Cool rig and good shooting. That'll give a deer a bad day.


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[Cabinfever]

Hey Chris,
I am the guy that was shooting beside you Saturday Morning. You showed me some O rings that I'm interested in trying. Could you advise me where you got them from?
thanks.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

Hey Chris,
I am the guy that was shooting beside you Saturday Morning. You showed me some O rings that I'm interested in trying. Could you advise me where you got them from?
thanks.

Sure...These O rings will save you a bunch of cleaning time. They fit down in your primer pocket and create a seal that prevents blow back from coming backup from around the primer and onto your rifles breech face. I replace the O ring about every 15 shots. They come in a pack of 100.

http://www.mcmaster.com part#: 9262K611

 

[KPH]

Nailed one with a pistol like that a few years back lots of fun.

 

[Cabinfever]

Got them ordered.
Thanks and good luck with that new pistol.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

Got them ordered.
Thanks and good luck with that new pistol.

No problem. Good luck this season to you as well.