I'm looking for my first muzzleloader.
I shoot Pistols, Rifles and Shotguns and reload for all of them. So the prospect of loading every shot is not an issue as I understand the safety aspects.
I've been researching and shopping a round a bit and have kind of settled on the CVA Optima. I'm just looking for something new to rotate in to my shooting. It will not be a big game hunter, likely a paper puncher at the hundred yard range. Maybe in the future I might be looking to go on a Hog hunt but that is not the focus.
I'm wondering if the CVA is a good choice? Reliable, safe, reasonably easy to maintain? Better choices for the money?
I'm seeing them on the CVA website for a little over $300. Any better place to buy, not really seeing them in stock anywhere right now.
Thanks for any help and input!
I shoot Pistols, Rifles and Shotguns and reload for all of them. So the prospect of loading every shot is not an issue as I understand the safety aspects.
I've been researching and shopping a round a bit and have kind of settled on the CVA Optima. I'm just looking for something new to rotate in to my shooting. It will not be a big game hunter, likely a paper puncher at the hundred yard range. Maybe in the future I might be looking to go on a Hog hunt but that is not the focus.
I'm wondering if the CVA is a good choice? Reliable, safe, reasonably easy to maintain? Better choices for the money?
I'm seeing them on the CVA website for a little over $300. Any better place to buy, not really seeing them in stock anywhere right now.
Thanks for any help and input!