I got a chance to check it out in person yesterday. The guys CVA has doing the marketing seemed nice enough, but were pretty challenged if you asked them a technical question that was more than is that a muzzle loader and what end of the barrel does the powder go in. When I asked how long the BP was I was told 5/8". So I guess it's a 5/8x??TPI plug. No idea on length. I was also told that the video showing smoke coming out of breech when firing was a prototype gun and not done by them--right......
The bolt doesn't extract the module. You either have to pull it out with your finger or use a tool. I saw one of their extractor tools laying on the table, so I would plan on needing to use a tool to remove fired module.
Overall, gun looks really sharp. Bolt timing is perfect. So for conversions extraction will not be an issue like it is on some 700's.
I thought the self-head spacing bolt head was innovative until I realized it doesn't actually extract the module. I have some ideas for making a replacement for upgrading to my gen2 LRMP system. So it should be a no-machine type upgrade. Will need to get my hands on one and tear it down before I can say for sure.
Overall, I would say Remington's 700UML is trouble. The ignition systems are about a wash. Ergonomically the stock on the CVA is much nicer than the UML, and of course, the 45cal is a big upgrade.
As far as smokeless conversions go, it should a great option. However, the stock has a very narrow forend (great for the ergonomics as is), but I don't think a 5" tennon is going to fit it.
The bolt doesn't extract the module. You either have to pull it out with your finger or use a tool. I saw one of their extractor tools laying on the table, so I would plan on needing to use a tool to remove fired module.
Overall, gun looks really sharp. Bolt timing is perfect. So for conversions extraction will not be an issue like it is on some 700's.
I thought the self-head spacing bolt head was innovative until I realized it doesn't actually extract the module. I have some ideas for making a replacement for upgrading to my gen2 LRMP system. So it should be a no-machine type upgrade. Will need to get my hands on one and tear it down before I can say for sure.
Overall, I would say Remington's 700UML is trouble. The ignition systems are about a wash. Ergonomically the stock on the CVA is much nicer than the UML, and of course, the 45cal is a big upgrade.
As far as smokeless conversions go, it should a great option. However, the stock has a very narrow forend (great for the ergonomics as is), but I don't think a 5" tennon is going to fit it.