Morning,
I am looking to buy my first muzzleloader for the purpose of using it in an extended deer season (Canada).
Based on price and availability I have narrowed the rifle down to a Wolf CVA.
I have a couple questions that would really help my purchase making decisions regarding the muzzleloader, scope, ammo and powder.
An important note when answering these questions is that as of right now I am just looking for an easy way to get into muzzle loading and learn the basics and get out hunting.
I have organized my questions below for clarity purposes:
Powder/Bullet
I have already decided that I want to stick with the pre formed powder pellets for ease of use.
Later on I may switch to loose powder for experimenting but for now I want simplicity.
-Will any of the Wolf CVA's accept the pellets without needing to buy a new breach plug?
-Hunting will be done under 100 yards. Without buying a ton of different ammo to experiment with what Pellets/Bullet combo is suggest? I am not looking to make a tack driver out of this rifle right now, I am looking to be able to consistently make a hunting effective group out to 100 yards (realistically most shots will be within 60 yards, thick bush)
Rings
The Wolf I am looking at comes with factory rings installed.
I will likely be putting a Vortex Crossfire 2-7x32 or 1-4. I want to keep my magnification low and the scope on a budget.
-Are these any good or is this something that needs to be replaced (ie they loosen up)?
-I believe these are 1" rings so my optic choice has to reflect this, is this correct?
Stainless/Black
From a cost savings perspective I am leaning towards the all black version. ($280 for black $350 for stainless)
-Is there any advantages for the stainless or should I just save the money and go with the black
Any help with my questions would be appreciated.
Looking forward to this muzzleloader journey, this year may be just a budget Wolf with pellets and budget ammo, next year may be fine tuning powder and accuracy tests.
Thanks!
I am looking to buy my first muzzleloader for the purpose of using it in an extended deer season (Canada).
Based on price and availability I have narrowed the rifle down to a Wolf CVA.
I have a couple questions that would really help my purchase making decisions regarding the muzzleloader, scope, ammo and powder.
An important note when answering these questions is that as of right now I am just looking for an easy way to get into muzzle loading and learn the basics and get out hunting.
I have organized my questions below for clarity purposes:
Powder/Bullet
I have already decided that I want to stick with the pre formed powder pellets for ease of use.
Later on I may switch to loose powder for experimenting but for now I want simplicity.
-Will any of the Wolf CVA's accept the pellets without needing to buy a new breach plug?
-Hunting will be done under 100 yards. Without buying a ton of different ammo to experiment with what Pellets/Bullet combo is suggest? I am not looking to make a tack driver out of this rifle right now, I am looking to be able to consistently make a hunting effective group out to 100 yards (realistically most shots will be within 60 yards, thick bush)
Rings
The Wolf I am looking at comes with factory rings installed.
I will likely be putting a Vortex Crossfire 2-7x32 or 1-4. I want to keep my magnification low and the scope on a budget.
-Are these any good or is this something that needs to be replaced (ie they loosen up)?
-I believe these are 1" rings so my optic choice has to reflect this, is this correct?
Stainless/Black
From a cost savings perspective I am leaning towards the all black version. ($280 for black $350 for stainless)
-Is there any advantages for the stainless or should I just save the money and go with the black
Any help with my questions would be appreciated.
Looking forward to this muzzleloader journey, this year may be just a budget Wolf with pellets and budget ammo, next year may be fine tuning powder and accuracy tests.
Thanks!