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    Got some issues

    Shot my optima V2 today with 777 loose, cci mag primer and 250gr Barnes TZ. My first shot was a clean bore and at 3 o’clock. 2nd shot is at bottom of bull and 3rd shot hit at noon. I figure it needed swabbed so I used a wet TC patch and then 4-5 dry ones. Next shot was at 7 o’clock and the next...
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    Barnes T-EZ any good?

    Thinking about trying these this year with BH209 or 777 loose. Probably use 777 loose though due to not having much BH209. How's accuracy and performance in 50cal?
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    777 loose and bullet combos

    I am out of BH209 and picked up some 777 loose. I was shooting a .451 300gr XTP but out of those also and cant find any. I also didn't get good accuracy from this combo either. Any suggestions on a bullet and powder charge? Looking for a 100yard deer load.
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    Speed loaders

    Right now I am using old pill bottles for loose powder speed loaders but they don’t work so great. What are you guys using?
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    Erratic firing-please help.

    So I dropped my gun and scope 25ft last year and tried it tonight and need some help. I bore sighted my scope and it tracked fine. I fired 1rd at 25yrd and it hit 6” low. I adjusted 6” up and it hit 12” low. Could have been my goof up. I went to 50 yards and adjusted the scope down to the bullet...
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    Which scope

    Anyone use a Leupold or Burris ML specific scope? I am anticipating my Nikon Inline XR is trashed after its fall and if thats the case I am thinking about upgrading it to the Leupold or Burris. My concern is I was told to get the Nikon because it has a lot of eye relief which supposedly my CVA...
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    Shooting bore diameter bullets?

    I was at cabelas the other night and saw a box of 50cal Hornady bullets sitting on the shelf and thought to myself whats the issue with shooting a bore diameter bullet from an inline? Is it because it needs the cup of a sabot to build pressure? How about those maxi hunters in an inline?
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    Which load for 777

    I cant find BH209 anywhere and tired of chasing it and paying the high price for it. I am switching to 777 this year for my CVA Optima 50cal and would like some advice on what 777 you guys like. I would like to continue shooting my 300gr .452 Hornady XTP but not apposed to other options. I have...
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    Is my ramrod too long?

    I dont know if CVA didnt give me back my ramrod or if I lost the thing when I sent it in for repair but I cannot find it anywhere. I did find some old ramrods I picked up from flea markets and stuff and this one is the only one that isnt too short but my concern is its too long.
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    FFG or FFFg for 50cal Inline?

    I keep seeing different opinions on which powder to use for my CVA 50cal inline. I shoot a 300gr .452 HP and usually shoot BH209 but 777 loose seems to be more locally available and economical. Also, I have 200 CCI Magnum shotshell primers. Do I need to buy the winchester 777 primers to use with...
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    Hodgdon 777 loose questions

    I usually shoot Blackhorn 209 but cannot find it anywhere. I can find 777 loose powder so I think I will switch to that. 777 pellets shoot terrible with my .451 300gr xtp so should I expect the same with 777 loose? Any other things I need to watch for when using 777 loose? I shoot a 50cal CVA...
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    Which Sabot

    I currently load 300gr .452 Hornady XTP with BH209 for a CVA Optima V2 50cal but I cant remember what sabot I usually use and I am out. What do you guys recommend?
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    CVA Optima snapped in half!!!

    I was hunting last night and hung my pack and gun in the tree and the hanger decided to break, sending my Optima V2 to the ground. When I climbed down it was snapped clean in half. I have dropped guns and bows before and never had this happen. I called CVA and they said they will either replace...
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    300gr XTP Blackhorn 209 loads?

    Whats your favorite BH209 load using 300gr XTP in 50cal? I am shooting an Optima V2. I am running low on BH209 and bullets, so cant do a lot of load development.
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    .452 vs .458 bullets?

    Just out of curiosity for next season, whats your thoughts on using a .458 300gr HP in a cva optima 50cal with BH 209? I currently shoot .452 XTP but it sucks when you load 44mag and 45-70 and have a ton of bullets for both, but have to use separate bullets for the muzzleloader.
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    Stuck Breach plug

    I have a CVA Elk horn someone gave me and I cannot get the breach plug out of the gun. The barrel crown is rusty and it appears the inside of the barrel is rusty also. Should I just cut this thing in half with a band saw or attempt to get the plug out and use it? I have tried soaking in PB...
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    FTX or XTP?

    Okay got another one for you guys. 225/250gr FTX or 300gr XTP? 50cal optima with BH 209. I figured the 225gr would give me a little more reach if I needed it.
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    XTP or XTP mag?

    I have a 50cal Optima V2 using BH209 and either crush rib or smooth sabots. I shot a medium doe with a .452 300gr XTP 2 years ago and it blew the heart into pieces and left a great blood trail. I am in need of new bullets and was wondering would it be more economical to switch to .430 240gr XTP...
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    Muzzleloader scope?

    I have a cva optima V2 thumbhole wearing a Nikon Inline XR scope, but I'm kind of disappointed in the scope and possibly looking for a replacement. IMO the field of view is very small compared to my vortex, other Nikons and Leupold scopes. The top bdc circle is so close to the crosshair you...
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    777 Firestar pellets?

    My brother who is new to muzzleloaders picked up Hodgdon 777 firestar pellets last night for his 2005 CVA optima. I sure hope they work because tomorrow starts our 4 day muzzy season. Anyone try these yet? We will be sighting the rifle in tonight, but I'm just wondering how much of a PITA this...
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