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  1. 1AZHunter

    Squirrel Rifle

    Functional art! Can't beat that.
  2. 1AZHunter

    Projectile options

    Newbie here, anyone shot the Federal Premium B.O.R Lock MZ Trophy Copper Bullets in 270gn?
  3. 1AZHunter

    firing pin shim kits for Cva Accura and Optima

    do you weigh your loose powder or measure? if you weigh it what scale do you suggest? what speed loaders do you use with loose powder? I have seen Tradition speed loaders that have two compartments, any good? Blackhorn 209 has powder measured viles but many folks say to weigh or premeasure...
  4. 1AZHunter

    firing pin shim kits for Cva Accura and Optima

    I have ordered two packs of shims. I also have obtained some 777 50/30 pellets to go with 50/50 I already have to lower the charge. Not financially ready to move to loose powder at this time although that is the plan. thank you all.
  5. 1AZHunter

    firing pin shim kits for Cva Accura and Optima

    It sounds like for tack driving accuracy loose powder is the choice as well as saboted bullets. I want to thank you all for your input. A lot of great information to process. This has been a great sight for an inexperienced muzzleloader like myself.
  6. 1AZHunter

    firing pin shim kits for Cva Accura and Optima

    Thanks Travis, I have been leaning towards Barnes but have also looking into Thor bullets. The T-EZ uses a sabat correct? I am lowering the powder charge to what exactly not sure. Different sized animal different size charge and bullet weight. Big difference in elk and deer.
  7. 1AZHunter

    firing pin shim kits for Cva Accura and Optima

    I just received them. Not have had a chance to shoot the CVA MR yet with the O ring installed. I can tell you that the breech got very dirty during zeroing in. I used 150 gr Pyrodex with a 250 gr powerbelt aerolite bullet. Groups of three full cleanings between each group. That was at...
  8. 1AZHunter

    firing pin shim kits for Cva Accura and Optima

    Thanks Brazos, I have learned a valuable lesson here. I found a thread earlier to use the Buna-N o rings so that is what I purchased! The lesson learned is to research and research some more and when you're done, research even more. I have a lot to learn and I appreciate your input. regards
  9. 1AZHunter

    firing pin shim kits for Cva Accura and Optima

    New to all of this. Recently purchased a Accura MR and am very happy with it and the way it shoots. Is there any type of danger putting a rubber "O" ring in the base of the primer pocket or putting a second "o" ring of the correct size on the firing pin bushing? If this is such a problem why...
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