I've decided to get back into muzzle loaders after a LONG pause (think 25+years). I just picked up a CVA Optima V2 and it sure is different from
what we used to shoot. A couple of questions concerning the new rifle. The first is: On the new rifle do I need to "seat" the breech plug
or was that taken care of at the factory? It didn't come with any type of wrench that looks proper (If I actually need to do it myself). The second
question (since I have been into center-fire target shooting) : Would there be any benefit cleaning from the breech end of the barrel to avoid messing
up the barrel crown? I really hope not since this would be a real pain when cleaning between every two or so shots. Maybe I worry too much......
Just askin'
what we used to shoot. A couple of questions concerning the new rifle. The first is: On the new rifle do I need to "seat" the breech plug
or was that taken care of at the factory? It didn't come with any type of wrench that looks proper (If I actually need to do it myself). The second
question (since I have been into center-fire target shooting) : Would there be any benefit cleaning from the breech end of the barrel to avoid messing
up the barrel crown? I really hope not since this would be a real pain when cleaning between every two or so shots. Maybe I worry too much......
Just askin'