CVA Missouri

[deermanok]

Took the new to me 54 caliber up to the range this morning.
Started out with 60 grains V of some old Goex 3f that I've had for years.
First shot hit pretty low, then next 3 grouped up well.
Bumped up to 70 grains and another decent group.
.530 ball, lubed over powder patch and wrapped the ball with a cotton .010 patch.
Still have more work to do but all in all pretty happy with the old girl.

 

[phalanx]

Nice looking groups. Sticking with 70grs or going higher?

 

[moose23]

Nice shootin Deerman!

 

[10acres]

Nice shooting. I’d say you’re looking good.

 

[deermanok]

Nice looking groups. Sticking with 70grs or going higher?

Next time, I will load up with my Swiss 3f. See where 70 grains volume is. Maybe go up to 80 grains.

 

[phalanx]

That 70 looks really good. Looking forward to seeing what you get at 80

 

[toytruck]

Looks good for the first time out! How far away are you shooting?

 

[deermanok]

Looks good for the first time out! How far away are you shooting?

Only 50 yards.

 

[Retiredusn]

Try a .015 patch.

 

[Jitterbug]

Cutting cloverleafs at 50 yards, the first time out?

Yes, I’d say that that rifle definitely “grouped up well!”

 

[deermanok]

Cutting cloverleafs at 50 yards, the first time out?

Yes, I’d say that that rifle definitely “grouped up well!”

People sometimes trash these old CVA guns. I've picked up a couple vintage Mountain Stalkers, Bobcat and now this Missouri and they all shoot really good. While they may not be on a par with old Thompson Center Arms, I'm a fan.

 

[10acres]

I’ve got a CVA Hawken 50cal and it shot as good as any of my T/C’s and was half the price. When I am done downsizing my collection, it will be the only one that stays.