CVA Optima V-2 still ok to buy new?

[BradMc67]

Trying to advise someone on buying a relatively inexpensive inline. With all the chatter about the new X guns being bad, are the original Optima V-2s still ok?

Also he wants to use a scope at first but will a scope model be able to convert to open sights down the road?

 

[BradMc67]

I love my Optimas, no issues. I got a V2 LR awhile back and it isn't tapped for open sights. The basic V2s are.

 

[Heat]

Recently got one. Love it! Pictured with 1st 100 yard group.

 

[AT743]

I have 2 optimas that shoot extremely well for a "budget" smokepole!

 

[GLenn]

Hey Heat and AT. I also just got an Optima and haven't shot it yet but have given it a good cleaning and barrel polishing. Just curious what you recipe is that you are shooting. Just looking for a starting point and will fine tune from there.
Thanks

 

[ThreePoint]

I have one (V2), and it's a winner in my book.

 

[Heat]

1st load 1st group I tried did 1 3/8" with 240 grain Hornady XTP 44 cal (.430) over 90 grains Triple Se7en loose 2FG.

 

[Letsrappel1]

I love my CVA Optima V2 so much, I just purchased the matching pistol, color & print, last night! It's on back order, but I will get it, one day! Only issue I had with mine was due to not getting the trigger area totally clean. Also, when you get it, take the scope off & use a drop of blue lock tite on the rail mounting screws, mine weren't tightened up, not sure if they were put on at the factory or the store, & after a year, they came loose, missed a perfect rack 8pt because of it! But my little brother got it, a couple minutes later, so it's all good.

 

[MrTom]

Also, when you get it, take the scope off & use a drop of blue lock tite on the rail mounting screws, mine weren't tightened up,

It doesn't matter which brand of gun or where it comes from, always check and blue loc-tite the scope mount and ring screws.

 

[Heat]

Hit the range with the Optima this morning. Tried Powerbelt 245 copper hollowpoints and 250 grain SST. Stuck with 90 grains 777, Cheddite primer. Got repeatable, minute of black circle @ 100 yard performance from each bullet without adjusting the scope. Gun is a shooter, no doubt!

 

[Teeroy]

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