CVA Optima V2

[Mnt monkey]

Toy truck were you using a factory blackhorn plug provided by CVA or did you fit that breach plug yourself?

 

[deermanok]

I couldn't find the link for the o rings for the primer pocket. Maybe someone will remember what size you need.

 

[concretus]

The breech plug might be shot out too. They only last but so long.

I just ordered a new one along with a firing pin kit. Might as well do it right…

 

[Mnt monkey]

If you order the blackhorn plug make sure when you install it you talk to us here again

 

[Mnt monkey]

Hopefully we can help you get your primer headspace tight so you have no blowback I would imagine there's some videos probably on the side already just keep heading down the road you're going on you're heading in the right direction

 

[concretus]

You'll get used to it, make cleaning the firing pin and spring a part of your regular cleaning,, if you find a screwdriver that will fit it's real shallow it's really easy to take out yourself which I would recommend,, and I think I understood you were using Black Horn powder which I recommend in your optima if you can find it and afford it,,, make sure you learn the appropriate cleaning regiment that best with the type of powder you're shooting. A lot of threads and information and good advice here you are in the right place.

I’m using loose T-7…

 

[Mnt monkey]

The 209 blackhorn plug will run t7 just fine that's the plug I would buy if I were you it comes with a little right angle wrench and some instructions about how to install very very easy

 

[Mnt monkey]

The user seats the breachplug to the threads in his action with that little right angle wrench if care is taken you can get a little bit of primer crush and you will have a clean shooting rifle

 

[concretus]

If you order the blackhorn plug make sure when you install it you talk to us here again

I did order the blackhorn type…The description mentions some sort of tool and procedure. Is it a pain to install?

 

[Mnt monkey]

I must say my experience has all been with a Acura I think the optima is the same others can speak up

 

[Mnt monkey]

It's very easy and if you slow down and get that primer crush right you'll be good to go

 

[concretus]

The user seats the breachplug to the threads in his action with that little right angle wrench if care is taken you can get a little bit of primer crush and you will have a clean shooting rifle

I’ll give a shout when it comes in…Thank you all!!!

 

[Mnt monkey]

A lot of CVA shooters here and if I can help you anytime PM me,, again a lot of great knowledge here and guys eager to give it so you're in the right place

 

[concretus]

A lot of CVA shooters here and if I can help you anytime PM me,, again a lot of great knowledge here and guys eager to give it so you're in the right place

Awesome thank you!!!

 

[deermanok]

My Optima rifle is new to me but I've had the pistol for a couple years now. It's just a compact version. Lol

 

[toytruck]

Toy truck were you using a factory blackhorn plug provided by CVA or did you fit that breach plug yourself?

I had two original CVA plugs that Ron installed the vent liners for me.
One came with the rifle the other was in my pistol.

 

[phalanx]

Found this when I searched for o rings

o-rings from McMaster-Carr. Their part number is 9262K611

Here's the link:
https://www.mcmaster.com/9262k611

 

[Mnt monkey]

Yeah I think the plugs with the slot are the replacement plugs it allows the user to set his own headspace

 

[concretus]

Well got a new BP ordered and firing pin kit. I couldn't resist to wait but I wanted to see how easy/hard it was going to be to remove the firing pin. The breech face came off rather easy and the firing pin w/spring came right out with no issue. cleaned out the area w some powder blast. When reinstalling is it wise to use some sort of grease on the threads?

 

[deermanok]

Well got a new BP ordered and firing pin kit. I couldn't resist to wait but I wanted to see how easy/hard it was going to be to remove the firing pin. The breech face came off rather easy and the firing pin w/spring came right out with no issue. cleaned out the area w some powder blast. When reinstalling is it wise to use some sort of grease on the threads?

I always do.