CVA Optima .50 cal Muzzleoader

  • wade
    Cottage Grove, MN
    Posts: 1737
    October 3, 2008 at 6:53 pm #209923

    Does anyone have one? If so what do you really like about it? I am considering getting one and want to get into muzzeloader’s. Would this be a good 1st muzzy?

    swimingjig
    Waumandee, WI
    Posts: 695
    October 3, 2008 at 7:32 pm #39408

    I have one. I think it is a great gun. Easy to clean and very accurate. I have the nickle/camo.

    coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    October 3, 2008 at 7:36 pm #39409

    Wade I shoot the Optima. For the price I love it! I shoot only 100gr of charge. The optima (pro, elite, not sure what it’s called with longer barrel will 150gr.) Pay attention when picking it out as I noticed it looked like some had plastic sights I found some with metal, it could be they’re all plastic now???? Also mine has metal sling studs and I’ve noticed some with plastic molded in ones. The gun feels great and shoots very well!

    wade
    Cottage Grove, MN
    Posts: 1737
    October 3, 2008 at 7:58 pm #39411

    thanks for the info guys, any others? Next question is how do these kick, say compared to a 30-06?

    swimingjig
    Waumandee, WI
    Posts: 695
    October 3, 2008 at 9:01 pm #39421

    I would say with 150 grains of powder about the same as a 30-06.

    coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    October 4, 2008 at 2:12 am #39431

    Very easy on the shoulder with 100gr of charge. Also this gun is easier to clean than any other gun I own.

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