Northwest guns got better!

[Damnimissed]

Instead of turning left into sunbirds at that goofy turn lane, keep going straight probably .5 miles and the mall (lol) is on your left. There you will find a theater, a Sears, and Joe's sporting goods.

[MarkyMark]

OK. Man that area seems like a ghost town. Seems like the town pulled up and moved next to Walmart.  Thanks for the info.

[The Big Game Hunter]

I recently tried out the 250gr Hornady SST, Barnes TMZ, and T-EZ in my Wolf Northwest. All in all, I'm pleased with the results. Read below for more details.
http://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/2014/09/cva-wolf-northwest-bullet-review/

[Damnimissed]

I wonder if 90gr is enough to stabilize the longer TMZ? They shoot awesome out of my Knight UL with 110gr T7 fff. That's with the 290gr. Any keyholing?

[The Big Game Hunter]

I wonder if 90gr is enough to stabilize the longer TMZ? They shoot awesome out of my Knight UL with 110gr T7 fff. That's with the 290gr. Any keyholing?

You make an interesting point. The bullets weren't keyholing, but it might be worth it for me to try them with a larger powder charge.

[MountainDevil54]

Heres my NorthWest Optima tearing it up!  I will have to buy a shorter front sight though! Those 348's really ate up the ramp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKaFzTmIcGk

[The Big Game Hunter]

Heres my NorthWest Optima tearing it up!  I will have to buy a shorter front sight though! Those 348's really ate up the ramp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKaFzTmIcGk

Looking good!
What load of powder were you using and what are you planning on hunting with your Optima this year?

[MountainDevil54]

80gr 3f Goex.

Nope, my hunting is all done this year. We got 2 does and 16 grouse total. It was a great season

[Myrtle Creek Inc.]

80gr 3f Goex.

Nope, my hunting is all done this year. We got 2 does and 16 grouse total. It was a great season

Nice! Sounds like a great season and a full freezer!

[The Big Game Hunter]

80gr 3f Goex.

Nope, my hunting is all done this year. We got 2 does and 16 grouse total. It was a great season

Nice work! My season starts this weekend. We'll see how it goes...

[JHutch808]

Finally got out with my new NW Optima V2 topped with the Williams peep sight.  Shooting 250gr Hornady SSTs pushed by 100gr 777 FFFG.   Managed 1.25 groups at 100yds, but I can see why some guys talk about a shorter front sight or shimming the rear.  Dead on bullseye at max elevation on the peep.  So no "3 inch high for max point of aim" but it should be fine for this weekend.  First time muzzleloading, normally archery so I should be able to sneak within 100yds.

[MarkyMark]

Good Luck!

[MarkyMark]

So far my Optima has been nothing more than a $308 walking stick getting in and out of some nasty holes and creek bottoms. I wish the barrel was two inches longer so I had more leverage and reach hoisting myself over fallen logs.

[fastcrazyhurt]

I'd advise not buying a new cva.. what junk. I've hunted with traditions. .knight.. Thompson.. hawkins and sure they had mis fires in the downpours but at least they stayed together. . I fell for the cva gimmicks of this gun being super accurate and less miss fires due to a less exposed breech.. its all false.. i bought 2 one for me and one for my dad. Best group is 1.5" which is good but my bighorn was better.. constant miss fires caps not going off.. palm saver broke on one.. both guns had ramrod holders fall off the just clip on.. front sights on both have fallen out.. both guns shot at shooting range only and shot about 100rds through each.. my suggestion buy a bighorn thats what I'll b using my old big horn and giving my new cva to my buddy for hunting

[MountainDevil54]

they have a great warranty. Not sure how one could have so many problems with a rifle, let alone 2 of them. If they are really that bad, box them up, send them back for warranty work or donate them to me.