New 2025 CVA Optima ?

[VickGar]

Just checking in to see if anyone has spent some time with the new CVA Optima?
I am interested in purchasing one but definitely like getting feedback first.

Thanks 

[lonedave]

Picked one up a month plus ago and put a Vortex 1x24 scope on it.  I'm casting Lyman Plains bullets and sizing them to 0.501.  I've been using punched wool felt wads over 90 grains of Goex 2f followed by a lightly lubed slug.  I'm getting 3 shot touching groups at 50 yards so far.  I've only tried once at 100 yards and was about 6" low, but the 2 shots were touching, directly below the bullseye.  I intend to raise the 50 yard group to 2-3" high and hopefully be somewhere around 2-3" low at 100 yards.  So far I'm liking it, but I never thought I'd shoot an in-line.  I've been a traditional percussion or flint/open sights guy all my life, but my old eyes don't do well with open sights any more.

[VickGar]

Picked one up a month plus ago and put a Vortex 1x24 scope on it.  I'm casting Lyman Plains bullets and sizing them to 0.501.  I've been using punched wool felt wads over 90 grains of Goex 2f followed by a lightly lubed slug.  I'm getting 3 shot touching groups at 50 yards so far.  I've only tried once at 100 yards and was about 6" low, but the 2 shots were touching, directly below the bullseye.  I intend to raise the 50 yard group to 2-3" high and hopefully be somewhere around 2-3" low at 100 yards.  So far I'm liking it, but I never thought I'd shoot an in-line.  I've been a traditional percussion or flint/open sights guy all my life, but my old eyes don't do well with open sights any more.

Awesome , thanks for the feedback! I just ordered mine about a week ago through Sportsman’s Warehouse. Just waiting for it to arrive. This will be my first venture into muzzleloaders so looking forward to the experience! 

[SeaRun1]

You will really like the features and performance of the Optima’s.  I really like the easy maintenance with the removable breech and best of all it is a very accurate rifle.  I use Hornady XTP’s in a green sabot under Blackhorn 209 and it is a great shooter.  Looks like the new 3’s add some nice features.  Good luck.

SR1

[Cwyatt4826]

searun1 how much powder are you using and what weight bullet?

[VickGar]

I’m a bit bummed out, I smoked a smaller 4 point during archery so now I won’t be able to use my muzzleloader 

[lonedave]

I’m a bit bummed out, I smoked a smaller 4 point during archery so now I won’t be able to use my muzzleloader 

Life is tough isn't it....