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Offline VickGar

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New 2025 CVA Optima ?
« on: July 31, 2025, 05:07:32 PM »
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  :tup:

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Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2025, 06:38:59 PM »
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.

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Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2025, 10:29:08 PM »
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!  :tup:

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Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2025, 09:01:22 AM »
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.

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Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2025, 06:10:39 PM »
searun1 how much powder are you using and what weight bullet?

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Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2025, 09:28:21 PM »
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  :rolleyes:

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Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2025, 01:49:14 PM »
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  :rolleyes:
Life is tough isn't it.... :)

 


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