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CVA Elkhorn
« on: September 24, 2010, 09:26:38 PM »
I gotta tell you my new CVA Elkhorn ROCKS.  Once I got the sights on, 3 shots in a row, 100 yards, blew a clay pigeon to smithereens.  SWEET!!!  Oh and thanks to the guys who suggested the Barnes bullets.  I used to be a fan of the Powerbelts, but these Barnes are tack drivers!!
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2010, 09:30:32 PM »
 :whoo:

yep my go to gun! and the same bullets i am shooting or close to it. i am using the 290tmz's
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2010, 09:32:13 PM »
o and a few more things. you will find it sweet that the bolt holds the cap on and there is no worrie about it falling off :IBCOOL:
one thing to do is: make sure you take the whole bolt apart and clean all parts when you shoot. just don't wipe it off and call it good. you will have a great gun for many years. i have had mine 3 years and love it :IBCOOL:
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2010, 09:52:24 PM »
:)  Thanks for the tips!
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2010, 10:55:51 PM »
Got one as well, was shooting powerbelts, but sighted in with some traditions or Hornady 300 grains.  Using 130 grains powder.  seems like a really nice gun, The only problem is my eyesight is crap so sighting in is kinda rough.  First time I have sighted in something with/out a scope
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2010, 10:59:35 PM »
you might want to check this out, ktmsmoker

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,49692.0.html

might help you out.
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2010, 09:39:20 PM »
I have seen those before and wanted to throw on one, but I has to much stuff going on.  Next year I hope.  Thanks.
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2010, 10:40:07 AM »
Yeah I agree with it being a great gun.  Shot my first elk, a 5x6, at 167 yards and dropped him in his tracks with 100 grains of 777 pellets and 300 grain Hornady SST.  This was my first muzzleloader season and I'm hooked.  I agree with the sights being so so.  I use ghost ring sights on my shotgun at work, and am going to find some for the muzzleloader for next year.  If anyone has suggestions, feel free.


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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2010, 06:27:27 PM »
I really like the Williams Ghost Ring Fire Site. I have this on one of my in-lines I like it alot.

http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/wgrs.htm#GHOSTRINGLINK
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2010, 06:52:42 AM »
Anyone have any problems with the sights on the Elkhorn.  I have one that had the rear sight misaligned out of the factory.  A peep sight rear fixed that problem, but now I have problems with the front sight screws.  In the field this year the front sight screw back out a little.  Created a little wobble in the sight.  I decided to take the sight off and put the screw from the factory rear sight in.  Now I have two screws that do not seat the sight to the barrel!  It seams that the screws are way too soft to even take out and put back in one time.  Guess its time to call CVA and get a few spare screws for that sight.

Other than that I love this gun, I just worry that the craftsmanship is less than expected and worry how many seasons my CVA has in it.
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2010, 04:03:17 PM »
i put after market sights by truglo on all my muzzle loaders. so i have not played with the facotry sights. cva will take care of you, just give them a call and they will make it right. i rounded out of of the heads with a allen wrench. in one of the stock screws and called to buy a new one. they sent it to me for free. :IBCOOL: it was my fault and i wanted to buy a new one and they didn't even make me pay shipping. i was pretty happy they were that nice.
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2010, 04:33:19 PM »
i went out and bought the gost ring sights and did not like them.  took 3 shots and took them off.  Waste of money if you as me.  but that's just me
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2010, 12:03:59 AM »
they work for some and not for others ;)
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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2010, 09:37:00 PM »
I've yet to see an Elkhorn with a stainless barrel.  But if/when i do find one on store shelves...its mine!  :chuckle:  My Blackdiamond is blued, i have several hawkens which are blued...I would really prefer for my next muzzy to be stainless.  No matter how much time and attention I put into my muzzys, I continue to find rust  :bash:.  I have come to expect it...but i hate rust on my firearms  :bash: :bash:

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Re: CVA Elkhorn
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2010, 12:10:53 AM »
i went out and bought the gost ring sights and did not like them.  took 3 shots and took them off.  Waste of money if you as me.  but that's just me

I remember you telling me that. What I don't remember is if we figured out if you had the sights on there correctly.  If I can work it, and if your still down this way. I'll let you shoot my gun and we will see if you like the peep sites on it.
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