Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: Mfowl on August 05, 2013, 02:19:49 PM
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So I have a hunting buddy that is in the market for a muzzleloader. He doesn't have much to spend. I was looking at a CVA Elkhorn Pro at a sporting goods store today and it seemed like a decent gun for the $$$. It comes with all three ignition systems, an exposed breech and is Wa legal. Does anyone have this gun or any experience with it? What are the pros/cons? What bullet/load combos does it perform well with? Would it be a good buy for a newbie to start muzzleloading with. I suggested he get a Knight or a Traditions but he doesn't quite have the cash for a high end gun right now. I would loan him one of mine but he's a lefty and both my Knight and Vortek are thumbhole stocks for a righty. Any info would be appreciated!
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I have one and absolutely love it!
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Thanks guys, I'll pass it along! Any recommendations for a load/bullet to get started with? Do you like Powerbelt, saboted? Powder or pellets?
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I use 250 grain SST's over 3 Triple 7 pellets(150 grains). Mine loves it.
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Cool, thanks! I appreciate it.
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I have been running one for 3 or 4 seasons now. Love the gun. My buddy and a cousin also bought one and both are happy with the result of there purchase.
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You just said traditions and high end gun in the same sentance, hahaha. On a side note the cva is a great gun for the money.
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So I have a hunting buddy that is in the market for a muzzleloader. He doesn't have much to spend. I was looking at a CVA Elkhorn Pro at a sporting goods store today and it seemed like a decent gun for the $$$. It comes with all three ignition systems, an exposed breech and is Wa legal. Does anyone have this gun or any experience with it? What are the pros/cons? What bullet/load combos does it perform well with? Would it be a good buy for a newbie to start muzzleloading with. I suggested he get a Knight or a Traditions but he doesn't quite have the cash for a high end gun right now. I would loan him one of mine but he's a lefty and both my Knight and Vortek are thumbhole stocks for a righty. Any info would be appreciated!
I love mine, great gun! I use Power Belt Platinum 270gr with 150g of black powder. Mine is not set up for Washington however I have a scope and im using 209's, but the thing is accurate!
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Thanks all! I passed the word on to my buddy and he went by the store and checked out the gun. He's gonna pick one up after he clears out some bills. I am curious to shoot with him after all the good responses. I would like to see how the gun performs. Thanks again!
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I love mine!
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the one thing if you use pellets switch out the stock nipple. With the stock nipple you might get some missfires using pellets. I put an CVA perfect nipple and it has worked flawless with pellets or powder.
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:tup: Buddies all stand by the one s that they have an shoot , killed many a deer and a few good elk as well with them . cant be to bad long as the price is right for your friend :twocents:
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With all these good reviews and a price tag of just $240 it seems like it could be the deal of the decade as far as muzzleloaders go. I kind of wish I had seen this gun around before I bought my Knight and Vortek.
Hey Russ, I am gonna start my buddy off shooting powder. I personally have never been a pellet guy but if he wants to try pellets I'll give him the heads up. Thanks!
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They really are a great deal. I have owned a lot of smoke poles and I love the fit and feel of the elkhorn. I also love the bolt action since most of my old guns were slide actions. Never liked having a cap just trying to hang on or having to drop the slide on a cap then cock before a shot.
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I do like the bolt action design of some of the ML's out there. Another buddy of mine acquired a Knight Disc (not extreme) earlier this year. We've been shooting together over the summer and his gun has been performing well. He's been getting it dialed in as of late. However I have really been enjoying shooting the Vortek I bought from another member here about a month and half a go. Ease of maintenance and consistent shooting are winning me over. We'll see if any of the problems that others have referred to in other posts come up. I've put about 60 rounds through it and I like it more each session.
