Post by: VickGar on February 17, 2025, 06:27:45 PM
I want to buy a muzzloader for the first time and look for recommendations.
I was interested in the CVA MR-x or LR-x but reading reviews online look like the newer x models have had issues.
Not familiar with many brands so looking for first hand experiences.
Thanks!!
Post by: MADMAX on February 17, 2025, 06:34:54 PM
:tup: :tup:
Post by: teanawayslayer on February 17, 2025, 06:40:31 PM
Post by: VickGar on February 17, 2025, 06:42:11 PM
CVA optimaI was thinking the same so I could be have leftover points for another gun :chuckle:
:tup: :tup:
Post by: MADMAX on February 17, 2025, 06:48:32 PM
CVA optimaI was thinking the same so I could be have leftover points for another gun :chuckle:
:tup: :tup:
Cheap accurate
throw rail and 1xscope on
Good shooting
Post by: JakeLand on February 18, 2025, 12:12:39 PM
Post by: bkaech on February 18, 2025, 07:53:47 PM
Post by: VickGar on February 19, 2025, 05:54:27 PM
Post by: JakeLand on February 19, 2025, 07:30:44 PM
Maybe I worded it poorly, I should have asked if you had 1000 to spend at Sportsman’s which muzzy would buy? Buy nice not twice ;)exactly knight disc extreme are 209 ignition and get extras with it
Post by: Rigby416 on February 19, 2025, 11:12:35 PM
Post by: lazydrifter on February 20, 2025, 07:25:31 AM
Post by: VickGar on February 20, 2025, 05:44:14 PM
As far as I know knight muzzleloaders are no longer sold at Sportsmans warehouse.
Yeah it looks like my only options are CVA , Traditions. Looks like everything is out of stock.
Post by: huntnphool on February 20, 2025, 11:15:51 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 21, 2025, 07:13:36 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 21, 2025, 07:15:27 AM
which scope did you put on it?CVA optimaI was thinking the same so I could be have leftover points for another gun :chuckle:
:tup: :tup:
Cheap accurate
throw rail and 1xscope on
Good shooting
Post by: MADMAX on February 21, 2025, 07:27:42 AM
which scope did you put on it?CVA optimaI was thinking the same so I could be have leftover points for another gun :chuckle:
:tup: :tup:
Cheap accurate
throw rail and 1xscope on
Good shooting
1x Traditions
But you won’t find em at Sportsmans
As others have said, get what you can out of there because they never have hardly anything
Post by: goldenhtr on February 21, 2025, 12:31:59 PM
CVA optima:yeah:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2025, 02:03:55 PM
Post by: VickGar on February 21, 2025, 02:05:09 PM
Was in there today, my bet is they close their doors real soon :twocents:!
Yeah I was extremely disappointed a couple weeks ago. I hadn’t been there for a while and man did it look like inventory levels were really low in almost every department.
Post by: VickGar on February 21, 2025, 02:11:07 PM
After getting burned with a bad cva accura lrx and refusing to pay Knights markup, I picked up a traditions vortek strikerfire last year. I didn't have high hopes for such a cheap rifle but it actually shoots fantastic.
I’m currently leaning towards the Traditions Pursuit XT Pro. Really like the finish, just hope it shoots better then it looks.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 21, 2025, 02:36:16 PM
https://holosun.com/products/reflex-sight/510/he510c-gr.html
Post by: rgcopk9 on April 04, 2025, 07:31:16 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on April 04, 2025, 07:40:57 AM
You should be good putting a rail on it and slapping the Holosun on. My buddy put a Trijicon RMR on his rail and it sits just fine.went with the trijicon on the CVA instead, need to shoot it now.
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Post by: trophyhunt on April 04, 2025, 07:47:42 AM
Post by: VickGar on April 17, 2025, 12:11:10 PM
Was in there today, my bet is they close their doors real soon :twocents:!
No joke! Last time I was in it was like a ghost town! Inventory levels in a handful of departments looked really low. Plus the selection they offer looked condensed compared to previous years.
I drew multi deer so I will be definitely getting a muzzy and have an excuse now to give it a try.
Post by: Bob33 on April 17, 2025, 12:36:13 PM
Do you guys think the traditions nitro fire is legal in Wa?? It has the powder in a plastic casing and is loaded at the back end of barrel with the primer.
(a) Muzzleloader: A firearm that is loaded from the muzzle and uses black powder or a black powder substitute as recommended by the manufacturer for use in all muzzleloading firearms. The term load refers to the powder charge and projectile and both must be loaded from the muzzle.
WAC 220-414-060
Post by: Buckhunter28 on May 08, 2025, 06:09:56 AM
Post by: MADMAX on May 08, 2025, 06:17:30 AM
Not trying to high jack this thread but I’m also looking for a muzzleloader to get into muzzy elk this year, dies the CVA Optima come from the factory ready to use 209 primers? I’m having trouble finding a straight answer online thank you!
yes buy one, they are great
Post by: Threewolves on May 19, 2025, 08:45:18 PM
CVA optima
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Yes, get the optima. I hunted with a buddy's and really liked it. Went looking and ended up with the acurra mxr. There is nothing wrong with it, it shoots. Seems a little heaver, suppose to have an adjustable trigger. The optima trigger was fine. I didn't need an adjustable stock, but now I have one. The optima just seems handy. Oh, and there is the ram rod thing. The Optima's under the barrel where it should be the mxr, is not. The MRX has one that is collapsible. I carry it under my bino pouch, some people carry it on their belt or on their backpack. If its under the barrel you don't have to go looking for it.
Post by: VickGar on May 23, 2025, 09:20:43 PM