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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: VickGar on July 31, 2025, 05:07:32 PM

Title: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
Post by: VickGar 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:
Title: Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
Post by: lonedave 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.
Title: Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
Post by: VickGar on August 18, 2025, 10:29:08 PM: Quote from: lonedave 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.

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:
Title: Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
Post by: SeaRun1 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.

SR1
Title: Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
Post by: Cwyatt4826 on September 16, 2025, 06:10:39 PM: searun1 how much powder are you using and what weight bullet?
Title: Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
Post by: VickGar 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:
Title: Re: New 2025 CVA Optima ?
Post by: lonedave on September 24, 2025, 01:49:14 PM: Quote from: VickGar 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:
Life is tough isn't it.... :)