#209 primer conversion

[Salmonstalker]

I'm looking at CVA for a new muzzleloader, and due to the restrictions being lifted, I am beginning to look into a #209 conversion kit. My question is, are there a bunch of different kinds? Are they specific to certain makes and models of guns? Any info would be much appreciated.

[bobcat]

Since you're buying a new CVA, there's no need for a conversion kit. Just buy one that's already set up for 209 primers.

[kselkhunter]

Since you're buying a new CVA, there's no need for a conversion kit. Just buy one that's already set up for 209 primers.

It's just a different breech plug to go between 209, musket cap, etc. for CVAs.  At least for the Accura/Optima/Wolf models. 

[Killmore]

And I believe also the firing pin needs changing

[kselkhunter]

And I believe also the firing pin needs changing

No.  I didn't change my firing pin. 

[carpsniperg2]

And I believe also the firing pin needs changing

No.  I didn't change my firing pin. 

If you are running a optima/wolf/accura you need to change the firing pin for sure.

[Salmonstalker]

Sooooo...... kinda getting mixed stories here....

[bobcat]

Sooooo...... kinda getting mixed stories here....

You're buying a new gun. Buy one that uses 209 primers, which will be most. No conversion will be necessary. I believe the only states left that don't allow 209 ignition is Oregon and Idaho. So the standard, inline muzzleloader is made for 209 primers, and 209 primers only.

[carpsniperg2]

Sooooo...... kinda getting mixed stories here....

I just did 3 and am a CVA Dealer

[Reidus]

Why not get one that uses Large rifle primers that'll shoot a 300gr bullet at 2400fps and will outshoot most rifles?

[Sabotloader]

Why not get one that uses Large rifle primers that'll shoot a 300gr bullet at 2400fps and will outshoot most rifles?

Primers really do not have that much to do with velocity.  Velocity is still a product of powder load and projectile weight.

[Reidus]

Isn't a large rifle primer less corrosive/cleaner than a 209?

[Sabotloader]

Isn't a large rifle primer less corrosive/cleaner than a 209?

I think you may be correct on the cleaner part... but I really did not like continually de-capping and recapping cartridge cases to shoot with.  If you are shooting 209 primers - shoot the mildest primer you can.  Wish they still made the Remington 209-4 primer.

[treeclimber2852]

So, just to be clear- by allowing 209 the state did away with the whole “exposed cap” thing right?  CVA doesn’t make a Northwest 209 conversion that I’m aware of. 

[kselkhunter]

Correct.  Exposed to the elements was removed from the regs.