RE: cva bobcat
The Bobcat is an awesome little shooter for not a lot of money. I own one and it shoots as good as the other high dollar rifles I own. You would do well with 80-90 grains of black or pyrodex RS and a patched round ball. You will have to file the front sight by hand to get your elevation right but you will get it (dont go too far)! Take the time to clean it with hot soapy water and it will serve you well. I can shoot inside a four inch bull at 75 yards with mine.(Better on a good clear day, I can't see as good anymore)In fact I hunt with this gun almost all the time. I will be glad to answer any question you have but it may take some time to get back to you, as I work too much, like right know. Good Luck D. (P.S. pay attention to Cayugad's posts on cleaning and shooting traditional rifles, He helped me alot when I started.)