CVA...Optima vs. Kodiak

sparkysteve · 09-12-2007, 06:58 PM

I'm looking into getting a new ML. I don't want to spend much. I don't need anything fancy. I usually hunt with a rifle or bow. We just have a short 2 week ML season in Dec. and I'm looking for a way to do some more hunting. I've shopped around and found the Optima for $180 and the Kodiak for $230. I don't have a lot of experience shooting muzzleloaders. Just wondering if anyone has had experience with either of the two. Any input would be great. Thanks.

Okie48 · 09-12-2007, 07:45 PM

Hi I had the Optima,it wasnt a bad rifle. It liked 85 grains of triple 7 loose powder and the Tc Shockwaves 250 grain. It was avery easyto clean also. It will definetly kill a deer. I saw the Kodiak, it didnt fit my shoulder very well.Good luck to you young man.If that is you in that picture,thats a very nice lookin buck.

wabi · 09-12-2007, 08:37 PM

I'd say pick whichever one you like the looks of better. Both should be good rifles.

Bake North · 09-13-2007, 06:12 AM

Just bought my first MLer last year and it was an Optima Pro thumbhole stock.I have nothing bad to say about the gun infact I use the muzzy during rifle and shotgun season.Just be careful these muzzleloaders are very addicting.lol

sparkysteve · 09-13-2007, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm leaning towards the Optima. I've heard the hammer on the Kodiak can be hard to get at with a scope on. And there's no way to put a hammer spur on it. I'll go check 'em out Saturday and pick one.

oldrookie · 09-13-2007, 06:18 PM

I have the standard optima and really enjoy it. It likes 100g777 2F loose and I use 300g xtp or shockwave. Here in Indiana I am only concerned inside 100 yards but the Optima likes a 300g bullet. Good luck with what ever you choose.