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Old 11-11-2009, 04:57 PM   #1
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Default cva optima???

im trying to get the money together to buy another muzzeloader and ive been looking at the optima. i have a traditions buckhunter pro now and i feel that its a decent gun but how would the cva compare
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Old 11-11-2009, 05:01 PM   #2
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the optima is a great rifle. In the looks Department it wont win any beauty contest but thats not important. They shoot excellent, easy clean up.

My CVA Accura though is a handsome rifle and shoots excellent as well.
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Old 11-11-2009, 05:03 PM   #3
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i was looking at the accura but i cant afford it. i can get a cva optima for 197 new. im actually trying to sell my sound system to get it.
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Old 11-11-2009, 05:05 PM   #4
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i see. Then the Optima will the job. I had one and loved it. I just wanted the accura bcuz i liked the looks.
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Old 11-11-2009, 05:07 PM   #5
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alright thanks for the help man
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Old 11-12-2009, 05:44 AM   #6
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Spring the couple extra bucks for an Optima Elite with the Bergarra barrel. I beleive you can find them for around $300.
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Old 11-12-2009, 11:04 AM   #7
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I have the regular optima. Ugly, but it shoots great.
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Old 11-12-2009, 11:11 AM   #8
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I have the Optima and it is a shooter for me.
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