Follow your loading data provided with the rifle. If you don't have a manual:
http://www.cva.com/warranty/CVA%20OptimaKoiak%20Warr%20Book.pdf
If you are not sure, call CVA
Straight from your manual:
The manual says that your max saboted projectile weight is 300 grains.
It also says that the Kodiak Magnum will accept a maximun of 150gr pellets or 100grains loose FFG. (Not FFFG).
Note:
All CVA "Magnum" muzzleloaders are rated to shoot a maximum of 150
grain equivalent of pelletized powder. The maximum recommended amount of
loose powder (Blackpowder or approved substitute) is 100 grains by volume. Never
use any amount of smokeless powder.
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The ONLY approved propellants for CVA muzzleloaders are as follows:
A.
Authentic FFG black powder
B.
Pyrodex brand blackpowder substitute (RS or Select) and Pyrodex Pellets
C.
Triple 7 FFG blackpowder substitute and Triple 7 pellets.
D.
Clean Shot FFG(Pioneer Powder Co.) brand blackpowder substitute and Clean
Shot Pelletized Powder.
E.
Clear Shot FFGbrand blackpowder substitute.
TABLE 1
Caliber .45 .50
Min. Load 50 50
Recommended (Pellets)90-120100-130
Max. Load Pellets: 150 150
Max. Load FFG loose:100 100
Good Luck and Load Safely,
Tahquamenon