RE: Good load for the CVA Optima .45?
BrushPopper,
I do not own a 45cal. Optima, but I sighted one in for a friend of mine. There were several bullet/sabot combinations that worked well in this rifle. The 225gr HP Power Belt bullet and the 275gr. worked very well with 100-150gr. powder charges. The 220gr. and 240gr. Dead Center bulletsworked well also.
I played some with the 195gr.Barnesbullet and the accuracy was soso, giving me approx. 2 1/2" groups @ 100yds. I had no luck with the 175gr. Barnes bullet.
For something a lot cheaper to shoot, buy a box of 200gr. Hornady's 10mm XTP's. They shoot pretty darn good.
My best groups groups were shot using Pyrodex pellets and Triple 7 loose powder.
Have fun and welcome to the forum!