RE: CVA Optima Elite
From all I have read, you have a great rifle. Lots of people shoot them with very good results. Try some powerbelts if you like that design of bullet. I personally do not shoot them because of their price. Also from one members testing, we have learned that you can not push them too hard. Although they do a good job at what they do when treated properly.
Instead I would load 100 grains of Pyrodex RS or Triple Se7en 2f, and a 250 grain Shockwave. May start your shooting with 90 grains and work up to 100 grains. A 100 grain charge and that bullet should be all the White tail medicine you need if you put that in the right place.
Some other good bullets to try are Barnes Expander.s, Nosler Partition, Speer Gold Dots, and Hornady XTP's. Just make sure to get the right sabot for the right bullet. Any questions in that department, I am sure the forum would be happy to help you out.