Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
01-09-2007, 01:22 PM
#21
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
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01-09-2007, 01:23 PM
#22
Spike
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
Ok guys,
Newbie here so go easy on me, I got a Kodiak Mag. for x-mas this year and it came with 245 gr. powerbelt bullets and 777 pellets. (.50 cal) I read the manual about max charges etc., have shot it about 12 times using 3 pellets(150 grains).
I have read the hoopla about the gun and the crappy bullets, now my main concern is if I am living on the edge as far as the charge goes. From my readings on here 150 pellets of pyrodex is not as strong as 150 pellets of 777. Is 150 grains of 777 pellets not safe or recommended???
Thanks,
Matt.
Newbie here so go easy on me, I got a Kodiak Mag. for x-mas this year and it came with 245 gr. powerbelt bullets and 777 pellets. (.50 cal) I read the manual about max charges etc., have shot it about 12 times using 3 pellets(150 grains).
I have read the hoopla about the gun and the crappy bullets, now my main concern is if I am living on the edge as far as the charge goes. From my readings on here 150 pellets of pyrodex is not as strong as 150 pellets of 777. Is 150 grains of 777 pellets not safe or recommended???
Thanks,
Matt.
01-09-2007, 01:29 PM
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
ORIGINAL: whitty
Ok guys,
Newbie here so go easy on me, I got a Kodiak Mag. for x-mas this year and it came with 245 gr. powerbelt bullets and 777 pellets. (.50 cal) I read the manual about max charges etc., have shot it about 12 times using 3 pellets(150 grains).
I have read the hoopla about the gun and the crappy bullets, now my main concern is if I am living on the edge as far as the charge goes. From my readings on here 150 pellets of pyrodex is not as strong as 150 pellets of 777. Is 150 grains of 777 pellets not safe or recommended???
Thanks,
Matt.
Ok guys,
Newbie here so go easy on me, I got a Kodiak Mag. for x-mas this year and it came with 245 gr. powerbelt bullets and 777 pellets. (.50 cal) I read the manual about max charges etc., have shot it about 12 times using 3 pellets(150 grains).
I have read the hoopla about the gun and the crappy bullets, now my main concern is if I am living on the edge as far as the charge goes. From my readings on here 150 pellets of pyrodex is not as strong as 150 pellets of 777. Is 150 grains of 777 pellets not safe or recommended???
Thanks,
Matt.
01-09-2007, 01:46 PM
#24
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2006
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
In the CVA manual for break actions http://www.cva.com/warranty/OptimaWarrBook.pdf
theTable1that deals with the minimum and maximum charge of powder mentions that the "Pellet" minimum and maximum is 50 and 100, then it also lists "Magnum Pellet" maximum is 150.
Is this just their way of showing to use 100 grains max unless the rifle can handle magnum loads ... then 150 grains of pellets is OK?
theTable1that deals with the minimum and maximum charge of powder mentions that the "Pellet" minimum and maximum is 50 and 100, then it also lists "Magnum Pellet" maximum is 150.
Is this just their way of showing to use 100 grains max unless the rifle can handle magnum loads ... then 150 grains of pellets is OK?
01-09-2007, 01:57 PM
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
ORIGINAL: kabic
In the CVA manual for break actions http://www.cva.com/warranty/OptimaWarrBook.pdf
theTable1that deals with the minimum and maximum charge of powder mentions that the "Pellet" minimum and maximum is 50 and 100, then it also lists "Magnum Pellet" maximum is 150.
Is this just their way of showing to use 100 grains max unless the rifle can handle magnum loads ... then 150 grains of pellets is OK?
In the CVA manual for break actions http://www.cva.com/warranty/OptimaWarrBook.pdf
theTable1that deals with the minimum and maximum charge of powder mentions that the "Pellet" minimum and maximum is 50 and 100, then it also lists "Magnum Pellet" maximum is 150.
Is this just their way of showing to use 100 grains max unless the rifle can handle magnum loads ... then 150 grains of pellets is OK?
If the logic fits . . . I think thats what I am reading when I read it.
01-09-2007, 02:05 PM
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
whitty, I use that load in my Omega except I use Pryodex the 777 pellets were made to be the " equivelent" of Pyrodex pellets.
As for using245 PB with a 150 gr load they make good varmit bullets" and you can call CVA and ask them for deer they will work all right if you use 75 to 90 all though some get by using 100 gr I would suggest that the 295 is a much better deer bullet, a 300gr xtp in a sabot or a conical also would do well. Lee
As for using245 PB with a 150 gr load they make good varmit bullets" and you can call CVA and ask them for deer they will work all right if you use 75 to 90 all though some get by using 100 gr I would suggest that the 295 is a much better deer bullet, a 300gr xtp in a sabot or a conical also would do well. Lee
01-09-2007, 02:38 PM
#27
Spike
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
Thanks for the info! I plan on shooting up the rest of the power belts just to get in some range practice/get used to the gunand then switching to a better bullet for next fall.
I plan on getting several bullets and playing around with bullet/grain combos to find the best one for me, I was just worried I was overpowering my gun w/ 150 pellets of 777.
So far just getting my feet wet has been a blast
Even though it is more expensive I believe I'll stick to pellets for now to try and keep things simple! Any other tips welcome,
Thanks,
Matt
I plan on getting several bullets and playing around with bullet/grain combos to find the best one for me, I was just worried I was overpowering my gun w/ 150 pellets of 777.
So far just getting my feet wet has been a blast
Even though it is more expensive I believe I'll stick to pellets for now to try and keep things simple! Any other tips welcome, Thanks,
Matt
01-09-2007, 04:39 PM
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
ORIGINAL: Pglasgow
Keith, 100 grains of 2f 777 is not prohibited. It is an allowed load. If you don't believe read a manual.
ORIGINAL: MLKeith
And one final little note: 100grains of powder does not mean ALL POWDER THAT IS OUT THERE! Some of the synthetic powders, like Tripple Seven and Black Mag'3 for instance make higher pressure with the same volume of load that black powder makes. Be very sure that the load you are using is recommended for your rifle.
And one final little note: 100grains of powder does not mean ALL POWDER THAT IS OUT THERE! Some of the synthetic powders, like Tripple Seven and Black Mag'3 for instance make higher pressure with the same volume of load that black powder makes. Be very sure that the load you are using is recommended for your rifle.
01-09-2007, 04:41 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
As soon as I went from 100 to 150 gr. of powder in my CVA buckhorn I lost 2-3 inches to my group at 100 yds.
I have shot with 150 gr. when I first got the gunbut learned that it dosent work the best with the bullets I use.So even if it is safe I wouldnt usemore than 100 gr. due to accuracy.
To prevent double balling I keep a rubber band around my stock at all times. When I leave the field if I have not shot the gun I wrap the band around the barell so I am sure to notice it.
I have shot with 150 gr. when I first got the gunbut learned that it dosent work the best with the bullets I use.So even if it is safe I wouldnt usemore than 100 gr. due to accuracy.
To prevent double balling I keep a rubber band around my stock at all times. When I leave the field if I have not shot the gun I wrap the band around the barell so I am sure to notice it.
01-09-2007, 04:47 PM
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RE: Cayugad, whats the 100 grain limit?
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To prevent double balling I keep a rubber band around my stock at all times. When I leave the field if I have not shot the gun I wrap the band around the barell so I am sure to notice it.
To prevent double balling I keep a rubber band around my stock at all times. When I leave the field if I have not shot the gun I wrap the band around the barell so I am sure to notice it.