which gun to buy?
09-07-2008 | 04:43 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: which gun to buy?
First off welcome to the forum. Either of them will be a good rifle, but between the two, I would get the Optima. And try to get the top of the line that you can afford, like the Optima Pro (I think it is called).
09-07-2008 | 04:46 PM
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Thread Starter
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From: Virginia
RE: which gun to buy?
Thanks, glad to be here, hadn't looked at the Pro yet, Bass Pro has a package deal right now, where you get a CVA Optima 209, a Red head 4x32 scope, scope mounts and a Red Head carrying case for around 300.00. Remington is offering 35.00 rebate.
09-07-2008 | 05:08 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: which gun to buy?
tholster
I would really go with the Optima faced with the choices you gave. If i could add another $300 dollar gun I would gowith the Omega Z5
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0012644215905a&type=product&cm Cat=SEARCHFEAT_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&sort=all&QueryText=muzzleload ers&Ntk=Products&_D%3AhasJS=+&Go.y=9&a mp;Nty=1&hasJS=true&%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce% 2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=%2 Fcabelas%2Fen%2Ftemplates%2Fgiftcertificate%2Fgift certificate.jsp%3Fid%3D0005586990011a%26podId%3D00 05586%26catalogCode%3DIB%26navAction%3Djump%26inde xId%3D&_D%3A%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCat alogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=+&N=0& _dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fs earch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=22
Gees! that is a huge link - but i think it will get you there... I know it does not have all the added bennies of the Bass Pro offer - but the gun is a great gun....
Whoa! here is even a better offer - a Z5 with Weather Shield
https://www.rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=TC8865
I would really go with the Optima faced with the choices you gave. If i could add another $300 dollar gun I would gowith the Omega Z5
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0012644215905a&type=product&cm Cat=SEARCHFEAT_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&sort=all&QueryText=muzzleload ers&Ntk=Products&_D%3AhasJS=+&Go.y=9&a mp;Nty=1&hasJS=true&%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce% 2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=%2 Fcabelas%2Fen%2Ftemplates%2Fgiftcertificate%2Fgift certificate.jsp%3Fid%3D0005586990011a%26podId%3D00 05586%26catalogCode%3DIB%26navAction%3Djump%26inde xId%3D&_D%3A%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCat alogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=+&N=0& _dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fs earch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=22
Gees! that is a huge link - but i think it will get you there... I know it does not have all the added bennies of the Bass Pro offer - but the gun is a great gun....
Whoa! here is even a better offer - a Z5 with Weather Shield
https://www.rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=TC8865
09-08-2008 | 11:13 AM
#6
Fork Horn
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: MD
RE: which gun to buy?
I ordered a CVA Optima Elite Stainless from Dicks a couple weeks ago for $389. I wanted the camo stock but they had none in the warehouse. For less than a hundred more for a stainless Bergarra barrel, I couldn't resist. It's also a longer 28" barrel which means it's heavier, but you won't need to burn as much powder to get the same velocity as a shorter barrel.
09-08-2008 | 02:46 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: which gun to buy?
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tholster
I would really go with the Optima faced with the choices you gave. If i could add another $300 dollar gun I would gowith the Omega Z5
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0012644215905a&type=product&cm Cat=SEARCHFEAT_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&sort=all&QueryText=muzzleload ers&Ntk=Products&_D%3AhasJS=+&Go.y=9&a mp;Nty=1&hasJS=true&%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce% 2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=%2 Fcabelas%2Fen%2Ftemplates%2Fgiftcertificate%2Fgift certificate.jsp%3Fid%3D0005586990011a%26podId%3D00 05586%26catalogCode%3DIB%26navAction%3Djump%26inde xId%3D&_D%3A%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCat alogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=+&N=0& _dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fs earch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=22
Gees! that is a huge link - but i think it will get you there... I know it does not have all the added bennies of the Bass Pro offer - but the gun is a great gun....
Whoa! here is even a better offer - a Z5 with Weather Shield
https://www.rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=TC8865
tholster
I would really go with the Optima faced with the choices you gave. If i could add another $300 dollar gun I would gowith the Omega Z5
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0012644215905a&type=product&cm Cat=SEARCHFEAT_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&sort=all&QueryText=muzzleload ers&Ntk=Products&_D%3AhasJS=+&Go.y=9&a mp;Nty=1&hasJS=true&%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce% 2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=%2 Fcabelas%2Fen%2Ftemplates%2Fgiftcertificate%2Fgift certificate.jsp%3Fid%3D0005586990011a%26podId%3D00 05586%26catalogCode%3DIB%26navAction%3Djump%26inde xId%3D&_D%3A%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCat alogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=+&N=0& _dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fs earch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=22
Gees! that is a huge link - but i think it will get you there... I know it does not have all the added bennies of the Bass Pro offer - but the gun is a great gun....
Whoa! here is even a better offer - a Z5 with Weather Shield
https://www.rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=TC8865
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09-09-2008 | 07:58 PM
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RE: which gun to buy?
just bought a used BPI 50 cal Beartooth ($75), new to muzzle loading and just did not want to spend the big dollars for a TC or Knight, anyone famliar with these? Would appreciate any advice on things to look out for?
Thanks
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