cva .54 cal ??
09-08-2008, 02:27 PM
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cva .54 cal ??
I own a 1998 cva staghorn .54 I know they had some trouble a few years (95-96)with the barrels. Just looking for everyone's input, should keep it and keep shooting or get rid of it. Does anyone know max. charge. If anyone has one what do you recommend for bullets and powder. Been away from blackpowder a few years, looking forward to getting back into it. thanks.
09-08-2008, 02:43 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: cva .54 cal ??
You can download the manual for your gun at this link http://www.cva.com/lifetime.html. It should be covered by the Inline Owners Manual and the max powder is probably 100gr loose powder and if it's the magnum version it may be approved for 150gr of pellets, please verify with the manual and/or call CVA. Since it is a 54 the max could be 10 or 20 grains more so verify for yourself. The best thing to do is to call CVA and give them the serial number to get the most accurate info on it. Good luck with it.
09-08-2008, 03:14 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: cva .54 cal ??
The CVA Staghorn Magnum is able to take 150 grains of pellets and 100 grains of loose powder. Mine shoots best with 90 grains. The rifle is not real fussy, it shoots conicals, maxiball, and sabots real well. Mine is a .50 caliber.
