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Old 10-13-2008 | 02:57 PM
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Got to the range Sat. after getting my new CVA Optima Elite. I got it on the paper at 50yds and got it shooting 2" high. I was using 90gr of Shockey's gold with 200gr T/C SW's. I went to 100 yds and the elevation was dead on. My first three shot group at 100 yds was 1 1/4". This was also just using a jacket stuffed pack as a rest. I have to say that I was pleased. I was spit swabbing after every shot only because the Shockwaves were really tight to load in this barrel. I then tried 4 shots with 100gr Shockey's and the group was more than twice than w/ 90gr. I was rushing a little to get done, but I think right now 90gr is money. The gun shot great and cleaned up easy. I used CVA's bore blaster foam, let it soak for an hour. Ran two dry patches and then 2 patches with windex followed by a final dry and was squeky clean. Ran some hot water through the barel and then 1 patch of bore butter. I will post a pick when i get a chance to get the camera out of my wifes car.
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Old 10-13-2008 | 03:03 PM
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Awesome! Its nice when a new rifle performs like that on the first range trip!

Looking forward to seeing some pics.
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Old 10-13-2008 | 05:29 PM
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Sounds like a shooter
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Old 10-13-2008 | 05:41 PM
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Since you decided to protect the rifle with bore butter.. do your self a favor and check that barrel in a couple days. When you used water, if you were not 100% sure you removed every bit of it, and bore butter trapped any, there is a chance you could rust your rifle barrel.
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Old 10-13-2008 | 07:25 PM
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There you go, making me want to get my elite out of layaway before I intend to.

Great shooting.
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Old 10-14-2008 | 06:14 AM
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Since you decided to protect the rifle with bore butter.. do your self a favor and check that barrel in a couple days. When you used water, if you were not 100% sure you removed every bit of it, and bore butter trapped any, there is a chance you could rust your rifle barrel.
I did run a dry patch after running the hot water through the barel before I used the bore butter. I will check though just in case. I will be using it this Sat., so I will check it Thurs. or so and make sure it's good.
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Old 10-14-2008 | 10:49 PM
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I really like my optima elite. I'm shooting 250gr shock waves superglide with 110gr of pyrodex P. Shoots really great groups....good luck.
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