First ML-CVA Buckhorn
03-06-2010, 02:09 AM
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Fork Horn
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First ML-CVA Buckhorn
Just sent out the payment for my first muzzleloader. I got a 1 year old CVA Buckhorn for $80 shipped to my door. Just curious as too what loads these like. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Adam
Thanks
Adam
03-06-2010, 03:53 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Adam,
I would start with no more than 80 grns of whatever propellant you want to use and see how she shoots. There's really no reason to use more it the gun groups well with a lighter load. Good luck with it and welcome to the BP addiction. Oh yeah, don't forget to clean it well after each day at the range or you will have problems.
I would start with no more than 80 grns of whatever propellant you want to use and see how she shoots. There's really no reason to use more it the gun groups well with a lighter load. Good luck with it and welcome to the BP addiction. Oh yeah, don't forget to clean it well after each day at the range or you will have problems.
03-06-2010, 04:57 AM
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Dominant Buck
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80 grains is a good start, and yes the rifle will shoot powerbelts. I personally shoot a 300 grains XTP out of my staghorn magnum which is what the buckhorn replaced. Same rifle as the stagborn with an extra locking lug and a nice stock.
Mine shoots best with 90 grains of Pyrodex RS or black powder, but Triple Seven should work well. Swab between shots and clean it good at the end of the day and that rifle will serve you well for many years.
Mine shoots best with 90 grains of Pyrodex RS or black powder, but Triple Seven should work well. Swab between shots and clean it good at the end of the day and that rifle will serve you well for many years.
03-06-2010, 06:29 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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80 grains is a good start, and yes the rifle will shoot powerbelts. I personally shoot a 300 grains XTP out of my staghorn magnum which is what the buckhorn replaced. Same rifle as the stagborn with an extra locking lug and a nice stock.
Mine shoots best with 90 grains of Pyrodex RS or black powder, but Triple Seven should work well. Swab between shots and clean it good at the end of the day and that rifle will serve you well for many years.
Mine shoots best with 90 grains of Pyrodex RS or black powder, but Triple Seven should work well. Swab between shots and clean it good at the end of the day and that rifle will serve you well for many years.
The only difference is I used a 240gr XTP Mag.
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03-06-2010, 10:39 AM
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03-06-2010, 04:51 PM
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Adam 1182
Congrats on the Buckhorn. Go to cva.com and click on blackpowder101 it contains a lot of basic info. I just bought my first ml and bp 101 has helped me out quit a bit. Also you can get owners manuals from the CVA site. You might want to check with meijers that same kit is $13.95.
Thats all the info I have but follow the advice and suggestion you get from this forum and you can't go wrong.
Congrats on the Buckhorn. Go to cva.com and click on blackpowder101 it contains a lot of basic info. I just bought my first ml and bp 101 has helped me out quit a bit. Also you can get owners manuals from the CVA site. You might want to check with meijers that same kit is $13.95.
Thats all the info I have but follow the advice and suggestion you get from this forum and you can't go wrong.
03-08-2010, 04:55 AM
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