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Old 11-29-2010 | 02:40 PM
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Hey guys, I just bought a new CVA Wolf last week and I went out yesterday to sight it in. I am shooting 200grain T/C Shockwaves over 150 grains of T7 pellets. I was able to get really good groups and consistent accuracy.

So my questions are,1) does anyone have an idea of what kind of velocity and power I am getting out of this? and 2) is this a good bullet/load combination or am I trying to push it too much?

Thanks for your help.
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Old 11-29-2010 | 02:45 PM
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I would guess that you are getting in the neighborhood of 2,150 - 2,250 fps with that combo out of a Wolf. It's moving a bit fast, but other people have shot that bullet at those speeds with success.

At long range it should do just fine. At close range, I would aim behind the shoulder for a boiler room shot in case it fragments some.
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Old 11-30-2010 | 06:33 PM
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ok, i will be using this combo in western ky so i will be in open country. i would be surprised if i have shots within 50 yards or so.

in that case i should be ok then?
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Sounds good to me.

Good luck on your hunt! Be sure to take some pics if you are able.
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Old 11-30-2010 | 06:52 PM
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Your 150 grains of T7 pellets should be about equal to 120 grains of loose T7.


This is a table I made up several months ago - might help you. From this table you can caculate your ballistics.

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Old 11-30-2010 | 08:01 PM
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ok, i will be using this combo in western ky so i will be in open country. i would be surprised if i have shots within 50 yards or so.

in that case i should be ok then?
Yeah, you should be fine. The 200 Shockwave can be pushed pretty fast and still gets the job done. I'll be out hunting on Thurs & Fri with the same bullet, though only on top of 80 grains T7 loose
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Old 12-01-2010 | 08:46 AM
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ok great. thanks for the advice! hopefully i'll have some good luck with it in Kentucky.

good luck oldsmellhound!
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