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Old 02-29-2012 | 11:50 AM
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Just ordered a CVA Optima pistol with open sights

This hand cannon is gonna be some real fun! I will start with 80gr BH209, 250gr Powerbelt Aerolite and see how that does.
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Old 02-29-2012 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MountainDevil54
Just ordered a CVA Optima pistol with open sights

This hand cannon is gonna be some real fun! I will start with 80gr BH209, 250gr Powerbelt Aerolite and see how that does.
I think i would start a 70 gr use the old 2 hand hold!!they are nice looking pistols..
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Old 02-29-2012 | 06:37 PM
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yeah very true, i will give that a try and see how it groups.
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Old 02-29-2012 | 07:14 PM
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See if you can hang on first.
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