CVA WOLF opinions and load recommendations?
#1
CVA WOLF opinions and load recommendations?
Considering getting a muzzle loader because why not have more guns and a new way to hunt? But I have done my research and totally understand that the best way to do things is to buy a bunch of stuff, and just shoot and figure it out, problem with that is i am a broke college kid hardly getting by as it is. I was wondering if any of you wise hunters could just point me in a certain direction. not necessarily a load set up but a starting point at least, I want to avoid draining what little money i have. Also do you recommend i get a scope or just stick with the fiber optics?
#2
Spike
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 32
When talking muzzleloader and being broke would require more info. What and where you hunting or you just plinking? Personally, your range for effective killing say a deer would be 100 or less so I would not add a scope. I'd take the rear sight off and add a peep. I'll have to repost the web sight that has one made for CVA for about $60. I'd go with loose powder. I prefer Alliant Black MZ. Good powder with easier cleaning. Pyrodex RS is cheaper but takes more cleaning. Projectiles,,,this is where you spend the money. What bullet is legal in your state is one question. Simple is power belts. I am not a fan and don't use them. I have friends that shoot them with CVA Wolf and get good results. I personally shoot the Acura with 400 to 450 gr lead conical that I cast myself. There are some sources on the web for these. Lot more shooting required to find the right one. I think you would need a .501 conical to work with the Wolf. Sabots may be better if legal. Buy some
50 Cal Harvester ribbed ones and a box of your choice of .429 300 gr pistol bullets. Look at Hornady. Maybe this will help.
50 Cal Harvester ribbed ones and a box of your choice of .429 300 gr pistol bullets. Look at Hornady. Maybe this will help.
#3
Thankyou for the information! I am in WI. I was looking at hornady SST and blackhorn 209 because of the clean burning i read, but also looking at the triple seven pellets. If i find 30 grain pellets can i put three in the gun at once? or is the max two?
#4
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,917
Welcome to the Black Powder forum young lady. There are a lot of Crotchety Old Guys here with whom I'm afraid you'll have to put up.
That being said, here are some opinions from one of the COG's.
1. I think a Wolf is a decent choice for a first time muzzleloader.
2. You'll likely find the fiber optic sights adequate. If you decide on a scope I greatly favor Simmons 4X ProDiamond shotgun scopes. I have this scope on a half dozen muzzle loaders (both in-lines and sidehammers). They are inexpensive, clear, hold adjustment perfectly and are tough as nails. See them here.
3. I'd stay away from pellets. Loose powder like Triple Seven or Pyrodex RS is a much more versatile option.
4. In my experience, loads in the 75 to 90 grain range produce the best accuracy and provide all the power needed for deer out to 150 yards.
5. Bulk bullets and sabots, while seemingly more expensive upon initial purchase, provide the most shooting with the least expense in the long run. I recommend a purchase from Graf & Sons.
6. There are many proven bullet/sabot combinations with bullets that are very effective for deer. Here are two I suggest you consider. You may want to play around with other bullets later, but either one of these two are great for starters.
- Hornady 240 grain .429 XTP in Harvester green sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6530
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5479
- Hornady 300 grain .452 XTP in Harvester long black sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6558
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5480
7. There are other sabots available in bulk, though I've always found Harvesters the best. Also there are a number of various premium bullets out there at a premium price. They won't kill deer any quicker or deader than XTPs or Speer Deep Curls (an excellent bullet). I'm a frugal COG and don't fool around with premium bullets any longer.
Anyway, that's my two cents. Welcome again and enjoy the sport.
That being said, here are some opinions from one of the COG's.
1. I think a Wolf is a decent choice for a first time muzzleloader.
2. You'll likely find the fiber optic sights adequate. If you decide on a scope I greatly favor Simmons 4X ProDiamond shotgun scopes. I have this scope on a half dozen muzzle loaders (both in-lines and sidehammers). They are inexpensive, clear, hold adjustment perfectly and are tough as nails. See them here.
https://www.amazon.com/Simmons-517793-Prodiamond-Prohunter-Riflescope/dp/B000LJT8AI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543291328&sr=8-1&keywords=simmons+pro+diamond+4x32+shotgun+scope
3. I'd stay away from pellets. Loose powder like Triple Seven or Pyrodex RS is a much more versatile option.
4. In my experience, loads in the 75 to 90 grain range produce the best accuracy and provide all the power needed for deer out to 150 yards.
5. Bulk bullets and sabots, while seemingly more expensive upon initial purchase, provide the most shooting with the least expense in the long run. I recommend a purchase from Graf & Sons.
6. There are many proven bullet/sabot combinations with bullets that are very effective for deer. Here are two I suggest you consider. You may want to play around with other bullets later, but either one of these two are great for starters.
- Hornady 240 grain .429 XTP in Harvester green sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6530
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5479
- Hornady 300 grain .452 XTP in Harvester long black sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6558
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5480
7. There are other sabots available in bulk, though I've always found Harvesters the best. Also there are a number of various premium bullets out there at a premium price. They won't kill deer any quicker or deader than XTPs or Speer Deep Curls (an excellent bullet). I'm a frugal COG and don't fool around with premium bullets any longer.
Anyway, that's my two cents. Welcome again and enjoy the sport.
Last edited by Semisane; 11-26-2018 at 07:04 PM.
#5
Welcome to the Black Powder forum young lady. There are a lot of Crotchety Old Guys here with whom I'm afraid you'll have to put up.
That being said, here are some opinions from one of the COG's.
1. I think a Wolf is a decent choice for a first time muzzleloader.
2. You'll likely find the fiber optic sights adequate. If you decide on a scope I greatly favor Simmons 4X ProDiamond shotgun scopes. I have this scope on a half dozen muzzle loaders (both in-lines and sidehammers). They are inexpensive, clear, hold adjustment perfectly and are tough as nails. See them here.
https://www.amazon.com/Simmons-51779...+shotgun+scope
3. I'd stay away from pellets. Loose powder like Triple Seven or Pyrodex RS is a much more versatile option.
4. In my experience, loads in the 75 to 90 grain range produce the best accuracy and provide all the power needed for deer out to 150 yards.
5. Bulk bullets and sabots, while seemingly more expensive upon initial purchase, provide the most shooting with the least expense in the long run. I recommend a purchase from Graf & Sons.
6. There are many proven bullet/sabot combinations with bullets that are very effective for deer. Here are two I suggest you consider. You may want to play around with other bullets later, but either one of these two are great for starters.
- Hornady 240 grain .429 XTP in Harvester green sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6530
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5479
- Hornady 300 grain .452 XTP in Harvester long black sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6558
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5480
7. There are other sabots available in bulk, though I've always found Harvesters the best. Also there are a number of various premium bullets out there at a premium price. They won't kill deer any quicker or deader than XTPs or Speer Deep Curls (an excellent bullet). I'm a frugal COG and don't fool around with premium bullets any longer.
Anyway, that's my two cents. Welcome again and enjoy the sport.
That being said, here are some opinions from one of the COG's.
1. I think a Wolf is a decent choice for a first time muzzleloader.
2. You'll likely find the fiber optic sights adequate. If you decide on a scope I greatly favor Simmons 4X ProDiamond shotgun scopes. I have this scope on a half dozen muzzle loaders (both in-lines and sidehammers). They are inexpensive, clear, hold adjustment perfectly and are tough as nails. See them here.
https://www.amazon.com/Simmons-51779...+shotgun+scope
3. I'd stay away from pellets. Loose powder like Triple Seven or Pyrodex RS is a much more versatile option.
4. In my experience, loads in the 75 to 90 grain range produce the best accuracy and provide all the power needed for deer out to 150 yards.
5. Bulk bullets and sabots, while seemingly more expensive upon initial purchase, provide the most shooting with the least expense in the long run. I recommend a purchase from Graf & Sons.
6. There are many proven bullet/sabot combinations with bullets that are very effective for deer. Here are two I suggest you consider. You may want to play around with other bullets later, but either one of these two are great for starters.
- Hornady 240 grain .429 XTP in Harvester green sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6530
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5479
- Hornady 300 grain .452 XTP in Harvester long black sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6558
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5480
7. There are other sabots available in bulk, though I've always found Harvesters the best. Also there are a number of various premium bullets out there at a premium price. They won't kill deer any quicker or deader than XTPs or Speer Deep Curls (an excellent bullet). I'm a frugal COG and don't fool around with premium bullets any longer.
Anyway, that's my two cents. Welcome again and enjoy the sport.
#6
https://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?c...&CQ_zstype=REG
https://www.cabelas.com/product/Horn...1.uts?slotId=2
https://www.cabelas.com/product/Horn...3.uts?slotId=6
You will also need a calibrated powder measure. This is my choice: https://www.cabelas.com/product/Thom...5.uts?slotId=0
Another nice item is a range rod with the appropriate sized jag for cleaning as well as some good black powder solvent and rust preventative oil. Oh yeah, you're going to need 209 shotgun primers to get your rifle to fire!
#7
Grafs has really good Harvester pricing, good bullet pricing and a $7.95 flat rate shipping. Very hard to beat the total price.
Personally i prefer .451-.452 bullets. Overall i find them easier to get them shooting well and you have more sabot choices.
Personally i prefer .451-.452 bullets. Overall i find them easier to get them shooting well and you have more sabot choices.
#8
Considering getting a muzzle loader because why not have more guns and a new way to hunt? But I have done my research and totally understand that the best way to do things is to buy a bunch of stuff, and just shoot and figure it out, problem with that is i am a broke college kid hardly getting by as it is. I was wondering if any of you wise hunters could just point me in a certain direction. not necessarily a load set up but a starting point at least, I want to avoid draining what little money i have. Also do you recommend i get a scope or just stick with the fiber optics?
#10
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,917