i just ordered a CVA Hunter in .44 mag. for my son to start hunting with next year, he will be 11 in the spring. I thought about starting him with .44 special ammo so he's not scared of it. Somebody told me that gun cannot shoot .44 specials. I know nothing about this caliber as I grew up only on slug guns. I've searched online and not found much. Is there a reason the rifle would not be able to shoot .44 specials. I plan to have him in magnum loads before next season, just don't want him scared of the gun out of the gate.

I was just looking on Cabelas Q&A section of their website and someone asked if the gun will take .44 special and they answered it was not chambered to take .44 special, only .44 magnum.......

Makes sense, I sent them (CVA) an email, curious to see what they say.