FORM 103C • Rev 1/11
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OVERVIEW AND SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS CRITICAL FOR THE PROPER USE AND CARE OF YOUR FIREARM. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOAD OR FIRE YOUR FIREARM UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. The CVA Apex rifle utilizes a unique frame and barrel assembly that allows for quick and easy conversion from a muzzleloading rifle to a number of popular centerfire calibers. This makes the Apex one of the most versatile firearms on the market today.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY 1. Always keep the gun’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Never pull the gun towards you by the muzzle. 2. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it. 3. Never rely on a gun’s mechanical “safety”. 4. The gun should remain unloaded until ready to use. 5. Always wear hearing and eye protection. 6. The barrel should be clear of all obstructions before loading and shooting. 7. Handle every gun as if it were loaded. 8.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. sparks in the barrel can cause a flash that, in turn, may cause the container to explode. All powder storage containers and primers/caps should be kept well away from the shooting area. Sparks from shooting could cause accidental ignition of these materials. Follow manufacturer’s instructions regarding long-term storage of these products. Use only blackpowder or approved blackpowder substitutes in your muzzleloading firearms.
14. Use extreme caution when hunting from a tree stand. The accidental dropping of a firearm may cause a discharge, which may result in severe injury or death. Be sure the firearm is unloaded before raising or lowering the firearm. 15. Never rely upon a mechanical safety! Firearms should always be handled as if ready to fire, regardless of the position or condition of the mechanical safety. 16. Always use proper cleaning procedures.
a three-step process using diamond-coated tools. This honing process leaves a finish that is far smoother than traditional reaming and is ideal for the button rifling process. Bergara Barrels™ provides you with a truly custom-quality barrel at a production barrel price. A great new feature of the Apex rifle is CVA's Quick Release Breech Plug that allows the breech plug to be removed without tools. Even after dozens of shots! Simply unscrew the breechplug with your fingers to remove.
• • • • • • • • Propellant- Blackpowder or an approved substitute. Never use any amount of modern, smokeless powder. Projectile- PowerBelt™, saboted, or conical bullet. Ignition Source- Modern #209 shotgun primer or equivalent. Powder Flask- For carrying a supply of loose powder (not required with pelletized powder). Powder Measure- For measuring the correct volume of loose powder and for transferring a single charge to the muzzle of the gun (not required with pelletized powder).
specific propellant you are using. If you have technical questions concerning the propellant you are using, or for any new propellants that may come on the market, please contact the customer service or technical department listed on the product label. PRIMERS The number 209 shotgun primer has become the most common ignition source for inline muzzleloaders. This popularity has prompted several manufacturers to develop 209 primers specifically for the muzzleloading market.
RECOMMENDED POWDER CHARGES The proper charge for any muzzleloading firearm is an efficient load that provides consistent ignition and velocity while keeping breech pressures below the maximum safe levels. It is important to remember that shooting muzzleloaders is not an exact science. Each individual rifle will have its own preference in powder, charge, and bullet. The muzzleloader shooter must be willing to experiment to some degree if he is to find the “perfect” load for his rifle.
3-. 4-. 5-. 6-. 7-. 8-. NEVER pour directly from a can or flask into the barrel. Place the bullet into the unrifled section in the muzzle of the rifle. Use a bullet starter to start the bullet into the bore. Use the ramrod to push the bullet down to the powder charge. The long jag, included, will attach to the ramrod for greater length when loading and cleaning. Do not store the ramrod under the barrel with the long jag in place! An accessory tip is included that you can attach to your ramrod.
to this step, use the Barrel Blaster Foaming Bore Cleaner). Push several dry, clean patches through the bore. Repeat step 4 and 5 as necessary until the dry patches come out clean. 6. Use a patch wet with rust preventing gun oil (or a Barrel Blaster Rust Prevent Patch) to coat the bore. 7. Wipe the breech plug with a solvent patch. Use cotton swabs and a wire nipple pick to clean the primer recess and flash hole. Apply breech plug grease to the threads and install finger tight.
4. 5. 6. Cock the hammer, aim and gently pull the trigger to fire. To remove the fired case, or to unload an unfired cartridge, open the breech by pulling on the breeching lever beneath the trigger guard. The extractor will lift the case from the chamber and allow removal by grasping the rear of the case with the fingers. The extractor will not eject the fired or unfired case from the barrel.
threads and use a low grade thread sealant or a small drop of household white glue to secure it in position. SCOPE MOUNTING CVA rifles come drilled and tapped for easy installation of a scope and mounts. Do not drill additional holes in your barrel as this can weaken the barrel and cause it to burst, resulting in severe injury or death. The CVA Apex comes with a properly fitted DuraSight Z2 Alloy scope rail that is compatible with the Weaver-style system.
SERVICE & REPAIR (770) 449-4687, MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:30AM-4:00PM EASTERN TIME Should your CVA Apex require repair, we recommend that it be returned to our Warranty Repair Center. This will assure that our competent staff of trained technicians performs all work. Under U.S. law, your Apex can be shipped by you directly to our warranty repair center, and we can return it directly to you. Some states have laws that prohibit this. You are responsible for complying with the laws of your state.
Any covered CVA firearm or part thereof that is returned postage paid to the Repair Center or Customer Service Department will be repaired or replaced to our commercial standard, free of charge, and returned to the consumer postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover damage to any structures, buildings, vehicles, persons or animals, or any other damage resulting from careless handling, improper loading, rust or corrosion, neglect, improper maintenance or customer alterations.
