Owner’s Manual
sparks in the barrel can cause a ash that, in turn, may cause the container
to explode.
All powder storage containers and primers/caps should be kept well away 4.
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 5.
your muzzleloading rearms. If you have any questions regarding
approved blackpowder substitutes call, write or e-mail CVA Customer
Service. NEVER USE MODERN SMOKELESS POWDER IN ANY
MUZZLELOADER. The use of any amount of smokeless powder in
a muzzleloader, by itself or in mixture with backpowder or approved
substitutes, will create dangerously high pressures which may, upon
ignition, result in severe injury or death to the shooter or bystanders.
Always check to make sure your rearm is in good working order before 6.
use. Test the hammer, trigger, and breeching lever carefully prior to
loading. Check the barrel for any obstructions, as any obstruction can
cause the barrel to burst causing severe injury or death.
Use only the recommended loading data for the CVA Apex muzzleloader. 7.
Other models may have different powder charge and/or bullet requirements
and limitations. Improper loading or overloading of a muzzleloader can
result in severe injury or death.
Never prime a muzzleloader or load a centerre rie until you are ready to 8.
re. The primer/cap/cartridge should always be removed when walking,
climbing trees or fences, transferring the gun from one person to another,
leaving the gun unattended, etc.
Never lean a loaded rearm against a wall, tree, vehicle, or other surface. 9.
Any fall of a loaded gun may result in an accidental ring of the gun,
which may result in severe injury or death.
Never transport a loaded rearm in any type of vehicle. A muzzleloader is 10.
considered loaded until powder, bullet, and primer/cap have been removed
from the barrel. A centerre is considered loaded until the cartridge is
removed from the barrel.
Never give, or accept from anyone else, a loaded muzzleloader. Only the 11.
party who loaded or witnessed the loading of the muzzleloader should
re it. This practice will help eliminate the chance of double-loading the
gun which may result in severe injury or death if red.
Never store a loaded rearm. The cartridge, or the bullet, powder, and 12.
primer should be removed and the gun cleaned prior to any storage.
Never load a rearm without rst making sure the barrel is unloaded and 13.
unobstructed.
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