Owner’s Manual
specic 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 specically for the muzzleloading market. Choosing
one of these specialty primers can result in better accuracy and a cleaner
shooting barrel.
PROJECTILES
POWERBELT™ BULLETS- PowerBelt™ Bullets are conical projectiles
with a patented plastic base designed to seal the bore and trap the propellant’s
pressures. This provides consistent pressures and un-surpassed accuracy.
Unlike most sabots the PowerBelt™ bullet is easy to load and leaves no plastic
residue to foul the barrel. All weights of PowerBelt™ bullets can be used in
CVA ries. PowerBelt™ bullets are specically recommended by CVA for
use in our in-line ries.
CONICAL BULLETS- These pure lead, pre-lubricated bullets are an
economical choice and provide acceptable accuracy as well as good “knock-
down” power when used with loose powder. These bullets tend to foul the bore
with both lead and residual lubricant. To maintain acceptable accuracy, the
bore will have to be cleaned after each shot. CAUTION: Do not use conical
lead bullets weighing more than 400 grains in your CVA rie.
SABOTED BULLETS- The sabot is a plastic sleeve that is utilized to hold
a smaller-than-bore diameter bullet tightly in the bore. Saboted bullets from
various manufacturers have been tested and found to deliver acceptable
accuracy in CVA muzzleloaders when used in accordance with the sabot
manufacturer’s instructions. Sabots typically leave a heavy plastic fouling
in the bore requiring cleaning of the barrel between each shot. Specic bore
solvents may also be necessary to remove the plastic fouling. The CVA Slick
Load™ Sabot has a patented design that avoids the fouling and hard-loading
issues that plague other brands of sabots making them ideal for the shooter who
prefers the saboted design. CAUTION: Do not use saboted bullets weighing
more than 300 grains in your CVA rie.
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