Conventional and Bolt Action In-Line Rifle Warranty Information This book contains information critical to the safe use and maintenance of Connecticut Valley Arms muzzleloading firearms. YOU MUST READ THIS MATERIAL ENTIRELY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION BEFORE YOU CAN SAFELY USE YOUR MUZZLELOADER. If firearm is loaned or sold by a dealer or individual this book must accompany the firearm. Replacement books are available from our factory.
Conventional & Bolt Action In-Line Rifles Model No. ____________ Serial No. ________________ Caliber _______________ Date Purchased ___________ Type of Gun ______________________________________ Warranty Information WARNING IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL "CAUTIONS", "CAUTION" AND WARNINGS OF "DANGER" TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND/ OR DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Call CVA Customer Service at 770-449-4687 if you have any questions or visit us on the Internet at: www.cva.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Section A Introduction to In-Line Muzzleloaders ....................................................................... 1 B Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 2 C Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety .................................................................... 2 D Safety Considerations Unique to Muzzleloaders ......................................................
Main Components of a Conventional In-Line Muzzleloading Rifle Muzzle Front Sight Ramrod Barrel Thimble Rear Sight Checkered Grip Drilled for Scope Nipple (6x1mm Thread) Bolt Cocking Handle Oversized Trigger Guard Trigger Assembly Breech Cap Stock Checkered Grip Butt Plate/Recoil Pad
Front Sight Main Components of a Bolt Action In-Line Muzzleloading Rifle Ramrod Barrel Barrel Band Rear Sight Forend Stock Checkering Bolt Barrel Fixing Screw Cocking Handle Nipple (6x1mm Thread) Trigger Guard Bolt Action Trigger Safety End Cap Bolt Spring Bolt Striker Nipple Butt Stock Pistol Grip Sling Swivel Stud Recoil Pad Safety Trigger Breech Plug
WARNING: It is important to take the time to read and understand the information found in this book. Familiarize yourself with each part of the firearm and its proper function. The information contained in the book is critical for the proper use and care of your firearm. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOAD OR FIRE YOUR MUZZLELOADER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK. All muzzleloading firearms, including In-Lines, are faithful to the original basic designs.
bullet guiding muzzle, 26” barrel with fluting, ventilated recoil pad, resin filled stock, and removable stainless steel bolt assembly. HunterBolt™ rifles are CVA’s more basic bolt action featuring Fiber Optic sights, bullet guiding muzzle, and stainless steel bolt assembly and have fewer features that the FireBolt™. All CVA bolt action In-Lines and any year 2001+ conventional in-lines (Eclipse or Stag Horn) are capable of handling the heavier, multiple Pyrodex Pellet “magnum” loads.
7. 8. 9. 10. Handle every gun as if it is loaded. Keep guns and ammo separate and in locked storage. Avoid alcoholic beverages and drugs before and during using a firearm. Do not alter or modify your firearm. Have your firearm checked regularly by a competent gunsmith. Make sure all parts work properly. Health Warning: Discharging of firearms in a poorly ventilated area and/or handling of ammunitions may cause exposure to lead or lead compounds.
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. other surface. Any fall of the loaded gun may cause accidental discharge resulting in severe injury or death to bystanders. Never transport a loaded muzzleloader in any type of vehicle. A muzzleloader is considered loaded until powder, bullet and percussion cap are removed. Never exchange a loaded muzzleloader with any other person. Only the party who personally loaded or witnessed the loading of the muzzleloader should fire it.
book before attempting to use your CVA muzzleloader. 1. When selecting powder loads be sure to use the correct loading data for your particular model of CVA In-Line. All CVA Bolt Action In-Lines (FireBolt™ and HunterBolt™ models) and conventional In-Lines featuring a one-piece MonoBlock barrel design (year 2001 and newer Eclipse and Stag Horn models) are capable of handling a “magnum” charge of up to 150 grains of Pyrodex Pellets.
F. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING MUZZLELOADERS 1. MISCONCEPTION: A MUZZLELOADER IS UNLOADED AFTER THE CAP IS REMOVED. 2. • As long as the barrel is loaded with powder and projectile the firearm is loaded and must be treated as a loaded firearm. MISCONCEPTION: A MISFIRE WILL NOT FIRE AFTER A MINUTE OR TWO. 3. 4. • Misfire is the least understood condition and the leading cause of accidents - mainly because the condition is treated casually.
Flask - To transport and dispense powder Powder Measure - To measure correct powder charge Bullet Starter - To "start" bullet down the barrel Capper - To carry and dispense percussion caps 2. CLEANING ACCESSORIES Solvent - Cleaning solution Patches - For cleaning inside of barrel Nipple Wrench - For installing and removing nipple Jag - Retains cleaning patch on end of ramrod 3. OTHER NEEDED ACCESSORIES Bullet Puller - For removing lodged bullet. Patch Puller - For removing lodged patches.
powder, it is sometimes used in very large caliber single shot pistols. FFFG (Commonly called Triple “F”) It is used in all percussion revolvers, most single shot pistols, and most of the smaller (under .45 caliber) rifles. FFFFG (Commonly called Four “F”) The finest of all currently available blackpowders, Four “F” is best for priming flintlocks. Due to its limited use, it is sometimes difficult to obtain. The second type of propellant acceptable for use in CVA muzzleloading firearms is PYRODEX.
and Stag Horn models. These “magnum” capable” guns can be easily identified by the one-piece barrel construction, a serial number ending in 01, 02, 03, and the designation “magnum” on the barrel. Such “magnum” loads do require the use of a musket cap or preferably the #209 shotgun primer ignition in order to fully ignite the charge. Such “magnum” loads should never be fired in a CVA conventional In-Lines that do not feature the one-piece Monoblock barrel design.
CVA does not recommend the use of non-CVA projectiles for CVA rifles. This is due to the fact that CVA has no control over projectile bullet molds or saboted bullets sold and marketed by other manufacturers. Some projectiles produced by other manufacturers, especially saboted bullets, can produce high barrel pressures creating unsafe conditions.
The shooter should load using the minimum and maximum charge limitations shown in the table below. It is recommended to begin shooting using a charge in the middle of the recommended range, gradually increasing or decreasing the load to obtain the desired results. Tests have shown that heavier loads increase breech pressures while providing only a minor increase in velocity. These tests also indicate that heavier loads may be less accurate.
2. Verify the rifle is not loaded. a. Place ramrod down the barrel to breech plug and mark ramrod at the muzzle. b. Remove ramrod and lay along outside of barrel, lining up mark at muzzle. c. The end should be at the base of the breech plug. If rod does not line up, assume the rifle is loaded and that it should be disarmed before proceeding. 3. Check to make sure that breech plug and nipple are snugly screwed into place. Do not overtighten. 4.
CAUTION: Do not pour a charge directly from horn or flask. If a smoldering ember is present, it could ignite the powder in the container, as well as the powder charge, as it is poured into the barrel. This excessive amount of powder could cause a dangerous explosion. Therefore, be safety minded; use a powder measure. 10. If using loose powder, slap side of barrel in front of receiver. This will help insure that powder will fully enter the breech and nipple area. 11.
IMPORTANT: Be sure projectile is seated firmly against powder. No air space should exist between projectile and powder. 14. WITH GUN POINTED IN SAFE DIRECTION and bolt locked to the rear, place a percussion cap on nipple or 209 primer into the breech plug (if rifle has been adapted for 209 usage). THE GUN IS NOW LOADED.(See Figure 8). 15. Release the safety and YOU ARE READY TO FIRE. Figure 8 16. Aim at target. Squeezing trigger will cause the bolt to fall on cap and the gun will fire. 17.
is the most reliable in foul weather and is suitable for use with loose powder or Pyrodex Pellets. NOTE: All FireBolt™, HunterBolt™, MagBolt™, and Eclipse rifles manufactured after January 1, 2000 are equipped with a 3-Way ignition system, allowing the use of any of the three ignition options. All 2001 model Stag Horn rifles are equipped with the #209 ignition as the primary and only ignition system SAFETY SYSTEMS 1. All Eclipse Series rifles are equipped with an Auto Safety.
N. CONVENTIONAL IN-LINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. (FIGURE 12) NOTE: Before beginning this procedure make sure gun is unloaded. (See Step 2 of Section K). 1. Remove ramrod from gun. 2. Loosen and remove the hex screw from the underside of the stock. 3. Remove the barrel/receiver assembly Figure 12 from the stock. 4. Unscrew and remove the cap at the rear of the receiver. Percussion bolt should be in the uncocked position prior to unscrewing cap. 5. Remove the bolt spring(s). 6.
14. Preparation Before Loading a. Insure no obstructions are present in the barrel. b. Insure barrel is clean and dry before loading. Fire several caps through the rifle before loading powder to eliminate any moisture or solvent remaining in the barrel. c. Insure bolt locks in place to the rear and be certain safety is engaged. Insure the trigger does not activate the bolt before placing a percussion cap on the nipple.
11. Follow steps 9-14 in section N. 12. Return bolt to receiver. P. GENERAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Blackpowder and Pyrodex are very corrosive. Therefore, careful cleaning of your muzzleFigure 15 loading firearm is extremely important. If left uncleaned for any length of time the fouling will cause rust, pits, and degradation of the metal particularly around threaded areas. The barrel attaching system on most CVA firearms allows for the barrel to be removed for easier cleaning without disassembly.
THE TWO MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. If the projectile is not seated firmly against the powder charge, stop immediately! Do not attempt to fire the rifle. You must remove the charge and clean the barrel. 2. If the rifle is loaded in a proper manner yet fails to fire after repeated attempts (as explained in the “Loading and Shooting” Section). NEVER ATTEMPT TO PULL A CHARGE UNTIL THE POWDER HAS BEEN RENDERED INERT (DEACTIVATED) BY THOROUGHLY SOAKING IN WATER.
S. SCOPE MOUNTING CVA In-Line rifles are drilled and tapped for easy scope installation. Do not drill additional holes in the barrel as this could weaken its structure and contribute to a rupture, causing injury and/or death to yourself and others. Scopes should be mounted according to manufacturer’s instructions. CVA’s Rapid Remount Scope Mount System™ (AC1655) allows the shooter the option of a quick detachable scope mounting system, that returns to the zero point when reinstalled. T.
model with such a serial number do not use or allow anyone else to use the gun. If you have one of these rifles, call CVA immediately at 770-449-4687 for complete details and a replacement barrel. In May 1999, Blackpowder Products, Inc. purchased the assets of Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc. and now operates under the trade name of Connecticut Valley Arms and/or CVA. Any claims relating to the above described Voluntary Recall should be addressed to Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc., not Blackpowder Products, Inc.
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