Manual

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. If you have questions concerning
the correctness of a component contact the CVA customer service department
at 5988 Peachtree Corners East, Norcross, Georgia 30071; 770-449-4687 or
fax [phone], or visit us on the web at CVA.com or E-mail us at
[e-mail].
1. CVA POWERBELT™ BULLETS - CVA
PowerBelt™ Bullets are conical projectiles with
a plastic base. The base or “belt” provides a
perfect gas seal, eliminating accuracy robbing
blow-by. Like sabots, the PowerBelt™ Bullet’s
patented snap-on base creates a perfect gas
seal, providing consistent pressures and un-
surpassed accuracy. But unlike sabots,
PowerBelt™ Bullets are easy to load and do
not require cleaning after every shot. And they are full caliber sized, so
you get the most knock down power possible out of a muzzleloader.
PowerBelt™ Bullets are available in .45, .50, and .54 calibers, copper
coated or pure lead, with hollow points or AeroTips, and in a variety of
grain weights. They are the #1 selling muzzleloading bullet on the market
and the only bullet recommend for CVA in-line rifles. ( Figure 1-A)
2. CONICAL BULLETS—such as the CVA Buckslayer™ Bullet, Buffalo Bullet,
Maxi-Ball and others of this type provide superior accuracy in all CVA fire-
arms as well as increased knock down power desired by hunters. These
projectiles are best suited for use in fast twist rifling barrels which stabilize
the bullet more rapidly. They will also yield excellent accuracy in the slower
twist models. (Figure 1-B)
3. SABOTED BULLETS—Modern sabots from various manufacturers have
been tested and provide acceptable accuracy in CVA firearms when comply-
ing with the sabot manufacturer’s recommendations for usage. Because other
manufacturers tolerances vary beyond the control of CVA, different brands
of sabots may have varying diameters. Therefore, when using sabots other
than CVA, the shooter must determine that the sabot in use is not of too
large a diameter for the CVA barrel. Saboted bullets of 300 grains weight
or less are required when using Pyrodex Pellets as a propellent. When
shooting sabots, cleaning between shots is recommended if maxi-
mum accuracy is to be maintained. (Figure 1-C)
Loads for conical bullets and sabots should not exceed the maximum load
recommended in Table 1.
J. RECOMMENDED LOADING DATA
The proper charge for any muzzleloading firearm is an efficient load which
provides consistent ignition and velocity while keeping breech pressures below
the maximum safe levels.
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Figure 1
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B
C