Manual
IMPORTANT: Be sure projectile is seated firmly against powder. No air space
should exist between projectile and powder.
14. WITH GUN POINTED IN SAFE DIREC-
TION 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.
16. Aim at target. Squeezing trigger will cause
the bolt to fall on cap and the gun will fire.
17. After firing, wait one minute to reload. This allows all remaining sparks in barrel
to burn out prior to reloading.
18. If a misfire or failure to fire occurs, wait at least one minute with the gun pointed
at the target.
a. Install a new percussion cap on the nipple. Be certain of the target and
fire.
b. Never attempt to shoot out a projectile which is not firmly seated against
powder charge. The ball and powder charge should be removed using a
ball puller. See Section P, Removing A Charge.
c. Go back to Step 1 and repeat, being sure bore and nipple are clean and
free of obstructions and moisture.
L. IGNITION SYSTEM OPTIONS
1. STANDARD #11 IGNITION SYSTEM – This is the original ignition source
for all CVA In-Line rifles. It is suitable with the use of blackpowder or
Pyrodex powder only.
2. MUSKET CAP IGNITION SYSTEM – The CVA musket cap nipple en-
ables the shooter to use Musket Caps in their In-Line guns. Musket Caps
deliver approximately 3 times the flash to the charge than standard #11
percussion caps. Musket caps are suitable with use of loose powder and
are recommended when using Pyrodex Pellets.
3. #209 SHOTGUN PRIMER IGNITION SYSTEM – Accepts modern #209
shotgun primers. This ignition source can be used in CVA Bolt action
rifles and in all year 2000 and beyond In-Line rifles. The shotgun primer
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CAUTION: Wait at least one minute with gun pointed at target if misfire or failure to
fire occurs.
Figure 8