Manual

WARNING: It is important to take the time to read and understand the informa-
tion 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 INFOR-
MATION DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK.
All muzzleloading firearms, including In-Lines, are faithful to the original
basic designs. For this reason, blackpowder guns cannot be made with many
of the refinements and features that are standard on modem cartridge fire-
arms. Shooters must remember that even now, despite the modern appear-
ance of In-Line design rifles, there is no way to build a muzzleloader that ab-
solves the user from the need to use the special safety precautions and good
judgement unique to all muzzleloading firearms. However, when handled prop-
erly, a muzzleloader is a safe and enjoyable firearm for shooting and hunting.
But, if abused, harmful consequences can result. Treat this muzzleloading fire-
arm with the full respect due any firearm.
NOTE: If after reading the instructions, cautions, and dangers contained in this
manual, you are not willing to accept the responsibilities involved in the safe
handling and shooting of a muzzleloader, return the firearm in its entirety to the
place of purchase. If you have any questions about safe use of your CVA fire-
arm, write or call our customer service department at 5988 Peachtree Corners
East, Norcross, Georgia 30071; [phone]; [e-mail]
If you sell, trade, or give this firearm to any other person - this owner’s
manual must accompany the firearm. Replacement books are available from
CVA.
A. INTRODUCTION TO IN-LINE MUZZLELOADERS
In-Line design muzzleloaders are so described due to the fact that the
ignition source (#11 percussion cap, musket cap or modern primer) is located
directly behind (or, in line with) the propellant charge. By contrast, with Sidelock
design muzzleloaders the ignition source is positioned to the side of the pro-
pellant charge.
Among In-Line design muzzleloaders, there are two distinct categories of
rifles which are differentiated by their cocking mechanisms. The first, and ear-
liest design, is called CONVENTIONAL IN-LINE and features a straight-pull
cocking device. The second, and most recent design, is called BOLT ACTION
IN-LINE and utilizes a bolt action style cocking mechanism similar to that of a
modern center-fire rifle.
In the Conventional In-Line category, CVA offers two series of rifles —
Stag Horn and Eclipse. Stag Horn Series rifles are basic in design and incor-
porate a manual “notch” safety system. Eclipse Series rifles are offered with a
number of feature upgrades and all use an “automatic” safety system.
CVA has two series of Bolt Action In-Lines --- FireBolt™ 209 UltraMag
and HunterBolt™ 209 Magnum. FireBolt™ rifles are CVA’s top of the line Bolt
Action Design In-Lines and feature many upgrades, including Fiber Optic sights,
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