LONG RANGE MUZZLELOADER OWNER’S MANUAL
CVA PARAMOUNT™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1. THE PARAMOUNT™ CONCEPT 2. GENERAL WARNINGS 3. GENERAL FIREARMS SAFETY RULES 4. MUZZLELOADING SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 5. BEFORE LOADING AND FIRING THE PARAMOUNT™ 6. FEATURES OF THE PARAMOUNT™ 7. ITEMS NEEDED TO LOAD AND FIRE THE PARAMOUNT™ 8. MOUNTING A SCOPE ON THE PARAMOUNT™ 9. ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH THE PARAMOUNT™ 10. VARIFLAME™ ADAPTERS AND HOW TO PRIME THEM 11. ADJUSTING THE TRIGGER WEIGHT-OF-PULL OF THE PARAMOUNT™ 12.
1. THE PARAMOUNT™ CONCEPT In designing the CVA Paramount™, our goal was to create a muzzleloader with reliable game taking performance capability out to 300 yards and beyond. To develop such a gun, several essential requirements had to be met – exceptional accuracy potential, increased and reliably consistent muzzle velocities, minimal drop at longer ranges, and increased down range energy delivery.
3. GENERAL FIREARMS SAFETY RULES 1. Read the Owner’s Manual thoroughly and carefully. Become familiar with all of the features and functions of the firearm. Heed the safety warnings and follow the directions concerning the safe loading, unloading, and care of the gun. 2. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, even when the gun is believed to be unloaded. 3. Keep fingers away from the trigger, and the safety in the “safe” position, until ready to fire the gun. 4.
may occur. 3. Never pour powder into a muzzleloader directly from a powder can, flask, horn, or any other large volume, enclosed container, as hot embers or sparks in the barrel can cause a flash that, in turn, may cause the container to explode. 4. All powder storage containers and primers/caps should be kept well away from the shooting area. Sparks from shooting could cause accidental ignition of these materials. Follow manufacturer’s instructions regarding long-term storage of these products. 5.
attachment, etc.), no matter how light in weight, will cause the barrel to explode and may cause severe injury or death to the shooter and/or bystanders. 5. BEFORE LOADING AND FIRING THE PARAMOUNT™ Familiarize yourself with the rifle and its functions. Learn how it works and handles before you attempt to load it. Below are the steps you should follow: 1. Read this entire manual carefully and completely paying close attention to the warnings and safety information. 2.
that closely resembles the common 209 shotshell primer. The adapter, however, is made to carry a replaceable large rifle primer. There is another section later in this manual that describes now to insert and replace the large rifle primers. In this manual the Variflame™ Adapter if often referred to as the “primer.” 2. Blackhorn 209® Propellant – All of the common muzzleloader propellants have been tested in the Paramount™ rifle.
. Rifle Priming Tool – For inserting the Variflame™ Adapter into the primer well of the breech plug. 9. Brass Cleaning Jag for Range Rod – Holds patches on end of rod for cleaning. 10. Brass Loading Tip for Range Rod – Prevents damage to bullet tip while loading. 11. 15 PowerBelt® ELR Bullets 12. Quake® CLAW® Sling 13. Blackhorn® Loading Tubes 10.
3. Turn the Variflame™ adapter over in the base tool and cover with the priming guide. Drop a large rifle primer into the hole, open side down, and insert the priming punch tool. 4. GENTLY tap the priming punch tool with a plastic mallet until the punch contacts the sleeve. The Variflame™ Adapter is now primed and ready for use. 5.
12. ADJUSTING THE STOCK OF THE PARAMOUNT™ Most models of the Paramount™ feature a stock that is fully adjustable to fit the shooter. 1. To adjust the cheek piece, loosen the screw on the right side of the buttstock. Raise or lower the cheek piece for a proper and comfortable cheek weld, then retighten the screw firmly by hand. 2. To adjust the length of pull, lightly lubricate a #2 Phillips screwdriver and insert it into the holes in the recoil pad to loosen the retaining screws about 3 or 4 turns.
the recommended loads is the best way to immediately realize the full performance capability of the Paramount™ muzzleloader. 14. PARAMOUNT™ BALLISTICS While ballistic performance will vary with temperature, elevation, humidity, etc., the chart below will illustrate the approximate ballistic performance of the Paramount™ rifle when using the recommended loads.
16. LOADING AND FIRING THE PARAMOUNT™ ! s WARNING: Do not load the rifle until you have read and understood this manual. Do not load until you are ready to begin shooting. Unload the rifle when you are finished shooting. ALWAYS make sure that the barrel is clean and unobstructed before loading. A muzzleloading projectile that is not fully seated on the powder charge is an obstruction. Firing an obstructed barrel can lead to a barrel rupture and possible injury or death to the shooter and/or bystanders.
5. Press the bullet into the Bullet Guiding Muzzle. Using the Field Loading Rod, or the Range Rod with the provided loading tip attached, push the bullet into the bore until it seats firmly on the powder charge. Correct seating will usually be indicated by one to three “pops” or “clicks” that can be felt as the propellant compresses. Once no more are felt, the bullet is firmly seated.
Barrel Blaster line of cleaning products is recommended. The solid aluminum range rod provided with your rifle should be used in the following steps. Please follow these steps to successfully maintain the rifle: 1. Rotate the safety lever rearward to the safe position. 2. Open the bolt and move it to the rear. Press the bolt stop, located on the left side of the receiver, and pull the bolt out of the receiver. Set aside. 3. Visually examine the breech plug to be sure that there is no primer installed. 4.
o Using a 9/16 inch or a 14mm wrench, or a crescent wrench, unscrew the breech face from the bolt body. o Reassemble in reverse order. When installing the bolt shroud and firing pin back into the bolt body, align the small tab on the shroud with the corresponding groove in the bolt body. Press the bolt shroud, compressing the firing pin spring, until it can be rotated back into position. When the firing pin clicks into a small detent, just before the angled cut in the bolt, it is correct. 14.
. Insert the bolt into the receiver, close the bolt, and check the function of the trigger and safety. If you detect anything that is not as it should be, contact CVA customer Service immediately. 19. REPAIR AND SERVICE In the case that your CVA Paramount™ rifle needs repair or service we recommend that you return it postage paid to our facility. This will assure that your rifle is worked on by trained, qualified gunsmiths who are familiar with all CVA firearms.
CVA reserves the right to refuse to repair or replace any firearm or parts damaged by any of the above. The warranty does not cover normal wear of any part, metal or stock finish, cost of inconvenience due to product failure, or transportation to the Repair Department. State and Federal regulations and laws regarding the transportation and transfer of firearms will be strictly adhered to. BE SURE THAT THE GUN IS UNLOADED BEFORE SHIPPING! SHIPPING A LOADED FIREARM IS A CRIME.
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