Manual

E. SUITABLE BLACK POWDER CHARGE FOR

MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN

1. The correct powder charge for a muzzleloading shotgun is never weighed.

It is determined by volume measure and the same measuring device is

also used to achieve the volume measure for the shot charge as well.

This type of measuring is known as Volumetric Balanced Loading.

2. A volumetric balance load will provide the most efficient shot pattern,

regardless of the amount of shot chosen. Adding more powder will re-

sult in a wide dispersion of the shot pattern; less powder will result in

insufficient energy per shot pellet.

a. Volumetric balanced loads will result in velocities from 1,000 to

1,050 feet per second, regardless of the shot size or shot charge

chosen.

3. There are only three loads to be used in a 12 gauge CVA Shotgun:

CAUTION: The adjustments mentioned in 1d are very critical. If you

do not feel comfortable making them yourself, have a competent gun-

smith make the necessary settings. DO NOT operate the gun with

any faulty mechanism.