= 1,800 f.p.s. Anybody got a favorite load. All of the Bergara-branded barrels used in these CVA guns are drilled from 416 stainless steel bar stock and button rifled. I also noted that for shorter range shots 2 pellets may be sufficient. At some point I hope to upgrade to the Accura v2 and hand down my Optima to … CVA Optima V2 .50 Caliber, FOS, Nitride Muzzleloading Rifle, Realtree Xtra Green Md: PR2023NThe CVA Optima V2 Nitride is the newest addition to CVA’s family of premium muzzleloading rifles. Although it has the same name as previous Optima muzzleloaders and the stock and barrel are essentially the same, the new Optima V2 borrows its action and trigger designs from the “top-of-the-line” Accura V2 series. 100 Lonnie P. Oct 10, 2019. rnVery happy with the gun,very happy with bud's gun shop,i will be buying more guns from bud's. I use a range rod for shooting practice. Great accuracy, especially with sabot bullets. Love it! I will confess that the term “neutral center of gravity” doesn’t mean much to me, but I will say that this gun had a 2 lb. All Optima V2 rifle models featured in the CVA catalog and on the CVA website feature stainless steel or Nitride-treated stainless steel barrels. Here are the features and specifications for the CVA Optima V2 rifle: The manual of the Optima refers to the trigger as a “neutral center of gravity” design to provide a light and smooth trigger pull with no creep. For those folks not familiar with the Bergara Barrels, this company supplies high quality center-fire barrels to many of the most respected rifle manufacturers in Europe and the USA. Our results confirmed the accuracy and validity of the charts. Yes. Thanks for the feedback SgtGuthrie. Gear-Report.com, through our parent company Cress Sales and Marketing LLC, is an affiliate of a wide range of companies, many of which offer products which may interest Gear-Report.com readers. In this video we go over the features of the CVA Optima stainless steel muzzleloader. I retired as Editor in Chief in 2017. Some shooters have reported problems using Blackhorn 209 with the regular QRBP, so CVA, in cooperation with Western Powders, designed as an aftermarket item, a Blackhorn 209 breechplug for their entire line of rifles. , Wheeler Master Gunsmithing Interchangeable Hammer Set Review, Cedar Mill Fine Firearms Pistol Case – Quick Review, 9 Outdoor Traditions to Start This Holiday Season, Why I’m THRILLED Boy Scouts of America Will Let Girls Join Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. I’m an archery nut. All Optima V2 rifle models featured in the CVA catalog and on the CVA website feature stainless steel or Nitride-treated stainless steel barrels. CVA Optima V2 - 416 Stainless Barrel with Black Synthetic Stock and DuraSight Dead On Scope Mount. amzn_assoc_ad ), Powerbelt AeroLite 250 grain:  Average group size = 1.13″ (Mean M.V. So, the scope and I are both calibrated for the hunting load. During my decade at TFB I was fortunate to work with the most amazing talented writers and genuinely good people! I obviously know it don't mean an adult can use it aw well. Magnum capable rifles include all CVA Break-Actions, Bolt Action in-lines (FireBolt, MagBolt, and HunterBolt) and any year 2001+ Eclipse and Stag Horn rifles. CVA optima v2 loads. Mar 2, 2017 #8 huntid73 Active member. . Oh yea, almost forgot…. 1. All four propellants performed well with both the Aerolite and Scorpion bullets. Scorpion PT Gold with Crush Rib sabots and 250 grain “Powerbelt” Aerolite bullets. Ends 2/15. This process removes any deviation in bore diameter. 1. It is unique in that it comes with range crossbars below the primary crosshair to provide an accurate point-of-impact for ranges out to 250 yards. I’ll test different loads again before taking the Optima V2 to the stand this year, but expect to find the same results as last year. This scope was designed by Toby Bridges specifically for muzzleloaders. I'm really torn between the CVA Wolf and the CVA Optima V2. In fact, at first look, this gun looks just like the Accura with a one-inch shorter barrel and without the deluxe finish and grip features of the Accura V2 stocks. Most required a special tool—even those that were labeled “quick and easy” to remove were not always so quick or easy. Modeled after CVA’s top-of-the-line Accura V2, the Optima V2 features the same trigger-guard with actuated breeching lever, internal parts, and neutral center-of … In this video we go over the features of the CVA Optima stainless steel muzzleloader.