Hunt4more
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So my boy and I went out to shoot the new CVA optima muzzleloader.
load data ,
209 primer , Hodgdon triple seven pelleted powder two pellets, Barnes 250 bullet T EZ FB.
we had about four shots out of 10 that the primer went off there was a delay and then the gun went off it was probably a half second delay which doesn’t help in trying to sight in a gun.
Looking back these came after I tried to clean the gun with a patch, dry patch, then wet patch, and dry patch. I also ran out of brush down the barrel and cleaned out the breech plug hole with a small brush.
What’s the process for cleaning the gun in the field and then getting it to the fire without moisture in the barrel? Is there any other reason that would make that gonna have a slight delay before the powder ignited.
What’s the process for cleaning the gun in the field and then getting it to the fire without moisture in the barrel? Is there any other reason that would make that gonna have a slight delay before the powder ignits?
Can I shoot more than two pellets from the Hodgon triple seven? It’s says on the box no more than two but I hear of guys using three or 150 grain equiv?
All in all a fun experience but lots to learn.
load data ,
209 primer , Hodgdon triple seven pelleted powder two pellets, Barnes 250 bullet T EZ FB.
we had about four shots out of 10 that the primer went off there was a delay and then the gun went off it was probably a half second delay which doesn’t help in trying to sight in a gun.
Looking back these came after I tried to clean the gun with a patch, dry patch, then wet patch, and dry patch. I also ran out of brush down the barrel and cleaned out the breech plug hole with a small brush.
What’s the process for cleaning the gun in the field and then getting it to the fire without moisture in the barrel? Is there any other reason that would make that gonna have a slight delay before the powder ignited.
What’s the process for cleaning the gun in the field and then getting it to the fire without moisture in the barrel? Is there any other reason that would make that gonna have a slight delay before the powder ignits?
Can I shoot more than two pellets from the Hodgon triple seven? It’s says on the box no more than two but I hear of guys using three or 150 grain equiv?
All in all a fun experience but lots to learn.