[kenny z]

I got a cva accura and have been shooting 2 t7 pellets and 245 gr powerbelts and the shots are all over the place at 100yds.I have people say that powerbelts arent worth a crap anybody have any advice what would be worth a try.I know that as soon as i get a chance i will be switching to blackhorn 209 powder i fhink fhat shouls be a step in the right direction.thanks

 

[BlackwaterKatz]

I'm using 2 t7 pellets and 295 gr hp powerbelts in my CVA Wolf, and they shoot very well. I recently switched to winchester primers and it helped eliminate most of the crud ring that had plagued me with 777 or pyrodex.
I tried some blackhorn 209, but had inconsistent ignition, so have backed off of that right now. It did seem to be a very clean powder and more powerful than the 777 or pyrodex for the same load. I've heard a few folks remark that the BH doesn't ignite well in the CVA due to design of the breech plug, but I don't know for sure.

 

[kenny z]

Do you get pretty good groups with the powerbelts have you tried lighter ones

 

[FrontierGander]

my accura loved the 245gr powerbelts.

What primers are you using?

Are you swabbing the bore clean between shots?

 

[Wazz13]

I had the same problem with my CVA Accura when I got it, shots all over the place. Thru info I found on this sight I changed a few things. First I went to loose Triple 7 powder and reduced my load. Now I shoot 80g of FFg Trip 7 and a 295gr Aero Tip Power Belt and have good accuracy and plenty of power to harvest animals cleanly. I also have had good luck with Hornadays XTP bullets.

 

[kenny z]

I am using cci 209 in the blue box, and usually I clean the bore with solvent every 3 shots.I wonder if the mounts for the scope could be a problem.Out of the four holes on the barrel I am only using two should that matter.

 

[22 MAG]

kenny z,

Shooters will say a lot of things about a lot of items but here are a few pics and things that help me put deer meat in my freezers a long with a boar or two.
I shoot JSG 90 GRS WITH A 295 GR Powerbelt Aerotip and I start it all off with Remington Kleanbore Primers.

As you can see the hunting gods have been very good to me and to my equipment also. 3 deer and a hawg. All pass thrus. All shots were less the 75 yards and no closer then 24 yards.
First target is 3 shots. All touching. ACCURACY, NO PROBLEM. Middle target was 1st 3 shots with last years powder. Last target ws me just having fun. No moisture problem and everything cleans up with water. Any more questions just ask.

 

[22 MAG]

kenny z
For got this info. I spit swab the barrel with a patch I keep in my mouth while I'm shooting. I usually shoot 6 to 8 powerbelts before I start to swab. I also remove the breech plug after 12 shots and check it out.
Good luck.

 

[kenny z]

After 3 shots I can barely get the powerbelt seated on the pellets without using tremendous force, maybe i should switch primers.

 

[Quicksilver147]

Bullet

Another forum member told me to check out Thor bullets, they are sized in .001" increments so you should find one that fits your barrel.

I ordered some for my CVA but I have not shot them yet.

Worth a look if nothing else works for you.

 

[22 MAG]

kenny z,

Maybe this might help. I started shooting PYRODEX then T7 then Blackhorn 209. I was using Remington and Winchester primers. My accura didn't like any of these components. CRUD/BURN RING WOULD NOT LET ME SEAT THE NEXT POWERBELT. I was doing more swearing and cleaning then shooting. Took me awhile to find what my accura likes and now it's pure fun. With what I'm using, I get no crud/burn ring and I spit swab after 6/8 shots.
JSG is not as fast as most powders but those deer and hawg that were in my freezer didn't know that.

 

[FrontierGander]

I am using cci 209 in the blue box, and usually I clean the bore with solvent every 3 shots.I wonder if the mounts for the scope could be a problem.Out of the four holes on the barrel I am only using two should that matter.

BINGO!!

My Accura wont shoot T7 for nuttin with the strong primers like the cci's. Switch to the Winchester W209 primer and give that a go.

T7 is a dirty powder and creates a crud ring, you MUST swab the bore in order to get the next bullet seated.

 

[kenny z]

kenny z,

Shooters will say a lot of things about a lot of items but here are a few pics and things that help me put deer meat in my freezers a long with a boar or two.
I shoot JSG 90 GRS WITH A 295 GR Powerbelt Aerotip and I start it all off with Remington Kleanbore Primers.

As you can see the hunting gods have been very good to me and to my equipment also. 3 deer and a hawg. All pass thrus. All shots were less the 75 yards and no closer then 24 yards.
First target is 3 shots. All touching. ACCURACY, NO PROBLEM. Middle target was 1st 3 shots with last years powder. Last target ws me just having fun. No moisture problem and everything cleans up with water. Any more questions just ask.

Do you ever have problems with the gas seal not popping off on your powerbelts would that affect accuracy?

 

[22 MAG]

To my knowledge no. I find them in the grass at the range about 15/20 yards in front of the shooting bench. Never gave that issue any thought because of the accuracy being so consistant. I also weigh and measure each of my charges. I love to be consistant. All of my charges are all with in 1 grain of each other.