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Hello, This is my first post. Had to sell my Winchester Model 70 to pay for unplanned car and house repairs. A good friend gave me his new CVA Optima Magnum with Nikon Omega BDC scope. He had just gotten a new TC Encore even though he had never used the Optima. He knew I was down and gave me the Optima.
I'm very excited to make this my favorite rifle but know nothing about muzzleloading EXCEPT it seems that there is a ton of conflicting information! Was all set to use bore butter and "season" the barrel when I start reading that this should NOT be done!
Please help! Two points needed: Anybody who shoots the Optima Magnum....what does yours like for powder and bullet/sabot? Dont have the funds to try too many options. Want to try a few but need to narrow it down quickly.
More importantly....what is the BEST and most affordable way to keep this gun in tack-driving mint condition?
Thanks to all.
I'm very excited to make this my favorite rifle but know nothing about muzzleloading EXCEPT it seems that there is a ton of conflicting information! Was all set to use bore butter and "season" the barrel when I start reading that this should NOT be done!
Please help! Two points needed: Anybody who shoots the Optima Magnum....what does yours like for powder and bullet/sabot? Dont have the funds to try too many options. Want to try a few but need to narrow it down quickly.
More importantly....what is the BEST and most affordable way to keep this gun in tack-driving mint condition?
Thanks to all.