Shot the CVA 32 today
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Shot the CVA 32 today
I got My 311 mold in the mail yesterday and withheld as long as I could before going out to the Garage and turning on the lead Pot. I have a little 4 lb pot borrowed till I get My Lee 20 lb pot from Cabelas.
I cleaned the mold with starting fluid to remove any oil then blew it off with air and smoked it as best I could. It did a decent job of releasing but some had to be knocked loose. Anyhow in a short time I thought I had about 100 balls cast and decided to quit. When I counted the total was 350 plus. Time flies when Ur having fun.
Had to go to town today to pick up the Rossi 65 44-40 that I bought at the Gun Show then perused the Gun stores. Came Home and decided to give the BP a try. I loaded it with 25 grs 3f and a 22 cleaning patch (greased) followed by the ball. Shaved the patch and stepped out back to cap one off. This thing has a set trigger and it has a super light pull on the second stage. So lite that I wasn't ready, that's gonna take some getting used to. Loaded it up again and fired another round. This thing is gonna be fun. It will take a lot longer to shoot those 350 balls than it did to cast them. Need to get a system down for loading. I really wasn't prepared but couldn't wait any longer. No target or range report other than "It was Fun".
Perry
I cleaned the mold with starting fluid to remove any oil then blew it off with air and smoked it as best I could. It did a decent job of releasing but some had to be knocked loose. Anyhow in a short time I thought I had about 100 balls cast and decided to quit. When I counted the total was 350 plus. Time flies when Ur having fun.
Had to go to town today to pick up the Rossi 65 44-40 that I bought at the Gun Show then perused the Gun stores. Came Home and decided to give the BP a try. I loaded it with 25 grs 3f and a 22 cleaning patch (greased) followed by the ball. Shaved the patch and stepped out back to cap one off. This thing has a set trigger and it has a super light pull on the second stage. So lite that I wasn't ready, that's gonna take some getting used to. Loaded it up again and fired another round. This thing is gonna be fun. It will take a lot longer to shoot those 350 balls than it did to cast them. Need to get a system down for loading. I really wasn't prepared but couldn't wait any longer. No target or range report other than "It was Fun".
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
Perry that little 32 should make a real fine rabbit gun.
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
Well it is about to get tested. I saw the Neighbors Rabbit in My Garden today. Of course there is nothing He can hurt right now buuut ! But first I need to get that trigger figured out. I guess I could try it without setting the rear trigger.JerryB wrote:Perry that little 32 should make a real fine rabbit gun.
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
If there is a small screw between the front and rear trigger the "hair" trigger(front) is adjustable..backing it out a little will make the pull heavier..no need to cock the hammer to check the weight of trigger pull..Les
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
Thx Les, I'll check that out. As it is I have to be very careful, just breathe on it and it goes off- literally almost.
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
Les is right, you can adjust that front trigger and get used to it. On each of my set trigger rifles, I do that several times before shooting them, just to refamiliarize myself with that paticular gun.
One of the best tools you can get for a muzzle-loader is a short starter. Mine's a round wood ball, wth a brass "starter" that's about ½" long for getting the patched ball down into the barrel... It also has a 6" length of 3/8" dowel rod to get it started far enough that I can effectively use my ramrod. That dowel is capped with a .30-06 case cut down to protect the end of the dowel. They're available commercially..
The next best tool is a loading block... Mine is just a flat board with 6 holes bored large enough to hold my .53 cal balls with a lubed patch in place...It sure beats holding them in your cheek, or trying to balance a ball & patch on the muzzle while you get it started. This one is rather unique:
One of the best tools you can get for a muzzle-loader is a short starter. Mine's a round wood ball, wth a brass "starter" that's about ½" long for getting the patched ball down into the barrel... It also has a 6" length of 3/8" dowel rod to get it started far enough that I can effectively use my ramrod. That dowel is capped with a .30-06 case cut down to protect the end of the dowel. They're available commercially..
The next best tool is a loading block... Mine is just a flat board with 6 holes bored large enough to hold my .53 cal balls with a lubed patch in place...It sure beats holding them in your cheek, or trying to balance a ball & patch on the muzzle while you get it started. This one is rather unique:
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
Thx Griff, I have a short starter but it is for 50 cal. Now that loading block looks like a great idea, especially for 32 cal. I can see that this might be as bad as Levergunitis.
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
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This is a commercial PRB loading board (TOTW, Possibles Shop, etc) - but they're pretty E-Z to make @ home for zero $$.
A capping tool will also help to speed things up
But, if you really have a need 4 speed, then speedloaders R indicated
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This is a commercial PRB loading board (TOTW, Possibles Shop, etc) - but they're pretty E-Z to make @ home for zero $$.
A capping tool will also help to speed things up
But, if you really have a need 4 speed, then speedloaders R indicated
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
Indeed it has Nath although I don't forsee getting a Hunting License (haven't had one for about 25 years).
I have a capper and that speed loader looks mighty handy. U Guys aren't just Levergun enablers r U ?
Perry
I have a capper and that speed loader looks mighty handy. U Guys aren't just Levergun enablers r U ?
Perry
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
Pretty cool Perry, go get em.
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
Hunting licence.....say what! Get your rump over here, I'll get you on somert'.pwl44m wrote:Indeed it has Nath although I don't forsee getting a Hunting License (haven't had one for about 25 years).
I have a capper and that speed loader looks mighty handy. U Guys aren't just Levergun enablers r U ?
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Re: Shot the CVA 32 today
Yep, Hunting License. Last one I had was about 1990. I think then it was close to 50 bucks, no telling how much it is now. First U buy alicense then a tag or stamp for anything U want to hunt. It can get pricey. Getting My Rump over would be a monumental task.
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