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So I got the inline

jonk
Thanks for the advice everyone, but the situation sort of decided itself. I went shopping at Gander mountain and saw horribly high prices on everything; hit up a pawn shop nearby and they had a CVA Kodiak Pro Magnum in .45 with scope and sling for $200 OTD. Excellent shape, a tad of rust on the face of the breech plug when I pulled it and one spot right at the muzzle above the rifling (the gun has a slightly counterbored look, I believe to start bullets easier... it is factory though) but otherwise like new.

The scope is a cheap tasco red dot. I ordered a Nikon Prostaff to replace it with and will sell the red dot.

I kind of wanted a .50 but am set up to shoot both already so it's no matter really.

Uses 209 shotshell primers.

Generally reviews seem very good on it, as an accurate rifle; the only gripe is it apparently doesn't hit the 209s hard enough using some brands... but as I have 3 different types of them on the shelf I'm fairly sure I'll be ok. It's obviously been shot so I would think it won't be a problem.

I really like the cam block lock system on this. Almost like a falling block or sharps in action.

Looking at the auctions these sell for anywhere from $120 to $250 so it seems I did ok for an off the wall purchase in price. Cabelas has them new for $300 so that made me feel better.

Will try her out over the Christmas break once the scope gets here.

Anyone own one of these?
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  • bobbyrose512
    Have fun, got 2 inlines and really enjoy them. Fun at the range when every body stairs when you start to load and shoot.
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  • tsr1965
    jonk,

    Congratulations on your first in-line muzzle loader. I think you did OK for the most part, except for the Tasco optic.

    I have shot one of these, and they are pretty decent. Stick with the Winchester 209 primer's. Your propellant should for the time being, be Triple seven, either in granulated, or in pellet form. I have tried most all of the other stuff, and the 777 is the best. For a projectile, I would reccommend starting off with the powerBelt AT...195 or 223 grain. Two 50 grain pellets is all you will need.

    Best

    EDIT1

    The black powder and Pyrodex are fine...just a lot dirtier, and harder to clean than 777...even swabbing after every shot. The minni, and maxi balls will also work, and usually are decently accurate...but not up to the task of magnum charges.
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  • jonk
    It's actually not my first inline. That dubious honor goes to a Navy Arms Country boy .50.... that won't hit the broad side of a barn. Got it for $50 used and wasn't worth half that.

    I have FFG and FFFG black powder on my shelf and RS Pyrodex so I'll try those first; no results, will buy some 777. I also have some maxi and minie lead bullets for my conventional sidelock muzzleloaders so will try those first too, but certainly will try the powerbelts when I get a chance. Oh and I have some sabot capsules to stuff whatever .40 bullet of choice into them... anyhow we'll see how it goes.
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  • jonk
    Edit: I tried out the CVA. Using PRVI 180 gr .40 cal hollow points and harvester sabots it will hold 4.5" at 100 yards with 100 gr of FFG and a CCI 209 primer. I think I'm good to go. Not match grade accuracy but good enough to hit a deer in the vitals.
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  • bperdue21
    I had one and got rid of it because it just wasn't accurate enough. 4.5" is a little over half the size of a whitetail vital shot and can mean the difference between a dropped animal and a long trail/wounded animal that gets away. Not trying to sound like a gun snob, but I would have spent the extra $100 on the Omega. They were on sale at Cabela's for $279 at the time. Now, I would look at some different sabots to get the group down or add the extra powder charge to maybe tighten it up. Barnes Expander MZs if they make them for a 45 would be a good start. I sold my Kodiak for $150 with scope 4 or 5 years ago, so I figure you did ok on the price. Mine was nickel/camo synthetic .45, I don't know if they make anything else in them now.

    Edit: I know you didn't mean a 9" group (though some people are perfectly happy hunting with that). I am just saying, when hunting, there are so many different variables that come into play that I could not use a gun that shot a 4.5" group and get away with it. It may not seem like a lot, but a deer can make a lot of movements in the fractions of a second it takes for you to squeeze the trigger and for the projectile to get there. 2.25" in any direction can make a huge difference. I rarely take shots over 75 yards, but 2.25 inches can mean the difference between a tree, bush, or deer around here. Combine possible movement and stuff in the way, plus a variety of other possibles and you can understand what I mean. I will also add that I have had several muzzleloaders since I started in like 95. First was a Knight Wolverine, then a Remington 700, then the Kodiak, and finally the Omega. The Omega is a better gun in every category over all three and the only one any cheaper new was the Wolverine and that was $200 15 years ago.
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  • pitjeep
    still got the country boy? i need a parts gun.i love mine ,ceeaply made but super accurate.pm me if you want to get rid of it.
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  • jonk
    quote:Originally posted by bperdue21
    I had one and got rid of it because it just wasn't accurate enough. 4.5" is a little over half the size of a whitetail vital shot and can mean the difference between a dropped animal and a long trail/wounded animal that gets away. Not trying to sound like a gun snob, but I would have spent the extra $100 on the Omega. They were on sale at Cabela's for $279 at the time. Now, I would look at some different sabots to get the group down or add the extra powder charge to maybe tighten it up. Barnes Expander MZs if they make them for a 45 would be a good start. I sold my Kodiak for $150 with scope 4 or 5 years ago, so I figure you did ok on the price. Mine was nickel/camo synthetic .45, I don't know if they make anything else in them now.
    4.5 inches is half the size of the vital area... yes I'd agree with that. So if I aim at the center of the vitals area the bullet will go 2.25" in any direction from point of aim. Remember, I'm saying it will be a max spred of about 4.5", not 4.5" in any direction from POA. That would translate to a 9" group, if you get what I'm saying. Which I'd agree, wouldn't be good enough.

    I might be able to tighten it up some more sure. I just had to start somewhere and figured, start cheap, move into more expensive stuff as needed.
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