Author Topic: cva firebolt (Read 751 times)

hvacman · « **on:** December 11, 2005, 04:33:02 PM »

I have no experience with muzzleloaders but am thinking of getting one. Bass Pro has a CVA Firebolt with 50 and 45 cal. barrels on sale for about $150.00. Is this gun any good for someone who will only use it about 9 days a year. From what I can find it is an older model that is discontinued and at clearance price. I'll take any info anyone has.

tscott · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2005, 01:42:35 AM »

This is the route I took some years ago to get into muzzleloading. I found cheap is good in muzzleloading. I have had great success with my CVA.
Accuracy is fine. Cleanup is not the disaster some would have you believe.
I use (2) 50 gr pyrodex pellets and the .295gr Powerbelts that came with the rifle. I hunt no more than 5 times a year with this setup. As a 40 year rifle hunter, was stunned by the accuracy. This is not primative, but very enjoyable to pull the trigger, and feel confident!!!

Rob220swift · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2005, 02:47:36 AM »

Check out the price on this combo at Cabela's. I purchased one this fall and have found it easy to maintain. I have had little time to work up a load but got lucky with a 250 grain Barnes MZ and 100 gr of 777 FFG. I paid $139.00 for the Hunterbolt 209 with the .50 and .45 barrels. It's nickle with a black synthetic stock.

srwshooter · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2005, 10:24:15 AM »

i have shot a hunterbolt which is basicailly the same gun for 4 years now . i have killed 20 some deer with it . it shoots great.