Author Topic: CVA Silver Trophy Hunter: NEED HELP PLEASE (Read 1734 times)

JPSaxMan · « **on:** August 02, 2004, 02:57:15 PM »

Hi all

Got a serious issue that I need help with. I acquired a new CVA Silver Trophy Hunter Flintlock Muzzleloader a half-year ago. Used to have a problem actually getting the gun to fire, but now it shoots great. But I have a serious accuracy problem. Sometimes, it seems I can shoot a 2 in 3 shot group...other times I don't have a single shot on the paper. I shoot Triple 7 w/ some black powder (as a primer, of course). 50 grains total with a patch and 50. cal Hornady ball. I do have a slight tendency to flinch, but I'm almost 100% sure I'm controlling that urge when I pull the trigger at the bench. Can anyone offer some advice? Short of buying a new flintlock? Thanx.

KING · « **Reply #1 on:** August 02, 2004, 05:29:50 PM »

Most people actually do not know if they are flinching or not. There could be a host of problems with the accuracy of the rifle but before anything can be delved into you have to be 100 percent sure you are not flinching,not ALMOST 100 percent sure about it. If I were you I would dry fire the gun,obviously in a safe direction in the same manner that you would if you were concentrating on a target,for that matter,actually sight onto the target,and SQUEEEEEZ the trigger. If any movement then you have a problem that has to be taken care of. Also look for an involuntary closing of the eys upon pulling the trigger. Let us know about the results and then we can get into the rifle if there is no flinching problem. For what it is worth,a lot of flintlock shooters to flinch and have to work out of it. Hence the name " flinchlock". stay safe....King

JPSaxMan · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2004, 05:32:45 PM »

Thanks for your help KING. I'll give that a shot and actually, you can ask "THE#1HUNTER" (if u happen to have read his many forum posts). He is a friend of mine and has seen me flinch. But I hope that your advice works. Thanks again and good luck on YOUR next hunting adventure!

filmokentucky · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2004, 05:52:01 PM »

I'm not familiar with the Silver Trophy model, so I don't it's ergonomic
layout, but is it possible that you are getting an inconsistent trigger let off?
I've had this happen with set triggers in the past. Sometimes a little lube
is all it takes and sometimes you find a burr or a rough spot and a little work with a fine stone will fix it.
You can also pull the lock and look for places where the parts are dragging. They show up as bright spots and are easy to see. A little polishing will tke care of this, too.
No matter how consistent you are as regards hold and let-off, if the gun isn't doing it's part, you'll get inconsistent lock time and the same effect as a flinch. Good luck.

crow_feather · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2004, 12:39:37 PM »

How many shots have you fired out of the rifle? Have you checked to see if the patches are being cut by sharp lands?

C F

JPSaxMan · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2004, 03:31:11 PM »

Well fellas, I got bad news. I am either trading or selling my CVA for another muzzleloader (hopefully a T/C Hawken). I purchased a kit for $20 that would let me attach a sling to the gun. I was walking to the range, rifle slung over shoulder when the screw holding it in place fell right out. If that wasn't bad enough, the microscopic metal plate that held the screw in slid out of the barrel fitting and was lost in the grass. At that I almost threw the rifle into the bushes and decided then and there that I WAS NOT going deer hunting with that gun. Unreliable and malfunctional, who would want to hunt with that? I know, I know, "You know, it could be pilot error." But no one else (including my own hunting friend) has problems like I do. So, that's the only solution. Thanks for all your help and good hunting to all!