Author Topic: New CVA Optima - Encore look-a-like? (Read 972 times)

Underclocked · « **on:** February 16, 2003, 06:55:29 AM »

Anyone heard anything about this new Encore clone coming from CVA? Got any specs or pics? I'm really curious to see how closely it resembles the T/C.

Wish there were some news from the SHOT Show - ends today.

Triple Se7en · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2003, 01:01:38 PM »

Underclocked

Did You & Randy sell your Omegas with the intent of purchasing either the new CVA Optima or Winchester Apex when they hit the stores.... just curious?

I haven't even seen a picture of either one yet... all I know is that 100' X 100' ridge I like hunting on is crying for that future 30" fluted barrel Winchester Apex 209 Mag. It may turn out to be "butt-ugly"... but I still think I'll be the first in line to get one.

Underclocked · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2003, 07:56:01 PM »

I don't know why Randy sold his. I sold mine because the rifle just didn't fit me properly. Don't know whether it was the slightly shortened LOP or what, but it kicked the tar out of me every time I shot it. I'm no sissy-boy

but I surely don't like a rifle that kicks so much - the scope was catching my eyebrow with every shot. And the smaller trigger guard would periodically give my trigger hand a thrashing.

All that aside from the fact that I'm just plain muzzleloader poor. Have a Knight Mag Disc .50 to sell now. If I do sell the Knight (maybe even if I don't) that new CVA/Winchester might have to go in the rack. I've found one dealer that has the Optima listed and priced, but no information or pictures.

Triple Se7en · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2003, 02:52:03 AM »

Underclocked again...

..... Somethings up with Randy because "no one" sells a 200 yard 3" tack-driver like that unless his real interest is just testing new models like the upcoming Optima/Apex

I shot both the Black Diamond XR & Omega (both new purchases from my close huntin' buddies). I was forced to use my emergency-use Traditions Tracker 209 22" cause my dog knocked-over my Rolling Block the night b/4 Muzzleloading season began.

As far as Omega recoil goes, all three of us huntin' buddies were all new & naive to this 150 grain stuff so we all shot full power to start. My Tracker had the worst recoil at 150 with the Omega coming in a close 2nd. I think the difference was due to the xtra 6" of Omega barrel. The Bl. Dia XR felt the most tame and the funny part was I was out-grouping :-D these guys with my $99 rifle.

So now I decided to semi-retire the Rolling Block & keep the Tracker for briars & alders hunting only. I balanced it with 2lbs of bolts & foam in the buttstock -- put on some real Williams sights and shimmed the stock/barrel connection. It is now a sweet shooter... handles the Precision Keith blunt-nose bullets 2" @ 100 yards. It's a perfect small branch chopper there... however the Apex is calling me for the longer shots... can't wait to see if it fits me. I see a noticeable difference between the Winchester X-150 and the CVA Firebolt... which are really brother & sister. That's why I'm leaning towards the Apex rather than the Optima.