Author Topic: CVA Kodiak,,,need load help (Read 588 times)

coffee437 · « **on:** October 11, 2005, 03:59:53 AM »

I just got a new CVA Kodiak in .50 cal. (I know it's not the best but with limited funds you get what you can get. ) Anyone have one that can give me some help finding a good load for it? I'm not going to shoot more than 100 grains of powder. And would like to shoot sabots,,just not sure what bullet weight I need. Most shots will be in the 100 to 150 yrd range. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bob the Cynic · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2005, 08:32:25 AM »

I've had good success with the XTP 240s (Thompson Center markets them as Mag Express Sabots) and the TC 250g Shock Waves. I got good accuracy with the XTPs and good performance on deer. I got better accuracy with the Shock Waves but have yet to shoot a deer with them. I tried 245g power belts but couldn't get a good group with them. Your milage may vary.

cocojo · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2005, 02:18:39 PM »

Hey coffee don't apologize for the CVA Kodiak. I own one and like it a lot. Very user freindly. I have it in 45 caliber and shot it today. I am using the 275 power belts HP's and Pointed with 110 grains of loose 777 and remington 209 muzzel loading primer. 100 yards grouping two to two and a half inches and barrel was dirty, because I had to adjust my new scope to hit on. I love the gun I shot 120 grains of 777 and 110 is where I settled. You do get some blow by on the scope and in the action with this much powder. Cabela's for $189.00 with camo stock and nickel barrel how can you go wrong. Bought a 1.75 x 5 x32 bushnell for it love the scope also. It will kill deer at 100 yards with no problems, that's what it's all about isn't it?

hilltop4200 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2005, 07:02:47 PM »

Hey.I'm new to the forum.I was wondering what Bushnell scope you bought?I am looking for one for my CVA Staghorn in 45 cal.Any help appreciated.

cocojo · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2005, 03:45:32 PM »

hilltop, I bought the Bushnell Trophy 1.75x5x32. It's very bright and I can adjust it for my eyes. I wear glasses and most scopes give me trouble except for the scopes with the eye focus piece, which this has. I liked this scope so much, I put one on my Marlin 336 also. It's a rifle scope not a shotgun scope. Bought it from cabelas. I really like my CVA kodiak inline. Bought that on sale from cabela's for $189.00. Camo stock and nickel finish.