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09-25-2004, 06:40 PM
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CVA Magbolt
My son was sighting in his new CVA In-Line muzzleloader at the range today when gun accicdently discharged while closing bolt after putting in 209 primer! Luckily shot went into ground 20 feet down range. This was 3rd time to range with this weapon. Cleaned after each session. I have an identical gun, both purchased thru Bass Pro Shops. No way his finger was on trigger, one hand on forearm other on bolt! We are new to muzzleloading, should this happen? I don't think so!
Any insight would be appreciated. thanks, Ozzie |
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09-26-2004, 03:33 AM
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Re: CVA Magbolt
It may be "slam-firing" - the sear releasing when the bolt is brought into battery. It can be caused by a bad/incorrect sear engagement or a problem with the trigger group. Contact CVA about the problem as it can get worse.
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09-26-2004, 06:17 AM
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Re: CVA Magbolt
Is this problem common with CVA's or any in-line? I'm kind of wondering about my gun. Will definetly be super careful with it. What's your opinion on CVA brand muzzleloaders? Thanks for the reply mtnboomer.
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09-26-2004, 08:12 AM
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Re: CVA Magbolt
Hello Ozzie and welcome to TFF. I believe you should do as MB recommends. Contact CVA and send the gun back for repair. I do think there is a problem.
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09-26-2004, 03:24 PM
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Re: CVA Magbolt
I carry a CVA, although in caplock. So does my son and my granddaughter, both of which were gifts from me. I trust them enough to give them to family!
I've talked to a number of shooters who have the bolt action and have not heard of any having this problem. As the mechanism is the same basic design as any bolt action, I suspect you have a simple sear engagement problem. Not hard to fix, usually, but it MUST be addressed immediately. Contact CVA and get their take on it. Pops |
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09-27-2004, 08:20 PM
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Re: CVA Magbolt
Thanks for the response, contacted CVA today and they said sounds like a problem with the trigger group. They have had a few problems like this in the past. Sending gun back Tuesday for repair. Dave
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09-27-2004, 09:50 PM
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Re: CVA Magbolt
Good thing to do, it is. CVA, in my experience, is good to work with.
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09-28-2004, 05:54 PM
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Re: CVA Magbolt
Just to chime in here.
CVA has provided me excellent service from their factory. I broke the nipple of a very old CVA Frontiersman sidelock. I called them, and they told me to send it in and they'd do what they could. I gott the firearm back in about 2 1/2 weeks. That old gun looked almost new and I now it has seen about 12 seasons in the woods. WOrked great. Nipple comes off easy for cleaning now. I bought a CVA Optima Pro, 29" fluted barrel, 50 cal. Nice gun but very heavy. Next one will have a shorter barrel. My .02 ISB
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