Guest DBaker Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Was at a local sportmans today and was taking a look at the CVA Elkhorn and the Knight Bighorn, just wondering if anyone has any comments or suggestions with either muzzleloader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_RIDGE_RUNNER Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 D I have a Knight Bighorn and have used it now for a couple of years. I started out using the 240 gr XTP bullets and got good accuracy. I then tried some heavier ones and ended up with the 300 gr XTP and accuracy is very good. On a good day I can put three shots under an inch. My bighorn came with two nipples, i for #11 and the other for musket caps. I use the musket cap nipple. I have killed 3 deer with mine and am very pleased with it. I am not partial to CVA rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DBaker Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 D I have a Knight Bighorn and have used it now for a couple of years. I started out using the 240 gr XTP bullets and got good accuracy. I then tried some heavier ones and ended up with the 300 gr XTP and accuracy is very good. On a good day I can put three shots under an inch. My bighorn came with two nipples, i for #11 and the other for musket caps. I use the musket cap nipple. I have killed 3 deer with mine and am very pleased with it. I am not partial to CVA rifles. What experiences have you had with CVA's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Of the two you mentioned, I'd definitely go with the Knight. I owned a Knight for years before getting an Encore and it was a very good rifle. I have never liked CVA as to me they all seem what I call "Clunky." What I mean is they just don't feel right to me and seem kinda cheesy. So if your decision lies between those two, I'd definitely go Knight. If you might consider other brands, and are wanting only a muzzle loader, then I'd go with an Omega. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DBaker Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Since I live in the state of Washington, I am looking something that is able to to shoot #11 or musket caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_RIDGE_RUNNER Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 DBaker I borrowed a CVA for my son it was a flintlock. We could not get it to go off no matter what we tried. NOTE to self do not ignite the pan powder with a match held in the fingers. My son-in-law showed me his new CVA inline. While we were getting ready for season his rifle trigger locked up and would not work. He returned it to Cabelas and bought another model of CVA we were in a rush to get home so he did not open the box till we got home. The butt stock was very very loose. The front sight had fallen off too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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