perma
Well-known member
Hey all, need some wizard advice for my new to me muzzleloader i bought. I wanted to start small in case i didnt like it so i picked up a used CVA Accura. The serial number says -08 on the last part so i'm assuming it's made in 2008, so probably first gen?
Now i know what you're thinking; another one of those millennials taking away the primal hunting heritage away. rest assured im not any happier than you are, so hold your tar and feathers. I have an eye condition that really needs a scope to see clearly (google keratoconus). Once my eye is trained, and if i like it, i will do the right thing =]
Anyway, I need help from the team about this particular one. The price was super low but is missing a bullet starter and the breech remover tool. Easy enough. Biggest question is that will this older breech work with pyrodex pallets, or do i need to use old school gun powder? Not partial to one or the other but dont want to buy a lot if im not into this. Regs will often suggest loose powder which i will abide by, but in IL, you can use pallets. Also, any other sage words would be great (ie how to not end up in the ER on range day). My dad is one of those guys who got really upset with me buying a modern muzzleloader so hes using the defaulted answer of "i dont know how it works".
Now i know what you're thinking; another one of those millennials taking away the primal hunting heritage away. rest assured im not any happier than you are, so hold your tar and feathers. I have an eye condition that really needs a scope to see clearly (google keratoconus). Once my eye is trained, and if i like it, i will do the right thing =]
Anyway, I need help from the team about this particular one. The price was super low but is missing a bullet starter and the breech remover tool. Easy enough. Biggest question is that will this older breech work with pyrodex pallets, or do i need to use old school gun powder? Not partial to one or the other but dont want to buy a lot if im not into this. Regs will often suggest loose powder which i will abide by, but in IL, you can use pallets. Also, any other sage words would be great (ie how to not end up in the ER on range day). My dad is one of those guys who got really upset with me buying a modern muzzleloader so hes using the defaulted answer of "i dont know how it works".