I had shot this load in the CVA Accura V2 a week prior to hunting season, except i had been using the Caldwell Tack Driver bag rest. That's a good set up and 1 1/4" groups was normal off that set up. Well after 9 days of hunting and not one elk to be seen in a 200 mile radius, the season ended. There wasn't even a coyote to be found!
Well Yesterday "Nov 18th" I decided we have one more hunt left, i sighed in with the 245gr Powerbelts and 100gr blackhorn209, i checked the bullets impact at 150 yards, found it to be 2" low and that's perfect for my nephews hunt.
After checking the impact at 150 yards, i decided to switch to a "thumping" load in the V2 and see how she did off the Caldwell FCX Lead Sled. This rest is awesome and has allowed me to shoot some of the best groups ever.
Using the original elk load of 100gr Blackhorn209 and the New Ballistic Tip 300gr Thor "Center in picture", i got a new target set up, popped a couple primers through the clean/empty rifle. I used my 1/8" drill bit to clean out the carbon from the breech plugs flash channel and then proceeded to load up.
These bullets are based off the Barnes bullet. All copper! No fragmenting on close range shots, no fragmenting with magnum loads, Just a great solid performing bullet, PERIOD!
Sized in .500" for all of my CVA Muzzle Loaders, they load with about 30lbs of seating pressure.
Once i had the rifle nestled in the FCX, I got the Barska Huntmaster 3-9x40 scope on target, pulled the hammer back, got my breathing under control and gently squeezed the trigger.
Bullet impacted dead center, 3 1/2" high @ 100 yards. Perfect! Just where it was during the 9 day hunt.
Removing the spent primer, i again used my 1/8" drill bit and with my fingers, inserted it into the breech plugs Flash channel and started to spin it and cut the nasty Carbon out of it. I made sure to give the side of the rifle a couple firm smacks to make sure all the primer carbon dust fell out and was not blocking the Flash Hole.
Once the breech plug was carbon free, i reinstalled it and allowed the barrel an additional Few Minutes to cool down.
Consistency! Clean breech plugs flash hole, allow barrel cool down, consistent seating pressure.
Reloading the Accura V2 as closely as possible to the first shot, i got it back on the Lead Sled and on target.
I took my second shot and just smiled from ear to ear and started to get that excited feeling deep in my Gut. My Second shot was touching my first!
Again, Removing the breech plug " Thank goodness it removed with your bare fingers!" I cut the carbon out of the flash channel, reinstalled, allowed barrel additional cool down, reloaded with consistent pressure and set it back up in the Caldwell FCX Lead Sled.
Taking careful aim, control breathing and a inpatient trigger finger, i backed off, lowered the hammer and took a few minute break to get my breathing and heart rate back under control. You see, when the shooting gets REALLY good, i tend to get over excited and start punching the trigger or just impatient and allow the cross hairs to move off target.
Once i was feeling ok and my nerves were calm, i got back on target, pulled the hammer back and gently squeezed the V2's Hair Trigger.
After that 3rd shot i just looked down shaking my head and then started to whoop and holler like a Wild Injun!
Three
300gr Thor concials Touching at 100 yards!
That's a new target i found on targetpros.
It is perfect for 100 yards and looks great in the cross hairs for pin point accuracy. If you have a printer just click the 'scale to size" box and then print out a few to keep in the range box.
As you can see, the Three shots are almost dead center of the 1" square. That kind of accuracy is just down right scary and mind blowing to be honest.
The CVA Accura V2 is a Winner in my book for consistency, accuracy and dependability in the field. A true work horse that is going to get a ton of action on the shooting range this Winter.
Now the question is, How the heck can i improve those groups?!!
Well Yesterday "Nov 18th" I decided we have one more hunt left, i sighed in with the 245gr Powerbelts and 100gr blackhorn209, i checked the bullets impact at 150 yards, found it to be 2" low and that's perfect for my nephews hunt.
After checking the impact at 150 yards, i decided to switch to a "thumping" load in the V2 and see how she did off the Caldwell FCX Lead Sled. This rest is awesome and has allowed me to shoot some of the best groups ever.
Using the original elk load of 100gr Blackhorn209 and the New Ballistic Tip 300gr Thor "Center in picture", i got a new target set up, popped a couple primers through the clean/empty rifle. I used my 1/8" drill bit to clean out the carbon from the breech plugs flash channel and then proceeded to load up.These bullets are based off the Barnes bullet. All copper! No fragmenting on close range shots, no fragmenting with magnum loads, Just a great solid performing bullet, PERIOD!
Sized in .500" for all of my CVA Muzzle Loaders, they load with about 30lbs of seating pressure.
Once i had the rifle nestled in the FCX, I got the Barska Huntmaster 3-9x40 scope on target, pulled the hammer back, got my breathing under control and gently squeezed the trigger.
Bullet impacted dead center, 3 1/2" high @ 100 yards. Perfect! Just where it was during the 9 day hunt.
Removing the spent primer, i again used my 1/8" drill bit and with my fingers, inserted it into the breech plugs Flash channel and started to spin it and cut the nasty Carbon out of it. I made sure to give the side of the rifle a couple firm smacks to make sure all the primer carbon dust fell out and was not blocking the Flash Hole.Once the breech plug was carbon free, i reinstalled it and allowed the barrel an additional Few Minutes to cool down.
Consistency! Clean breech plugs flash hole, allow barrel cool down, consistent seating pressure.
Reloading the Accura V2 as closely as possible to the first shot, i got it back on the Lead Sled and on target.
I took my second shot and just smiled from ear to ear and started to get that excited feeling deep in my Gut. My Second shot was touching my first!
Again, Removing the breech plug " Thank goodness it removed with your bare fingers!" I cut the carbon out of the flash channel, reinstalled, allowed barrel additional cool down, reloaded with consistent pressure and set it back up in the Caldwell FCX Lead Sled.
Taking careful aim, control breathing and a inpatient trigger finger, i backed off, lowered the hammer and took a few minute break to get my breathing and heart rate back under control. You see, when the shooting gets REALLY good, i tend to get over excited and start punching the trigger or just impatient and allow the cross hairs to move off target.Once i was feeling ok and my nerves were calm, i got back on target, pulled the hammer back and gently squeezed the V2's Hair Trigger.
After that 3rd shot i just looked down shaking my head and then started to whoop and holler like a Wild Injun!Three
300gr Thor concials Touching at 100 yards!That's a new target i found on targetpros.
It is perfect for 100 yards and looks great in the cross hairs for pin point accuracy. If you have a printer just click the 'scale to size" box and then print out a few to keep in the range box.
As you can see, the Three shots are almost dead center of the 1" square. That kind of accuracy is just down right scary and mind blowing to be honest.
The CVA Accura V2 is a Winner in my book for consistency, accuracy and dependability in the field. A true work horse that is going to get a ton of action on the shooting range this Winter.
Now the question is, How the heck can i improve those groups?!!
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