CVA Accura V2

This is the Second CVA Accura V2 that Dudley McGarity of CVA has sent me for review. The first was the non-thumb hole version which shot amazing and felt great. I am a big fan of CVA's Thumb Hole Stock Design and this new V2 did not let me down.

New futures with the V2 Accura and the one of the greatest additions of course is the New Quick Release Breech Plug. I've put them through hard tests with Blackhorn209 and after 60 shots, the QRBP just backs right out without any blow back on the breech plug threads.

The Rubber grip panels offer a solid slip free hold. The rubber grip panels are combined with the new Soft Touch finish on the stock reducing shine, along with a better grip on the rifle. Mounted on the rear of the stock is possibly the best Recoil pad I have ever had on a muzzle loader. The Crush Zone recoil pad soaks up the heavy loads i like to test out and does not leave me in any sort of pain. The pain normally comes from the scope hitting be between the eyes when i forget to pull the rifle tight into my shoulder! Haha.

Attached to the Forearm and Rear Stock, comes the Quake Industries "The Claw" Sling. This is an excellent sling that is comfortable and HOLDS onto your shoulder. I used to use the typical leather sling but am sick and tired of those. With the Claw, you can sling the rifle over your shoulder and free up both hands, move around and not worry about it slipping off. When shooting a muzzle loader, its very important that i have a good Sling set up like The Claw so i can free up both hands and use either my range finder or what ever i need without having to deal with my rifle slipping off my shoulder.

If you like how the Claw performs, you will LOVE the Quake Inc. Sling Stix set up. Its basically the Claw sling but with a little slip up/down shoulder pad/carrying case and when you pull it straight down, A set of shooting Stix pop out and unfold automatically. I like to use the Two velcro strips that come with it and strap it down tightly over my barrel to hold them into place if i will be still hunting over a long period of time. A great set up, especially since most stores have them listed for sale at $30 and Under.

Frame,Break lever, Trigger

Moving onto the Frame section of the rifle, the Trigger guard acts as the breaking lever. A great design that's user friendly and extremely quite in the field.

The hammer is equipped with a Hammer Spur that you can remove and put on either the Left Side or Right Side depending if you are a righty or lefty.

The Firing pin is accessed by using a simple slotted screw driver "proper fitting works best" Remove the Firing pin bushing, remove Spring and the firing pin itself for easy cleaning and maintenance. "Be Sure to use a little Anti Seize on the Bushing before reinstalling."

One of the other great futures of the Accura V2 is the user friendly, Adjustable trigger. Screw it in to add some weight or back it out all of the way for a nice smooth crisp, grit free 2.5lb trigger pull. Both Accura's I have tested, triggers were the same. A big thumbs up to CVA for these awesome triggers they have installed on the Accura Line up!

The Barrel:

A 27" 1:28 Twist Bergara Barrel is standard on all Accura Rifles in either Blued "Not available on V2" or 416 Grade Stainless Steel.

This bore is machined beautifully inside and out. I only hunt with conicals "Colorado law" and so i chose the .500" 250 & 300gr Ballistic Tip Thor conicals.

I have only had this rifle out on the range Twice. Once at 50 yards for a scope sight in and then out to 100 yards later that evening. This is one hell of a smooth shooting rifle and Accurate. I shoot off a Caldwell Tack Driver bag rest and a sock filled with pinto beans. I use that bean filled sock for the rear section of the stock to keep a good solid hold on the rifle. With a 100gr Blackhorn209 charge with the 300gr Thor, i have been printing 1 1/4" 3 shot groups @ 100 yards right off the bat. No load development, just pick a bullet, powder charge and get out on the range to give it a try. Im not exactly sure how to improve on that group other than possibly allowing the barrel to cool down between shots, but to be honest, the first shot is the one that counts.

When i first got the rifle, the first thing i did was strip the entire rifle of the stock & forearm so i just had the frame in the palm of my hand. I have been using a product that i truly believe in. Before applying this product you MUST de-grease the part you are about to work with. I like to use a small piece of cloth and soak it in rubbing alcohol. Alcohol removes light oil very easily and dries out fast. I do this 3 times, allowing each washing to dry thoroughly.

Once the Part has been cleaned you can Now open your bottle of Dyna Tek Gun Shield.

Gun Shield is an excellent product to use on your hunting rifle. It WILL protect your rifle from Rust and Corrosion. If you have a Nickel plated muzzle loader for example, how many times have we seen the ugly copper color that primers/blow back leave on our frames or barrels? Gun Shield will protect your Nickel plated rifle/pistol against that nasty looking stain that never seems to come clean.

Fouling from black powder and other sub powders often are a nasty mess to scrub off your muzzle loader. Every little nook and cranny seems to catch all the fouling and it just keeps building up over time.

With a beautiful Muzzle Loader like the V2 i was not about to let any stains or worse, Rust hurt it!

I gave the V2 Three coats of Gun Shield and the barrel came out as smooth as glass. In fact if you point a light on it and look down the side, you seriously would think it was a mirror.

I will be testing the Dyna Tek Gun Shield on all of my CVA Muzzle Loaders!

Range reports on the V2 are coming at the end of our Hunting Season!
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