Old CVA Hunterbolt Cap Question
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Spike
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Old CVA Hunterbolt Cap Question
I bought a 1998 cva hunterbolt 54 cal. inline. It uses musket caps. I went hunting yesterday, it was pouring rain, I made sure the capand the nipplearea stayed as dry as possible.The cap fits snug over the nipple. How much do I have to worry about this getting wet and not lighting the charge?
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RE: Old CVA Hunterbolt Cap Question
ORIGINAL: Euratte
I bought a 1998 cva hunterbolt 54 cal. inline. It uses musket caps. I went hunting yesterday, it was pouring rain, I made sure the capand the nipplearea stayed as dry as possible.The cap fits snug over the nipple. How much do I have to worry about this getting wet and not lighting the charge?
I bought a 1998 cva hunterbolt 54 cal. inline. It uses musket caps. I went hunting yesterday, it was pouring rain, I made sure the capand the nipplearea stayed as dry as possible.The cap fits snug over the nipple. How much do I have to worry about this getting wet and not lighting the charge?
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RE: Old CVA Hunterbolt Cap Question
When i used my x150 in wet weather, i would just keep either my hand over the opening or a stocking hat over the bolt area. A musket cap is a pretty snug fit, had one on my cva blazer and only had one misfire with a musket cap. Good reliable cap.
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Spike
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RE: Old CVA Hunterbolt Cap Question
Thanks. I'm muzzleloader hunting for the first time this year and I just wanted to make sure. I have this gun hanging barrel side down right now in the barn, the cap is removed. This is correct right? So there will not be any condensation.
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RE: Old CVA Hunterbolt Cap Question
Well, you left the nipple exposed, so any moisture that does end up, is going right into the nipple hole and right into your powder. I wouldnt leave muzzleloaders outside, I prefer to take them inside after a day of hunting.
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RE: Old CVA Hunterbolt Cap Question
ORIGINAL: Euratte
Thanks. I'm muzzleloader hunting for the first time this year and I just wanted to make sure. I have this gun hanging barrel side down right now in the barn, the cap is removed. This is correct right? So there will not be any condensation.
Thanks. I'm muzzleloader hunting for the first time this year and I just wanted to make sure. I have this gun hanging barrel side down right now in the barn, the cap is removed. This is correct right? So there will not be any condensation.
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RE: Old CVA Hunterbolt Cap Question
I've have these for my open action ML's. Works like a champ.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=56861
Also don't forget to detail clean the rifle - in particular the action.
I would do that at the end of a rain day's hunt if possible so to not allow excessive moisture to work it's magic.
Tahquamenon
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=56861
Also don't forget to detail clean the rifle - in particular the action.
I would do that at the end of a rain day's hunt if possible so to not allow excessive moisture to work it's magic.
Tahquamenon