![[Deleted]](https://www.huntingnet.com/forum/iconimages/black-powder/deleted_ltr.gif)
[Deleted]
01-02-2004, 10:31 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: LEVITTOWN N.Y. USA
Posts: 506
RE: Optima 209 Breakaction by CVA
Ifferd check out the cva forum
http://www.cva.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi
http://www.cva.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi
01-05-2004, 01:53 PM
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location:
Posts: 201
RE: Optima 209 Breakaction by CVA
I have an optima with the 26 inch barrel. I love it so far. for the money its a great gun and it kills just as well as an expensive one. Took 2 deer with it this year. I shoot powerbelts and 100gr of pyrodex. I think the 29 in barrel is supposed to add range to the gun by stabalizing the bullet more with more spin. Plus i have been told that it is more likely to burn all of the powder in a magnum load instead of shoot some out of the barrel. Mine is very accurate out to 150 and i didnt try it past that because i was short on ammo. the gun is also super easy to clean, especally compared to the ole hawkin. In my opinion the gun is a great value.
01-05-2004, 02:15 PM
#5
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: South Central PA
Posts: 406
RE: Optima 209 Breakaction by CVA
I agree. I have the 26in Optima and for the money, it's a great gun. I am shooting 2 50 gr T7 pellets w/ 295 gr Powerbelt HP. I also took 2 deer w/ it this year w/ no problem.
I only shot it out to 100 yards and it was producing results that I needed.
I only shot it out to 100 yards and it was producing results that I needed.
01-05-2004, 09:24 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,092
RE: Optima 209 Breakaction by CVA
I sold mine. The 29" barrel adds weight that makes the gun heavier and much more forward-balanced. The 26" barrel probably balances better and would be a bit faster handling.
Try to get one with a good trigger from the get-go, else you'll find no easy way to correct a bad one.
If you find one with a screw just below the hammer on the side of the action, it will be of more recent manufacture and incorporates some improvements. The older ones only had pins on the action sides. Now if I only knew what that screw is for.
You should at least look at a Huntsman as an alternative.
Try to get one with a good trigger from the get-go, else you'll find no easy way to correct a bad one.
If you find one with a screw just below the hammer on the side of the action, it will be of more recent manufacture and incorporates some improvements. The older ones only had pins on the action sides. Now if I only knew what that screw is for.
You should at least look at a Huntsman as an alternative.
