- Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:33 pm
#21324
Recently, I traded for a CVA flintlock (traditional). I can't find a model number or anything on it, but I do like it. I've shot it a bit, and so far no problems.
One thing that concerned me though, is the fact that a few CVA's blew up some time ago; namely their inlines. This being said, I'm not loading it for absolute maximum power; 80gr. or so of Pyrodex pushing a .495PRB seems like a good deer load so far, and I don't really intend on pushing it any further.
Breechplug is stuck though, and I did pull some rust out of the bore with a brush, swab, and paper towel. There's a little bit left, and I've soaked it in oil, & patched it dry. So far, so good.
Is a stuck breechplug anything to be concerned about? Anything as far as barrel strength issues to worry about (with CVA's "reputation")?
Thanks in advance!
One thing that concerned me though, is the fact that a few CVA's blew up some time ago; namely their inlines. This being said, I'm not loading it for absolute maximum power; 80gr. or so of Pyrodex pushing a .495PRB seems like a good deer load so far, and I don't really intend on pushing it any further.
Breechplug is stuck though, and I did pull some rust out of the bore with a brush, swab, and paper towel. There's a little bit left, and I've soaked it in oil, & patched it dry. So far, so good.
Is a stuck breechplug anything to be concerned about? Anything as far as barrel strength issues to worry about (with CVA's "reputation")?
Thanks in advance!
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