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    Quick Thanks

    THanks all for mentioning Win Blevin's writings. I recently purchased "Stone Song" and "So Wild a Dream". I'm in the middle of Stone Song now and it is a great book and very thoughtfully written. Thanks again. Dean
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    Pietta/Navy Arms side by side parts?

    Thanks, Rebel. I appreciate that.
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    Pietta/Navy Arms side by side parts?

    Quick question on finding parts for my 12 gauge Pietta/Navy Arms kit. Specifically for the barrel wedge...forgive me, I don't know the correct terms for these, the wedge plates and screws? Are these a standard size or different for each gun model? Does Dixie Gun Works carry ones that will...
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    Back online and have some Shotgun Identity issues...

    Thanks, Rebel. I called Navy Arms to get some info earlier this morning and got the ol' "we sent all those records to the Alcohol and Firearms division" but, she did tell me it was a nice gun in the 70's. Thanks for letting me know I can still get parts there. I think I need butt plate...
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    Back online and have some Shotgun Identity issues...

    Hey All! Finally back online and have a new (older) shotgun to play with ta' boot! Here's the deal...I received a mid-70's Navy Arms double barrel side by side in 12 gauge from my dad. NICE GUY! It is an unfinished kit. I am missing a couple screws but that is normal for me... I have no...
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    How Do I "KNOW" which style my muzzleloader is?

    You guys are great! You're right. It's a Mountain Rifle. Deduced this from all the descriptions. 2 barrel wedges, no patchbox and 1:66 twist. I love that formula to figure the twist. Thanks for that. Dean
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    How Do I "KNOW" which style my muzzleloader is?

    Okay...laugh if you want, but I'm not sure how to "know for sure" (I'm thinking about barrel twist here) which style my .54 CVA Kit Rifle is. I remember the box (this was quite a while ago) said "Big Bore" on it...and I "THINK" it was a Mountain Rifle, but after visiting the site and looking at...
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    Thanks you all! I'm shooting about as consistent as I can hope. 3" group at 50 yards. If I could see better I'd want better. I've been working on this rifle for the last two weeks and am very happy with some changes I've made. It looks/feels better in my hands. Just glad to be shooting...
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    RandyS Good discussion...I just mic'd the barrel and cam up with average of .533 on the bore and .553 on the grooves. With my patch at 15 and ball at .530 do you think this could be too tight? It does take an amount of force to short start the ball but once it's in the barrel she goes pretty...
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    :bow: Thank you all for your input. First, I have the trigger mechanism set and fixed. Feels almost perfect to me. Nice and crisp but no excess pull. Second, I have it shooting 2" groups at 50 yards. This for me is outstanding. I have a cataract in my sighting eye and cannot see well...
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    Zonie and Runner, WOW :bow: What information! I will be working that trigger (lipstick and all) later. I have to read, reread and rereread your posts so I fully understand them. Your technical knowledge of the workings of the trigger and lock are amazing...I'm running as fast as I can just...
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    "Hello the Camp!"

    NoDeer, I'm in the Western part of the state about half way up. A town called Ludington. Dean
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    I did, however, get the front trigger pull back to a somewhat manageable range. It's not too far off of where I'd want it to be for a hunting situation. Dean
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    Swampman, Zonie and Charcloth ~ Thank you for this information. You all have given me a lot to chew on. Still having fits with the trigger setup. Mine does not have a screw between the triggers (there is a hole but no screw) but there is a screw behind the set trigger which engages the...
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    Roundball, Thanks for the insight on charges. I know growing up that I used 90 grains in my .50 Hawken and limited my shots. Switching to the .54 I wasn't sure of powder charge and where I should be shooting at (pun intended). Due to eye problems I keep all my shots to 50 yards or closer...
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    Thanks, Noah. All great insight. I'm shooting Pyrodex in her right now and shooting off a rest. I think that I have been keeping the stock on the bag, but will check that tomorrow. For cleaning I haven't been using a solvent...don't shoot me on this...I found a "recipe" for a solvent using...
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    Swampman, Thanks for the info...could I drop to 60 or 70 and be within the "safe zone" for killing Ft/Pds out to 50 yards? Dean
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    Also, I'm shooting FF in her. Do you think that be effecting the accuracy that much? Do most of you shoot FFF in .54's? Thanks. Dean
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    Sorry all....yeah that was ONE FOOT grouping. Here's what I've done. I dropped to 80 grains of powder, .530 ball, .015 prelubed patch, No. 11 cap. My grouping is now abou 3" at 50 yards. Not great, but better. I will be shooting again tomorrow. This weapon has a VERY heavy trigger. I...
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    CVA .54 Big Bore Accuracy Problems

    I have recently completed a kit for CVA .54 from the 80's. Looks good but shoots horrible. Barrel seems clean. Due to the 1:66 twist I'm shooting patch and ball. At 50 I can't keep it within a 1' group. :cursing: I'm going back out today starting with a lighter load 80 grains and moving...
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