cva 12 gauge double barrel

[Wv_mingo327]

First off let me thank each and everyone for all the reply’s and all the help and knowledge offered. I did end up picking up the CVA (i’ll upload some pics soon i’m on my way to work) I didn’t pay full asking price , stopped back bye the shop that had it and the owner wasn’t in but I looked it over a little better this time and asked the younger guy working the counter if they could do any better on price he looked at the tag with some random letters on it ( i assume some kind a code to let them know what they have invested in each piece they have ) told me he could do 450$ out the door! i actually got out the door with it and two new CVA ol reliable nipples and a tin of remington #11 caps. they didn’t have any shot or wads or shot cards tho. my biggest thing i noticed was i ask if i may use there gauge and measure the bore myself this go around, i was using what appeared to be typical triangle bore gauge (on internet there sold as tad cash brand i do believe or colt ? ) but when measure both barrels it reads 73 which is 0.730 i assume. no where near the first measurement the owner gave i an going to get a caliper and measure deeper in the barrel if anyone thinks that will benefit me but from what i gather than would make both barrels cylinder bore? i got this to mostly small game hunt with rabbits, squirrels, possibly grouse. i know i need to set up and work up a load but my question now is can i use standers lead from a typical 12 gauge shell given i measured my powder and shot accordingly as no one around carries shot was thinking of making some homemade shot wads and cards if this would work. and one other thing would it be worth it to possibly entertain the idea of jug choking? i have read a little about it i’m use to having a decent full choke and #5 for squirrels for some of our high up timber here in WV.

 

[R Ellis]

You did well at that price .I have a CVA double 12 and have used it for over 30 years with no problems . Also you can order everything you need from online suppliers . Enjoy your new to you gun

 

[2 shots]

sorry this went to wrong post ... my bad. i told myself over 50 years ago when i started that if i ever lost a deer i would never shoot at another one. i meant it too. it makes me take careful aim and not take risky or running shots. 71 and still hunting ,so.....

 

[Old Shepherd]

I just received 50# of shot at the Post office last Friday. I got one bag of #5 and one bag of 7.5. I got them from Precision Reloading in Mitchell SD. If you go this route the cheapest freight is by USPS for only $20.00 because it fits in the $20.00 box. I think the shot was $53.00 a bag. I know that is ridiculous and should be about $8.00 a bag or so. But gas isn't .48 a gal anymore either. At least they had it in stock. When I need wads I go through Ballistic Products anymore. They are Circle Fly brand that used to be everywhere, but not even Dixie Gun Works had any in stock the last time I checked.
Old Shepherd

 

[Century to late]

First off let me thank each and everyone for all the reply’s and all the help and knowledge offered. I did end up picking up the CVA (i’ll upload some pics soon i’m on my way to work) I didn’t pay full asking price , stopped back bye the shop that had it and the owner wasn’t in but I looked it over a little better this time and asked the younger guy working the counter if they could do any better on price he looked at the tag with some random letters on it ( i assume some kind a code to let them know what they have invested in each piece they have ) told me he could do 450$ out the door! i actually got out the door with it and two new CVA ol reliable nipples and a tin of remington #11 caps. they didn’t have any shot or wads or shot cards tho. my biggest thing i noticed was i ask if i may use there gauge and measure the bore myself this go around, i was using what appeared to be typical triangle bore gauge (on internet there sold as tad cash brand i do believe or colt ? ) but when measure both barrels it reads 73 which is 0.730 i assume. no where near the first measurement the owner gave i an going to get a caliper and measure deeper in the barrel if anyone thinks that will benefit me but from what i gather than would make both barrels cylinder bore? i got this to mostly small game hunt with rabbits, squirrels, possibly grouse. i know i need to set up and work up a load but my question now is can i use standers lead from a typical 12 gauge shell given i measured my powder and shot accordingly as no one around carries shot was thinking of making some homemade shot wads and cards if this would work. and one other thing would it be worth it to possibly entertain the idea of jug choking? i have read a little about it i’m use to having a decent full choke and #5 for squirrels for some of our high up timber here in WV.

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