Just starting out CVA KENTUCKY. 45 RIFLE

[Clb_410]

Just starting out and have a few questions?
I bought a CVA Kentucky 45 cal rifle. How can I tell if it is a kit? Also not sure which digits indicate manufacturer date.
Second,I have not shot it yet,but am having a hard time finding cleaning kit for .45. Any suggestions? Any links to good cleaning tutorials would be help also. Thank you. Looking forward to learning more.

 

[hanshi]

A kit is not necessary for cleaning the rifle. You will need a .45 jag and some patches, also a good "range rod" and muzzleguard. Water is all I use to clean a gun and it's free. After cleaning and drying use a good oil, but sparingly, to swab the dry bore and protect it from rust. Best is to get with an experienced BP shooter who can show you the ropes.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Like hanshi says! It simple and you need not make it complicated.

 

[Clb_410]

A kit is not necessary for cleaning the rifle. You will need a .45 jag and some patches, also a good "range rod" and muzzleguard. Water is all I use to clean a gun and it's free. After cleaning and drying use a good oil, but sparingly, to swab the dry bore and protect it from rust. Best is to get with an experienced BP shooter who can show you the ropes.

Thank you. This bit of info has been very helpful. I feel a little better about the cleaning process.

 

[russellshaffer]

There is a search option at the top of the page. Type in "cleaning" and you will find many links to help with cleaning your new rifle. Just pick the method that seemss best to you.

 

[Clb_410]

Thank you. I will check it out.

 

[SDSmlf]

Just starting out and have a few questions?
I bought a CVA Kentucky 45 cal rifle. How can I tell if it is a kit? Also not sure which digits indicate manufacturer date.
Second,I have not shot it yet,but am having a hard time finding cleaning kit for .45. Any suggestions? Any links to good cleaning tutorials would be help also. Thank you. Looking forward to learning more.

First thing to do is to confirm your new gun was not left loaded by the previous owner. Do you know for certain there is no charge in the barrel?

 

[Clb_410]

I don't. How can I tell?

 

[ohio ramrod]

Simple test, place ramrod along side of rifle , line end up with breech plug slightly ahead of the drum, Then insert and check to see if the ramrod goes completely down to drum area. Also the nipple should be open to the muzzle, pouring a little water will tell you if the channel is open.

 

[Clb_410]

Thank you..the ramrod goes all the way down.
Thank you for your help

 

[Marshhawk]

I have one of those old CVA .45 flinters built from a kit. Plain as an old Ford truck, but surprisingly accurate.

 

[Uncle Miltie]

A kit is not necessary for cleaning the rifle. You will need a .45 jag and some patches, also a good "range rod" and muzzleguard. Water is all I use to clean a gun and it's free. After cleaning and drying use a good oil, but sparingly, to swab the dry bore and protect it from rust. Best is to get with an experienced BP shooter who can show you the ropes.

I concur. Regular unheated water cleans as well as any of the boiling hot whiz bang concoctions.