FULL REVIEW of the CVA WOLF V2 MUZZLELOADER (NW EDITION Washington/Oregon/Idaho Black Powder Legal Note IDAHO doesn't allow pellets or sabots!) LEGAL HUNTING ONLY THIS VIDEO IS A SAFE DEMONSTRATION. ***UPDATE 08/2024** WA no longer mentions “exposed to weather” requirements https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.a... & modern primers are ok. (See for yourself)
Full Review: Features; Loading; How to fix Misfire; Sighting In; Pros/Cons in the Hunt; How to Clean; Powder/Bullets/ Cleaning accessories & How to clean your Muzzleloader. *NOTE: UNDER FEDERAL LAW, THIS MUZZLELOADER (BLACK POWDER) IS NOT CONSIDERED A FIREARM. IT IS LEGALLY CONSIDERED AN ANTIQUE AND IS A SINGLE SHOT UNMODIFIED UNIT FOR TARGET AND HUNTING.

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CVA Wolf V2 Product Page/Specs https://cva.com/product/wolfv2north...
CVA FAQ very good info https://cva.com/faq/
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Hodgdon 50/50 Pyrodex Pellets: https://muzzleloaders.com/collection...
Hornady SST 250g Bullets & Sabots: https://muzzleloaders.com/collection...

Tips, Hunting, Sighting, Etc.....
Factory Specs:
.50 Caliber rifled barrel muzzloader.
24" SS 416 barrel.
1:28" Twist Rate
Up to 150 grain powder capable (according to CVA FAQ page)
Optimum is 100 grain.
QRBP Quick Release Breech Plug (unscrews).
Open FiberOptic Sights
Ambi Stock (adjustable to be shortened by 1")
Recoil Pad
6.15 lbs.

SUMMARY: Overall, I really think this rifle is the best choice for the beginning muzzleloader. It's light, full featured (for the NW rules); reliable and accurate. I enjoyed carrying it around the woods. It was light enough to either sling or hand carry in one hand. The shorter barrel makes it a great brush gun and even with open sights I can get a 12" group from 50100 yards.
* I believe that getting into black powder has brought me back to my roots. It has forced me to think about taking my shots slow with lots of thought about going for accuracy & patience. It's a great thing!!! Just do it!! For the price, the Wolf V2 can't be beat to get started.

You cannot use lead balls in the CVA Wolf because it's rifled. In the video I am using Hornady SST 250g Muzzleloader Bullets. I bought my rifle at Fisherman's Marine in Portland. The gentleman behind the counter is very experienced Oregon black powder hunter & did not recommend the belted bullets for me. As for powder, I chose the Hodgdon Pyrodex 50 grain pellets (black powder substitute) for ease and consistency. The standard load is 100 grains (2 pellets). (CVA states on their FAQ page that you can use up to 150 grains) 100 grains gave me satisfactory range & velocity to 100 yards no problem. With open sights I could go out to 150 yards but ethically, you risk wounding an animal & not finding it. Remember, with black powder hunting you get ONE SHOT.

While sighting in I moved my rear sight ramp 2 times. TIP: when you push the rear sight ramp forward (up) the impact point on the target will move UP as well. If you slide it back (down) it will move down. Make small adjustments and use a bench when doing this. You can also adjust the windage (left and right) on the rear ramp. I ended up centering my sights at the 50 yard range. My modern rifle is an early 70's Remington Model 760 30.06 carbine pump. So, I am used to aiming a little higher at farther ranges. Knowing where your rifle hits and recognizing ranges (with practice) will make you a better hunter.

While sighting in I was able to keep accuracy/reliability up to 4 shots before cleaning at all. It was REAL dirty though when I did clean it. Use your judgment. I'll write more here as I find time...

During the hunt, I mentioned that the breech release lever/button on the front of the trigger guard was activated by my backpack when I was adjusting the sling. It's important to keep this in mind.

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