THE NEW CVA APEX MUZZLELOADER
GUTPYLZ
9/5/09 1:37pm
Well I made the plunge today after LOTS of research. I wanted the interchangeable barrel system like the T/C Encore and Pro Hunter. After much scrutiny, I decided to go for the CVA APEX. I can't tell you how stoked I am!! This is one sweet rifle by feel and quality. I had honestly had my mind set on the Encore, but after the write ups and hands on, I was SOLD!!! I can't wait to get to the range and shoot this rifle. Bergara Barrels are considered the best manufactured barrels and most write ups suggested T/C owners to upgrade also. Anyway, the 1 thing I don't like is it doesn't come with a open sight. It comes with a scope rail, but most states don't allow scopes, so I don't understand that one.
I'm going to buy the 22-250 barrel for Coyote's this winter. Another feature I like on this rifle is the trigger adjust. Found out that the T/C comes with a 4.75 Trigger and costs about 100 bucks to get done. The APEX lets you adjust to 3 lbs, which I prefer. Anything lighter than that is dangerous in MY opinion. I say that for Hunting and not the range. We hunt with gloves sometimes and adrenaline makes for a dangerous situation. Anyway, I'll post back on how it shoots. Trying to figure out what sabot and projectile to use. I'm open to suggestions.
I'm going to buy the 22-250 barrel for Coyote's this winter. Another feature I like on this rifle is the trigger adjust. Found out that the T/C comes with a 4.75 Trigger and costs about 100 bucks to get done. The APEX lets you adjust to 3 lbs, which I prefer. Anything lighter than that is dangerous in MY opinion. I say that for Hunting and not the range. We hunt with gloves sometimes and adrenaline makes for a dangerous situation. Anyway, I'll post back on how it shoots. Trying to figure out what sabot and projectile to use. I'm open to suggestions.
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Apex never was meant to come with open sights, Its was designed strictly to be a scoped muzzleloader. Even the stock design was made for comfort with a scope.
Have you tried adjusting the trigger? They go from 3lbs up to 5lbs.
That APEX was hard to find. i went through a lot of states to find one. I called Cabelas in South Dakota and they had two. I ended up driving out of my way to get one. Thank heaven I'm a Truck Driver lol
Email Thor and request a sample pack ( Free of charge) it comes with 4 bullets .500 - .501 - .502 and .503" Start out with the smallest and find out which bullet fits the snuggest. Should go down with 25-30lbs pressure. This sample is just to figure out what diameter bullet you're will need, After that you can order the real deal and start shooting :thumb
For Powerbelts, Give the 270 -300 and 338gr Platinum a look, they shot the best along with the 245gr Aerotip.
I appreciate your feedback. You seem to know what you're talking about. :not-worthy
I'm looking forward to to seeing how it shoots. It does suck that I won't have a lot of time to play with it before my Central Utah hunt starts. I pretty much will have to be stuck with the first thing I try. With my bonus points I should draw a Muzzy Nevada tag for next year. I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a late Muley or Whitetail hunt in North Dakota with my Muzzy. Well see I guess.
My guess is that you'll need the .500" or .501" Dia bullet. So far they've been doing great with charges of 90 to 110gr pyrodex RS. Very easy bullets to sight in. I had traded for a traditions inline and i hadnt owned it one day and was already putting 3 shots into a 1" group @ 100 yards lol
I've yet to shoot Thors past 150 yards. I had just enough time to find the bullet sizes i needed, sight in & do some bullet testings. Hunting season came up pretty quick on me. I will be doing more shooting though at 150 and even 200 yards this fall/winter with the Thors.
but no matter the size, i wanna see pics
I need 4 more preference points before i can get a chance at a trophy unit near me.
I got within 20 yards of this bad boy!!! Actually there were 2 elk, he had started to feed in the thick timber and i wasnt able to get pics of the 2 elk. One 7x7 and one was a 6x6 :not-worthy