Ram rod doesn’t reach the empty breach plug to verify its empty with the muzzle break on. I had to buy another ram rod and add an additional section to allow this.
Unfortunately, we do not have access to that information since that muzzleloader was discontinued quite some time ago. I would recommend contacting CVA directly as they should be able to help you out with that!
You can use most loose powders with the standard breech plug, however, if you would like to use Blackhorn you will need to use the Blackhorn 209 Breech Plug. I will include a link to a video that we made on this subject for you to review. Blackhorn 209 Breech Plug Video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Puba8Cpdu-U.html
Any suggestions for a load to down an Elk or bear? Will be in colorado, no scope and must be loose powder. Currently have 209a primers, BH209, just need to figure out .50 cal projectile and size of charge.
I would recommend using 120 grains measured by volume (84 grains by weight) of Blackhorn 209 with a 300 grain Thor Bullet. That powder charge will give you max velocity and Thor Bullets have 95% weight retention for additional knock-down power.
We have done quite a bit of testing with the collapsible ramrod and have been very impressed. It has been quite durable and is relatively easy to carry.
Your getting a floating barrel. I'll give up the ramrod not being slid into the gun for that any day. I keep my ramrod assembled and next to me in the stand for a follow up shot anyway.
We currently have the Anarchy Outdoors muzzle brakes on our website. I will include a link below. muzzle-loaders.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&q=anarchy+outdoors+muzzle+brake
They are great rifle but I can't shoot mine because I can't fine primers anywhere I bought it 7 months ago and have not shot it yet and that's not good it's a waste of money for me because everyone is out of cci 209 primers P
Is it difficult to pour powder or insert a bullet with that muzzle break? Also what about the length of the ram rod with the muzzle break? Need and extension piece?
It is very easy to insert the bullet and you can pour the powder directly into the barrel, however, I would recommend using a powder funnel as that will ensure less waste. The ramrod that is included with the Accura X-Treme muzzleloaders is long enough to load with the muzzle brake attached.
This muzzleloader maxes out at around 300 yards. If you are looking to be effective at 400+ yards then you will have to jump up to the CVA Paramount line or the Remington 700 UML.
I see where you are coming from, however, we have been very impressed with the durability of the collapsable ramrod and it is just a quick to deploy as the traditional design if not even faster.
If the barrel is free floated, can a two piece ramrod be inserted in both sides of the forend if you drill a neat hole each side or a grove? Maybe you can put in the word with CVA, Could be mouled into the forearm, Easier than to tag allog a non attached ramrod, unless you carry shooting sticks