Coffeeman Report post Posted December 5, 2015 Anyone else shot this? CVA optima v2... Went out today to finish dialing it in I've been shooting 100 grains 777 and 245 grain powerbelts most groups under 2"... Tried the federal bor lock 270 grain (bullet I planned to hunt with) same powder same primer and got 24++" groups holy smokes shot three terrible groups ! Went back to the powerbelts and groups went under 2" so frustrated hunt starts in one week. Would you guys trust a powerbelt in a hunting situation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted December 5, 2015 I would not trust a power belt in a hunting situation and here is why. I was sent some power belts to try and leave feedback on. This was back when they were fist coming out and they shot great. A five shot group, 1 1/2" at 100 yards from sandbags, 4" low and 4" left of where I had my XTP's sighted in for. I loaded one and went "rabbit hunting" with it to practice before hunting season. After a day of bumping around walking, climbing hills, etc. just like a deer hunt I was going to empty the load by firing it but I put the ramrod down the barrel first. The bullet had moved about 1/2" forward in the barrel during that day of walking. Yes I mark my ramrods with the load I am shooting. This has never happened to me with a sabot that takes some force down the barrel. Seemed to me to be unsafe and would create an obstructed barrel. I reseated it and fired it off without a problem. I have no idea on bullet performance outside of target shooting but for me this experience makes me question them. I don't know if they have made them better grip the barrel so this would not happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted December 5, 2015 my minister has taken antelope - muledeer- javelin and elk all using powerbelts in his knight .50 at ranges from 40 yrds to 180 never had a problem gun shoots clover leafs at 100 yrds I will use them on my next muzzy hunt they normally group a tight 2 " at 100 for me in my knight .54 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted December 6, 2015 I'm with sparky on this. When I worked in a sporting goods store the rep told me to mark your ramrod and double check after driving with them in the barrel and the muzzle pointed down as they will slide forward. Seems like a really easy problem they could fix but don't for some reason. Way to many other great options out there to risk it. Colorado is a different story as they are legal since they are full bore diameter. Or close enough at least. Even then, way to many other good options imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted December 6, 2015 My CVA loves precision bullets... If you decide to change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coffeeman Report post Posted December 6, 2015 Thanks guys ready to throw my hat the other day... Used federal premium in my .270 wsm nothing but perfect. Thought it would perform equably it did not. I'll figure something out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted December 6, 2015 Sabot out of my cva optima mag with 150 grns of 777. Dropped my bull like right now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buglethemin Report post Posted December 6, 2015 I tried those federal bor in my cva and they sucked horrible will not use them. I found the best shooting bullet out of my cva was Thompson center shock wave bonded 250 grain w smooth sabot shot a 1.5 inch group at 200 yds. I'm excited about my muzzy hunt starting this Friday. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsotm Report post Posted December 6, 2015 I stick with XTP's and a harvester sabot! Cheaper and gets the job done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
