CVA Shotgun Information Manual

SHOTGUN
Warranty
Information
WARNING
You must read this prior to
construction or shooting.
You can
Shoot it
™ 

Muzzleloading Shotguns
Replicas of original muzzleloading guns are as faithful to the original de-
signs as possible. For this reason, replicas cannot be made with many of the
refinements and features the shooter has come to expect as standard on
modern cartridge firearms.
Each shooter should remember that now, just as in colonial days, there is
no way to build a shotgun to absolve the user of the need to use good judg-
ment.
When handled properly, a shotgun is a safe and enjoyable firearm to shoot.
If...

AImportant Cautions .......................................................................... 2
BIntroduction ....................................................................................... 3
CBlackpowder ...................................................................................... 4
DPreparation Before Loading ............................................................. 6
ERecommended Blackpowder Charges .............................................. 8
FShot...

A. IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
1. Always wear shatter proof shooting glasses and ear protection.
2. Use blackpowder only. (See page 4.)
3. Never fire a muzzleloading shotgun unless wad (or ball) is firmly
seated against powder charge.
4. Do not exceed recommended maximum powder charges. (See page 9.)
5. Never lean over (or stand in front of) muzzle at any time.
6. Never attempt to shoot out a wad (or ball) which is not firmly seated
against powder charge.
7. Treat a misfire or failure to fire as though the gun...

B. INTRODUCTION
1. This manual contains instructions, cautions and dangers for the safe use
of CVA muzzleloading shotguns. They should be FOLLOWED COM-
PLETELY.
2. When properly handled, a muzzleloading shotgun is safe and enjoyable
to use, if you follow a FEW BASIC RULES.
3. There is no way to build a muzzleloading shotgun to absolve the user of
the need to use GOOD JUDGMENT. Do not abuse your muzzleloading
shotgun.
4. Your muzzleloading shotgun should be treated with the RESPECT DUE
ANY FIREARM; in...

C. BLACKPOWDER
1. BLACKPOWDER is the only safe propellant to use in any muzzleload-
ing firearm. Pyrodex RS is an acceptable substitute.
2. The term BLACKPOWDER does not mean any powder that is black in
color. Modern smokeless powders are also black in color. Always be sure
that the blackpowder used is commercially manufactured blackpowder
for use in muzzleloaders, offered for sale by a reputable dealer. TAKE
NO CHANCES!!
3. The applications of the various granulations of blackpowder are as fol-
lows:...

CAUTION: Never smoke while
loading, shooting or handling
blackpowder. Always  follow
manufacturer ’s safety precau-
tions, as listed on the container.
D.PREPARATION BEFORE
LOADING
NOTE: T h e  s hotgun must be
cleaned prior to loading
to remove the factory ap-
plied preservative and
any foreign matter that
may be in the barrels.
1.Lock function and adjust-
ment.
a. Set the right hammer on
HALF-COCK. At this set-
ting it should not be possible to manually push the right hammer
forward and the hammer...

c.Pull each hammer to FULL-COCK position. The hammers should
be securely locked in that position. It should be impossible to
push the hammers forward manually. Pull each trigger separately.
Take care not to let the hammers slam onto a bare nipple by
restricting their forward travel with your thumb. Allowing a ham-
mer to hit a bare nipple with force can cause the end to flatten
and create difficulty during installation and removal of percus-
sion caps.
d. If the locks do not operate properly, removal and...

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E. SUITABLE BLACK POWDER CHARGE FOR
MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN
1.The correct powder charge for a muzzleloading shotgun is never weighed.
It is determined by volume measure and the same measuring device is
also used to achieve the volume measure for the shot charge as well.
This type of measuring is known as Volumetric Balanced Loading.
2. A volumetric balance load will provide the most efficient shot pattern,
regardless of the amount of shot chosen. Adding more powder will re-
sult in a wide dispersion of the...