CVA Wolf V2 Northwest Muzzleloader Review, Fix Misfires, Sighting, Hunting Experience & Cleaning.

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. 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.
After the product links below - I have an EXTENDED COMMENTS & DETAILS BELOW on many things, tips, beyond what I cover in the video. Please comment if you have useful info for our subscribers after you’ve watched the video and read my comments.
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CVA Wolf V2 Product Page/Specs cva.com/product/wolf-v2-north...
CVA FAQ - very good info cva.com/faq/
CVA 209 Primer Kit: cva.bpishopping.com/209-conve...
Primers & Musket Caps: muzzle-loaders.com/collection...
Hodgdon 50/50 Pyrodex Pellets: muzzle-loaders.com/collection...
Hornady SST 250g Bullets & Sabots: muzzle-loaders.com/collection...
MORE INFO about the CVA Wolf V2 NW Edition (MY EXPERIENCE), 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 Fiber-Optic 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 1-2" group from 50-100 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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[@TheRealWorld737]

BTW... CVA recommends loading the Pyrodex pellets darker side down (toward the primer). Helps with detonation. That may have been why my initial misfires happened. Has NOT been a problem since then and the Wolf has fired every time. WA state has since allowed regular primers - but they don't have the exposed breech (which is still required).

[@ditchdigger93]

You're not near done sighting in yet. I'm sure you have shot it some more by now though. Take at least three shots with each setting or you don't know if you are sighted in or just got lucky once. If you are going to use pellets with musket caps you may find it good to start your load with about five grains of loose powder to set the pellets off. I've heard of a lot of people doing that. All three of my inlines are 209 primed and I even have a misfire once in a great while. Nature of the beast I guess.

[@BrettsCorner92]

Loose powder is better For that type of gun.

[@TheRealWorld737]

Thanks

[@hunterhess884]

Any percussion cap or flinter will always fire loose powder better I recommend trying pyrodex 3f if you can find it or real black powder

[@TheRealWorld737]

Great advice- thanks.

[@brettduffy1992]

You can even use a patch round ball if you are a cheap skate like me. But you're gonna have to lower your powder charge to about 50 grains and keep it within about 50 yd and you'll have about 6 Inch groups which are plenty for hunting

[@TheRealWorld737]

Great tip - thank you!

[@Thekoffrekup]

There inline rifles were made for 209s

[@TheRealWorld737]

Correct. But NW requirements (WA/ID/OR) legally required a musket cap. So CVA has been manufacturing the exposed breech percussion cap specific option (actually sold with it as a "NW" version). If you watch the whole video, you'll see that it ends up being very reliable. I'm not sure if people are watching the entire video. Because I shot it 4 times without any further misfires. One thing I did find out later was that the pellets are recommended to be installed with the darker end loaded toward the primer/percussion cap. That may have been my issue initially. IDK. Note: WA recently started allowing 209 primers - but still has to be the exposed breech.

[@craigcook1571]

I would be plugging those holes in the breach plug while hunting 😬

[@TheRealWorld737]

LOL

[@calebroushar3891]

I heard you should be using powder whenever you're using musket caps apparently the muskie caps ignite powder more easily than they do with the pyroducts pellets or the triple 7 or the white hots and I've even read literature in the user manual when it says do not recommend using musket caps with that particular breach plug to use pyrodex or white hot pellets or triple seven pellets anytime pelletized powder it recommends do not use those with musket caps within your user manual if and out ask the CVA manufacturer or company I'm sure they got a good customer lineup and a good customer review and would be happy to help you with a little bit of customer service

[@TheRealWorld737]

I’m sure the loose powder would ignite better. The breach plug in the rifle in my video is specifically made for musket caps. After the first two misfires it ignited accurately four more times with no problem. Happy with the performance after the first 2 misfires that were likely my fault. I have ordered the 209 primer conversion kit. If I can find those primers I’ll do another video. But for now, the musket caps are what’s been required in WA until this year.

[@davidmi1960]

this doesn't make sense to me. Oregon, Idaho and Washington require black powder not pellets, they also will not allow Sabots in Oregon and I believe Washington and Idaho, just this year Washington said you could use 209 primers

[@TheRealWorld737]

Pellets are legal in WA. I think I made some notes in my comments in the description about the differences and such if you peruse the comments and descriptions

[@Everythingoutdoors902]

Why not just use a 209 primer?

[@TheRealWorld737]

As I explained in the video, and have commented in the comments section - this is a "NW Edition". That means that CVS has built it with a musket cap breech plug which has holes drilled in it. WA/ID/OR states all required "open breech plugs/ aka - exposed ignition" and NOT a shotgun - or modern primer system component. However, WA just started allowing modern primers. But the ignition system still has to be exposed to the elements - but CVA doesn't build one. I have ordered a 209 breech - but it's closed. My plan is to machine out the holes to make it legal. (that is the long answer LOL - but thanks for asking). Dialogue like this helps us all understand what's going on more.