I have a cva optima and my son wants to shoot it at the range. Is it safe to shoot a single 50gr pellet with sabot I normally shoot and hunt with 100gr or 2 pellets but didnt know if 50grain charge would hurt anything?
every 50 cal I ever saw any recommendations from the factory said the recommended minimum load was 60 grains. Throw away those pellets and get some real black powder and a powder measure. Use the 60 grains for ur son and limit the range. Only way to limit his range will be to put him in a spot where he can't see but 50 yards. I put my son in a stand and reminded him that his little CVA was only to be shot out to 50 yards and he slings one out to a doe at about 100 yds. I hope it was a clean miss.
MD what model is it? IF you no longer have the manual I bet CVA has one online you can download.
Hawg my CVA and my Traditions both list 50 grains as the minimum and the one I built back in the 80's listed 30 grains as minimum and I shot many a coke can at 50+ with it.