Manual

Pyrodex Pellets for .50 caliber come in two grain equivalents (as of this

printing 2/99) – 50 grains and 30 grains for .50 caliber; 60 grains for .54 caliber.

Pellets may be combined into multiple pellet loads to create several different

grain equivalent loads.

Pyrodex Pellets contain a black ignitor on one end. For best ignition, this

ignitor end of the pellet should be placed into the barrel first.

When using Pyrodex Pellets in CVA rifles, the MusketMag™ Musket Cap

ignition system is recommended and a saboted bullet is required. This system

provides the hotter flash necessary to ensure efficient ignition of the entire

pellet charge.

I. RECOMMENDED LOADING DATA - TABLE 1

The proper charge for any muzzleloading firearm is an efficient load which

provides consistent ignition and velocity while keeping breech pressures be-

low the maximum safe levels.

The shooter should load using the minimum and maximum charge limita-

tions shown in the table below. It is recommended to begin shooting using the

minimum charge, gradually increasing the load to obtain the desired results.

Tests have shown that heavier loads increase breech pressures while provid-

ing only a minor increase in velocity. These tests also indicate that heavier

loads are less accurate.

TABLE 1

CALIBER PROJECTILE PATCH CHARGES IN GRAINS

FIREARM DUAMETER-TYPE THICKNESS/INCHES MINIMUM MAXIMUM

.32 RIFLE .310 ROUND BALL .015 10 FFFG 30 FFFG

.36 RIFLE .350 ROUND BALL .015 40 FFFG 60 FFFG

.45 RIFLE .440 ROUND BALL .015 50 FFG 80 FFG

.50 RIFLE .490 ROUND BALL .015 50 FFG 100 FFG

.54 RIFLE .530 ROUND BALL .015 60 FFG 120 FFG

.58 RIFLE .562 ROUND BALL .020 60 FFG 120 FFG

.58 MUSKET .570 ROUND BALL .020 60 FFG 120 FFG

.50 RIFLE .500 CONICAL NONE 50 FFG 100 FFG

.54 RIFLE .540 CONICAL NONE 60 FFG 120 FFG

.50 RIFLE .50 SABOT NONE 50 FFG 100 FFG

.54 RIFLE .54 SABOT NONE 60 FFG 120 FFG

.31 PISTOL .310 ROUND BALL NONE 5 FFFG 10 FFFG

.45 PISTOL .440 ROUND BALL .015 20 FFFG 40 FFFG

.50 PISTOL .490 ROUND BALL .015 20 FFFG 60 FFFG

J. PROJECTILES

The CVA catalog and warranty book list a variety of conical bullets and

saboted bullets that are proper for use in our firearms. All CVA bore diameters and

bullet diameters have been carefully designed to provide a safe optimum result

when used with our recommended powder charges and projectiles in the appro-

priate caliber.

DO NOT USE OVERSIZED CONICAL BULLETS IN YOUR CVA GUN. CVA