Manual

E. SPECIFIC CAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE OF CVA SIDELOCK

MUZZLELOADING FIREARMS

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIREARM SAFETY! As a gun owner, you

accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these respon-

sibilities can mean the difference between life and death. There is no excuse for

careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle your muzzleloader

with intense respect for its firepower and potential danger.

Please read and understand all of the cautions, proper handling procedures,

and instructions described in this book before using your new CVA firearm.

Seek professional instruction to become familiar with muzzleloading firearms.

Qualified organizations such as local gun clubs, the National Rifle Association, the

National Muzzleloading Rifle Association, and state hunter education programs

offer approved courses which teach safe handling and hunting procedures. Muzzle-

loading firearms are different in function and safety features from modern firearms.

Because of these differences, exercise caution and skill in the use of muzzleload-

ing guns. Read and understand the functions and terminology explained in this

book before attempting to use your CVA muzzleloader.

1. When selecting powder loads be sure to use the correct loading data for

your particular model. CVA sidelocks are not designed to fire "magnum"

loads.

2. Pyrodex Pellets should not be used in any CVA sidelock unless equipped

with a Musket Cap Nipple. Pyrodex Pellet charges should never exceed

100 total grains in .50 caliber rifles and 120 total grains in .54 caliber

rifles. Colorado MusketMag™ series CVA sidelocks are designed specifi-

cally for use with Pyrodex Pellet/Saboted bullet loads.

3. Always follow recommended loading data when selecting bullet type and

weight. When using saboted bullets (1 in 32" twist barrels only) and Pyrodex

Pellets, maximum bullet weight should not exceed 300 grains. With loose

powder loads, conical lead bullets should never exceed 400 grains.

4. Never use oversized conical bullets in any CVA gun.

5. Always use Musket Caps and the CVA MusketMag™ Musket Cap Nipple

(AC1425) when firing Pyrodex Pellet loads. The extra fire to the charge

ensures efficient burn of the entire pellet charge.

6. Always use saboted bullets when using Pyrodex Pellets. Sabots provide

the tight gas seal necessary for efficient burn of the entire pellet charge.

7. When using Pyrodex Pellets and saboted bullets, actual bullet weight

should never exceed 300 grains. Heavier bullets may produce danger-

ously high pressure levels, possibly resulting in explosion of the gun and

severe injury to the shooter and bystanders.

8. Never shoot patched round balls or conical bullets with Pyrodex Pellets.

9. Never use modern smokeless powder, or any mix of smokeless powder, in

CVA rifles. Such improper loading of the rifle may result in the explosion

the gun, causing severe injury or death to the shooter and bystanders.

10. Never use “Poly Patch” in any CVA rifle.