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Post by cpo7usnrt on Nov 23, 2015 11:20:47 GMT -5
Anyone with a CVA 45 muzzy conversion.
I am having my CVA 45 done. my Qs are, do I still use sabots, which bullets, weights , knurled ?
Powder charges for different bullet weights etc.
Any info would really be great.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2015 11:50:07 GMT -5
Which CVA? I have an optima elite converted. Which breech plug "H.I.S" or savage? I have savage plug.
What are your goals with gun? Do you have a bullet sizing die? What powders do you have access too?
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Post by cpo7usnrt on Nov 23, 2015 12:33:10 GMT -5
riverrat
It is a CVA Apex. Hank is doing the conversion. Powders? , I have access to whole array of powders, which do you recommend for a 300gr scorpion pt. gold, 405 gr cast from Harvester
No resizing die. Goals- Hogs, bison, elk.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2015 12:52:48 GMT -5
Well the harvestor gold bullet can work but I wouldn't recommend them or the cast bullets. You'll lead your barrel up in a hurry.
If you can I'd try to get 300 SST or 300mh. Your going to want to get a sizing die from Hank. The apex tends to run a little smaller in diameter than other barrels.
If your going to shoot sabots then you'll be fine.
With 300 grain bullets I'd recommend 3031 with veggie wads. Run around 85 grains to be around 2700fps.
Here is something you need to be concerned about though. The apex can't handle the pressure that the bolt guns can so you'll need to look at pressure traces and stay below 45k.
90 grains shooting a 300 grain bullet is 41k @ 2850fps, another thing to think about is recoil, hope Jeff is adding a muzzle break.
I'd use my information as an idea where to start. I would start light and work up safety is main concern.
I've shot 300 grain bullets with savage plug in my McRem and it will let you know you shot a 300 grain bullet. The apex will beat you for shooting a 300 grainer FYI
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Post by schunter on Nov 23, 2015 13:01:22 GMT -5
A proven load in the Apex is 10/50 SR4759/4198 with the 250 TEZ or 250 FTX. The two Apex conversions I had would take the 250 TEZ without sizing just needed to be knurled up for proper fit. I believe Hank is using a straight 55 grain load of 4198 in his Apex conversions.
I would not recommend the 300 pt. gold for smokeless as there are much better bullets.
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Post by speedrackin on Nov 23, 2015 13:45:32 GMT -5
i have a begerra encore same barrel as apex , i shoot 54 grains 4198 under a parker 250 be or 54 grn 4198 under a 225 ftx full bore sized to .450.5 both shoot awesome recoil is doable .
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Post by slammer on Nov 23, 2015 16:17:54 GMT -5
Im shooting a 45 begerra 45 encore that Jeff just pluged for me getting sub moa with the parker 270 e-max and a veggie wad 57gr 4198.No sizing needed. Haven't shot over 100yds but this gun's gona be a shooter as soon as I have time to work with it THANKS JEFF
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Post by speedrackin on Nov 23, 2015 17:38:15 GMT -5
Slammer the 275 be with 56 grn 4198 shoot awsome to no wad i do size them down a tad only cause there easier loading ... just the recoil id rather not deal with . shoots just as well at 200 believe me wish those e max came in 250 ... ya listening Bob
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