CVA Inline Owner's Manual

Conventional

In-Line Rifle

Model No. ____________ Serial No. ________________

Caliber_______________ Date Purchased ___________

Type of Gun______________________________________

Warranty

Information

WARNING

IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY FIREARMS ARE
DANGEROUS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
"CAUTIONS", "CAUTION" AND WARNINGS OF
"DANGER" TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

Section

AIntroduction to In-Line Muzzleloaders.......................................................................1

B Getting Started.....................................................................................................1

CTen Commandments of Firearm Safety....................................................................2

D Safety Considerations Unique to Muzzleloaders......................................................2

E Specific Cautions for Safe Use of CVA I n -Line

Muzzleloading Firearms..........................................................................................4

F Basic Accessories for a Muzzleloader......................................................................4

G Propellants..........................................................................................................5

H Projectiles............................................................................................................6

I Recommended Loading Data..................................................................................7

J Loading and Shooting CVA In-Line Muzzleloaders...................................................8

K Ignition Systems Options.......................................................................................10

L Safety Systems....................................................................................................10

M Conventional In-Line Disassembly / Assembly for

Cleaning and Maintenance.....................................................................................11

N General Cleaning and Maintenance........................................................................11

O Removing a Charge...............................................................................................12

PSight Adjustment...................................................................................................13

Q Scope Mounting...................................................................................................13

RStatement of Liability..............................................................................................13

S Vo luntary Recall...................................................................................................13

TService...............................................................................................................14

UOrdering Instructions for Replacement Parts..........................................................14

Limited Lifetime Warranty........................................................................................15

Main Components

Muzzle

of a

Conventional In-Line

Muzzleloading Rifle

Rear Sight

Drilled for

Scope

Bolt

Cocking Handle

Front Sight

Ramrod

Barrel

Thimble

Checkered Grip

#209 Primer Breech Plug

Oversized
Trigger Guard

Breech Cap

Stock

Recoil Pad

Trigger Assembly

Thumb Actuated Safety

Checkered Grip

WARNING: THE INFORMATION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL IS CRITI­CAL FOR THE PROPER USE AND CARE OF YOUR FIREARM. DO NOT

ATTEMPT T O LOAD OR FIRE YOUR MUZZLELOADER UNTIL YOU HA VE
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED IN THIS
MANUAL.

All muzzleloading firearms, including In-Lines, are faithful to the
original basic designs. For this reason, blackpowder guns cannot be made
with many of the refinements and features that are standard on modern
cartridge firearms. Shooters must remember that even now, despite the
modern appearance of In-Line design rifles, there is no way to build a muzzle­loader that absolves the user from the need to use the special safety pre­cautions and good judgment unique to all muzzleloading firearms. When
handled properly , a muzzleloader is a safe and enjoyable firearm for shoot­ing and hunting. But, if abused, harmful consequences can result. Treat
this muzzleloading firearm with the full respect due any firearm.

NOTE: If after reading the instructions, cautions, and dangers con­tained in this manual, you are not willing to accept the responsibilities in­volved in the safe handling and shooting of a muzzleloader, return the fire­arm in its entirety to the place of purchase. If you have any questions about
safe use of your CVA firearm, write, call, or e-mail our Customer Service
Department at 5988 Peachtree Corners East, Norcross, Georgia 30071;
[phone]; [e-mail].

If you sell, trade, or give this firearm to any other person, this owner's
manual must accompany the firearm. Replacement books are available
from CV A.

A. INTRODUCTION TO IN-LINE MUZZLELOADERS

In-Line design muzzleloaders are so described due to the fact that
the ignition source (#11 percussion cap, musket cap or modern primer) is
located directly behind (or, in line with) the propellant charge. By contrast,
with Sidelock design muzzleloaders the ignition source is positioned to the
side of the propellant charge.

The BuckHorn™ 209 Magnum is considered a CONVENTIONAL
In-Line due to the fact that cocking mechanism is a straight pull device.
Other types of In-Line designs would include BOLT ACTION, BREAK AC­TION, and FALLING BLOCK designs.

B. GETTING ST ARTED

1. Safety First - Verify gun is unloaded.

2. Assemble gun.

3. Check all functions.

4. Remove and clean breech plug (refer to section M for Disassembly/

Assembly).

5. Clean entire gun including barrel.

6. Apply breech plug grease or anti-seize compound to threads of breech

plug. Reinstall breech plug until snug but do not overtighten.

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7. Read and study instruction manual.

8. Understand terminology & proceedures.

9. Get all questions answered.
For Safety: CV A encourages that you take a certified hunter's safety course
before using this muzzleloader or any other firearm. Consult your local Game
& Fish authorities, The National Muzzleloading Rifle Association or your
local sporting goods dealer for information on the courses available.

C. TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY

1. Always keep the gun muzzle pointed in a safe direction and never pull
it towards you by the muzzle.

2. Be sure of your target and beyond.

3. Never rely on a gun's mechanical "safety".

4. Gun should be unloaded until ready to use.

5. Always wear eye and ear protection.

6. The barrel should be clear of obstruction before shooting.

7. Handle every gun as if it is loaded.

8. Keep guns and ammo separate and in locked storage.

9. Avoid alcoholic beverages and drugs before and during use of a fire­arm.

10. Do not alter or modify your firearm. Have your firearm checked regu­larly by a competent gunsmith. Make sure all parts work properly .

Health Warning: Discharging of firearms in a poorly ventilated area and/
or handling of ammunitions may cause exposure to lead or lead compounds.
According to the state of California, exposure may cause cancer, birth de­fects, or other reproductive harm. Make sure that you have proper ventila­tion at all times. Be sure to wash hands thoroughly after shooting, handling
ammunition, or cleaning your firearm. Do not eat or smoke during these
activities.

D. SAFETY CONSIDERA TIONS UNIQUE T O MUZZLELOADERS

1. Never smoke when shooting or handling a muzzleloader or related
equipment. Ashes and/or loose sparks may cause powder or caps to
ignite, resulting in personal injury or death.

2. Always wear eye protection. Flying debris from the breech area and
muzzle are always a possibility with any muzzleloader.

3. Never pour powder into a muzzleloader directly from a flask, horn or
any large volume, enclosed container. Hot embers in the barrel could
cause the container to explode.

4. All powder storage containers and percussion caps should be kept
well away from the area where shooting is to be conducted. Sparks
from shooting can cause accidental ignition of these devices. Follow all
manufacturers instructions for long-term storage of powder, percus­sion caps and primers.

5. Use only Blackpowder or an approved blackpowder substitute in your
muzzleloading firearms. The only approved blackpowder substitutes
are Pyrodex and Pyrodex Pellets, Triple 7 Powder & Triple 7 Pellets,

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Pioneer Powder & Pioneer Powder Stix, Clean Shot Powder & Clean
Shot Pellets, and Clear Shot powder. NEVER USE MODERN SMOKE-

LESS POWDER IN ANY MUZZLELOADER. The use of any amount
of smokeless powder in a muzzleloader will create dangerously
high pressures upon ignition, may result in severe injury or death
to the shooter and/or bystanders, and will void the warranty .

6. Always check to ensure that your muzzleloader is in good working con­dition before use. T est the bolt and safety mechanisms carefully prior to
loading. Check the barrel for any obstruction as any blockage may cause
the gun to explode.

7. Use only recommended loading data for the particular model of

rifle in use. Different models have different powder charge and
projectile capabilities. Improper loading or overloading of a
muzzleloading firearm may result in severe injury or death.

8. Never prime or cap a firearm until you are ready to fire. Primer/cap
should always be removed when walking, climbing trees or fences,
transferring the gun from one person to another, leaving the gun unat­tended, etc.

9. Never lean or rest a loaded muzzleloader against a tree, wall, vehicle
or other surface. Any fall of the loaded gun may cause accidental dis­charge resulting in severe injury or death to bystanders.

10. Never transport a loaded muzzleloader in any type of vehicle. A muzzle­loader is considered loaded until powder, bullet and percussion cap
are removed.

11. Never exchange a loaded muzzleloader with any other person. Only
the party who personally loaded or witnessed the loading of the muzzle­loader should fire it. This practice will help prevent overloading or
doubleloading, which may cause severe injury or death.

12. Never store a loaded muzzleloader. Muzzleloaders should be unloaded
and cleaned (including Bolt Assembly) prior to any storage.

13. Never load a muzzleloader without first making sure that it is unloaded.

14. Exercise extreme caution when hunting from treestands with
muzzleloaders. The dropping of a loaded muzzleloader may cause
accidental discharge leading to severe injury or death. Be sure the
primer/cap is removed whenever raising or lowering the firearm.

15. Never allow the hammer or bolt of a muzzleloader to rest against the
cap. Any impact to the hammer or bolt could cause accidental dis­charge.

16. Never rely upon a mechanical safety . Muzzleloaders should always be
handled as if ready to fire, regardless of the safety systems employed.

17. Always use proper cleaning procedures. Firing of an improperly main­tained muzzleloader may lead to unsafe pressure conditions, resulting
in severe injury or death.

18. Make sure that the projectile is firmly seated against the powder charge.
"Short starting" of the projectile may cause the gun to explode.

19. Always keep the muzzle of the gun pointed in a safe direction while
loading. Never lean over the muzzle while loading.

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