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coldbeer · April 14, 2013, 09:08 PM

I have a single shot CVA optima Elite 45-70 I picked up new dirt cheap a couple weeks ago. It's the only single shot firearm I've ever owned. I haven't shot it much but so far I'm averaging 3"-4" groups at 100 yards with the stock sights. I'm slightly dissapointed, but the rifle was really cheap and I'm sure after I try different bullet weights and powder and I get used to the rifle the groups will tighten up a little. My 1895 on the otherhand shoots 2"-3" at 100 yards consistantly with a Williams peep sight.

April 14, 2013, 09:08 PM	#27
coldbeer Junior member Join Date: February 21, 2012 Location: Woodhaven MI Posts: 477	I have a single shot CVA optima Elite 45-70 I picked up new dirt cheap a couple weeks ago. It's the only single shot firearm I've ever owned. I haven't shot it much but so far I'm averaging 3"-4" groups at 100 yards with the stock sights. I'm slightly dissapointed, but the rifle was really cheap and I'm sure after I try different bullet weights and powder and I get used to the rifle the groups will tighten up a little. My 1895 on the otherhand shoots 2"-3" at 100 yards consistantly with a Williams peep sight.