CVA Stalker

Mannlicher

Mannlicher

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I was killing some time in an Academy Sports store in Birmingham last week. Found this little single shot rifle by CVA, in .223 for just $159.00. It came home with me. :rolleyes:
I ordered a scope mount and rings from CVA's web site, and they arrived today. I installed those, and an elderly El Paso Weaver 20mm scope, a V4.5 variable.
After getting that mounted, I drove a mile over to the range I belong to. It took me 6 rounds to get on paper at 100 yards. Shooting 55 grain FMJ Lake City ammunition, I was pleased with three shot groups just under two inches.
I will visit the range again tomorrow, and will take some of my .223 hunting loads. 64 grain Winchester SP in new Hornady cases, with H335 powder. This is a very accurate load in my Colt HBAR.
This is going to be my stalking rifle this year.
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The Winchester 64 grain SP is a proven hog killer. I have been using my old Match Target Colt HBAR for those quick follow up shots. I have not taken any deer yet with the bullet, but know people who have. They say it is a good choice in the .223.
The picture was last fall, hunting hogs in North Florida with the Colt.
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Those CVA rifles have been getting RAVE reviews on another outdoors forum that I'm a member of. The price is right on them.
 
I had not heard about them before seeing this one in the store. The barrels are match grade, made in Spain by Begarra. I know about that company, and the quality of their products.
I was back at the range this morning, and the zero on the scope had shifted. I guess the old scope is just worn out. I have ordered a new one from OpticsPlanet, a Nikon Monarch 1-4X with German #4 reticle. I'll be back at the range this weekend, getting that one sighted in.
 
Removed the old scope and added a new Pentax 1.75-5X. Took a box of 64 grain Winchester SP reloads to the range today. I am satisfied with the results at 100 yards. Best group had two touching, and measured 3/4 inch.
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