CVA Wolf or Optima?

[slugoo]

I like my wolf.

 

[YanceyGreenhorn]

If I was hunting with a ml more than I do, I think maybe I’d be more interested in something higher end. But for $399, the wolf with synthetic camo stock (I know I know, just aesthetics), stainless barrel, scope, and carrying case was worth it for me. Honestly every time I shoot it I enjoy it a little more. Won’t disagree with Dfitz and B Dubs about the lever tho. I’m a “really wanna touch the hot flame knowing it’s gonna burn me” kinda dude. Having that thing in front of the trigger well has be constantly wanting to hit it. For no reason. Great gun tho.

Update…totally bumped that lever accidentally while still hunting thru an area today. Could see why y’all like the other one. But the wolf is a dang good budget friendly gun

 

[Drslyr]

Optima! Break level like stated and handles the magnum loads… love mine… however I’m thinking of sellin it and picking up a accura instead…

 

[klim]

I ain’t trying to tell a fella what to do but if I was just starting to get it muzzle loading. I’d look at the Traditions nitro fire or the CVA crossfire. A buddy of mine has a nitro fire and I was throughly impressed on how easy it was to load/unload, literally little to no smoke-accuracy was on point too. I could shoot a clover-leaf group at 100 yards with it.

 

[Critcher]

I bought an optima that was shot twice by a feller for $275 with extras. I have buddies I hunt with that have optima’s and wolfs, there’s little difference but whatever works for you really with budget in mind there’s not that big of a difference you just get a little different option, the main thing I like about the optima is the barrel I’d say but the breakdown lever is nice

 

[UltraSlug]

I love my wolf. I have the stainless. It's a killer.

 

[Howie Moth]

I have both. Both shoot really well, accurate. Prefer the optima for break action and magnum load capability. Easier to take apart and clean also.

Good point on the break down/clean, could help on a resale/trade situation down the road.

 

[FishHunt]

I have a wolf and it shoots lights out. I did have a problem with it. Not sure what caused it but last time I was hunting I cocked the gun then couldn't get the trigger to pull or release the hammer back down and I wasn't able to break the gun open to take primer out until I hit the breakaction trigger hard enough to pop it open. Gun had just killed a deer the week before and cleaned.

That can happen on a clean or dirty CVA if the breech plug isn't tight and seated properly. I had the same thing happen to mine a few years ago and a call to CVA recommended checking the breech plug.

<>< Fish

 

[YanceyGreenhorn]

That can happen on a clean or dirty CVA if the breech plug isn't tight and seated properly. I had the same thing happen to mine a few years ago and a call to CVA recommended checking the breech plug.

<>< Fish

Same thing happened to me. You’re absolutely right. Breech plug wasn’t seated 100%

 

[Duckmauler dhc]

I have an optima and while it hasn’t killed anything in the last couple years it is a tack driver and by and far my most favorite firearm to shoot a deer with. Have never missed with it.

 

[Mrich23]

Optima! Break level like stated and handles the magnum loads… love mine… however I’m thinking of sellin it and picking up a accura instead…

Please let me know if you sell it. I’d be interested!

 

[Mrich23]

I bought an optima that was shot twice by a feller for $275 with extras. I have buddies I hunt with that have optima’s and wolfs, there’s little difference but whatever works for you really with budget in mind there’s not that big of a difference you just get a little different option, the main thing I like about the optima is the barrel I’d say but the breakdown lever is nice

Man that’s a great price with extras included. Would love to find a used one in great condition