cva bobcat

[nwtradegun]

got a chance to ( steel one ). 50 cal. perc. anyone give me a run down if its worth picking it up.

 

[azmntman]

Have one. Cheapest made, accurate enough, not much else to say. NO RESALE value. I'd top out my bid about $75.00 unless it was NIB then I'd go $77.50.

 

[necchi]

They made wood ones and plastic ones,, I'd give $50 for a wood one maybe $75 NIB.
No more than 50 for a plastic one, and that would only be if I knew a youth that was dying for a first ML. If it was an option for a full growed man or older teen I'd pass an make'm wait for something better.
They use those things for Cub Scout training/introduction around these parts.

 

[zimmerstutzen]

The bobcat is a stripped down no-frills muzzle loader. The said, it is every bit as accurate and reliable as single trigger guns made by TC, Lyman and Traditions, which cost many times more.
I keep one around to teach newbies and to lend to friends. If you are the type to keep a "trunk gun" for spur of the moment opportunities, it is perfect for that.

 

[nwtradegun]

thanks for the info. I ll jump on it as a back up. mostly hunt with 72 cal. trade musket. have not owned a precussion rifle in 25 years.

 

[cynthialee]

I have a CVA mountain stalker and it is pretty much the same gun.

Find a wood stock for it. The barrel is pretty good, the lock and trigger are functional, but that is about it, I wouldn't write home about them.

For a good cheep rifle it is worth the 50-75 bucks it will cost. I got mine as a deal sweetener a number of years ago. Slaps my cheek, so it sits in the safe now. Probably use it as a deal sweetener some day myself. Keep the cycle going ya know....

 

[PaulN/KS]

They are probably the last entry level side lock muzzleloaders that were available. They were affordable and accurate. Our club bought some for the Hunter's Safety program.

 

[ohio ramrod]

While not period correct by any means, they are safe and reasonably accurate. The thing I like about them (and what many hate) is the hollow plastic stock. It makes it easy to put lead shot in a sock and then stuff other "rags" in to keep the weight in place. This counterbalances the barrel weight for younger shooters and helps absorb the recoil. :idunno: :idunno:

 

[nwtradegun]

this one is wooden stock. only want to get it as a backup for blackpowder season.

 

[nightwolf1974]

I bought one a few years back at Walmart for $79.00 with the plastic stock........never fired it, it burned too.