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I did finally get to handle the new CVA Wolf and Optima....ME LIKES!!!!! I REALLY like the way the new Optima "shouldered" and IMO it had great balance. It felt very narrow and lighter than its listed weight.
They also had a Lyman Mustang. Very nice looking until i gave it a good inspection. I liked the steel construction and feel. Then i tried the safety and barrel release. Both are VERY tough to engage and/or release. The primer pocket has no shelf to head space the primer against but had an interesting funnel shape to the flash hole....looks like a good platform for a custom breach plug.
The new Traditions Vortex had a very nice feel too but the porting IMO has potential for issues. It really felt nice though.
I was hoping they had one of the discounted TC Omega black and blue thumbholes listed in the bargain bin but as usual all they had were $400+ Omegas at the store.
I dont need anymore but its still fun to "feel" and inspect other brands and models. None of the new JSG was available either but i did notice a change on the 777 magnum pellets. The listed fps is now listed as 2000fps. My old box listed 2100fps or more if i remember correctly.
BTW pricing on all the powders ATM seemed really high. Even APP/JSG was over $24/lb. Good thing Grafs is close. :yeah:
They also had a Lyman Mustang. Very nice looking until i gave it a good inspection. I liked the steel construction and feel. Then i tried the safety and barrel release. Both are VERY tough to engage and/or release. The primer pocket has no shelf to head space the primer against but had an interesting funnel shape to the flash hole....looks like a good platform for a custom breach plug.
The new Traditions Vortex had a very nice feel too but the porting IMO has potential for issues. It really felt nice though.
I was hoping they had one of the discounted TC Omega black and blue thumbholes listed in the bargain bin but as usual all they had were $400+ Omegas at the store.
I dont need anymore but its still fun to "feel" and inspect other brands and models. None of the new JSG was available either but i did notice a change on the 777 magnum pellets. The listed fps is now listed as 2000fps. My old box listed 2100fps or more if i remember correctly.
BTW pricing on all the powders ATM seemed really high. Even APP/JSG was over $24/lb. Good thing Grafs is close. :yeah: