Each year, Muzzle-Loaders.com compares the muzzleloaders from each of the big manufacturers and compiles a list of what we consider to be the top muzzleloaders for that year. Our goal is to offer an impartial opinion of the muzzleloaders on the market, broken down into categories of muzzleloading hunters. Many times, the choices are so close that we end up splitting hairs to decide the winner in a particular category.
New for 2017 and updated for 2018, the CVA® Optima V2 LR™ Nitride Rifle is the newest addition to the CVA family. While still maintaining the same great price point and quality as the CVA® Optima™, the V2 LR™, or Long Range, will boast a 28” nitride coated stainless steel barrel.
The CVA Accura Long Range and the Traditions Vortek StrikerFire LDR are two of the most popular long-range muzzleloaders on the market today. We have many customers inquiring about the differences between these two guns and about which one would be the best choice for them.
Thor muzzleloader bullets have become the pioneer in sabot-less bullet designs. These bullets are legal in Colorado, Oregon, and California, which have some of the most strict muzzleloading regulations.
Every year Muzzle-Loaders.com compares and compiles a list of muzzleloaders from every big manufacturer with the intent to create an unbiased list of what we consider to be the top muzzleloader! The list is broken down into different categories to allow hunters and shooters to find the best muzzleloader for their own application. As there are so many great muzzleloaders on the market, it often comes down to very small details that push a certain muzzleloader to the top.
In 2019, several manufacturers have released both new and updated muzzleloaders that are sure the be popular across the board. CVA has stepped out further into the long-range market with its new .45 caliber Paramount Rifle and .45 caliber CVA Accura V2 LR
First, I want to say that there is no perfect formula for any muzzleloader. Each gun is different, so every gun reacts differently to different powders and different bullets. However, I will say there are some general guidelines to follow for the CVA Accura™ muzzleloaders.
Each year, Muzzle-Loaders.com evaluates the muzzleloading market and determines what we believe are the best guns in the industry. Many of the manufacturers build exceptional muzzleloaders, so many of the differences come down to personal opinion or small features. It’s truly a great problem to have when we are splitting hairs to come up with the best muzzleloaders on the market.
In 2016, there are many rifle scopes on the market, but the Nikon Inline XR and the Leupold UltimateSlam are two of the most popular options. While both scopes are designed for use with muzzleloaders, their core functions differ in optical quality, ease of adjustment, and special features. Both muzzleloader scopes are optimized for shots from 50 to 300 yards and feature a full lifetime warranty through Nikon and Leupold respectively.
