First Muzzleloader Concerns and Tips

[KHands17]

Hey all, going to be purchasing a muzzleloader for deer season here in Iowa, but would also want to take on some kind of hunt out west. Was wondering what everyone thought of the CVA Optima in a .50 cal. I plan on using BH209 and testing out a few different bullet options and see what gives me the most accurate muzzleloader. Was looking for suggestions on scopes, bullets and a solid cleaning kit, as well as any tips or strategies for being more effective when hunting with a smoke pole!

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Optima is a fine choice, mine likes thors.
Bh209 is pretty easy to clean up with the Montana extreme cleaner.
I had a picatinny rail on my optima with a swfa 6x, removed it and switched to the Williams foolproof peep and western front globe just to save some cash and weight.

 

[Taudisio]

I too have started researching to get into them. Depending how far west you go, watch out for the different regs. CO, ID, OR, WA all have special regs for them. I’m 99% sure you can get the “open breech” for the optima and swap it out for the places that require them.