Help on load for CVA 45cal Mag.

[arduckguide]

Trying to help my dad set up a 45cal. mag. 28" barrel. bought him some 777 fff powder and some 200grain sst & winchester 777 primers. But now I'm not sure if I have the right powder, thinking for some reason that I might should have gone with FF instead. Can anyone tell me the best one to try and the max load to go up to. in measured volume.

[mike3132]

3 or 2f will work fine in the gun. i wouldnt go over 100 grain. mike

[windy]

I've been shooting a Winchester 45 cal for years Its a CVA givin the Winchester name
I shoot 110 gr of 777 ff If you have 777 fff it should shoot the same at 95 gr They hit at the same spot with all touching Im also using the 357 Dead center Bullet I use a lick patch between shots Shot a doe at 180 yds last year checked with a laser range finder before I shot I have this load about 2.5 in high at 100 yds I also can shoot the dead center 240 gr bullet with the same scope setting with the same powder This load will hit right at the Bulls eye I never tried any other bullets in this gun No need to I can't get any better groups than bullets touching so I never had reason to try any other kinds

[SURVEYOR]

arduckguide,

Rule of thumb in my readings have been ffg for 50 cal or larger, fffg for 45 cal. CVA are good shooters. There is some question on the strength of the barrel. Very heavy loads shouldn't be used. I know they are rated for 150 grains of powder or pellets, but magnum loads are not needed for accuracy nor killing. Best thing to do is start at 80 grains, shoot 3 to 5 shots. Record that group. Move up to 85 grains, shoot the same group. Record. There will be a sweet spot some where between there and 110 grains. That's where you need to be.

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