Does anyone have any insight on the CVA Electra? I know its been outlawed in some jurisdictions, but do any of you have knowledge of it's performance?? Worth the small price? Reliable? Any issues with the batteries? Etc etc etc....
Don't own one. You can't use them during Muzzleloading season in Florida.
http://myfwc.com/whatsnew/07/statewide/muzzlelegal.html
News Release
Not all muzzleloaders are legal for muzzleloading gun season
October 4, 2007
Contacts: Capt. John Miller or Capt. Rob Beaton (850) 922-9022
Note: The original news release of Oct. 2 has been modified (added text is in bold) to provide clarification.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to make it clear to all muzzleloader hunters – not all muzzleloaders are created equal. Some of the new models do not meet the legal definition of guns authorized for use during muzzleloading gun season.
The two issues which seem to be generating the most questions are whether muzzleloaders with an electronic ignition are legal and whether the use of nitro-cellulose powder is legal. Neither is legal for use in Florida during muzzleloading gun season.
“In particular, the CVA Electra is a new muzzleloader on the market that doesn’t qualify as a state-defined muzzleloader,” said Capt. John Miller of FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement. “It is not a legal weapon for muzzleloader season because it uses an electronic ignition, fired by a battery.”
The legal types of guns for use during the muzzleloading gun season use black powder or a non-nitro-cellulose substitute and are fired by wheel lock, flintlock or percussion cap ignition (including shotgun or 209 type primers). They are not adaptable to use of any self-contained cartridge ammunition.
The CVA Electra muzzleloader is legal to use during general gun season, however.
For more information on muzzleloader hunting, visit MyFWC.com/hunting.
Guys, let's keep responses to what he's asking about. He already said he realizes that the gun may not be legal to use during muzzleloading season, but he still wants to know if anyone knows how well they work.
Batteries may die and the gun won't go boom.
A good sharp flint won't let you down.
