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CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

All the top-performance features of modern in-lines in a package that's priced for anyone from the beginner to the veteran woodsman. The 24" 1-in-28" twist barrel offers complete powder burn for maximum velocity and downrange impact. An ultrareliable in-line 209 ignition system delivers optimum flash to ignite powder or pellets for shot-after-shot precision and zero delay between the hammer drop and main-charge ignition. Plus, it handles up to a 150-grain magnum charge to send a saboted bullet or conical streaking to the target. Dual-retention points between the barrel and stock retain a rock-solid hold for shot-to-shot consistency. A shock-dampening CrushZone? butt pad absorbs recoil. Hollow stock with integrated grip panels and sling swivel studs. Illuminator? fiber-optic sights. Drilled and tapped for mounting a scope. .50 caliber only. Length: 42". Weight: 6.3 lbs.

Average Customer Rating:

4.7 out of 5

47 of 48 (98%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

CVA Buckhorn = awesome, November 18, 2009
By ColdBeerChief from Virginia

"Great accuracy - I am impressed.
A bit of a pain to take apart to clean, but not too bad.
5 minutes and you are done.
This is my first muzzleloader and I cam completely satisfied with it. Killed a 6-pointer at ~120 yards on its first outing."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 2 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Impressed (and I'm not easily impressed), November 16, 2009
By dispatch55126 from Twin Cities, MN

"I've mostly shunned in-line muzzleloaders because I don't feel they are "true" blackpowder rifles. With that, I already own a Hawkens and cap-n-ball revolver.

Since I was unable to go hunting during rifle season this year, I decided to get and in-line muzzleloader to more or less guarantee that I get a deer if I see one. There was no way I was going to pay $300+ for a dedicated deer muzzleloader and the Buckhorn drew my interest due to the price and positive feedback.

I received mine in the mail today and I'm impressed with its overall construction. The stock is plastic but feels very solid without any wiggle, the seams are clean and the molded-in grip panels should work very well with gloves.

Being striker fired, there is some disassembly to clean but its no more difficult that cleaning any other centerfire rifle. The barrel has a deep blue with no noticeable flaws in the blue or metal. The trigger assembly feels solid and though its striker fired, there is no creep in the trigger and lock time is quick. It also comes with an accessory kit containing everything you need to adjust the sights, load the 209 primer, take the rifle down and breech plug removal tool."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 3 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent rifle, November 4, 2009
By 1896SwedishMauser from Yelm, Wa

"I bought this rifle because of a few simple things. I have never been hunting because something always comes up. This year I lost my job. One of the key features that I purchased this rifle for was the lack of cost. I have read a great many reviews on many rifles. I called CVA and they sent me a #11/musket cap breach plug with nipples for each absolutely free of charge!!! Went to the range yesterday and shot 4 rounds at 50yds to see where it was shooting. Adjusted the sights and moved back to 100yds. 50gr of black powder shoots pretty low at 100yds (perfect for 50yds). 70grs of black powder is on paper but not very accurate. 80gr of black powder is right on the money. I am using #11 percussion cap (209's and optics are not legal in Washington state) 80gr of Goex Black powder, and 320gr T/C Maxiball lead conical (I may go up to a 350gr maxiball) and I couldn't be happier with it. I don't believe magnum loads are required to shoot this gun nor do I think they are necessary. Cleaning is a breaze too. I can't focus on the target and see the regular iron sights too. So with the fiber optic sights I can focus on the target and see the sights at the same time.

I will be going hunting for the first time in a couple of weeks for late Deer season and I'll be taking my CVA Buckhorn with me.

For the cost, this rifle great. I would highly recommend this to anyone, even family and friends."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 4 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

alright, October 11, 2009
By hunterb83 from Winterville NC

"good product for the shot season that we have here in NC especially if you do not feel like spending a fortune"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 5 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Product, August 18, 2009
By EastCoast1793

"This rifle was a great purchase! The quality is very apparent. There is no doubt CVA and others make nicer products, but for the money, this rifle can not be beat!! I purchased the rifle because it did not have a hammer, I like the slide bolt on the side and the safety. I would reccomend this to anyone who wants to save money and still get a quality product. The trigger is a little stiff but it does not have any creep, probably better to be stiffer for hunting situations anyways I suppose. I have already sighted it in and with 100gr. pyrodex and powerbelts it groups excellent!!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 6 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Gun For The Money, August 9, 2009
By wclw from Minnesota

"I purchased the Buckhorn as a gift for a friend and after checking it out I plan to buy one with a scope for myself as a varmint gun. We can’t use scopes during the muzzle-loading season but I can use it with a scope during the shotgun season. I have three other black powder rifles so once sighted in I won’t have to remove the sight. Cabelas as usual got the gun to me very quickly"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 7 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great gun, Great price, Great performer, July 15, 2009
By westportwa from Westport, Wa.

"I got this gun last Christmas, wasn't sure how it would perform, but I wanted to give muzzle loader hunting a try. I found it a little difficult to sight in, mostly because I usually use a rifle w/scope. I changed the stock sights to Tru-Glo and it really made a difference and also had to change from a 209 to a musket cap and nipple(Wa. does not allow scopes or 209 primers). On my first time ever ML hunting on the first day of the elk season I dropped a 5x5 bull elk right thru neck @ 30yards. One shot One kill dropped him where he stood. I was using 90 grains of 777 ffg and 180grain precision QT polymer tipped bullets. Needless to say I'm hooked. Can't wait, Bear season starts in 2 weeks. I'll let you know how it goes. If your thinking about giving ML hunting a try, buy this gun you won't be disappointed"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 8 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Muzzle loader for the $$$, May 29, 2009
By jb83 from Formerly IN currently NE

"Bought a combo deal for my dad last year with scope and all the trimmings... took 3 shots to sight in. This was my dads first time out hunting in 20+ years. Due to him selling his BSA 30-06 to put some food on the table during a rought spot years ago. The first night in the stand he dropped a doe at 130+ yards. He shot the smallest out of a group of 3 doe's but still proud of him none the less. The next day he shot a button buck on the run.

Needless to say I'm actually going to my local Cabelas to buy one of these tonight for my 1st muzzle loader.

Awesome Rifle."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 9 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

great gun, April 11, 2009
By nononame from altoona pa

"i bought this as an entry level muzzleloader not expecting much out of it for the price of the gun. i figured i would try it out once i learned what i was doing move onto somthing better . wow what a great gun it only took a few shots and i was hooked on black powder. as far as trading up no way im happy with this gun and im keeping. it i put a bushnell banner 3-9 x 40 muzzleloader scope on it very accurate gun i shoot 100 gr triple 7 powder with hornaday 45 cal 240 gr sabboted hollow point . i dont care for the safety on it though thats why 4 stars instead of 5 ."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 10 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

Good gun at a great price., April 11, 2009
By JZCook

"I have now owned a CVA Buckhorn for more than one year. In my experience it has been a wonderful weapon. It is incredibly consistent, easy to use, and fun to shoot. The CVA also has a relatively small kick. An example of how easy it is to use the CVA is that my 13 year old sister who is a left handed shooter is an ace shot with my right handed rifle. The CVA is perfect for all beginning blackpowder enthusiasts.

I have but one complaint for this firearm, the 209 Primers are difficult to load into the receiver. This results in slower reloading of the firearm."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 11 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

buckhorn magnum rifle, April 1, 2009
By okietomcat from checotah, oklahoma

"regarding, keeping the primer cap from falling out while walking. put a tiny amount of syrup on a Q-TIP and put a small dab by the primer hole, and it will secure the primer cap in place. and is easy to clean after use."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 12 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

great, February 16, 2009
By antp from chicopee,ma

"I like the buckhorn because of the price and the rating. for a scope i used omega bdc works great. can shoot up to 200 yards or more.has a kick.i used 130 loose t777 and 250 hornady low drag.for the money it better than a bow.i just upgrade to knight rolling block. it always good to have a back up when you need it.i am not going to sell the buckhorn anytime soon. i tell my friends try if you do not like return it and try something else you like.thanks cva"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 13 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle, January 29, 2009
By rjh245 from PA

"I bought this gun as something to plink around with. I am amazed that I can shoot 4 inch groups at 100 yards. I would never have guess it was that well made. Since then it goes hunding with me.

The 209 primer is a great system. It sure beats an old flintlock."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 14 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Best value, January 27, 2009
By blackpowderal from Paducah, Ky

"Nice rifle, great price. I like the fast twist too.

Al

Paducah, Ky"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 15 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

CVA Buckhorn In-Line Muzzleloader, January 26, 2009
By bear874 from Iowa

"Talk about value for the money. You can't go wrong. Show me where else you can buy a decent muzzleloader for around $100+ bucks. Good luck with that one."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 16 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

1 out of 5

Disappointed, January 23, 2009
By cards1

"I purchased this gun because it had good reviews and is a light gun. It was also very affordable, however, I took it out to sight in and after I put two .245 grain powerbelt bullets through it w/ 100 gr. of pyrodex triple 7 pellets(the buckhorn I got was not at all accurate), the third bullet was tough to seat all the way down. I ran a swab through the gun after the third shot, but still the fourth bullet I loaded got lodged halfway down the barrel without getting seated all the way this time. I had to take the gun completely apart in order to get the breech plug out so I could safely remove the charge and sabot. I have a Traditions Pursuit Pro break action muzzleloader (heavy gun though) already and I could fire up to 5 or 6 shots through it without having much trouble loading it, so something was wrong with this one. I sent the gun back and will be buying another break action muzzleloader that is light."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? No

Review 17 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

CVA Buckhorn, January 20, 2009
By blackpowderdude from Youngstown, New York

"Product was delivered very quickly as usual. The fit and finish is very good. This is a very good solid feeling rifle. Don't let the cheap price fool you. The stock is very comfortable and durable. I added a butler's creek sling and a 3-9x40 scope to it. As for cleaning, it's not as easy as a break open but it still only takes all of a minute to completely strip it down. I have not had a chance to go to the range yet. I will do a follow up review when I get to the range. If the other reviews are an indicator, I think it will do great."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 18 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

BUCKHORN MAGNUM DEER SLAYER, January 2, 2009
By guido1965 from BELLEROSE NY

"I PURCHASED THIS RIFLE AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT TO MYSELF. AND WAS PLEASED WITH IT FROM THE MOMENT I RECEIVED IT. THE RIFLE IS LIGHT AND VERY COMFORTABLE TO SHOOT. THE FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS ARE GREAT . MY FIRST TIME SHOOTING THIS RIFLE I PUT THE BULLET ON THE PAPER AT 75 YARDS OUT OF THE BOX. IF YOUR NOT SHOOTING A 100 YARDS OR MORE I WOULD STICK WITH THE 100 GRAIN PRYODEX AND 250 GRAIN HORNDAY LOW DRAG SABOT. THE 150 GRAIN MAGNUM CHARGE IS BRUTAL AND TAKES GETTING USE TO. I USED THIS RIFLE IN THE SNOW AND RAIN THIS YEAR AND TOOK TWO DEER IN TWO DAYS. THIS RIFLE HAS GREAT KNOCK DOWN POWER. BOTH DEER FELL WERE I SHOT THEM. CLEANING IS SIMPLE AND TOOLS SUPPLIED WITH RIFLE. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THE STARTER KIT THAT IS OFFERED. THE SABOTS WERE JUNK,THE PRIMER TOOL IS PLASTIC AND IS JUNK,THE ONLY GOOD THING IN THE STARTER KIT IS THE SUPER LUBE, AND THE BLACK POWDER SOLVENT. THIS GUN COMES WITH OWNERS MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO DISASSEMBLE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RIFLE. GREAT RIFLE AT A SUPER GREAT PRICE THANKS CVA AND CABELAS."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 19 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

great gun, December 27, 2008
By BigFrank351

"I bought this gun because of the price. This gun is a awesome entry level gun for black power. Shoots well very accurate This gun has filled my freezer . Great gun for the money"

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 20 for CVA Buckhorn 209 Magnum Rifle

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

CVA Buckhorn 209, December 26, 2008
By GrumpyinMichigan

"Wow!!!! Was looking for a good gun for a first muzzeloader and boy did I find it. Out of the box shot 6 rounds off a bench with a rest at 45 yards and it was all in the center circle. For the money I would say you can't beat this in line muzzeloader. A little bit of a hassel getting it shipped in the state of Michigan, but it was well worth it. Cabelas has come thru once again. I would recommend this for the first time user. Have not cleaned yet, cause we just came in and had to sit down and write this. I had read the different reviews on cabelas web site and this by far out scores all the other's. CVA has done a good job. Just my opinion, you can spend more if you want, but this is a fine gun."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

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