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I picked up a like new CVA Stag Horn Magnum the other day for $50 topped off with a Pine Ridge 2-7x32 scope. Ive never been a blackpowder kinda guy but the deal was too good to pass up. Im curious as to which powder and primers you guys like. Im thinking Triple 7 pellets with Winchester primers. What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance.

That should work just fine! Is it already set up for the 209primer?
If so, it's one of the "newer" ones cause originally they were percussion cap only and you could buy a 209 conversion kit for them.Pretty descent rifle overall though, good luck with it!

Used that combo for years and it never let me down. It worked flawlessly from 80* in early fall to -5* in the dead of winter. I can't recall ever having a single mis-fire.

It is set up for the 209 primer. I was there when the previous owner got the rifle so it came from the factory that way. Guess ill travel to the nearest sporting goods store and pick some up. Dont really care to pay the $20 hazmat fee to have them shipped.