bigblock455 works for CVA. He might be able to help.
My brother and his son both have an Apex. Shoots great kills deer. No issues. By the way Swampy, I don't know Bigblock 455 but find him always offering his help to others having muzzleloading difficulties. By the way, have you stolen his identity and been sneaking peaks at his paystubs to know he works for CVA? He probably no more works for CVA than you do for Remington. Give it a break.
Had an Apex muzzleloader. Without a doubt the best muzzleloader I have owned. In a moment of total stupidity I sold it. I am buying another one this spring.