Re: When Muzzleloaders Go Bad - OUCH!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tomme boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">CVA had a massive recall a few years back over this. The barrels are made by Bergara. This has been a known problem for a while now. They also make replacement barrels for T/C Encore. I would never buy anything made by either of these. </div></div>
Bergara Barrels did not exist when the recall was issued. CVA did have a recall on "some, a few" models and it was a voluntary, not mandatory recall. The gun in the first few pics was destroyed with smokeless, see how there is not any residue in the barrel and it is squeaky clean. Once smokeless is put into a muzzleloader, congrats you just made a pipe bomb. Think about this logically, there is one blogger and one site degrading CVA. Also the new Apex just won the NRA Golden Bullseye. Many other guns have also won numerous awards. If a company truly had ongoing issues with their guns, would the NRA be in support, I think not. Also CVA controls about 60% of the muzzleloading market. The recall was 13 years ago, and even though CVA was bought out in 1997 by BPI, they still honor the recall notice and replace recall guns with new ones.
There are several companies that have had recalls. I know that Smith has had a few on many revolvers, Ruger has had one on their LCP just recently, ect.
Bergara Barrels came out about 4 years ago and have not had any issues. They are also backed by Ed Shilen, and Shilen would not back something with a recall. I just got an Apex in 308 and have had no issues.
Just my 2 cents.
