WRECKED MY MUZZLELOADER - NOW WHAT?

[dbhn]

Well, with a couple of days left to go in the season I decided to try to take out the breech plug on my CVA Bushwacker .50 cal. It didn't go so well. I don't think it was ever removed before and the damn thing did not budge and I ended up stripping the bolt real good and marring up the barrel a bit in the process. Worst part was the plug did turn about 1/8 of turn and I couldn't get it back. So the barrel wouldn't reattach and I had to hunt the last few days of 09 with my bow...

Question is, the gun isn't worth much (if it was I certainly wouldn't have hacked it up) and I was hankering for new one anyway. But, is there a worthwhile fix for it? It would need the plug professionally removed and replaced. Probably not worth it.

I might just post it for sale real cheap in case someone has the same rifle and wants the stock. That is in great condition. Any thoughts for me?

 

[dixidawg]

Might be worth sending it back to the factory.

 

[dbhn]

I worry it will cost as much as the gun is worth. You can replace it for around $100.

 

[Rockrivr1]

If that's all it's worth, your best bet is to sell it for parts and use the money towards a new muzzleloader. Then again, for the short money its probably worth, I'd probably make it a mission to take it apart. Once you don't care what happens to it, ripping it apart can be fun.

 

[dixidawg]

Ya, but if they stand behind their stuff as well as S&W does, you may well end up with a new gun.

 

[arlow]

Simple solution, dump it for parts and buy a new TC. Always heard many more complaints about CVA's and Traditions than complements. You get what you pay for.

 

[mac1911]

Let it soak in some oil for a few days try some heat on it ? if it is not worth it piece it out.