The Optima 209 Magnum’s barrel also features the Quick Release Breech Plug (QRBP), which debuted on the CVA Apex in 2009.

The steel breeching lever, which projects through, and well forward of, the front of the polymer, one-piece trigger guard, mimics that used on the low-cost CVA Wolf muzzleloader.

CVA offers six models of muzzleloader rifles in its line, which has proven to be the most accurate break-action models on the market.

With Pennsylvania’s muzzleloader seasons for antlerless deer and black bear opening Saturday, Oct. 15, now is the time to get sighted-in.