Paramount Review

[lwh723]

Since I know a lot of guys are interested in this......


I got a chance to check it out in person yesterday. The guys CVA has doing the marketing seemed nice enough, but were pretty challenged if you asked them a technical question that was more than is that a muzzle loader and what end of the barrel does the powder go in. When I asked how long the BP was I was told 5/8". So I guess it's a 5/8x??TPI plug. No idea on length. I was also told that the video showing smoke coming out of breech when firing was a prototype gun and not done by them--right......

The bolt doesn't extract the module (PR Veriflame). You either have to pull it out with your finger or use a tool. I saw one of their extractor tools laying on the table, so I would plan on needing to use a tool to remove fired module.

Overall, gun looks really sharp. Bolt timing is perfect. So for conversions extraction will not be an issue like it is on some 700's.

I thought the self-head spacing bolt head was innovative until I realized it doesn't actually extract the module. I have some ideas for making a replacement for upgrading to my gen2 LRMP system. So it should be a no-machine type upgrade. Will need to get my hands on one and tear it down before I can say for sure.

Overall, I would say Remington's 700UML is in trouble. The ignition systems are about a wash. Ergonomically the stock on the CVA is much nicer than the UML, and of course, the 45cal is a big upgrade.

As far as smokeless conversions go, it should a great option. However, the stock has a very narrow forend (great for the ergonomics as is), but I don't think a 5" tennon is going to fit it.

[busta]

Thank You!

Let's not forget this rifle is a smoker as supplied.

In fairness, that video with them shooting it was filmed in June 2018, or before. A teaser from it was shown in the leak thread posted here, until they yanked the video after only a few hours.

www.modernmuzzleloader.com/threads/cva-leaked-the-new-paramount-muzzleloader.32165/

However, Dudley and one of his Smiths/Techs was also sitting at that bench with John Zent from American Rifleman as well. Notice the late spring/early summer foliage in the video.




I'm sure the rifle, as well as the bullet were both prototypes, being that early in the year? 7+ months ago. The final bullet has straight flutes on the bearing surface, a different profile on the ogive and tip.

www.muzzle-loaders.com/powerbelt-paramount-elr-muzzleloader-bullets-280-grain.html


Thanks again for your report, it is very encouraging. I figured and stated many times that if someone was going to tackle the ignition system, it would likely be you.

I would be happy to shoot 209 primers, but would probably want a new bolt face with -0.003"ish headspace in my chosen primer.

Lookin' good!