A two piece stock on a break open rifle has nothing to do with accuracy. I think OLDGUY is thinking about a falling block or rolling block action. On those types, the forearm is hung from the barrel and can put pressure between the barrel and the action and can cause it not to group a well. I have never seen the CVA, but it sounds like a mighty fine gun.just curious as to why a two piece stock makes you doubt its accuracy.... i know nothing about any of this so I am just asking...
I've seen a few of these single shot rifles that will go under an inch. I never seen one that shot over an inch and a half. So I'm all for it. If she gets this rifle I get to go to the range more.
I think this CVA will be similar to a T/C Encore..........I agree......it should go under an inch if Mrs. Big does her part.
Of the 50-or-so break action guns I've shot from Rossi's to T/C's, etc. I have only shot one that would remotely go near 1" groups at 100 yards.
I absolutely will NEVER own, or suggest, a break-action gun to anyone.
Get a bolt-action, even the cheapest Remington 710 and Savage 11 will out shoot any break-action gun.
Why would a bolt gun be inherently more accurate?
I'll try and give a short answer. A bolt action rifle has the entire action and barrel fitted into a rigid platform (the stock) which is not affected by external forces. A rifle with a separate stock and forend, like most lever actions and break-open rifles, has the action and barrel fitted between two separate pieces of wood (or other material) which allows the action to torque between the two.
what is a T/C Encore??
I'll try and give a short answer. A bolt action rifle has the entire action and barrel fitted into a rigid platform (the stock) which is not affected by external forces. A rifle with a separate stock and forend, like most lever actions and break-open rifles, has the action and barrel fitted between two separate pieces of wood (or other material) which allows the action to torque between the two.
A rigid platform would be negated by free floating the barrel. Which is done quite often. Wouldn't it?