I was just asked last week if I would recommend a CVA Scout 450, by a friend that was interested in one, and knew I had one 3 years ago. Refined in Georgia. is their tagline), the company plans to produce a series of unique, limited production firearms. and 2,000 ft./lbs. Good Luck dealing with CVA customer service. The MPA is one of the most popular rifles on the PRS tour. We loved the handle and AccuTrigger. I greatly admire many discontinued rifles, such as the Mannlicher-Schoenauer, but they are not included here. New Cartridge, New Gun This newest version of the Ruger American Ranch Rifle is a companion piece to the equally new Winchester 350 Legend cartridge introduced at the 2019 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas. The wrist of the stock has a very nice palm swell with more of the raised checkering. This fits down into a mortise in the stock. I then sold it and bought the CVA v2 Scout because of the longer barrel. The regular American goes all the way up to .300 Win Mag. Support NRA American Hunter DONATE. Designed with the full-sized hunter in mind, this would be a great companion on a coyote hunt. Proof Tundra Specs. Muzzle velocities were measured via LabRadar (MyLabRadar.com, $559). The Remington has a heavy barrel, but the stock is horrible, and the trigger is the worst of all. Hinge the barrel down and off the receiver. Lever Action Rifles (for rifle cartridges), Lever Action Rifles (for short cartridges), "Safari" Rifles (CXP4 dangerous game), Side-by-Side and Bolt Action, calibers 9.3mm and larger, "Guide Rifles" for Protection in the Field (any action type; caliber .338 and larger). Possibilities.:). The footprint for the Remington action is one of the most common out there, with tons of aftermarket products produced for it. Lightest sample included in this group, tested for a sport that prefers heavy rifles, and it still almost won. They were the Ruger American Ranch Rifle 26968, $529; the Savage Axis II 18819, $385; and the just-introduced CVA Cascade SB CR3914R bolt action, $621. Our Pick. The stock is the same soft-touch style commonly found on Bergara rifles. I have handled a few of these and they seem to me to be just another Ruger American type price point bolt action rifle, I'd say like the rest of these rifles they are accurate though Hb. The forend sports a raised checkering pattern that is effective without being abrasive. Internals are fine for me, its a truck gun not a competition rifle. The CVA blows away Tikkas and Thompson Center Ventures I have had in the feel and finish department. This combination is placed in a MPA BA Competition chassis, which has a length-of-pull and cheekpiece that are both adjustable, along with a bag rest. We would trust it to work for a lifetime. Today, the latest incarnations of these agship models of Recoil with the 350 Legend is a bit less and energy is a bit greater than the venerable 30-30. For the average hunter shooting 20 rounds per year, that is a moot point. To build the Competition Rifle, Bergara adds a No. The SB Series is designed for those wanting a more compact rifle, especially when using a suppressor (though the original Cascade is also supplied with a threaded muzzle). Sticker on the bottom of the stock was a pita to get off. Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. I talked with both the Customer Service and Warranty Dept supervisors and they said do not send a prepaid return label and it would be on my dime to send it back. CVA Cascade The CVA Cascade has a 22-inch barrel thats threaded 5/8x24. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! The Bergara Micro Rimfire (BMR). Take out the Magtech ammo, which none of the three rifles shot well, and we only missed their mark by about 0.3 inches. Actions are smooth, fit and finish is good, triggers are great. Over the years I have formed opinions about the various brands and models of hunting rifles. Testing was done at American Shooting Centers (AmShootCenters.com) on the west side of Houston. without an optic and is a compact 28.5 overall with the brace extended. Just got my second which has the camo stock with cerakote steel in 350 Legend. (At least it was when you could snag one for $380-$400 on sale.) I'm particularly interested in the SB version. Best Buy. Note that only currently (or very recently) produced rifles are included in the list that follows. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review. The bolt head contains a plunger-style ejector and a sliding-plate extractor. I learned a lot about the cartridge and reloading while I had it. Never mind , got code to work . A full-length rifle that looked great and handled well; dropped off half a grade for its just-average accuracy. The Accura X-Treme Series comes in two flavors, the LR-X and the MR-X, both available in either .45- or .50-cal. The LR-X is available with two stock and metal finish options and has an MSRP of $675. Ruger American Rifle Ranch 06968 300 Blackout, $420. Thank you for leaving your comment. Thanks for all the responses! Instructions are actually included on how to do so in Section 6 of the owners manual. Would assume a three shot group, but again wouldn't hurt to ask. Support NRA American Hunter DONATE. Superior stock treatment. The rifles in each category are listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer. One of the few criticisms of the Remington action over the years has been the bolt stop, or the potential frailty thereof. I guess it could be worse than having a MOA rifle, but my Scout 450 is a sub 0.5" rifle, all day, every day. Oversized bolt, adjustable iron sights, adjustable LOP, a box magazine, and a threaded barrel. Northwest Ohio. This one in the above video l happens to be one of the long action (.300 Win Mag) models, but they also have these chambered in several short action calibers including the .350 Legend and .450 Bushmaster. Fitted with a Leupold Delta Point red-dot sight, we fired the Sidekick from a Bog DeathGrip tripod rest with the brace folded. with a flat dark earth cerakote finish and a Veil Wideland camo stock pattern. Called the Sidekick, Bergara mates one of their Premier actions with a TriggerTech Primary Trigger, a 10-round AICS-type magazine and a 10.5 fluted stainless steel barrel with a threaded muzzle. What was questioned, was at what range their MOA Guarantee is good for. The bolt has a 70-degree throw. Savage M110 Elite Precision 57558 6mm CM, $1999. I would appreciate some tips. Black Hills and Berger ammunition were much better. This hunting rifle features either a 4140 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bergara Premier Mtn 2.0 BPR28-65PRC 6.5 PRC, $1999. I really like their trigger. The various categories group rifles by action type and application. Christensen Arms MPR 801-03035-01 6mm CM, $1799. Overall, the rifle was worth the modest price, but there are better choices. Its ability to accept Remington 700-pattern aftermarket triggers and stocks is a big plus. The bottom metal is all polymer, but it is nicely executed. The replacement rifle wasnt all that accurate. Carryover winner from Nov. 2020. Is that what we found? I have 3 Cascades (450 BM, 350 Legend and 308) and there isnt anything about them I dont like. I jumped into the 450 craze by buying a Ruger American Ranch rifle. WebShort-Action vs. Long-Action : Choosing the Correct Stock | An educational and informative Boyds Blog written by Adam Scepaniak goes into great detail how your action length is determined and the differences between short and long. Once again, CVA smartly uses a proven design with lots of aftermarket accessories. 2-Stage Trigger and a sub-MOA guarantee is available in standard and threaded III, BAR Mk. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Michigan area. CZ 550 series. The bottom of the action is based on the ubiquitous Remington 700 pattern. does the CVA have long and short actions or only longs ? We caught up with the BPI team at their Great Falls, Mont., event (near Bergaras long range shooting school), where they had seven new or updated Bergara and CVA firearms for us to get some trigger time with. Using all this gear to record objective data, we then rendered our buy/dont buy recommendations based on how the products performed in head-to-head testing. Givin it's basically a 150yard rifle is the $200 extra for the cva worth it? The axis is cheap and I wont buy another but it does shoot everything under an inch. CVA decided to use a 16-inch barrel on this 300 Blackout instead of a longer tube, thus the SB in its name, for Short Barrel.. Barrett Fieldcraft Rifle Threaded 6mm CM, $1929. Costs are down. He is currently a full-time firearms instructor, teaching, primarily, at. The HTR has a MSRP of $1,225. produced sub-minute-of-angle best groups with five factory loads. The CVA brand is part of BPI (Black Powder, Inc.), which is well known for its muzzleloading rifles. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. The bolt is a full-diameter unit that ran very smoothly no matter what we tried to do to it. The factors mentioned above are critical, so if a recommended rifle does not appeal to you, don't buy it. Cause they are all 18 inch barrels. Christensen Arms Ridgeline 801-06015-00 6.5 PRC, $1793. We would have liked a crisper trigger and a wide, flat fore end. This pattern is a mixture of greens, browns, tans, and off-white that is complemented well by the Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Cerakote on the barrel and action. Note that only currently (or very recently) produced rifles are included in the list that follows. Two of the newest intros are the 6mm ARC (can they really bring more energy and range to the MSR platform?) Nearly as impressive was what was on the end of the Paramounts barrel. I usually reply that the most important things about any hunting rifle, and particularly a hard-kicking centerfire rifle, is that it be well made, reliable and fit the owner. Our Pick. Im shopping for the same gun. Winchester XPR Hunter 535741296 350 Legend, $635. A smaller cocking indicator protrudes from the base of the bolt shroud when the action is cocked. The new Cascade XT builds on this and gets several upgrades, including a heavier 4140 carbon-steel #5 taper-fluted barrel with a radial muzzle brake and a tactical A shop fairly close to me has some of these in stock and they have been on my to notice list in my brain for a while may have to step that up a tad. Didnt need it but couldnt resist. Ruger American Rifle 6903 Standard 308 Win. Wby Mark V Backcountry MBC01N65RWR6B 6.5 RPM, $2249. Most accurate rifle tested. My friends XPR shoots MOA or less with 150 grain Winchester Deer Season XP. I handled one in local LGS, actually looks and feels like a real rifle compared to some of the other budget price stuff out there. The fore end is well reinforced and requires some effort to make it touch the barrel. It was a good starter rifle as far as I'm concerned. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Think is has an 18" barrel? They made a handgun. CVA also offers these rifles in 22-250 Rem., 243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem. Tikka T3x Lite Stainless JRTXB316 308 Win., $748. The concept is fascinating: produce a new cartridge that provides 30-30 Win. This rifle has a short length of pull and a 16.5-inch barrel. Production is simplified. A full-length rifle that looked great and handled well; dropped off half a grade for its just-average accuracy. The bolt body is plated with matte electroless nickel for smother operation and corrosion resistance. Both fore end and wrist are fairly slim with raised checkering, and there is a slight palm swell in the wrist. Bait n switch, false advertising, and non-existent customer service are SOP. I seriously looked at buy one in July in 6.5 PRC. Our Pick. So we were curious to see how the HSM M118LR ammo would perform with the 175gr bullets, and it did not disappoint delivering the best group, and average, of the bunch. We could make the stock touch the barrel when squeezing it, but just resting the forend on a bag did not force any contact. I am also a fan of wood (walnut or laminated) stocks. The company made its humble start in 1963in Gussago, Italywhen Giuseppe Pietta made a commitment to produce guns as authentic and true-to-original as possible. Among the most counterintuitive rifles in this buyers guide, the Cascade nonetheless deserves consideration. Outstanding accuracy. Shot well both suppressed and unsuppressed. While the Colt Model 601 was the first AR-15 to be mass-produced, there were several design variations that came before during the platform's development. Might be further? We think the CVAs outstanding trigger and a couple of other features make up for that, so we are going to grade this rifle as a tie with the Savage. Shot well in 300 BLK supersonic and subsonic. Best Buy. That bladed trigger system. Outstanding trigger and tons of features on a value-priced rifle. 7 Best .22 LR Rifles: Bigger Isn't Always Better BY Eric Hung , We think either would be a great choice for the Midwestern deer hunter. In April, Bergara announced their Small Batch Series. Using the language of boutique distilleries (Barreled in Spain. Ended up buying a Cascade after checking one over. JavaScript is disabled. The Axis II model has their AccuTrigger. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. JavaScript is disabled. My question is : Has a legitimate sound decibel testing been done on 308 or 300 blackout using subsonic ammo ? Ruger Precision Rifle 18032 6mm Creedmoor, $1599. The safety shows its Remington-style heritage, being the expected two-position rocker located immediately behind the bolt and designed for release via the strong-side thumb. This is a great all-around rifle at a reasonable price. I purchased one in 450 Bushmaster late last year. The HTR takes the features of the original Paramount and places them in a slimmed down stock design finished in Realtree Hillside camo that still features an adjustable comb and internal aluminum bedding block. This rifle is really going to be my truck gun. Savage M110 Hog Hunter 57534 350 Legend, $487. The instructions even show how to field-strip and maintain the bolt. First one is a black stock wilt blued steel model in 450 BM. Not a pleasant experience. I havent hunted with it yet, but Im very happy with it. round, and has been designed to work well at supersonic or subsonic velocities. Removal is accomplished via a lever on the left rear of the receiver. The Ruger American Ranch Rifle, the Mossberg, the Savage Axis, the Winchester XPR, and my Bear Creek AR-15. It will outshoot you for many years. Im holding out for the cascade in camo/cerakote to come back in stock at my LGS. Least accurate with the Federal ammo. We are talking about the 300 Blackout a cartridge scoffed at by some, but which we find both interesting and useful. This is a trim rifle made for the small-statured or still-developing hunter. Our Pick. CZ-USA CZ 527 Youth 03050 7.62x39mm, $650. Ruger 77/44 Model 7401 44 Remington Mag., $754. This is obviously not a lightweight rifle, but it isnt heavy either. I have my safe queens. Given its feature set and accuracy potential, particularly in light of its price tag, And it works well with modern sporting rifles. Avoid grab a gun at all costs. WebCVA Inc; Great Lake Outdoors; Henry Repeating Arms; Mossberg; POF; Radical Firearms; Ruger; Savage; Thompson Center; Weatherby; Winchester Firearms [+] Show more. Our Pick. 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From what I've witnessed, almost all of the 350 Legend offerings shoot great. Watched the price of these for years and I said - "if it goes to @$300 I would probably buy one. It is a synthetic with fiberglass reinforcement and overmolded with the companys soft touch finish, using a design they called Veil Wideland. I have grouped my recommendations into categories to facilitate comparison. I think you did a good job. WebAnother +1 for Ruger. cva cascade vs ruger american 678-748-2201 cva cascade vs ruger american contact@shinyspace.net cva cascade vs ruger americanWorking Hours: CVA has announced the Cascade XT (X-Treme), a bolt-action rifle that sports weight-reducing barrel fluting and a radial muzzle I have one in a 350 legend this year with the new straight wall cartridge rules here in MD and it shoots great and the trigger is great easy to adjust no creep , action is tight and smooth all around im very happy with it, Its awesome man and does a number on deer too. The Accura is compatible with the Paramount muzzle brake system. We received an email from Gun Tests reader Michael L. asking us to add the CVA Cascade Rifle to the list of 350 Legend test rifles and continue the comparison. Compatible with AR-type grips, a MPA Enhanced Vertical Grip (EVG) comes standard. I said absolutely not. The action is what really caught our attention. That isnt always the case with some of the lesser priced rifles. First sample failed when the bolt disassembled itself. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. They expect to release the adapter later this year. Ruger, CVA and, of course, Winchester have introduced break open and bolt action rifles in this caliber for use where semi-autos for hunting are prohibited. Long associated with single-shot rifles and muzzleloaders, Good rifles, accurate, truly flush magazine, GREAT trigger. Mag., 308 Win., 300 Win. CVA has added the HTR, or "Hunter," model to their Paramountline. Good accuracy and dependability. With a growing interest in PRS-style competition, Bergaras Competition Rifle offers new precision shooters a turn-key package that is anything but entry-level. The Premier Competition rifle is offered in 6.5 mm and 6 mm Creedmoor with plans to offer other popular chamberings next year. The stock starts with two sling swivel studs on the fore end and ends in a Crushzone recoil pad. This rifle not only has a Remington-style action, it has an old-style Remington-esque trigger. 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Even with the non-magnified optic, it was possible to ring an 8 steel plate out to 200 yards. 6 taper barrel or a No. When I returned my CVA to the factory, they flatly refused to send a prepaid label even though I only had it for 3 days. WebThe concept was copied by Ruger in their American and now by Browning. CVA has updated their Accura line of break-action muzzleloaders with an enhancement they call their X-Treme Series. Savage 110 Scout 57139 450 Bushmaster, $829. Beanfield rifle rather than a mountain rifle. All very good questions. Turns out we were right. Despite its entry-level MSRP, the Cascade delivers performance and features normally found in rifles at a much higher price point. Either that or they are rolling out a Gen 3. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. Yes it is cheaper of all the 350 offering, but it A prospective buyer should make a list of possible models and then visit his or her local gun shop and try each. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. II Safari (auto), Merkel Safari SxS Models 140-2 (side-by-side), Sabatti Big Five Classic Safari and Big Five EDL (side-by-side), Weatherby Mark V Safari Custom / Mark V DGR (bolt), Weatherby Vanguard Safari / Vanguard DGR (bolt), Winchester Model 70 Safari Express (bolt), Browning BLR Lightweight Short Action (lever; .450 Marlin), Henry .45-70 Round Barrel Models H010, H010AW (lever; .45-70), Marlin Model 1895 Guide Gun (lever; .45-70, .450 Marlin), Remington Custom Shop Model Seven Mannlicher (bolt; .350 Rem. I was looking at the CVA Cascade SB 300 Blackout when I ran across you test. All rights reserved. Hey Busta'yote, what ammo did you end up using in your 350 Scout??? Our Pick. Best Buy. Were not going to list the CVA along with the basement-priced models, but we do think it is priced very reasonably, especially considering some of the features included. My Ruger American 16.12" barreled .450 Bushmaster is light as a feather in comparison at 5.5 pounds. I have to agree. WebJoin our newsletter! SAAMI Accepts 30 Super Carry As New Standardized Cartridge, SHOT 2022: Federal Premium Announces 30 Super Carry Cartridge, 38 Special Loads: Federals Punch Is a Best Buy Bullet, United States Practical Shooting Association, Masterpiece Arms MPA BA MPR PRO 6mm CM, $2499. the new S&W foldable looks good but the profile is much wider. For $20 more a .50-cal. This creates a slightly tacky feel to the hand and is very different from most synthetic stocks. The company recently decided to introduce a new series of rifles for the more cost-conscious among us and did so in the Cascade line, using technology from the other members of their family. We first mentioned the Cascade model in the July 2021 edition of Gun Tests, when we reviewed a CVA rifle chambered in 350 Legend. version of LR-X and MR-X models can be had with open sights, which consists of a Williams peep sight set-up. Pictured is the Accura LR-X (Long Range) in .50-cal. Looking at these in 350 Legend for local deer hunting. Because of materials and construction methods, the bags are very unlikely to take on water and turn into something resembling a brick, a problem we have seen with other bags. CVA, a longtime leader in muzzleloaders, has entered the bolt-action rifle market in 2020 with the new Cascade model. If I don't list a particular rifle that you cherish, if does not mean that it is no good; it merely means that either: (a) I find the features of the rifles I did list more desirable, or (b) I am not familiar with it. For the competitive shooter or varmint hunter who runs his rifle a good bit harder, that could become an issue. At Long Shot, CVA had their new Paramount HTR in .40-cal. The overall effect of the stock and the graphite colored Cerakote on the working parts produce a firearm that looks like it would be very difficult to see on a night hunt. WebBolt Action Deluxe Rifles. Depress the forward portion, and the bolt slides out easily to the rear. The stock is free-floating and fairly stiff. Twist is 1 in 16 inches, and the muzzle is threaded at 5824 with a thread protector provided. This one ran smoothly in the race way. A 100% carbon-fiber stock and trim 24-inch barrel make this a premier mountain rifle. This website contains many older reviews. Bolt lift is only 70 degrees, leaving the bolt handle well clear of optics.