With its upgrades, the Accura X-Treme series offers an affordable muzzleloader that shares many features of the companys top-of-the-line Paramount models. The Ruger Scout comes closest to the original Scout rifle concept, but it falls short due to weight. The CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel) Series rifle. Support NRA American Hunter DONATE. Browning X-Bolt Max LR 035438294 6.5 PRC, $1180. CVA Cascade SB Pictured is the Accura LR-X (Long Range) in .50-cal. WebThe Ruger has a 1:10 rate of twist which means it should handle the heavy weight bullets, including heavy sub-sonic loads, with any problems. The Accura X-Treme Series comes in two flavors, the LR-X and the MR-X, both available in either .45- or .50-cal. Everyone is happy. Still having trouble getting a tight group with mine. Compare gun price, size, weight, capacity and other specifications. I like both stocks but like the feel of the camo soft feel better. You can save a few extra $ by getting the standard Ruger American Rifle, rather than the "Predator" version, as the slightly thicker barrel is not necessary for the calibers and game you reference. The Cascade SB features a black graphite cerakote finish with a Veil Tac Black Camo synthetic stock and has an MSRP of $670. (RUGER) Savage rifles, including the budget-friendly Axis and Axis II (shown) models, are known for their outof-the-box accuracy. I was looking at the CVA Cascade SB 300 Blackout when I ran across you test. Has a barrel made by Bergara, handles/fits very well. Rather it is primarily for higher volume shooting of varmints/coyotes. The Timney is $150 for the Ruger American. The result weighs 5.8 lbs. "Well dammit.I wonder if they think the new S&W FPC is in competition. My Ruger American 16.12" barreled .450 Bushmaster is light as a feather in comparison at 5.5 pounds. We really liked the way this fit our hands and the way it created a good index for strong-side or support-side thumb placement while shooting. We fired using a 13-pound bag called The Bear, plus a rear bag. Gear large/heavy rear bag. I learned a lot about the cartridge and reloading while I had it. The replacement rifle wasnt all that accurate. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Gun Tests has been independently reviewing firearms since 1989. III, BAR Mk. Hinge the barrel down and off the receiver. How much did you pay? load (by volume), the .45-cal. Photo courtesy of BPI Outdoors. CVA Cascade The CVA Cascade has a 22-inch barrel thats threaded 5/8x24. Like they read a description but never saw a picture? Not a pleasant experience. Toward that end, we tested three of the current crop of bolt-action rifles chambered in 300 Blackout. Good accuracy and dependability. Videos News #SundayGunday Videos SHOT Show 2020 Guns & Gear Rifles. Muzzle velocities were determined via a LabRadar chronograph, $559. Long associated with single-shot rifles and muzzleloaders, Compact size with a short, stiff, accurate barrel and a great trigger. It was in Creedmoor. CVA has updated their Accura line of break-action muzzleloaders with an enhancement they call their X-Treme Series. Tikka T3x Lite Stainless JRTXB316 308 Win., $748. CVA has announced the Cascade XT (X-Treme), a bolt-action rifle that sports weight-reducing barrel fluting and a radial muzzle Good Luck dealing with CVA customer service. The bolt has a 70-degree throw. I havent hunted with it yet, but Im very happy with it. Empty case removal is accomplished via a plunger-style ejector and a sliding plate extractor. Howa 1500 H-S Precision HHS62203 6mm CM, $1220. Our Pick. And it did so with authority. We knocked down the grade just a bit because we didnt get down to that magical MOA guarantee. Saying this is not a cop-out and I'm not being paid by anyone in or out of the firearms industry to write the things I do. I own Ruger Americans and I would buy the CVA Casacde before I bought another Ruger American. That can be easily removed for a smaller-stature shooter. The barrel on our 300 Blackout was 16.5 inches long with a 1:8-inch twist. They are a definite step up from the Savage/Ruger American class of rifles. Axis shoot but too cheap for me. bullet to 2,740 f.p.s., taking repeated shots with the Paramount from the bench was a pleasant experience. The Premier Competition rifle is offered in 6.5 mm and 6 mm Creedmoor with plans to offer other popular chamberings next year. 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. There was a notable difference in the newer rifle. This is a trim rifle made for the small-statured or still-developing hunter. The .270 grouped better out of the box than my Ruger ever did. The HTR has a MSRP of $1,225. I know a lot of hunters that shoot Tikkas and Possibilities.:). (SAVAGE) Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. We loved the stock and the trigger. What was questioned, was at what range their MOA Guarantee is good for. Ive held both and when I get my hands on the next CVA I see Im going to buy it. Here are the features to watch out for. projectiles. The barrel is 22 inches of 4140 steel. Its nice to see entry level and a step up from entry level rifles having an accuracy guarantee. 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. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories, https://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?65770-350-Legend-vs-450-Bushmaster-accuracy, Upland Game hunting, Dogs and dog training. For 2021, CVA has updated their Accura break action muzzleloader with their X-Treme Series. This rifle has a short length of pull and a 16.5-inch barrel. Also read the part about the 2-4 pound adjustable trigger. Even with the non-magnified optic, it was possible to ring an 8 steel plate out to 200 yards. The upper part of that same receiver matches a Savage Model footprint which, we are told, is much easier to manufacture. Accurate, well-handling short rifle at a good price. For the average hunter shooting 20 rounds per year, that is a moot point. Ruger American Ranch Rifle 26985 350 Legend, The MR-X is also available with two stock and metal finish combos with an MSRP of $670 or $599 for the black stock and stainless steel finished version. Given its feature set and accuracy potential, particularly in light of its price tag, ballistics in the straight-wall case now allowed by many states in the Midwest for deer hunting. WebProduct Description The Cascade is CVA's first ever bolt-action centerfire rifle. of energy. We could make the stock touch the barrel when squeezing it, but just resting the forend on a bag did not force any contact. CVA has added the HTR, or "Hunter," model to their Paramountline. The company claims the brakes three chamber design reduces recoil by 45 percent, taking down a magnum muzzleloaders .300 Win. When we pulled the barreled action out of the stock, we thought the trigger looked really familiar, so we contacted CVA about it. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Uintah UPR-10 Bolt AR-10 Upper 6.5 CM, $1295. Its a Bergara barrel. What are some good bolt-gun options for hunters who dont want to deal with a lot of recoil? Plus, it has a great velocity for its effective range. This website contains many older reviews. Ruger American Rifle 6903 Standard 308 Win. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. You may want to first make sure you like or don't like their trigger first before you truly decide. Value: Fair. Oversized bolt, adjustable iron sights, adjustable LOP, a box magazine, and a threaded barrel. Bergara is close-lipped as to what Round 2 of their Small Batch Series will be, but expect their second Small Batch product to come out later this year and, based on the response to the Sidekick, they plan to produce at least 500 next time around. While the cosmetic QC could have been better, the We'll cover the best bullpup rifles and shotguns, their pros/cons, and the best models out there right now. This year CVA adds a Hunter or HTR model to their Paramount line of long-range muzzleloaders. It feels like twice the gun for the money and all the reports Ive heard are very good. Barrel lengths are 18 in .22 LR chambering and 20 in .17 HMR and .22 WMR models with muzzles threaded 1/2X28. This rifle is really going to be my truck gun. Accurate with factory ammunition even better with reloads. Magazine release is accomplished by pressing a latch on the front of the mag to the rear. I have not used every brand and model of rifle in the world and particularly not models seldom seen in the U.S. For accuracy comparisons, we fired multiple five-shot groups at 100 yards from a well-sandbagged position. It shot great groups with three different handloads. We loved the handle and AccuTrigger. Synthetic stocks are certainly inferior in resale value. CVA Cascade XT Graphite Black Cerakote Bolt Action Rifle - 450 Bushmaster - 22in $749.99 Out of Stock Compare (3) Ruger Scout Bolt Action Rifle From $1,199.99 Out of Stock Compare (1) Savage Arms 110 Engage Hunter XP Scoped Black Bolt Action Rifle - 450 Bushmaster $679.99 Out of Stock Compare Both fore end and wrist are fairly slim with raised checkering, and there is a slight palm swell in the wrist. I would probably never buy a CVA based on the experience a friend had with their CS department and one of their entry-level muzzleloaders that misfired. The fore end is well reinforced and requires some effort to make it touch the barrel. Performance: Very good. The BMR has a MSRP of $659 for the carbon fiber barreled model and $565 for the steel barreled version, given hunters, plinkers and entry-level competitive shooters an affordable and accurate rimfire. Also new for this year, the company is making left-handed versions of the B-14R, just like their centerfire B-14 HMR. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. The action is a fascinating mixture of proven designs. Ruger Hawkeye Predator 17122 223 Rem., $1359. Cause they are all 18 inch barrels. The CVA Cascade is a high-value rifle. WebThe concept was copied by Ruger in their American and now by Browning. Ill be going with the Federal Fusions. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. 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. On a range limited to 300 yards, hits with the 6.5 mm Creedmoor Competition Rifle, paired with a Leupold 5HD scope, come too easy. Matched with the right suppressor and the CVA rifle, that could be a very interesting system, especially for hog hunting. Finally, the rifles I'd recommend to left handed shooters are the left handed models of the rifles listed below, when available. Browning A-Bolt Micro Hunter 7mm-08 Rem., $578. If you havent heard yet, be advised that millions of gun owners may soon be classified as felons if a new Bureau of Alcohol, SIG Sauer P365XL Spectre P365V001 9mm Luger, Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro HCP9379BOSP 9mm Luger, SHOT 2023: Savage Arms Introduces 1911 Government Model Pistols, 5 Best 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2023, New Shooters Guide: The Best Gun For Home Defense Isnt a. The shooter also gets two forward-mounted sling-swivel studs one for a bipod and the second for a real sling. Mag., 308 Win., 300 Win. Ended up buying a Cascade after checking one over. I don't particularly care for the "bladed Savage styles Accutriggers" on any centerfire", so a bare trigger appeals to me. It will outshoot you for many years. I just bought my second. Excellent results from a few reloads tell us the problem may well be ammo selection. The replacement rifle wasnt all that accurate. Christensen Arms Ridgeline 801-06015-00 6.5 PRC, $1793. Those familiar with Remingtons will also notice the expected recoil lug sandwiched between the barrel and the action. on the firing line. This rifle was developed for use in tight quarters, commonly found in hunting blinds, especially when using a suppressor. The ruger is a moa gun all day too and used to be the gun I would suggest in this price range but the CVAs I have held in my opinion are finished nicer and have a better quality barrel and trigger than both those other guns. (At least it was when you could snag one for $380-$400 on sale.) Joe Woolley is one of the Contributing Editors for Gun Tests Magazine and lives in the Houston, Texas area. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. It uses Bergaras Performance Trigger, which is M700 compatible. Our Pick. This allows the firearm to be quickly broken down for cleaning or transport. 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. Modest recoil. Remington Model 7 CDL 26423 308 Win., $798. JavaScript is disabled. Light enough, accurate enough, and inexpensive enough for us to want to keep it. This may be CVAs first attempt at building a bolt-action centerfire rifle, but you cant tell it by looking at it. The rifles safety is a thumb-activated two-position rocker switch located on the right side of the receiver just behind the bolt handle. The bolt is a full-diameter unit that ran very smoothly no matter what we tried to do to it. 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. Throw the rifle to your shoulder, operate the action, switch the safety on and off, dry fire the rifle. Despite using a magnum powder charge to launch the .40-cal. The action is mounted in a custom Black Collar Arms chassis that is fitted with an SB Tactical folding brace and finished in Multicam Black Cerakote. I jus broke in the barrel and tried out some factory loads in it. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Good accuracy and dependability. Support NRA American Hunter DONATE. The way that magazine looks hanging off the front hits a little close to home for me. So you own the Savage in a 350 Legend caliber? Still, the Cascade had an outstanding trigger pull, requiring only 2.2 pounds of effort to release. Is Performance Enough? WebMachined to tight tolerances for a custom fit Made in America Offer the rock solid Weaver cross-lock design to fit a variety of rings $3.99 - $29.45 View more Weaver Extended Multi-Slot Bases Compatible with Picatinny and Weaver style rings Made in America Aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum with Type-III hard coat anodized finish Read More level recoil to that of a .30-06 Sprg. BPI also owns Bergara, which is renowned for the quality of that brands rifle barrels. Im holding out for the cascade in camo/cerakote to come back in stock at my LGS. Smooth handling, very good accuracy and classical styling. Looking at buying one of these two rifles chambered 350 legend. To further enhance accuracy, the X-Treme Series dispenses with the under barrel mounted ramrod and instead utilizes a collapsible carbon fiber rod that is carried separately (the system used by their Paramount rifles). Remove the forearm. Straight-wall chambering. Didnt need it but couldnt resist. But please note the guarantee is for three-shot groups (and we had many of those that were sub-inch), but we just werent able to do that with five-shot groups. Any hunter in search of more bang for their buck (pun intended) should start with the CVA Scout, a single-shot rifle that comes fitted with a Konus 3-9x40mm scope. Like all shooters, I have personal likes and dislikes. Pictured is the model with a Realtree Hillside camo patterned stock. Hand finished, the HS Precision Rifle which comes with the company's H.A.C.T. They made a handgun. Once again, CVA smartly uses a proven design with lots of aftermarket accessories. We would have liked a crisper trigger and a wide, flat fore end. I'm particularly interested in the SB version. The side slots on the brake also have the advantage of dissipating the smoke from the muzzloading loading discharge to the sides so that it doesnt obscure the shooters view of their target. The stock reminds us of Bergara all the way. Jim, I stopped by Sportsmans Warehouse and got to handle one of these Cascades. Strike industries makes a good 45 degree offset mount to where you can still fully close the sub2000. Specifically designed to deliver feature-rich experiences at an economical price, Thompson Center Compass is held in high regard by a The bolt head contains a plunger-style ejector and a sliding-plate extractor. Compatible with AR-type grips, a MPA Enhanced Vertical Grip (EVG) comes standard. Muzzle velocities were measured via a LabRadar chronograph ($559). Adjustable LOP. The CVA Cascade was the most accurate of the three rifles in this test, with the Frontier 125-grain FMJs averaging 1.16 inches for multiple five-shot groups. Capable of very good accuracy, this was a dream upper in need of a little refinement. But the .308 has an 18.5 barrel. Manual. The Bergara Micro Rimfire (BMR). Nov 5, 2021. Black Hills and Berger ammunition were much better. Ruger Precision Rifle 18032 6mm Creedmoor, $1599.
