Accurate with factory ammunition even better with reloads. While the cosmetic QC could have been better, the I have .223 and .243 my son has a youth version in .223. Ruger 77/44 Model 7401 44 Remington Mag., $754. The manufacturer says this is a load designed for deer hunting and has a bullet designed to expand at pistol velocities. Best Buy. Functional polymer stock, the smoothest bolt in the group, and the best out-of-the-box trigger. The stock is the same soft-touch style commonly found on Bergara rifles. 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 Empty case removal is accomplished via a plunger-style ejector and a sliding plate extractor. Loaded with a maximum charge of Blackhorn 209 powder and a PowerBelt (another company under the BPI umbrella) Extended Long Range (ELR) projectile, the set-up could easily ring a steel plate at 300 yards. Designed for production classes in precision rifle competitions, the Competition Rifle comes from the factory with all of the bells and whistles you need for top performance straight out of the box, while keeping its MSRP one dollar under the magical $2,500 mark that competitions like the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) define as the limit for Production Division rifles. Carryover winner from Nov. 2020. Our Pick. Yes, its angled at hunting and yes, its made by a The action is a fascinating mixture of proven designs. 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 prospective owner should be able to work the controls (bolt, safety, trigger, etc.) Cause they are all 18 inch barrels. The bottom metal isnt metal, with both the floorplate/trigger guard assembly and the magazine being polymer affairs. XPR is underrated for the price. A 100% carbon-fiber stock and trim 24-inch barrel make this a premier mountain rifle. and 2,000 ft./lbs. First sample failed when the bolt disassembled itself. SB stands for short barrel, as in 18 in .308 Win. Today, the latest incarnations of these agship models of SAAMI Accepts 30 Super Carry As New Standardized Cartridge, SHOT 2022: Federal Premium Announces 30 Super Carry Cartridge, in NRA-sanctioned smallbore rifle matches, Midsouth Shooters Supply "Shot Report" Blog, Tikka T3X Varmint JRTXH312 223 Rem., $999. The barrel is 22 inches of 4140 steel. And it did so with authority. projectiles. This rifle not only has a Remington-style action, it has an old-style Remington-esque trigger. Copyright 2003, 2018 by Chuck Hawks. Fired from a bench off of a bipod, it made easy work of an 8 steel plate at 300 yards. We first mentioned the Cascade model in the July 2021 edition of Gun Tests, when we reviewed a CVA rifle chambered in 350 Legend. CVA (At least it was when you could snag one for $380-$400 on sale.) Remington Model 7 CDL 26423 308 Win., $798. Once, while building a 300 AAC AR-15 pistol, we read that a 300 AAC can get full burn on the powder charge in an 8-inch barrel. A heavy, yet graceful beast of a rifle. CVA Cascade document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Gun Tests has been independently reviewing firearms since 1989. BPI Outdoors, the parent company of Bergara and CVA known for their long-range precision centerfire, rimfire and muzzleloading rifles, has been barnstorming the country with their aptly named Long Shot Tour events, which gives members of the outdoors media a chance to go hands-on with their latest offerings. They are a definite step up from the Savage/Ruger American class of rifles. 350 LEGEND Rifles and are 36 or 38 overall, depending on configuration. The fore end is well reinforced and requires some effort to make it touch the barrel. They expect to release the adapter later this year. All barrels are given a match grade chamber, which Bergara says will give top accuracy, while still being compatible with 95 precent of ammunition on the market. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Throw the rifle to your shoulder, operate the action, switch the safety on and off, dry fire the rifle. At Long Shot, CVA had their new Paramount HTR in .40-cal. You may want to first make sure you like or don't like their trigger first before you truly decide. 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 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. Take out the Magtech ammo, which none of the three rifles shot well, and we only missed their mark by about 0.3 inches. Pride of ownership is also important; if you are not proud of your new rifle and appreciate owning it, you should have purchased something else. I told him the little bit extra to get a Ruger is well worth it, to have a real gun made in the USA, with a company that knows what customer service is. I have not used every brand and model of rifle in the world and particularly not models seldom seen in the U.S. WebCVA Cascade XT initial review - 6.5PRC 6 Mile Outdoors 774 views 11 days ago 400-Dollar Hunting Rifle VS 2,000-Dollar Hunting Rifle hickok45 5.7M views 2 years ago Shot Show The result weighs 5.8 lbs. 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. Adjustable LOP. Read Here. Ruger A large stud projects from the release and fits inside a raceway that runs almost the full length of the bolt. Kimber Models 84M / 8400 Select Grade. I have yet to see one in the shops around me. Seekins Precision Havak Pro Hunter 2 0011710059-F 6.5 PRC, $1895. 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). I'm particularly interested in the SB version. Winchester M70 Fwt SS 535234220 308 Win., $951. bullet is still making over 2,000 f.p.s. Remove the forearm. I purchased one in 450 Bushmaster late last year. Going to pick it up tomorrow. I greatly admire many discontinued rifles, such as the Mannlicher-Schoenauer, but they are not included here. I've read some Online reviews, but just looking for field/range experience with it thanks guys. Browning X-Bolt Max LR 035438294 6.5 PRC, $1180. Hope you enjoy this Shooting standard grade CCI ammunition, the combination made it possible to keep steel targets swinging at 100 yards and beyond. on the firing line. WebProduct Description The Cascade is CVA's first ever bolt-action centerfire rifle. The CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel) Series rifle. That is what this article is about. and 6.5 mm Creedmoor chamberings and 16.5 in .300 Blackout. Good rifles, accurate, truly flush magazine, GREAT trigger. Most accurate rifle tested. Any particular thing about the XPR that made you pick it over the CVA? I have 38 cast bullet loads to shoot tomorrow and XX number of some SSTs to see how good it will group compared to other 308s Ive had. Instructions are actually included on how to do so in Section 6 of the owners manual. The barrel on our 300 Blackout was 16.5 inches long with a 1:8-inch twist. That bladed trigger system. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review. Enter your caliber below to find your action | Thompson Center Compass Vs. Ruger American: The Differences! We were thrilled to find that the Cascade in 350 Legend we reviewed a year ago had a trigger that reminded us in of a Remington 40X trigger. Been there done that. 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. 12 New Rifles Deer Hunters Must See - Petersen's Hunting This fits down into a mortise in the stock. Note to CVA: Put a Anyone who uses this app for the comments, I got a micro Draco and I want recommendations for external upgrades. New CVA Cascade Bolt Action Rifles For $20 more a .50-cal. I think you did a good job. Our Pick. Beautifully put together, but downrange accuracy wasnt up to what we saw with other rifles. chamberings. We examined three rifles chambered for the round in the July 2020 edition of Gun Tests. Available at RecoilGear.us, The Bear sells for $185, and we also used their Medium/Flat rear bag with the non-slip option, $35. All rights reserved. Cascade The most accurate rifle in these tests and perhaps the most versatile, wed buy the Tikka. Christensen Arms MPR 801-03035-01 6mm CM, $1799. Tikka T3x Lite Stainless JRTXB316 308 Win., $748. Oversized bolt, adjustable iron sights, adjustable LOP, a box magazine, and a threaded barrel. The Premier Competition rifle is offered in 6.5 mm and 6 mm Creedmoor with plans to offer other popular chamberings next year. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. Review: CVA Cascade | An Official Journal Of The NRA The concept is fascinating: produce a new cartridge that provides 30-30 Win. Those were Magtech 123-grain FMJs, Frontier 125-grain FMJs, and Precision Ones 200-grain Nosler hollow points. Despite using a magnum powder charge to launch the .40-cal. CVA Cascade SB The action is what really caught our attention. First sample failed when the bolt disassembled itself. Refined in Georgia. is their tagline), the company plans to produce a series of unique, limited production firearms. The For 2021, Bergara is offering its B-14R precision trainer in a left-handed version. BPI also owns Bergara, which is renowned for the quality of that brands rifle barrels. The Savage Axis proved accurate, reliable, and fast handling. Capable of very good accuracy, this was a dream upper in need of a little refinement. CVA is also working on an adapter that will allow the Accura (which typically uses a 209 primer) to use the Variflame priming system of the Paramount, which uses a rifle primer. [Review] CVA Cascade: Sub $500 Hunting Bolt Rifle? Our Pick. Stay tuned for complete reviews of these new firearms in the near future, but in the meantime, here is an overview of the two companies latest products, along with our initial impressions. Hand finished, the HS Precision Rifle which comes with the company's H.A.C.T. Our Pick. The Accura X-Treme Series comes in two flavors, the LR-X and the MR-X, both available in either .45- or .50-cal. 450 Bushmaster Rifles We could make the stock touch the barrel when squeezing it, but just resting the forend on a bag did not force any contact. Christensen Arms Ridgeline 801-06015-00 6.5 PRC, $1793. The CVA fed and ejected all ammo types smoothly. I like both stocks but like the feel of the camo soft feel better. We would be interested in trying this rifle in other chamberings and see what it does. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. While Bergara is known for its full-sized precision bolt-action .22 LR trainers, that combine a centerfire-sized action and components with the .22 LR rimfire cartridge (see below), the BMR is centered around a rimfire-scaled action and magazine. The axis is cheap and I wont buy another but it does shoot everything under an inch. Ruger American Rifle Ranch 06968 300 Blackout, $420. WebAnother +1 for Ruger. Im looking to replace a Vanguard .308 1-12 twist that I have been shooting subsonic reloads suppresses with a Coastal supressor. But they were a tad heavier than I expected though. In a modern muzzloader, a .40-cal. Straight-wall chambering. For their No. This year CVA adds a Hunter or HTR model to their Paramount line of long-range muzzleloaders. #2. Watched the price of these for years and I said - "if it goes to @$300 I would probably buy one. I have to say it's one of the better budget gun triggers I have feltbut today i walked into a different store and low and behold..a ruger ranchfor $540 You must log in or register to reply here. 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. Pictured is the model chambered in .22 LR with an 18" carbon-fiber barrel. CVA Cascade The CVA Cascade has a 22-inch barrel thats threaded 5/8x24. 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That is a great length for many hunting rifles, but it is simply longer than is needed for a smaller-cased cartridge. The HTR has a MSRP of $1,225. Possibilities.:). Our Pick. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Straight-wall chambering. The regular Cascade line adds several American Gun Association CVA Cascade SB 300 Blackout - Gun Tests CHUCKHAWKS.COM $600 bucks. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. Ruger American Savage 110 Scout 57139 450 Bushmaster, $829. Plus there are alternatives to for offset mount for the kel tec. Designed as a compact and portable hunting pistol, the Sidekick comes with a fitted Eberlestock Little Trick carrying bag. WebRuger American .308 Win Rifle - 26926 Rating: (1) $749.99 $649.99 Add to Cart Ruger American Predator Rifle 22-250 Rem, Moss Green Syn - 6945 $599.99 $499.99 Add to Cart Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle, Moss Green - 6973 Rating: (1) $599.99 $449.99 Add to Cart Ruger American Compact .243 Winchester 18" Rifle, Black - 6908 In April, Bergara announced their Small Batch Series. Using the language of boutique distilleries (Barreled in Spain. Ruger Precision Rifle 18032 6mm Creedmoor, $1599. The engineering expertise supplied by Bergara is obvious, though there are still apparent differences. Range Review: Winchester XPR in Best New Deer Hunting Rifles for 2020 - North American Whitetail I don't particularly care for the "bladed Savage styles Accutriggers" on any centerfire", so a bare trigger appeals to me. Our Pick. If you wanted to sum up CVAs approach to the future of muzzleloading, it would be their tagline .40-cal. Toward that end, we tested three of the current crop of bolt-action rifles chambered in 300 Blackout. RUGER AMERICAN Ruger American vs. Ruger American Predator for first The MSRP of the Sidekick is $2899 and will be available from select dealers. round, and has been designed to work well at supersonic or subsonic velocities. CZ 550 series. The 4140 carbon steel barrel features a threaded muzzle, making it ready for a brake or suppressor whenever you are. Winchester XPR Hunter 535741296 350 Legend, $635. Kel-Tec SUB2K9GLK17BBLKHC Sub-2000 9mm Luger 16.25" 17+1 Black Adjustable Stock - $299 After Rebate. And it works well with modern sporting rifles. For more information on Bergara or CVA products, visit www.bergara.online and cva.com. Those Accu-trigger clones are mushy, and do Its ability to accept Remington 700-pattern aftermarket triggers and stocks is a big plus. CVA has announced the Cascade XT (X-Treme), a bolt-action rifle that sports weight-reducing barrel fluting and a radial muzzle Recoil with the 350 Legend is a bit less and energy is a bit greater than the venerable 30-30. 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 Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 2-Stage Trigger and a sub-MOA guarantee is available in standard and threaded Do I Have Short or Long Action? Winchester XPR Hunter 535741296 350 Legend, $635. 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. I havent hunted with it yet, but Im very happy with it. While many products showcased at Long Shot put a smile on the face of those shooting it, nothing produced ear-to-ear grins quite like the BMR. 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. 1. Pictured is the model chambered in .22 LR with a steel barrel. Its a Bergara barrel. Modest recoil. scope rail. 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. I just bought my second. Is that what we found? New Shooters Guide: What Is a Pistol Caliber Carbine? Our Pick. The Cascade CVAs barrel is free-floated in a reinforced stock that is well-checkered at the forend and the wrist. The reader will certainly notice that our groups did not average an inch. We found that interesting since CVA didnt do bolt-action center-fire rifles, at least not until they came out with the Cascade. Outstanding accuracy. We loved the stock and the trigger. Actions are smooth, fit and finish is good, triggers are great. We knocked down the grade just a bit because we didnt get down to that magical MOA guarantee. Length of pull was measured at 13.9 inches with a 1-inch spacer installed. 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. The Cascade was CVAs first-ever bolt-action centerfire rifle and new to the Cascade series in 2022 is the SB (short barrel). 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. Mag., 308 Win., 300 Win. Savage M110 Elite Precision 57558 6mm CM, $1999. The shooter also gets two forward-mounted sling-swivel studs one for a bipod and the second for a real sling. These preferences are reflected in my recommendations. Hinge the barrel down and off the receiver. 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. Ruger Hawkeye Compact 37139 308 Win., $691. 8 Affordable 6.5 PRC Rifle Options For Precision Work (2022) Our Pick. Howa 1500 H-S Precision HHS62203 6mm CM, $1220. Note that only currently (or very recently) produced rifles are included in the list that follows. Either that or they are rolling out a Gen 3. The Cascade SB features a black graphite cerakote finish with a Veil Tac Black Camo synthetic stock and has an MSRP of $670. Everyone is happy. Group size, muzzle velocity and standard deviation for those velocities, as well as muzzle energy and recoil energy, were tabulated and are found in the article. CZ-USA CZ 527 Youth 03050 7.62x39mm, $650. Avoid grab a gun at all costs. For 2021, the B-14R, Bergaras full-sized precision trainer, has added .17 HMR and .22 WMR chamberings, in addition to its original .22 LR models. I have yet to try it out on whitetails. Could be a great truck gun. 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. Our Pick. This allows the firearm to be quickly broken down for cleaning or transport. Anyone used either of these 2 rifles? Finally, the rifles I'd recommend to left handed shooters are the left handed models of the rifles listed below, when available. We'll cover the best bullpup rifles and shotguns, their pros/cons, and the best models out there right now. Even without any muzzle device, the 350 Legend was an absolute joy on the shoulder, and the barrel barely warmed up, even after dumping 20 consecutive rounds through it. Buy the one you like best, or order it if the store does not have that particular model in the desired caliber in stock. Browning X-Bolt Max LR 035438294 6.5 PRC, $1180. 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 Ruger Hawkeye Predator 17122 223 Rem., $1359. Win. XPR vs CVA Cascade - 24hourcampfire I handled one at Walmart, seems now that Remington is in stasis CVA is getting their foot into the Walmart door. Tied with the Savage M110 Hog Hunter.
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