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. 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. Outstanding accuracy. We would trust it to work for a lifetime. And it did so with authority. 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. Our Pick. For their No. Thank you for leaving your comment. Howa 1500 H-S Precision HHS62203 6mm CM, $1220. The LR-X (long range) has a 30 barrel and the MR-X (mountain rifle) uses a 26 barrel. Ive held both and when I get my hands on the next CVA I see Im going to buy it. Just wondering. Join our subscribers list to get the latest news, updates and special offers delivered directly in your inbox. I own Ruger Americans and I would buy the CVA Casacde before I bought another Ruger American. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! My question is : Has a legitimate sound decibel testing been done on 308 or 300 blackout using subsonic ammo ? CVA Cascade SB My Scout has a 20 inch. Webunder the hide on the opposite side while the second exited. For $20 more a .50-cal. This rifle is really going to be my truck gun. We think, in large part, that may be due to the cartridge. There was no, repeat, no take up, and overtravel was minimal. That bladed trigger system. Seekins Precision Havak Pro Hunter 2 0011710059-F 6.5 PRC, $1895. 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. Ruger American Ranch Rifle 26985 350 Legend, $442. Savage M110 Elite Precision 57558 6mm CM, $1999. Best Buy. Only time will tell which cartridges stick. I have grouped my recommendations into categories to facilitate comparison. Hey Busta'yote, what ammo did you end up using in your 350 Scout??? Would assume a three shot group, but again wouldn't hurt to ask. Even more, they dont require the sacrifice of your first-born male child before the owner is allowed to adjust the trigger. Accurate with factory ammunition even better with reloads. The CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel) Series rifle. Fitted with a Leupold Delta Point red-dot sight, we fired the Sidekick from a Bog DeathGrip tripod rest with the brace folded. Read the manual. Removal is accomplished via a lever on the left rear of the receiver. Keeping in mind that CVA is part of the same corporate umbrella as Bergara, we jumped on the opportunity to test out what could be a value-priced rifle made with Bergaras expertise. Used it for the first season last year. Fit, finish and beauty is not the reason why anyone buys this level of rifle. 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. Additionally, the Accura now comes apart like a typical break-open firearm. There was a notable difference in the newer rifle. CVA Cascade The CVA Cascade has a 22-inch barrel thats threaded 5/8x24. We loved the Seekins stock and the trigger. For accuracy comparisons, we fired multiple five-shot groups at 100 yards from a well-sandbagged position. With youth- and adult-length stocks available, this is a great rifle. The buttstock is capped by a Crushzone recoil pad that did a good job of further mitigating mild recoil from the 350 Legend cartridge. We would be interested in trying this rifle in other chamberings and see what it does. A full-length rifle that looked great and handled well; dropped off half a grade for its just-average accuracy. (SAVAGE) A heavy, yet graceful beast of a rifle. During the last few years, weve seen firearms manufacturers introduce a whole crop of new cartridges. Definitely not a flyweight, camo pattern OK, price not bad. We can legally use it at that range only, and did so. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. Testing was done at American Shooting Centers (AmShootCenters.com) on the west side of Houston. 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. It is a synthetic with fiberglass reinforcement and overmolded with the companys soft touch finish, using a design they called Veil Wideland. Its Our Pick. 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. We have many new 6mm, 6.5mm, 26-, 27-, 28-, and 30-caliber offerings and Gun Tests has reported on a number of those. The wrist of the stock has a very nice palm swell with more of the raised checkering. Range was never expected to be that great, and we are sure these 350 Legend rifles will outshoot a shotgun at distance. Customer experience was, and still is, the primary focus, a key to the firms longevity and success. Black Hills and Berger ammunition were much better. I am a farmer shooting deer at night with permits and night vision. While the cosmetic QC could have been better, the This rifle was developed for use in tight quarters, commonly found in hunting blinds, especially when using a suppressor. It uses Bergaras Performance Trigger, which is M700 compatible. Modest recoil. Compact size with a short, stiff, accurate barrel and a great trigger. Oversized bolt, adjustable iron sights, adjustable LOP, a box magazine, and a threaded barrel. The barrel is Cerakoted and threaded. The 77/44 offers accuracy and power in a lightweight rifle. 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. WebWhile the entire world, especially the United States and the West are feeling threatened by North Korea (DPRK), which possesses nuclear weapons, it is still unknown to many that one of the key players behind North Koreas nuclear capabilities is Ukraine. Cause they are all 18 inch barrels. Thompson Center Compass. Accurate, well-handling short rifle at a good price. 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. We already knew that we liked the trigger (which averaged a mere 2.4 pounds with less than 3 ounces of deviation from the average pull weight). That can be easily removed for a smaller-stature shooter. load (by volume), the .45-cal. Watched the price of these for years and I said - "if it goes to @$300 I would probably buy one. Wby Mark V Backcountry MBC01N65RWR6B 6.5 RPM, $2249. We loved the stock and the trigger. Winchester XPR Hunter 535741296 350 Legend, $635. The rifle never failed to impress us. Best Buy. This is a super-lightweight precision build youll want to take everywhere. In many cases there is, objectively, little to choose between the rifles in a given category. Not a true interpretation of the Scout Rifle concept. Buy the one you like best, or order it if the store does not have that particular model in the desired caliber in stock. What was questioned, was at what range their MOA Guarantee is good for. 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. The manufacturer says this is a load designed for deer hunting and has a bullet designed to expand at pistol velocities. That is a great length for many hunting rifles, but it is simply longer than is needed for a smaller-cased cartridge. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. The prospective owner should be able to work the controls (bolt, safety, trigger, etc.) 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. Please loginor enter your email Ruger Precision Rifle 18032 6mm Creedmoor, $1599. 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. 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. The bolt design incorporates a 70 throw for smooth and fast operation, plus generous scope clearance. We first mentioned the Cascade model in the July 2021 edition of Gun Tests, when we reviewed a CVA rifle chambered in 350 Legend. That isnt always the case with some of the lesser priced rifles. 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. Hinge the barrel down and off the receiver. IMO the ruger American is a better gun mainly because the adjustable trigger and defiantly a better trigger then the axis IMO. I read where its trigger can be adjusted in the 2-4# range. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. 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 I greatly admire many discontinued rifles, such as the Mannlicher-Schoenauer, but they are not included here. Christensen Arms Ridgeline 801-06015-00 6.5 PRC, $1793. 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.. The shooter also gets two forward-mounted sling-swivel studs one for a bipod and the second for a real sling. I really like their trigger. The .270 grouped better out of the box than my Ruger ever did. The Cascade SB features a black graphite cerakote finish with a Veil Tac Black Camo synthetic stock and has an MSRP of $670. We mounted a Vortex PST II 3-1544 FFP with an EBR2C reticle, about $899. Superior stock treatment. A smaller cocking indicator protrudes from the base of the bolt shroud when the action is cocked. Black Hills and Berger ammunition were much better. Our unscientific shoulder test bears this out. Even with the non-magnified optic, it was possible to ring an 8 steel plate out to 200 yards. Rather it is primarily for higher volume shooting of varmints/coyotes. If you're thinking of Cascade money, the Ruger American would fit the bill really well. Bergara Premier Mtn 2.0 BPR28-65PRC 6.5 PRC, $1999. JavaScript is disabled. I don't think you could go wrong with eother if the rifles you mentioned. Caliber; Ruger American Rifle Ranch Compact .350 Legend FDE Bolt-Action Rifle w/ AR-Style Magazine $649.00 $519.99; In Stock Brand: Ruger; Item Number: 26985 The stock reminds us of Bergara all the way. The bottom metal is all polymer, but it is nicely executed. Kimber Models 84M / 8400 Select Grade. Browning X-Bolt Max LR 035438294 6.5 PRC, $1180. I have .223 and .243 my son has a youth version in .223. All of CVAs Paramount and Accura models now come with their muzzles threaded to take CVAs muzzle brake. But they were a tad heavier than I expected though. Compare gun price, size, weight, capacity and other specifications. Here are the features to watch out for. To build the Competition Rifle, Bergara adds a No. Savage Arms 110 Hog Hunter 223 Rem., $599. Tied with the Savage M110 Hog Hunter. 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. We examined three rifles chambered for the round in the July 2020 edition of Gun Tests. Mag., 308 Win., 300 Win. 2-Stage Trigger and a sub-MOA guarantee is available in standard and threaded Our Pick. Jason Sebo from CVA said the ones they shot were shooting the 150, 170 , and 180 good, but said the Hornady 165 FTX shot best. Do I Have Short or Long Action? Note to CVA: Put a Compatible with AR-type grips, a MPA Enhanced Vertical Grip (EVG) comes standard. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. We fired using a 13-pound bag called The Bear, plus a rear bag. The series features a threaded muzzle, making it ready for a brake or suppressor whenever you are. Punching way outside of its price point, this rifle simply delivers. Matched with the right suppressor and the CVA rifle, that could be a very interesting system, especially for hog hunting. Photo courtesy of BPI Outdoors. Its a Bergara barrel. Is that what we found? 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. The rifles in each category are listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. produced sub-minute-of-angle best groups with five factory loads. III, BAR Mk. This is a great all-around rifle at a reasonable price. 4 taper 4140 steel barrel. It works well, is accurate enough for hunting, and it is affordable. This rifle not only has a Remington-style action, it has an old-style Remington-esque trigger. A prospective buyer should make a list of possible models and then visit his or her local gun shop and try each. It feeds and shot very well for a rifle of any price without modifications. Pretty sure they are talking about 100 yards, since that is the general standard with most companies, but wouldn't hurt to ask. Good accuracy and dependability. (RUGER) Savage rifles, including the budget-friendly Axis and Axis II (shown) models, are known for their outof-the-box accuracy. It is solid, sturdy, and smooth. Accurate and reliable. CVA, a longtime leader in muzzleloaders, has entered the bolt-action rifle market in 2020 with the new Cascade model. It feels like twice the gun for the money and all the reports Ive heard are very good. Its ability to accept Remington 700-pattern aftermarket triggers and stocks is a big plus. It tied for Our Pick with the Savage Model 110 Hog Hunter. I greatly admire many discontinued rifles, such as the Mannlicher-Schoenauer, but they are not included here. and 6.5 mm Creedmoor chamberings and 16.5 in .300 Blackout. The Cascade was CVAs first-ever bolt-action centerfire rifle and new to the Cascade series in 2022 is the SB (short barrel). We liked the heft, and it balanced right on the forward action screw. The regular Cascade line adds several Gear large/heavy rear bag. The stock feels amazing, the trigger is very good and overall it feels like a more expensive gun. The bottom metal isnt metal, with both the floorplate/trigger guard assembly and the magazine being polymer affairs. Remington Model 7 CDL 26423 308 Win., $798. Outstanding accuracy. All rights reserved. Straight-wall chambering. Just got my second which has the camo stock with cerakote steel in 350 Legend. New Shooters Guide: What Is a Pistol Caliber Carbine? A credible and accurate rifle for hunting. 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. I handled one at Walmart, seems now that Remington is in stasis CVA is getting their foot into the Walmart door. The Premier Competition rifle is offered in 6.5 mm and 6 mm Creedmoor with plans to offer other popular chamberings next year. And it works well with modern sporting rifles. 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. 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. Kel-Tec SUB2K9GLK17BBLKHC Sub-2000 9mm Luger 16.25" 17+1 Black Adjustable Stock - $299 After Rebate. However, at one time I did sell rifles for a large firearms retailer and I have been an active recreational shooter for my entire adult life, as well as being a gun writer, so I have come into contact with most of the well established models. And the Cascade has a 22 inch. Least accurate with the Federal ammo. Cascade has offers a minute-of-angle guarantee with this rifle, but we didnt quite get there. Hands down better quality than Ruger's cheapest and if you really want some popcorn material, I would've rather had the XPR than the plastic ADLs put out right before bankruptcy the ones that rusted just from me looking at them in the case . These preferences are reflected in my recommendations. The engineering expertise supplied by Bergara is obvious, though there are still apparent differences. The Bergara Micro Rimfire (BMR). Overall, the rifle was worth the modest price, but there are better choices. The stock is free-floating and fairly stiff. Our Pick. WebCVA Inc; Great Lake Outdoors; Henry Repeating Arms; Mossberg; POF; Radical Firearms; Ruger; Savage; Thompson Center; Weatherby; Winchester Firearms [+] Show more. CVA has announced the Cascade XT (X-Treme), a bolt-action rifle that sports weight-reducing barrel fluting and a radial muzzle This website contains many older reviews. I know a lot of hunters that shoot Tikkas and Instructions are actually included on how to do so in Section 6 of the owners manual. TheBergara Premier Competition Rifle. I found one in vail camo threaded barrel and scoped at walmart for $589. Chambering isnt important as Im more interested in the overal quality and accuracy they offer. The regular Cascade line adds several new calibers for 2021, including .204 Ruger, .28 Nosler and .300 PRC. Nor are bespoke custom built rifles, such as the Grulla C-95 bolt action and E-95 double rifles. Axis shoot but too cheap for me. This is a trim rifle made for the small-statured or still-developing hunter. A nice piece of wood, a good trigger and a compact 20-inch barrel on a rifle that could really shoot. 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. Didnt need it but couldnt resist. Im usually not one for cheaper rifles but I bought an xpr last year in 350 legend for an Ohio hunt and for the money its a decent rifle. Break open the action. This creates a slightly tacky feel to the hand and is very different from most synthetic stocks. The concept is fascinating: produce a new cartridge that provides 30-30 Win. SB stands for short barrel, as in 18 in .308 Win. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Despite using a 110-gr. 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. 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. There are few really unsatisfactory hunting rifles in the marketplace and most of the poor ones are autoloaders. The cancellation of the 2021 SHOT Show left manufacturers scrambling for a substitute forum with which to introduce their new products to the public. Two of the newest intros are the 6mm ARC (can they really bring more energy and range to the MSR platform?) Outstanding trigger. Excellent results from a few reloads tell us the problem may well be ammo selection. bullet to 2,740 f.p.s., taking repeated shots with the Paramount from the bench was a pleasant experience. I have two. Among the most counterintuitive rifles in this buyers guide, the Cascade nonetheless deserves consideration. 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 What are some good bolt-gun options for hunters who dont want to deal with a lot of recoil? Going to pick it up tomorrow. This website contains many older reviews. The Hornady 165 FTX, and Hornady 170 are just under MOA n the Scout 350. Synthetic stocks are certainly inferior in resale value. According to Damon Bungard, BPI Outdoors Senior Marketing Manager, Bergara started 2021 with the goal to blow up our rimfire presence this year. The first step in that direction is the introduction of the Bergara Micro Rimfire (BMR). comfortably. I then sold it and bought the CVA v2 Scout because of the longer barrel. 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 You are using an out of date browser. Is Performance Enough? Proof Tundra. We think either would be a great choice for the Midwestern deer hunter. It was a good starter rifle as far as I'm concerned. 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. Very nice rifle. The Cascade SB features a black graphite cerakote finish with a Veil Tac Black Camo synthetic stock and has an MSRP of $670. Bergara Small-Batch Series Sidekick Bolt-Action Pistol: The Bergara Sidekick: The first model offered in Bergara's Small Batch Series is the Sidekick bolt action pistol. Not a pleasant experience. Townsend Whelen said only accurate guns are interesting. 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 rifles safety is a thumb-activated two-position rocker switch located on the right side of the receiver just behind the bolt handle. Masterpiece Arms MPA BA MPR PRO 6mm CM, $2499. WebRuger American Rifle 450 Bushmaster 26928 vs. CVA Cascade 450 Bushmaster CR3905C | gun.deals Compare Guns Compare gun price, size, weight, capacity and other document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Gun Tests has been independently reviewing firearms since 1989. Straight-wall chambering. Ruger Hawkeye Compact 37139 308 Win., $691. I put some Talley LWs and a vx3i 2.5-8 on it and its a great lighter weight set up for my walk in hunt in Southern Ohio. WebRuger American Rifle 350 Legend 26986 vs CVA Cascade 350 Legend CR3907C Email me link with prices You need to insert email address first. Givin it's basically a 150yard rifle is the $200 extra for the cva worth it? 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. They made a handgun. My friends XPR shoots MOA or less with 150 grain Winchester Deer Season XP. Muzzle velocities were measured via a LabRadar chronograph ($559). WebThere are few really unsatisfactory hunting rifles in the marketplace and most of the poor ones are autoloaders. Compact size with a short, stiff, accurate barrel and a great trigger. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review. projectile, which is legal for hunting in a growing number of states, has the advantages of higher velocity and flatter shooting and retains more energy at 500 yards, than .45- or .50-cal. 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. 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. I think I'm going to go with the cascade. We reported on 22-250 rifles using loads suitable for deer hunting in the November 2019 issue of Gun Tests and noted the need for proper bullet construction and plenty of speed. 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. A 100% carbon-fiber stock and trim 24-inch barrel make this a premier mountain rifle.
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