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. Hand finished, the HS Precision Rifle which comes with the company's H.A.C.T. Empty case removal is accomplished via a plunger-style ejector and a sliding plate extractor. The CVA blows away Tikkas and Thompson Center Ventures I have had in the feel and finish department. Axis shoot but too cheap for me. Looks like a nice rifle, kind of like an "Entry Bergara B14" or Franchi Momentum category. The first bolt action bearing the CVA name is an affordable synthetic-stocked big-game rifle that will appeal to budget-conscious hunters. Note to CVA: Put a A 6.5 mm Creedmoor Cascade SB was on hand at Long Shot. Shot well in 300 BLK supersonic and subsonic. with a flat dark earth cerakote finish and a Veil Wideland camo stock pattern. There was no, repeat, no take up, and overtravel was minimal. I seriously looked at buy one in July in 6.5 PRC. I handled one at Walmart, seems now that Remington is in stasis CVA is getting their foot into the Walmart door. The CVA fed and ejected all ammo types smoothly. TheBergara Premier Competition Rifle. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. They made a handgun. The engineering expertise supplied by Bergara is obvious, though there are still apparent differences. The chassis is set up to accommodate a variety of accessories, with top and bottom Picatinny rail platforms, as well as an ARCA Swiss rail section in the fore-end. Cooper Arms Western Classic, Custom Classic, Mannlicher models, Remington Custom Shop Model Seven Mannlicher, Weatherby Mark V Deluxe, LazerMark, Safari, Weatherby Vanguard Deluxe, Safari, LazerGuard, Winchester Model 70 Featherweight and Sporter, Browning BLR Lightweight, Lightweight '81, Uberti Model 1860 Henry, 1866 series, 1873 series, Winchester 1885 High Wall (falling block), Browning BAR Mk. Of course, finding the right ammo is part of the journey required by most new rifles. Ordered one . Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. Ruger Precision Rifle 18032 6mm Creedmoor, $1599. Kimber Models 84M / 8400 Select Grade. WebAnother +1 for Ruger. The buttstock is capped by a Crushzone recoil pad that did a good job of further mitigating mild recoil from the 350 Legend cartridge. comfortably. A little longer and a little heavier than our other test rifles. The action is a fascinating mixture of proven designs. Those e-mails I mentioned above are asking for my opinion. It uses Bergaras Performance Trigger, which is M700 compatible. I bought a ruger American predator in 22 Northwest Ohio. All rights reserved. The trigger feels good and works well, but it is not in the same league as the 40X trigger of long ago. Straight-wall chambering. Beanfield rifle rather than a mountain rifle. Join our subscribers list to get the latest news, updates and special offers delivered directly in your inbox. Mag. Design: Very good. Our Pick. I don't think you could go wrong with eother if the rifles you mentioned. There was a notable difference in the newer rifle. Everyone is happy. 6 taper barrel or a No. 7 heavy taper stainless steel barrel to its Premier action, the heaviest barrel that Bergara puts on any of its production rifles. 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. Carryover winner from Nov. 2020. Good build. Howa 1500 H-S Precision HHS62203 6mm CM, $1220. The stock has an adjustable comb that allows hunters who go between areas where scopes are and arent allowed to adapt the comb height to two different sighting systems. At Long Shot, a 6.5 mm Creedmoor Sidekick was available for our testing. This year CVA adds a Hunter or HTR model to their Paramount line of long-range muzzleloaders. Like they read a description but never saw a picture? Despite its entry-level price 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. Smooth handling, very good accuracy and classical styling. Synthetic stocks are certainly inferior in resale value. The bolt has a 70-degree throw. Modest recoil. Our Pick. I may value one feature over another for a particular application. Accura LR-X we sampled at Long Shot had mild recoil, yet performed out to the 200 yard limit of the range we were shooting it on. There are few really unsatisfactory hunting rifles in the marketplace and most of the poor ones are autoloaders. It could be interesting to watch what happened to that slot after shooting some of the larger calibers in which the Cascade is also chambered. 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. The MSRP of the Sidekick is $2899 and will be available from select dealers. A heavy, yet graceful beast of a rifle. They might just send a call tag / prepaid label for return, if requested, but a good question to ask. Mag., 308 Win., 300 Win. The trim receiver allowed the longest barrel, while maintaining a compact OAL. When a human being willfully takes the life of a wild, sentient creature, they are then separated forever from those who have not. Shane Mahoney. All very good questions. 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 Very nice rifle. At Long Shot, CVA had their new Paramount HTR in .40-cal. First one is a black stock wilt blued steel model in 450 BM. Winchester M70 Fwt SS 535234220 308 Win., $951. I would appreciate some tips. Even more, they dont require the sacrifice of your first-born male child before the owner is allowed to adjust the trigger. Standard deviation for the trigger pull over 10 tries was only 2.2 ounces. $382. WebRuger American Ranch Rifle $559.99 Compare NEW! Production is simplified. Masterpiece Arms MPA BA MPR PRO 6mm CM, $2499. 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 wrist of the stock has a very nice palm swell with more of the raised checkering. Shooters can also buy 20-minute-of-angle rails at CVA.bpishopping.com. the same way the 6.5 PRC has stepped up the game of the 6.5 Creedmoor?). 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. Winchester currently markets a 255-grain subsonic load for the 350 Legend. The rifles specs say this is a four-round magazine, but we could get five rounds in the magazine and still retain the ability to close and work the bolt easily. The bolt is a full-diameter unit that ran very smoothly no matter what we tried to do to it. This year, H&R announced an expansion of its AR-15 lineup, bringing additional "retro" models to the market, including a 9 mm Luger-chambered Colt SMG clone, an M16A2-styled rifle and the carbine-size 723. Most companies you can send direct, after obtaining a RA#. 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 Mag. Those familiar with Remingtons will also notice the expected recoil lug sandwiched between the barrel and the action. round, and has been designed to work well at supersonic or subsonic velocities. 7 Best .22 LR Rifles: Bigger Isn't Always Better BY Eric Hung , Enter your caliber below to find your action | One of the most common e-mail queries I receive asks what hunting rifle I recommend. 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). 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. Compare gun price, size, weight, capacity and other specifications. without an optic and is a compact 28.5 overall with the brace extended. Im shopping for the same gun. 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. 1. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Compact size with a short, stiff, accurate barrel and a great trigger. Testing was done at American Shooting Centers (AmShootCenters.com) on the west side of Houston. 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 tied for Our Pick with the Savage Model 110 Hog Hunter. Fired from a bench off of a bipod, it made easy work of an 8 steel plate at 300 yards. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The bolt head is a three-lug design that allows a shorter 70-degree throw. 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. CVA has updated their Accura line of break-action muzzleloaders with an enhancement they call their X-Treme Series. From what I've witnessed, almost all of the 350 Legend offerings shoot great. Not in 350. WebJoin our newsletter! I have not used every brand and model of rifle in the world and particularly not models seldom seen in the U.S. Adjustable LOP. Muzzle velocities were determined via a LabRadar chronograph, $559. WebRuger American Rifle 350 Legend 26986 vs CVA Cascade 350 Legend CR3907C Email me link with prices You need to insert email address first. Jim, I stopped by Sportsmans Warehouse and got to handle one of these Cascades. The result weighs 5.8 lbs. 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. on the firing line. 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. 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 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. Thanks. Browning X-Bolt White Gold Medallion. 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. I have grouped my recommendations into categories to facilitate comparison. Remington Model 700 SPS-T 84205 300 Blackout, $680. Only 10 left in stock - order soon. This is a trim rifle made for the small-statured or still-developing hunter. The Premier Competition rifle is offered in 6.5 mm and 6 mm Creedmoor with plans to offer other popular chamberings next year. The axis is cheap and I wont buy another but it does shoot everything under an inch. A full-length rifle that looked great and handled well; dropped off half a grade for its just-average accuracy. The LR-X (long range) has a 30 barrel and the MR-X (mountain rifle) uses a 26 barrel. We'll cover the best bullpup rifles and shotguns, their pros/cons, and the best models out there right now. ), Ruger M77 Hawkeye Guide Gun (bolt; .338 Win. If you wanted to sum up CVAs approach to the future of muzzleloading, it would be their tagline .40-cal. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. I have to agree. "Well dammit.I wonder if they think the new S&W FPC is in competition. 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. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. The Winchester 150 at just a hair over MOA. Just wondering. Best Buy. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. Savage M110 Elite Precision 57558 6mm CM, $1999. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. 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. 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. Now we turn to a little cartridge that will fit in a standard AR-15 magazine, can roughly equal the energy of a 7.6239 or a 30-30 Win. It was in Creedmoor. I havent hunted with it yet, but Im very happy with it. As with the Ruger, the bolt is a three-lug full-diameter-body design. Not only do I find most synthetic stocks surpassingly unattractive, I am convinced that the great majority of them are functionally inferior to wood stocks in most circumstances. Photo courtesy of BPI Outdoors. 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. We fired using a 13-pound bag called The Bear, plus a rear bag. 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. Both fore end and wrist are fairly slim with raised checkering, and there is a slight palm swell in the wrist. Pretty sure they are talking about 100 yards, since that is the general standard with most companies, but wouldn't hurt to ask. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. $600 bucks. CVA Cascade The CVA Cascade has a 22-inch barrel thats threaded 5/8x24. 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. 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. Our Team Said: The CVA Cascade handles well and shot the best of the three rifles tested. Support NRA American Hunter DONATE. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! 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 company claims the brakes three chamber design reduces recoil by 45 percent, taking down a magnum muzzleloaders .300 Win. This week were taking a look at the first-ever We repeat Read. Punching way outside of its price point, this rifle simply delivers. 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. Even with the non-magnified optic, it was possible to ring an 8 steel plate out to 200 yards. Actions are smooth, fit and finish is good, triggers are great. Watched the price of these for years and I said - "if it goes to @$300 I would probably buy one. A brushed stainless finish, a gorgeous three-color laminate stock, and a great trigger. I learned a lot about the cartridge and reloading while I had it. The bottom metal is all polymer, but it is nicely executed. 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. This rifle was developed for use in tight quarters, commonly found in hunting blinds, especially when using a suppressor. Savage Arms 110 Hog Hunter 223 Rem., $599. I then sold it and bought the CVA v2 Scout because of the longer barrel. The prospective owner should be able to work the controls (bolt, safety, trigger, etc.) The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. The LR-X is available with two stock and metal finish options and has an MSRP of $675. The model pictured is in 6.5 mm Creedmoor with an 18" barrel. Uintah UPR-10 Bolt AR-10 Upper 6.5 CM, $1295. It will outshoot you for many years. 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. First sample failed when the bolt disassembled itself. I greatly admire many discontinued rifles, such as the Mannlicher-Schoenauer, but they are not included here. Outstanding accuracy. We found that interesting since CVA didnt do bolt-action center-fire rifles, at least not until they came out with the Cascade. In April, Bergara announced their Small Batch Series. Using the language of boutique distilleries (Barreled in Spain. Carryover winner from Nov. 2020. 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 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. This fits down into a mortise in the stock. is the new .50-cal. New for this year they are offering a .40-cal. 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. Pictured is the model with a Realtree Hillside camo patterned stock. So I bought the CVA yesterday. I jus broke in the barrel and tried out some factory loads in it. Our test samples were examples of relatively short-barreled bolt-action rifles with threaded muzzles, for those readers who might want to attach a suppressor and shoot subsonic 300 Blackout loads. 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. I have zero experience with an XPR so I cant compare them. Thompson Center Compass. CVA also offers these rifles in 22-250 Rem., 243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem. Too light IMO, especially in the barrel. I have a CVA Cascade in 350 Legend. Due to their numbers, bolt action rifles are also grouped into general categories (ultra-deluxe, deluxe, standard and economy) based on approximate price class, grade and place in the manufacturer's line. 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 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. Remington Model 7 CDL 26423 308 Win., $798. Best Buy. WebIn testing, the Mossberg Patriot in .25-06 Rem. It is our understanding that the FPC is a competitor to the Keltec Sub2000. 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. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. Mag., .375 Ruger, .416 Ruger), Browning BLR Lightweight '81 Takedown (lever). Despite using a magnum powder charge to launch the .40-cal. Savage M110 Elite Precision 57558 6mm CM, $1999. It did shoot sub-MOA with one round. I greatly admire many discontinued rifles, such as the Mannlicher-Schoenauer, but they are not included here. If I can find supressor significantly quieter ( based on Testing ) than the Coastal I would buy one. Least accurate with the Federal ammo. It was handy, felt lively in the hands (not like a Howa or Venture for sure) trigger is adjustable too. The forend sports a raised checkering pattern that is effective without being abrasive. It may not display this or other websites correctly. My Ruger American 16.12" barreled .450 Bushmaster is light as a feather in comparison at 5.5 pounds. How much did you pay? The way that magazine looks hanging off the front hits a little close to home for me. Only time will tell which cartridges stick. WebBolt Action Deluxe Rifles. Its a Bergara barrel. A 100% carbon-fiber stock and trim 24-inch barrel make this a premier mountain rifle. Functional polymer stock, the smoothest bolt in the group, and the best out-of-the-box trigger. The Remington has a heavy barrel, but the stock is horrible, and the trigger is the worst of all. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. WebCASCADE XT $799.00 SKU: CR3981, CR3983, CR3985, CR3987, CR3989, CR3990, CR3991, CR3995, CR3997 about Cascade XT product details CASCADE SB (Short Barrel) Cerakote Graphite Black/Veil Tac Black $745.00 SKU: CR3901R, CR3903R, CR3914R about Cascade product details CASCADE Cerakote/Blued/Veil Camo $745.00 SKU: I have 3 Cascades (450 BM, 350 Legend and 308) and there isnt anything about them I dont like. Winchester XPR Hunter 535741296 350 Legend, $635. 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. Excellent results from a few reloads tell us the problem may well be ammo selection. Ruger American Ranch Rifle 26985 350 Legend, $442. Overall, the rifle was worth the modest price, but there are better choices. Expensive compared to the others. Going to pick it up tomorrow. 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). The bolt head contains a plunger-style ejector and a sliding-plate extractor. Im looking to replace a Vanguard .308 1-12 twist that I have been shooting subsonic reloads suppresses with a Coastal supressor. After the break in, I had about 1.5 inch groups at 200 yds. 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. of energy. version of LR-X and MR-X models can be had with open sights, which consists of a Williams peep sight set-up. What was questioned, was at what range their MOA Guarantee is good for. Is that what we found? Internals are fine for me, its a truck gun not a competition rifle. Take out the Magtech ammo, which none of the three rifles shot well, and we only missed their mark by about 0.3 inches. Those Accu-trigger clones are mushy, and do Pictured is the Accura LR-X (Long Range) in .50-cal. Still, the Cascade had an outstanding trigger pull, requiring only 2.2 pounds of effort to release. Joe Woolley is one of the Contributing Editors for Gun Tests Magazine and lives in the Houston, Texas area.