Its ability to accept Remington 700-pattern aftermarket triggers and stocks is a big plus. The .22-250 does slightly better than that. The replacement rifle wasnt all that accurate. round, and has been designed to work well at supersonic or subsonic velocities. The footprint for the Remington action is one of the most common out there, with tons of aftermarket products produced for it. I learned a lot about the cartridge and reloading while I had it. As usual for this team, all testing was done at American Shooting Centers in West Houston. 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. 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 . 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. 1 Small Batch offering, Bergara took an interesting step for a company who has built their reputation on rifles. Overall, the rifle was worth the modest price, but there are better choices. The latch was properly recessed, as was the magazine, presenting a smooth surface for hand carry. Also read the part about the 2-4 pound adjustable trigger. XPR is underrated for the price. Axis shoot but too cheap for me. Testing was done at American Shooting Centers in West Houston. Seekins Precision Havak Pro Hunter 2 0011710059-F 6.5 PRC, $1895. Remove the forearm. CVA Cascade The CVA Cascade has a 22-inch barrel thats threaded 5/8x24. For 2021, Bergara is offering its B-14R precision trainer in a left-handed version. Best Buy. So I bought the CVA yesterday. 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). Shot well both suppressed and unsuppressed. The cancellation of the 2021 SHOT Show left manufacturers scrambling for a substitute forum with which to introduce their new products to the public. (SAVAGE) Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. I really like their trigger. This website contains many older reviews. It was a good starter rifle as far as I'm concerned. The MPA is one of the most popular rifles on the PRS tour. Winchester XPR Hunter 535741296 350 Legend, $635. 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. comfortably. Lightest sample included in this group, tested for a sport that prefers heavy rifles, and it still almost won. I jus broke in the barrel and tried out some factory loads in it. 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. Winchester XPR Hunter 535741296 350 Legend, $635. Ruger Hawkeye Compact 37139 308 Win., $691. WebThe CASCADEs 4140 carbon steel barrel is finished in Cerakote Flat Dark Earth. Compact size with a short, stiff, accurate barrel and a great trigger. The Sidekick is offered in .308 Win., 6.5 mm Creedmoor and .223 Rem. It tied for Our Pick with the Savage Model 110 Hog Hunter. Note that only currently (or very recently) produced rifles are included in the list that follows. The XPR was nice too but the CVA had a couple features that swung the pendulum its way, and the store had a sale going that made the price on it too good to pass up. All of CVAs Paramount and Accura models now come with their muzzles threaded to take CVAs muzzle brake. (RUGER) Savage rifles, including the budget-friendly Axis and Axis II (shown) models, are known for their outof-the-box accuracy. Winchester M70 Fwt SS 535234220 308 Win., $951. 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 The magazine fits flush and is held in place by a well-recessed magazine-release latch located immediately in front of the mag. Please loginor enter your email 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 could make the stock touch the barrel when squeezing it, but just resting the forend on a bag did not force any contact. Anyone who uses this app for the comments, I got a micro Draco and I want recommendations for external upgrades. Designed as a compact and portable hunting pistol, the Sidekick comes with a fitted Eberlestock Little Trick carrying bag. The reader will certainly notice that our groups did not average an inch. Waiting for cooler weather to fine tune and make my decision. The rifles in each category are listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer. $382. What are some good bolt-gun options for hunters who dont want to deal with a lot of recoil? #2. 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. My Scout has a 20 inch. Would assume a three shot group, but again wouldn't hurt to ask. We found the Ruger Ranch Rifle, Winchester XPR Hunter, and Savage Model 110 Hog Hunter to provide all that, albeit with a bit less accuracy than we would have liked from a scoped bolt-action rifle. The. Pretty sure they are talking about 100 yards, since that is the general standard with most companies, but wouldn't hurt to ask. In this video we compare the Savage Axis against the Ruger American. The CVA Cascade may indeed be an entry-level rifle, but that in no way means its basic. All shots were fired from a well-sandbagged position using a Caldwell TackDriver rear bag ($44 at MidwayUSA.com) and a T.A.B. 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. 1. Savage M110 Elite Precision 57558 6mm CM, $1999. Remington Model 7 CDL 26423 308 Win., $798. The Hornady 165 FTX, and Hornady 170 are just under MOA n the Scout 350. For their No. The Cascade SB has all the great features of the original Cascade, but with a shorter barrel. The bolt body is plated with matte electroless nickel for smother operation and corrosion resistance. The bolt has a 70-degree throw. In April, Bergara announced their Small Batch Series. Using the language of boutique distilleries (Barreled in Spain. I seriously looked at buy one in July in 6.5 PRC. Grade A- for adults; Grade B+ for youths. Short length would make it handy. Ruger 77/44 Model 7401 44 Remington Mag., $754. Straight-wall chambering. Ruger American Ranch Rifle 26985 350 Legend, $442. A 6.5 mm Creedmoor Cascade SB was on hand at Long Shot. (See my article "Rifle Stocks" for more on this subject.) 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 handled one in local LGS, actually looks and feels like a real rifle compared to some of the other budget price stuff out there. Beanfield rifle rather than a mountain rifle. They are a definite step up from the Savage/Ruger American class of rifles. Good Luck dealing with CVA customer service. Browning X-Bolt Micro Midas 22-250 Rem., $879. The Cascade SB features a black graphite cerakote finish with a Veil Tac Black Camo synthetic stock and has an MSRP of $670. Compatible with AR-type grips, a MPA Enhanced Vertical Grip (EVG) comes standard. Outstanding trigger. Last time he had them listed at 599.00. produced sub-minute-of-angle best groups with five factory loads. I handled one at Walmart, seems now that Remington is in stasis CVA is getting their foot into the Walmart door. Looking at these in 350 Legend for local deer hunting. I think you did a good job. bullet to 2,740 f.p.s., taking repeated shots with the Paramount from the bench was a pleasant experience. All very good questions. BPI also owns Bergara, which is renowned for the quality of that brands rifle barrels. 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. Bergara Premier Mtn 2.0 BPR28-65PRC 6.5 PRC, $1999. Compared to its competitors in the price range, the rifle Compare gun price, size, weight, capacity and other specifications. We'll cover the best bullpup rifles and shotguns, their pros/cons, and the best models out there right now. CVA also offers these rifles in 22-250 Rem., 243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem. Punching way outside of its price point, this rifle simply delivers. I would appreciate some tips. It uses Bergaras Performance Trigger, which is M700 compatible. For more information on Bergara or CVA products, visit www.bergara.online and cva.com. Still having trouble getting a tight group with mine. 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. the new S&W foldable looks good but the profile is much wider. That is what this article is about. The Ruger American Ranch Rifle, the Mossberg, the Savage Axis, the Winchester XPR, and my Bear Creek AR-15. Finally, the rifles I'd recommend to left handed shooters are the left handed models of the rifles listed below, when available. Savage Arms 110 Hog Hunter 57018 223 Rem., $599. Of course, finding the right ammo is part of the journey required by most new rifles. The most accurate rifle in these tests and perhaps the most versatile, wed buy the Tikka. Remember that the 350 legend was designed as a straight-wall cartridge-rifle substitute for slug-shooting shotguns. Thinking about a large bore short barrel suppressor host rifle CO HB 23-1036 Lead bullet "trade in program". Is Performance Enough? It is solid, sturdy, and smooth. Has a barrel made by Bergara, handles/fits very well. Mauser M98 TheBergara Premier Competition Rifle. 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. 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The CVA fed and ejected all ammo types smoothly. 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. 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: Black Hills and Berger ammunition were much better. Outstanding trigger. The bottoms of Remington-style actions may be easy to produce, but the top of those actions requires a good bit more machining than preferred. I jumped into the 450 craze by buying a Ruger American Ranch rifle. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Im shopping for the same gun. The bolt design incorporates a 70 throw for smooth and fast operation, plus generous scope clearance. Looks like a nice rifle, kind of like an "Entry Bergara B14" or Franchi Momentum category. Bergara Premier Mtn 2.0 BPR28-65PRC 6.5 PRC, $1999. 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. Empty case removal is accomplished via a plunger-style ejector and a sliding plate extractor. The Accura is compatible with the Paramount muzzle brake system. Possibilities.:). We loved the stock and the trigger. Savage M110 Elite Precision 57558 6mm CM, $1999. Masterpiece Arms MPA BA MPR PRO 6mm CM, $2499. All shots for group were done from a Bear model large shooting bag ($185) and a Medium/Flat rear bag ($35), both from RecoilGear.us. But they were a tad heavier than I expected though. Winchester M70 Fwt SS 535234220 308 Win., $951. I have .223 and .243 my son has a youth version in .223. CVA Cascade FDE Sportsman's Warehouse Ruger American Ranch The argument can be made that the Ruger American rifle is one of the most popular guns in Muzzle velocities were measured via LabRadar (MyLabRadar.com, $559). 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 Beanfield rifle rather than a mountain rifle. In a modern muzzloader, a .40-cal. The trigger feels good and works well, but it is not in the same league as the 40X trigger of long ago. The series features a threaded muzzle, making it ready for a brake or suppressor whenever you are. Join our subscribers list to get the latest news, updates and special offers delivered directly in your inbox. The Accura X-Treme Series comes in two flavors, the LR-X and the MR-X, both available in either .45- or .50-cal. WebRuger American Rifle 450 Bushmaster 26928 vs. CVA Cascade 450 Bushmaster CR3905C | gun.deals Compare Guns Compare gun price, size, weight, capacity and other Good rifles, accurate, truly flush magazine, GREAT trigger. CVA wanted to make a great rifle without reinventing all the wheels. 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. The Cascade SB features a black graphite cerakote finish with a Veil Tac Black Camo synthetic stock and has an MSRP of $670. They might just send a call tag / prepaid label for return, if requested, but a good question to ask. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Gun Tests has been independently reviewing firearms since 1989. We would trust it to work for a lifetime. The stock feels amazing, the trigger is very good and overall it feels like a more expensive gun. Outstanding trigger and tons of features on a value rifle. I bought a ruger American predator in 22 The PCC craze came out of the ammo shortage/inflation. 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. Accurate with factory ammunition even better with reloads. The CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel) Series rifle. Thanks for all the responses! This item: Game Reaper 2: Savage Round Receiver, A17, Axis, Stevens 200, Ruger American, Remington 783, CVA Cascade - Long & Short Action - Medium Mount - Tactical, Black, 30mm, 4 Screws per Ring (SW3TM2) $54.74. The rifle never failed to impress us. 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. A nice piece of wood, a good trigger and a compact 20-inch barrel on a rifle that could really shoot. Image courtesy of BPI Outdoors. 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. Turns out we were right. Even more, they dont require the sacrifice of your first-born male child before the owner is allowed to adjust the trigger. CZ 550 series. These preferences are reflected in my recommendations. 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. Thompson Center Compass. Kel-Tec SUB2K9GLK17BBLKHC Sub-2000 9mm Luger 16.25" 17+1 Black Adjustable Stock - $299 After Rebate. It shoots MOA at 100 yards with pretty much all of them. What was questioned, was at what range their MOA Guarantee is good for. 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. Our unscientific shoulder test bears this out. This year, CVA adds a SB Series to their Cascade line-up. Once again, CVA smartly uses a proven design with lots of aftermarket accessories. Least accurate with the Federal ammo. 4 taper 4140 steel barrel. The Cascade CVAs barrel is free-floated in a reinforced stock that is well-checkered at the forend and the wrist. The Cascade was CVAs first-ever bolt-action centerfire rifle and new to the Cascade series in 2022 is the SB (short barrel). 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. A 100% carbon-fiber stock and trim 24-inch barrel make this a premier mountain rifle. Read Here. It is our understanding that the FPC is a competitor to the Keltec Sub2000. Our Pick. Those e-mails I mentioned above are asking for my opinion. Smooth handling, very good accuracy and classical styling. 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.. Support NRA American Hunter DONATE. Christensen Arms MPR 801-03035-01 6mm CM, $1799. Barrett Fieldcraft Rifle Threaded 6mm CM, $1929. Among the most counterintuitive rifles in this buyers guide, the Cascade nonetheless deserves consideration. Alas, we fear that lawyers have intervened, and the current-model trigger reminds us more of Remingtons X Mark Pro, which we do not like as much. I think, for example, that a decent trigger (by which I mean adjustable with a smooth pull, clean break and a pull weight of less than four pounds) is very important for accurate shooting, so I am inclined to favor rifles with decent triggers. Not a pleasant experience. Accurate and reliable. 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. III, BAR Mk. Nearly as impressive was what was on the end of the Paramounts barrel. Webunder the hide on the opposite side while the second exited. Removal is accomplished via a lever on the left rear of the receiver. Capable of very good accuracy, this was a dream upper in need of a little refinement. The rifles safety is a thumb-activated two-position rocker switch located on the right side of the receiver just behind the bolt handle. This one ran smoothly in the race way. (At least it was when you could snag one for $380-$400 on sale.) 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. 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. The MPA is one of the most popular rifles on the PRS tour. Many of the updates are a technological trickle-down from their Paramount series of rifles. Plus, it has a great velocity for its effective range. Outstanding trigger and tons of features on a value-priced rifle. 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. Enter your caliber below to find your action | Tikka T3x Lite Stainless JRTXB316 308 Win., $748. level recoil to that of a .30-06 Sprg. This is obviously not a lightweight rifle, but it isnt heavy either. The Remington has a heavy barrel, but the stock is horrible, and the trigger is the worst of all. Ruger American Rifle 6903 Standard 308 Win. The result weighs 5.8 lbs. Both did a great job of staying where they was supposed to on the bench while supporting the rifle. 7 heavy taper stainless steel barrel to its Premier action, the heaviest barrel that Bergara puts on any of its production rifles. 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. Joe Woolley is one of the Contributing Editors for Gun Tests Magazine and lives in the Houston, Texas area. Also new for this year, the company is making left-handed versions of the B-14R, just like their centerfire B-14 HMR. The manufacturer says this is a load designed for deer hunting and has a bullet designed to expand at pistol velocities. JavaScript is disabled. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Anyone used either of these 2 rifles? 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. One of the few criticisms of the Remington action over the years has been the bolt stop, or the potential frailty thereof. For the competitive shooter or varmint hunter who runs his rifle a good bit harder, that could become an issue. In many cases there is, objectively, little to choose between the rifles in a given category. Outstanding accuracy. Instructions are actually included on how to do so in Section 6 of the owners manual. I just bought my second. The fore end is well reinforced and requires some effort to make it touch the barrel. WebAnother +1 for Ruger. MOA is a definition of a rifles ability to be accurate1" groups 100yrds, 2"@ 200yrds, 3" @ 300yrds. Design: Very good. cva cascade vs ruger american 678-748-2201 cva cascade vs ruger american [email protected] cva cascade vs ruger americanWorking Hours: You are using an out of date browser. Despite its entry-level MSRP, the Cascade delivers performance and features normally found in rifles at a much higher price point. 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. Sticker on the bottom of the stock was a pita to get off. Proof Tundra. A full-length rifle that looked great and handled well; dropped off half a grade for its just-average accuracy. Accordingly, CVA patterned the top end of the rifle after a Savage 110 (modern style using the Accu-trigger). Pictured is the model with a Realtree Hillside camo patterned stock. Accurate, well-handling short rifle at a good price. This website contains many older reviews. I have my safe queens. Good accuracy and dependability. Twist is 1 in 16 inches, and the muzzle is threaded at 5824 with a thread protector provided. Not in 350. ballistics in the straight-wall case now allowed by many states in the Midwest for deer hunting. Both fore end and wrist are fairly slim with raised checkering, and there is a slight palm swell in the wrist. The way that magazine looks hanging off the front hits a little close to home for me. scope rail. New Shooters Guide: What Is a Pistol Caliber Carbine? Very nice rifle. The upper part of that same receiver matches a Savage Model footprint which, we are told, is much easier to manufacture. I greatly admire many discontinued rifles, such as the Mannlicher-Schoenauer, but they are not included here. Black Hills and Berger ammunition were much better. 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. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Is that what we found? Hope you enjoy this This year CVA adds a Hunter or HTR model to their Paramount line of long-range muzzleloaders. 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. with a flat dark earth cerakote finish and a Veil Wideland camo stock pattern. Ruger Marksman Adj. Christensen Arms Ridgeline 801-06015-00 6.5 PRC, $1793. A large stud projects from the release and fits inside a raceway that runs almost the full length of the bolt.