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The rifle arrived today and I dialed in the scope just a couple hours ago ru-vid.comUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL . I haven’t shot with a scope in probably 25 years. The X on the left was my target. (the shot almost in the bullseye on the right X was my father in laws first shot after I made adjustments) The two shots circled are my first 2 shots. Then I brought it down - shot once. Then brought it over to the left. From there zeroed it in to dead center. This all was from 25 yards out. Follow instructions carefully when mounting the scope. So far I'm very happy with the purchase.
THANK YOU for using a ‘bland’ caliber, like .308. I appreciate 6.5 and all the new stuff, but I just like my .30-30, .308 and. 30-06 because they work, ammunition is so available AND affordable. I enjoy your calm, intelligent and fair presentations. When you mentioned Bergara, I knew we were in for a treat! Blessings, Grace and Peace 😊
A couple of things I appreciate about this rifle is that the LOP spacer is very well designed. I picked one of these up for my father in 350 Legend because he has some health issues that give him problems with recoil. He’s shorter and I had to take the spacer out. I was pleasantly surprised when I removed the recoil pad that the spacer didn’t just fall free, it’s actually screwed onto the other part of the buttstock. The dual sling studs are nice but kind of unnecessary. The trigger is nice, light and very consistent. Accepting Savage round-back (accutrigger) bases means good availability, however the rear scope mounting area is kind of small so be aware not every kind of mount may fit/work…also it’s a proprietary size so you can’t use Savage picatinny rails, but BPI Outdoors does sell rails directly on their site. The soft touch stock makes it grip well if your hands are wet and/or cold, which is nice. Threaded muzzle is also a plus and it’s standard thread pitch (5/8x24, except 450BM it’s 11/16x24 I believe). I smoothed the bolt out by polishing the bare metal part with some polish, then oiled it…runs smooth…overall a nice rifle for the money.
Love the detailed reviews . You always give us a honest opinion and when I'm thinking about purchasing a particular rifle I like to see if you have done a review on it because you don't have a dog in the fight. Keep up the great work man !
Man excellent detailed review Thank you for using various ammo and for explaining the 3 shot groups. You made this rifle exciting while showing some of its limitations Great 👍 work I will share this video because of your presentation just beautiful Best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig This video 10 out of 10 stars ✨ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bravo 👏🏻😊
I really like the objectivity of your reviews. One thing that would be a nice add to your reviews would be to give the viewers a dimension (coal) of the cartridge that will fit in the supplied magazine. This is very valuable information to the handloader when making a decision on a factory rifle (Can I seat bullets out to optimize performance and accuracy). Keep up the good work, and keep the great content coming. Thanks for considering this.
Thank you I’ve been wait for you to review this for awhile I have the cva scout takedown in 6.5 creedmoor. And I plan on getting the cascade next in 308. I also have a wolf and hunter slug gun from cva and have gotten great results from them all. I’m definitely a cva guy now
Looks all good and fancy, but... I was obsessed to get something in Full stocked wood. And I found it... And the perfect load in .308 as well without having to experiment around. It's a CZ 550 FS in .308 Win, 7,62X51 respectively. The Ammo is a budget priced choice from FIOCCHI consisting of 165grs InterLock SPBT that I had acquired some years earlier for an AR-10 (20inch) Wich I don't own anymore. I am a mediocre rifle shooter who never got a 5inch group under 1,5 moa with said AR or worse, my G3 Duty rifle during my military time in Germany. With this one, right out of the box with self mounted PA 4-14X44 Scope, I was hitting .72 inch and after 4 cicles of 5 rounds I got it down to .48 inch from the start, at a 100 yards indoor range.❤️
Bought this rifle in 6.5PRC about 6 months ago. Loved the color and feel and it’s been great so far just haven’t been able to shoot it enough. Topped with a Viper HST 4-16.
So I’m in the lower half of Michigan. Below the straight wall cartridge line. I purchased a used CVA scout (.450 bushmaster) with a vortex scope and couldn’t get it to group. I was firm set on moving away from CVA and then upon talking to my local shop about .450’s we landed on this one with a VX-Freedom 3x9 scope and I have to say I am extremely satisfied with it. For the price point this rifle works and is solid. Might have to grab another in a different caliber (that’s how much I like it).
Never heard of this brand. Went to the store with an open mind and both guys there suggested I look at this since they both owned one. I got one in 308. Ordering a scope today and hopefully will be at the range on Sat. Thanks for the video. Gives me confidence that my impulse buy was not a bad one.
Really glad to see this review! I ordered the CVA Cascade SB .300Blackout about 6 weeks ago. I cant wait for it to come in so that I can start playing with it!
Yes sir. Thank you!! I am saving up for the CVA cascade chambered in 7 rem mag. I just got married so I gotta pinch the pennies for a bit but I love seeing reviews on guns that are on my purchase list by youtubers that I consider reliable sources.
Would love to see a new CVA Cascade XT review, it came out recently and looks like another good step in the right direction. Wish they would use flush cups by the way.
My cascade in 450 bushmaster is same hole groups at 100 yds with Winchester deer season xp 250grain. Can’t say enough about how much I love this rifle! Trigger, stock, stock texture, etc. U can’t beat it for the price point at sub $1000
I've never heard of this brand but I did jump out of the hobby for the last 2-3 years and just coming back now....I've heard of bergara and they're highly regarded from what I understand so this being a solid rifle makes sense
i've been shooting one (6.5 prc) for a couple years and just replaced it with a custom build. After load development, I could shoot 0.5 MOA groups fairly reliably and I'm no ace. But I had feeding issues with mine that spoiled opportunities on an elk and a bear, which was why I replaced it. It miss-feeds, bolt gets stuck, and gets misaligned jammed cartridges. It's hard on brass to the point that the ejector would chip off small flakes that would wind up jamming the firing pin. Case heads would show pressure signs with identical loads much faster than other rifles. The 3 lug design is a nice short throw, but way too heavy to operate while staying on target. If you disassemble the bolt I'd suggest rounding off the corner of the cocking seer ramp to shave several lbs off the bolt throw. I've tried cleaning up the feeding issues but never had any luck. Still for the money and it shoots such small groups? Hard to be that hard on them! For anyone who reloads and is shopping for a 6.5 prc, another plus is that the Cascade is a true long action with plenty of COAL clearance, so you loader longer rounds, like the Berger 156gr. Most 6.5 PRCs are short action and force you to risk a compressed load with bigger projectiles.
this is a great review Jason, almost exactly the same things that I have run into. once i found the right load the brass chips stopped happening. I don't understand why i was seeing pressure signs so early. i hated to see ejector marks on the brass. in fact my ejector pin got stuck down cause of the brass jamming in between pin and body. i still love the gun and will continue using the crap out of it. I do love that the 6.5 prc is built on a long action
Nice review. I have a CVA Optima in .45 cal. black powder I shoot deer with black powder season and an Optima 30-06/50 cal. Black Powder /combo. They are adequate but nothing to write home about. The bolt action looks interesting. I am into Savage rifles though. Even though your review on a couple of them were not all that good. I like the Accu-Triggers and the accuracy that I get from them. Not to mention the aftermarket availability of parts. Best part of the review I thought was about the factory ammo. Remington core lock ammunition is what got me into reloading. 4-inch groups at 100 yards are totally unacceptable from any ammo. Nice video glad you explained your 3 shot group evaluation. It makes sense. Bench shooters primarily want at least 5 shots. It really gives a better indicator on flyers. Even when doing a standard deviation to get a real reliable number it requires at least 10 shots. Nice content and very good review.
Which calibers do you have? I’m wanting one, but can’t make my mind up which caliber. Plus I’m having trouble finding too many options actually in stock.
@@i_are_penguin805 Being a lefty sure does limit a person on rifles. Fortunately, I shoot right handed (although I’m left eye dominant). That said, unlike a lot of other manufacturers lately, CVA seems pretty set on adding different configurations to the exact same rifle, rather than making all kinds of different models. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a left-handed option in the future.
I’m so happy you finally reviewed this gun! I’ve always been super curious and had no idea it’s Bergara in some ways! I can’t wait to pick one up soon!
even uses the same serial number pattern as bergaras. the only difference is bergara has a better stock and way better action. which is the only flaws to the cva cascade
Thank you for this review it, aided in making my purchase decision which I am thrilled with. I purchased one and a 300 PRC, which is a 1/2 rifle out of the box (no joke) it’s unbelievably accurate and doesn’t kick bad. Like you say crazy value
Thanks for the review! I think I’m sold! I’ve been looking at the Bergara but knowing these are made in the place and so much for better priced for me I’m digging the camo on that CVA. Also, love that statue of Christ in the background 👍
All three lug bolt guns have a 70 degree bolt lift, and 308 can have amazing accuracy with factory rifles (David Sharp shot a 3 inch group at 1000 yards using 150 gr 308 with a factory Savage rifle, only swapping out the stock and trigger).
My cva cascade in 6.5 creedmoor thankfully shoot's really good with Winchester 129 grain power points my brother bought me some Hornady match 147 grain I haven't even tried yet will see what happens with it but I'm really happy with this gun
Bought one. Very nice rifle. Did not meet my accuracy standard. Sold it. Bought a Ruger American and the Ruger shoots circles around it. The cascade in 450 BM shot 1-1/2 to 2” at 100 yds. The Ruger right at MOA. I tried 4 loads from different manufacturers and different weights. Mine was a beautiful non performer.
Been looking a LOOONG time for a bolt gun in 450BM looked at offerings from Savage Ruger and CVA unfortunately the cost of the Savage and Ruger were so close to the CVA price I stumbled on and I felt the Cascade was definitely a better made rifle especially the stock for another $100 I went with the CVA as I waited until I found a LGS with a Cascade in stock on sale for darn near $160 less than anyone else and trust me when I say I looked 4-5× a week for a long time As I already had a scope base and rings the extra $100 was acceptable but if I had needed to buy a scope I would have bought the Savage 110 Apex. Really looking forward to see if I can get sub moa with my reloads at 100-200 yards. Bought this gun in 450BM to serve as my public land deer rifle as 12ga sabot slug ammo is now $23-$25 for a box of 5 All I needed to buy to reload 450BM was brass a few bullets (as I already shoot Hornady Interlock and FTX .452" bullets out of my inline ML's) and dies as I had a butt load of suitable bullets primers and powders.
Like to add an update. I have a little over 200 rounds of my reloads through my CVA Cascade in 450bm and 25 through the one I bought my son. I used Starline brass (only new unfired brass I could find to buy) Hornady LiL-Gun CCI SMRFLM primers .452" Hornady 245grn Interlocks, Hornady Custom Grade dies and a Lee Factory crimp die didn't bell the case mouth I let the bullet do that for me. The sub-moa accuracy I achieved from both rifles is nothing short of phenomenal and my MV is over 2400fps. Literally didn't fire a single reload out of either rifle that shot over 1" at 100 and all were under 2" at 200. Can not recommend this rifle and cartridge strongly enough.
@@aidand5941 I picked up the cascade in 450bm too. It’s an absolute gem and consistently sub MOA. I recently had it at the local 200yd range and was getting 1.1” 3-shot groups with Hornady black 250 grain rounds.
Edited! At first I wasn’t sold on this after getting one in my hands as I was used to Weatherby and Tikka bolts… Now I need a adjustable butt gun for youth hunters and WOW! This is THE gun that is accurate, has all the bells and whistles. Jumping on this over Ruger, Mossberg and Weatherby.
So it is a Ruger American with a better stock and slightly better magazine at a slightly higher price! Always good to have another choice in the market!
Maybe I missed it, but a great feature that you didn't cover is the Cerakote on the bbl and action. With all the Savage Axis rust problems that you have covered, I would think rustproofing the gun with ceramic would be a top three feature.
Was going to buy one last year and realized they do not make it in 30-06 or 270 for whatever reason. It is a nice gun from all the reviews I have seen.
When I go back and watch your video from a few years ago where you compare a bunch of rifles with two of your co-conspirators, how would you rate this in that bunch? Is this your new #1 if you had been able to add this to the batch?
Military standards are a "3" shot group. I fully agree with the 3 shot group. Infact, when I'm zeroing a scoped rifle for long range, I will fire "1" shot and wait a minimum of 20 minutes before firing another. - I'm mainly concerned with "1st shot accuracy" of a cold bore.
Just wanted to add an update Got my CVA Cascade in FDE Cerakote with Vail camo synthetic stock Topped it with a Crimson Tide Brushline Pro 4-12×40 Put 7 different reloads through it first range session found five loads between 38.5-40.5 grains of Lil'Gun all shot sub moa largest group was .95" smallest .495" Guns sweet spot with Lil'Gun and .452" 245grn bullets is between 39.5 and 40.5 Even Hornady Custom ammo turned in a 100yrd 5 shot 1.12" group. Very very satisfied with my Cascade.
CVA was one of my favorites. But I had a brand new cva scout stainless pitted and rusted 1 week after ownership. Customer service was terrible and they did nothing to help fix it.
I bet you could add noticeable accuracy and repeatability across more cartridges by 2 hrs work, glass bedding the recoil lug and the front of the receiver at the barrel. It's an easy glass bed job that makes a huge difference. Give it a try.
Great review. The camo coating is bubbling/pealing around the receiver area on mine. Anyone else having this issue, or any ideas why it’s happening. Thanks!
Wonderful hunting rifle. the trigger is so light that it’s literally impossible to jerk the trigger. Also I hunt from a wheelchair and have to free hand a lot of my shots and am Comfortable to free hand a deer at 150 yard because of how balanced and light the rifle is.
