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CVA Cascade
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CVA Cascade
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CVA Cascade

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$490.99
  • Affordable
  • Threaded barrel
  • Thin Cerakote

Editor’s Note: While known for their muzzleloaders, CVA set out to make a feature-rich, affordable bolt action rifle. A threaded barrel, detachable box magazine, and generously textured stock ensure that you won't be lacking out of the box. With an affordable price of around $500, the Cascade is a strong contender for people looking for a solid hunting-rifle on a budget.

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Product Details

Caliber
6.5 Creedmoor
Action
bolt-action
Height
7.1 in.
Weight
6.75 lbs.
Barrel Length
16.5 in
Overall Length
42 in.
Magazine Capacity
flush magazine - 3 round cartridge capacity

Features

Affordable
Threaded barrel
Thin Cerakote

By The Numbers

Accuracy
1.4 MOA was a bit larger than I would like, but I shoot 5-round groups minimum and was running factory ammo. That said, this is absolutely accurate enough to ethically hunt with.
Reliability
It’s a bolt action, so that’s hard to mess up. But it ran perfectly. Zero issues of any kind and the magazine was very solid. I would absolutely expect this rifle to do just fine long term.
Customization
Since this is CVA’s own design, there doesn’t look like much on the market to fit it.
Ergonomics
I really like the soft-touch stock, it’s… well, soft. It feels great in your hand and on your cheek and is really grippy without being annoying.
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FINAL VERDICT

"Sometimes I get asked to review something that I really don’t have much interest in. If I’m honest, the CVA Cascade was one of those. Another budget-minded hunting rifle is… not high on my list of things to take to the range and spend ammo on. By the end of using the Cascade I’ve changed my mind, this was actually a real treat to get to use. For the price this is an incredible rifle that feels and functions great. The attention to detail is impressive. Good magazines, awesome trigger, short bolt throw, metal thread protector, all of it tells me that this rifle was designed by people that care about their product and that use their product themselves." - David Lane