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Thread: CVA 35 Whelen

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    Boolit Bub
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    CVA 35 Whelen

    Here is my 35 Whelen CVAClick image for larger version. 

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    Nice rifle.
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    how does it shoot I heard different things

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    Quote Originally Posted by PBlover429 View Post
    That's gotta hurt with full house loads !
    I'll just bet it does! A range buddy let me fire a lightweight custom-built .35 Whelen AI "mountain rifle" like that. He warned me to fire his full house loads standing, with very good reason. I fired two and handed it back to him.

    I'm reminded of the old jape about British 8-bore elephant guns in India.

    "The Englishman fires. The elephant goes down, and the Englishman goes down. Whichever one gets up first is the winner. If neither get up, the coolies divide the spoils and go home."
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    Quote Originally Posted by bmortell View Post
    how does it shoot I heard different things
    Shoots great, awesome trigger.

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    Iam developing loads for these 300 grain boolits and no you don't want to bench shoot these much,but this shoulder pad takes all the pain away,I highly recommend it and the rifle weighs eight pounds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PBlover429 View Post
    That's gotta hurt with full house loads !
    Not with this.

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    I have 2 CVA .35 Whelen rifles: a Hunter model and a V2 Scout. Both are amazingly accurate with the Saeco #352 263gr GC and 21gr 2400, or 17gr of Unique. I am not too interested in further load exploration as these loads have light recoil with accuracy. I also have a Ruger 77 that shoots these loads well and also 250 gr. jacketed loads equally well. The jacketed loads are well into moderate+ recoil in the Ruger but since I don't hunt any more it makes little sense. If I were to have a change in heart about hunting, the cast loads described would do the job for deer size animals.

    I have nothing but good things to say about the CVA rifles. My first was the Hunter model that I bought strictly for it's low price. I was pleasantly surprised by the high degree of manufacture quality and the amazing accuracy with little load development. I later bought the V2 Scout because of it is in stainless steel, but more importantly has the quick take down feature that makes cleaning and storage much easier. IMO the easily removable muzzle break is not necessary for my light loads but is a necessity for heavy loads. That is a realm that I will never explore.

    The only complaints I have heard from others is that synthetic stocks being the only choice. We all appreciate the appearance of quality wood. In my own experience of purchasing newer rifles from Europe, wood is a costly option and attractive wood is strictly hit or miss regardless of price. Like it or not, synthetics is are here to stay and does have the advantage of keeping prices lower.

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    I looked at one closely the other day at Academy; a 7mm-08. I could see myself buying one. I’ve had quite a few CVA muzzleloaders and they were great in every aspect.

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    All the barrels are made by Bergarra for CVA.

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    My local sells the hunter for $245 otd. I've been oggling just about every caliber...

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    Here are some groups with my CVA 35 Whelen at 50 yards

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    Nice gun, makes me miss my handi rifle that I had chambered in 35 whelen. I sometimes wish I would have never sold it.

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