First CVA centerfire single shot

[snowwolfe]

Was surfing this morning and found a CVA Scout V2 TD with the stainless finish in 6.5 Creedmoor for $319 plus $22 for shipping. Thought since I already have dies, brass, and bullets why not give it a try so ordered it. Most likely I’ll add either a 2x7 or 3x9 scope and call it a day.
Not much can go wrong at this price. With luck it will be here in about a week. Stock is supposed to be ambitious so hope it fits my left handed shooting.

[BigAlofPa.]

I been kicking around the idea of getting a CVA in 44 mag.

[kungfustyle]

Cva's are good rifles. Should work fine for you as long as you don't expect 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards. Nothing wrong with the gun just not a tack driver. 1 and 1/2 to 2 inches all day forever. For the money it will get the job done.

[Jedman]

I have a older CVA Scout / Hunter in 243 Win. I am also left handed and it does fit me very nice and is accurate.
Mine is a plain Jane matte finished with a fluted barrel and will heat up quick after 3 shots but for a hunting rifle it’s great.

Jedman

[snowwolfe]

Don’t think I shot a deer beyond 50 yards in the last 5 years so 1.5 MOA is more than adequate.

[steve urquell]

My V2 .300 BLK will shoot 3 shot 1/2" groups at 100yds with factory ammo. I mostly shoot subsonic reloads and it will stack them at 50yds all day long.

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[Mk42gunner]

Having CVA market or build decent quality centerfire guns still astounds me, I remember them from the 1970's as one of the lower quality importers of BP muzzle loading kit guns.

Don't get me wrong, that .45 cal CVA Kentucky pistol taught me a lot about using a handgun for small game.

Robert

[steve urquell]

These are built by Bergara for CVA and imported. The value per dollar on them is amazing. One only needs to pick one up and open and close the action to realize how well built they are.

[dh2]

I have the CVA scout in 35 Whelen it preforms very well, I am so happy with it I am thinking of getting one in 444 Marlin for my self for Christmas,

[BigAlofPa.]

I have a CVA wolf inline. I like it very much. Thus the reason im leaning towards a centerfire rifle from them.

[Jack Stanley]

I am amazed they still haven't offered a chambering for .357 magnum . Not that I need one but I think I would buy one .

Jack

[Jedman]

I am amazed they still haven't offered a chambering for .357 magnum . Not that I need one but I think I would buy one .

Jack

Yes ! That’s what I have been saying for years, handi rifles in 357 are like gold and were probably one of their top sellers. Many possibilities of rechambers on a 357 make it a gun that would really sell well.
They did chamber their single shot pistol in 357 but not the rifle ?

Jedman

[nagantguy]

My brother has the CVA in 44 mag, and yes the barrels are made by Begara and it’s a steal of value . We worked up a load when he picked it up last year on Nov 1st, nov 15th he shot a very large southeastern MI corn fed whitetail doe- well over 220 double lumber her at 30 yards she ran about 40 feet and fell over dead can’t ask for better

[steve urquell]

I kinda wanted to try something different with mine and bought an Optima thumbhole stock for it from CVA. Fits perfectly. https://cva.bpishopping.com/shop/stocks/optima/optima-th-buttstock.html

https://i.imgur.com/wUZnwZA.png

[adcoch1]

I been kicking around the idea of getting a CVA in 44 mag.

Just ordered one today. Hope it is as good as I've heard they are. We will see...

[Texas by God]

Not needing another .30 caliber rifle; but if it is offered in 30-30 you Enablers have me wanting one......

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[steve urquell]

Not needing another .30 caliber rifle; but if it is offered in 30-30 you Enablers have me wanting one......

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You're safe. CVA doesn't have it in a 30-30. 350Legend but no 30-30, go figure.

[Brett Ross]

Hunter, in 45-70 with the optima thumbhole for me. I have had it for 2 Iowa straight wall seasons and has been up to the challenge of filling my tags both years.

[snowwolfe]

Picked up the rifle a few days ago. Fit and finish seems very good, trigger is outstanding. No creep that I can detect. Seems a little heavy but I won’t be hiking much with it so the weight will help it settle down on the bags/rest better when shooting on my range.

Hammer extension. I am a lefty so need to move it to the other side. Does it simply unscrew counter clockwise?

[lar45]

Any idea if they'll offer additional barrels like H&R did?

[244ack]

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Shot cast bullets from 330 grain to 550 grain with great accuracy
Picture was 400 grain

[steve urquell]

Picked up the rifle a few days ago. Fit and finish seems very good, trigger is outstanding. No creep that I can detect. Seems a little heavy but I won’t be hiking much with it so that will help it settle down on the bags/rest better when shooting on my range.

Hammer extension. I am a lefty so need to move it to the other side. Does it simply unscrew counter clockwise?

Congrats. I think you're gonna be happy with this rifle. These are a solid chunk of steel for sure. I was surprised at the weight of my little 16" barrel .300BLK. My trigger is awesome as well. Got to be <3lbs and crisp. I think the extension does just unscrew.

Gotta get some pics up though.

@lar45 CVA doesn't do any interchangeable barrels but the rifles are cheap enough to just buy several.

[rfd]

I had and just sold a CVA Scout V2 in .45-70 and have a CVA Hunter in .45-70 on order.

The Scout V2 model has a 23" bbl, not their advertised 25" - it is 25", but only when the muzzle brake is screwed on, whereas the Hunter's bbl is a full 25".

https://i.imgur.com/fIQfqNo.jpg

[kbstenberg]

Has anyone shot both the scout and hunter side by side? And could tell if their was a difference in the guns. I was just wondering if it would be worth getting one over the other.
Naturally how the action is operated is obviouce. Which i find the action release in the rear of the trigger better looking.

[rfd]

With my Scout V2, the trigger guard action lever was HARD to operate.

[Win94ae]

With my Scout V2, the trigger guard action lever was HARD to operate.

I would have taken that over mine, which sometimes opened upon recoil... and other times shot 18MOA off course. But polishing the action lugs had fixed it, now it shoots 1MOA with iron sights, if I do my part.

Good luck OP!

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[Win94ae]

Hammer extension. I am a lefty so need to move it to the other side. Does it simply unscrew counter clockwise?

Yes they do.

[Randy Bohannon]

If ever you wanted to play with a new cartridge this is as good as it gets for a good build on a single shot rifle for cheap. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the lock up , great trigger , very packable gun in meaningful cartridges. I found a used 300 BO in Camo for $250.00 I like this platform a TD Camo in 6.5 C is on the list .
I could never warm up to the Handi Rifles just don’t like them,lock up was always cheesy to me.

[steve urquell]

I wish Bergara would import the BA13 over here. Love this rifle.

https://i.imgur.com/ulg8kek.png

[Jedman]

Yea I would really like to own a fine wood stocks for my rifle. I have thought of trying to make my own but with so many other projects to finish, it just never happened.

Jedman

[Texas by God]

I wish Bergara would import the BA13 over here. Love this rifle.

https://i.imgur.com/ulg8kek.pngThat's the one I want. I wouldn't even be picky about the cartridge.

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[steve urquell]

That's the one I want. I wouldn't even be picky about the cartridge.

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Yeah I'd be all over that. They do have it in calibers we don't see much of like .222, 6.5x57R, and 8x57JRS. As well as 45-70 which I figured would be your huckleberry.

[Texas by God]

Steve, the 45-70 is fun- but the 8x57mm cast a spell on me long ago and is great with cast also. I'd have to go there if pigs start flying and those get imported. Thanks for sharing that- I didnt know they existed.

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[Jniedbalski]

I got a traditions 44 mag single shot. It was cheep and shoots great . I wanted the cva but this one was to good of a deal. Good trigger.I would like to upgrade to a nice wood stock also. My rifle has a lother Walther fluted heavy barrel. They are a good deal.

[dougader]

I picked up the CVA Hunter in 35 Remington on a close out at KY Guns. I can't remember exactly, but it was surely under $200... and it IS a tack driver with the 200 gr FTX ammo from Hornady.

I looked up my old posts about this rifle, and it looks like I paid $165 on a close out sale for it. The best centerfire rifle I've ever had for under $200.

[rfd]

Just took receipt of a CVA Hunter in .45-70, nice. Need to trick it out a bit, first.

[cwlongshot]

Im wanting to try one in 35 Remington. Traditions make/sells same gun. One listed the caliber.

CW

[steve urquell]

Im wanting to try one in 35 Remington. Traditions make/sells same gun. One listed the caliber.

CW

Bergara builds the CVAs.

The Traditions had a Lothar Walther barrel. Not sure who builds the actions but they aren't the same gun.
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[cosmoline one]

My Traditions "Outfitter"357 mag (looks exactly like Urquell's 1st pic) says," Mfg by Ardesa, Spain"

[steve urquell]

My Traditions "Outfitter"357 mag (looks exactly like Urquell's 1st pic) says," Mfg by Ardesa, Spain"
https://ammoterra.com/company/ardesa-s-a

[CIC]

I picked up a CVA Hunter in 44 mag this summer and promptly reamed it to 445 super mag. Took a doe on opening day with it. I liked the gun before rechambering it. I really like it now. I don’t have a clue how it compares to other calibers like 444 or 45/70 but this thing is a beast.

[snowwolfe]

Found a 2.5x8 Zeiss Conquest in my safe. Mounted it on the rifle, loaded up a box of ammo and now just need to sight it in and use for the remaining of our deer season.
Rifle weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces before mounting the scope.

[GrizzLeeBear]

I picked up a CVA Hunter in 44 mag this summer and promptly reamed it to 445 super mag. Took a doe on opening day with it. I liked the gun before rechambering it. I really like it now. I don’t have a clue how it compares to other calibers like 444 or 45/70 but this thing is a beast.

CIC, did you ream it to 445 SM yourself or have someone do it for you? Have you slugged the bore?

[rfd]

CVA Hunter in .45-70, Simmons 4-16x40, CCOP bipod.

https://i.imgur.com/umonh11.jpg

[steve urquell]

CVA Hunter in .45-70, Simmons 4-16x40, CCOP bipod.

https://i.imgur.com/umonh11.jpg

Lookin good. How's it shoot? How do you like the trigger on it?

[rfd]

Lookin good. How's it shoot? How do you like the trigger on it?

Haven't shot it yet, weather issues. Created loads using AA5744 and Acme 405 grain hi-tecs. Trigger feels quite good 'n' crisp.

[popper]

Finally got the scout BO out but scope crapped out. Works fine, like the trigger.

[steve urquell]

Finally got the scout BO out but scope crapped out. Works fine, like the trigger.

Sorry man. This may be relevant to your interests:
Here's my V2 .300BLK shooting subsonics thru my YHM Sidewinder 9mm can with adapter. It's really hard to convey how suppressed sounds on video. It sounds like an air rifle in person. Listen to how loud my steps are compared to the shot.


https://youtu.be/oEUAxm7qxtc

[BigAlofPa.]

I bought a 44 mag hunter last night. Hope to shoot it today.

[wbbh]

I've got on in .44 Magnum. My has chamber has a lot of freebore so I tried increasing the OAL and accuracy jumped significantly.

[BigAlofPa.]

Thanks for the tip wbbh. My 240 grain Summers enterprises boolets i load long.

[BigAlofPa.]

Zeroed it in 50 yards. Load 200 grain Missouri bullet coated cast. 10 grains unique.

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[8uck5nort]

I kinda wanted to try something different with mine and bought an Optima thumbhole stock for it from CVA. Fits perfectly. https://cva.bpishopping.com/shop/stocks/optima/optima-th-buttstock.html

https://i.imgur.com/wUZnwZA.png

I just picked up my first CVA rifle. V2 scout in 35 Whelen. I was wanting to do the same thing and upgrade to a thumbhole stock. When you order one from them does it come with everything you need to do a swap or are other parts also required?

[steve urquell]

I just picked up my first CVA rifle. V2 scout in 35 Whelen. I was wanting to do the same thing and upgrade to a thumbhole stock. When you order one from them does it come with everything you need to do a swap or are other parts also required?
It's just the bare stock.
I remember the factory bolt being too long and i added a stack of washers to make up the difference. I think you have to take your pistol grip cap off and switch it over as well.

[steve urquell]

Man, I wish we could get CVA to import the Bergara BA13 offerings available overseas. BA13 take-down in .357 mag with wood camo stocks.

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[catncarp]

I have a Hunter in 44 mag and a scout in 44 mag with camo stock, also a scout in 444
here are two targets with cast bullets at 50 Yards pics are my hunter and scout in 44mag

[popper]

Think I got the scope issue settled for the CVA BO. Scope was fine on 30/30, bushy 3x9, not the best. Really had to play with the burris mounts to get here, hopefully it was just my shooting. Ammo was loaded for my pistol - more work to do. Upper by 9&10 is 110 HJ, rest are mixed 145 & 170gr PB 15 & 1800 fps. Shot with caldwell front & rabbit ear rear bag this time.
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[BigAlofPa.]

A little update on mine. Had it out the other day. The 240 grain cast loaded long would not group tight. I re-crimped them at the upper grove now. I'll try them and see. My 200 grain cast and 240 grain copper plated hollow points group well.

[popper]

Changed scope, did mucho better. 277122

[Three Bears]

Does anyone have a CVA take down case I could buy? Have Scout V2 44. Called CVA last year and asked to talk to the Product manager stated he didn’t take calls. Was asking for take down case they no longer make. I would like to have one to make design improvements on and sell them. As you know the Scout has the forearm lever to “ take” down like the old model short.