CVA Cascade: What makes it so good?

[@commandZee]

I've never looked into CVA until now. After a little internet searching, it looks like they offer some reasonably priced models with some attractive features. Thanks for the review!

[@oweny7115]

I just ordered one of these in 6.5 creedmoor as my first hunting rifle. Your gun reviews really helped me find the right gun with the features I was looking for. Thank you!!

[@aberhan]

Bought one earlier this year in 308, absolutely no complaints, accurate and reliable. Clip magazine works flawlessly, no feeding issues. Since I am already familiar with Bergara I had good expectations for the The CVA Cascade, not disappointed.

[@GhostRider-kw7zi]

I was curious did you end up mounting the scope on the two piece rail that comes installed or did you go with a one piece rail? Thanks for the info

[@Zulu55far]

CVA is made by the parent company Bergara in Spain.

[@almostontimehero5415]

The low price and all the features the Cascade has makes it tempting. I got a 24" 13lbs Xbolt and after 5 years of hauling that beast through the mountains and hills, I want something small, lite simple and handy. My shoulders can only take another 5yrs of pain before the socket pops.

[@seuthsayer]

Same here

[@guns4funfreedomkeeper999]

I have a similar rifle. I think mine is a CVA Cascade Veil Tactical or something like that. In 308, it shoots 150 grain bullets well. It doesn’t like anything over 165 grains that I have tried so far. It shot 4” groups with 178 grain Hornaday. Consistantly shoots 3/4” with 150 grain SST by Hornady. I should mention, the first one I bought had a very badly twisted/bent stock. I called their warrantee department and they sent me another stock right away.

[@jesseguerrero6631]

I have the SB in 223. Got it for $550usd from sportsman’s. I’m still new to the hobby but this rifle makes it easy to shoot tight groups.

[@theguywithbeardgunsandgear]

I think the CVA barrels are made by Bergara, if it is I wonder if the groupings will tighten once a “break in” is complete. I’m surprised the heavier stuff (140gr) doesn’t group better with the 1:8 twist, my B-14 loves the heavy 6.5 CM (.58” 143 ELD-X) maybe the harmonics are a bit different with the 18” barrel. Great content keep it coming.

[@dallasweber7692]

All I Purchase Is Savage 110 Tactical Rifle & Cascades With Fluted Barrel. Oversized Fluted Bolt Knob Throw. These Rifles Are Accurate & Dependable & Most People Can Purchase 4-5 Of These To An Expensive Christensen Or Springfield Waypoints. Savage & CVA’s Will Do It All Well.

[@MattC-eo6ep]

Very nice rifle and a fantastic value. Thanks for the video.

[@HunterRuss25]

Great rifles for the money!

[@shane4176]

I wonder if Bergara makes the barrels?

[@lesa9675]

Yes they do

[@hendrikkiliaan7639]

CVA Barrels made in Spain…..I just saw a Ron Spomer podcast visiting a Bergara/CVA joint venture showcasing and shooting new rifles of both makers. May be CVA barrels are Bergara barrels.

[@ItalianShooter01]

It’s so good because Dikar owns Bergara and CVA lol

[@mr.mr.3301]

I often wonder if things get more accurate due to the barrel breaking in especially with button rifle barrels

[@mintberrycrunch3867]

So you said this is within your top two budget rifles, what’s the other one?

[@darrelldowns7437]

Canyou review the xt version also

[@lesa9675]

I love the CVA Cascade, I have several. I would recommend you try the new Savage Axis PRO, it just came out in August. 500 in the US.

[@vtecharrys.6981]

Does that mean you like the Savage Axis PRO better than your CVA's? Please explain.

[@lesa9675]

@vtecharrys.6981 NO, it means I have both, I LOVE both guns. The CVA is 200.00 dollars more than the Savage AXIS PRO where I live. But if you don't have the extra money, because of the economy, give the Savage AXIS PRO a look. I shot .483 groups with the Savage using NORMA Evostrike 139 grain. I don't know about you but that is pretty good shooting at 100 yards. But this is just my opinion.

[@lesa9675]

Forgot to say my guns are in 30-06

[@vtecharrys.6981]

@@lesa9675 Thanks for clarifying. I have a Savage 110 and I get 1/2 MOA with once in a while when I do my part with the ammo it likes, and it is a solid sub-MOA shooter with almost 1/2 the diff. ammo I tested, and Norma is 1 of them. I have had good luck with Norma in other calibers too. I have not tried Norma's non-lead rounds yet like the Evostrike. A friend is looking to me to recommend a bolt gun that's no more than $500. I 've been trying to steer him towards the 110 which is more expensive, but if the Axis Pro is around 5 bills and has the Accu-trigger (that the 110 has), I may recommend that to him, after I do some more research on it :-) I already told him not to get the Ruger American II that he was considering, because a couple of guys at the range are going crazy with theirs. 1 of them has a problem with the magazines, and the other with erratic/inconsistent accuracy, but I was not impressed with the accuracy of either one of their American II's at the range in 308 and .270. I think 1.5 MOA was the best I 've seen them shoot with factory ammo, which is fine for hunting and what they use them for.

[@Yelladog78]

Bergara learned how to make the barrels from Ed Shilen. CVA uses Bergara barrels that's why they shoot so good

[@christophercarere5703]

In Canada, we are not allowed suppressors. Is that Correct Epik Arms?

[@Beastcoast111]

Yes, we cannot get them

[@TroyTownsend-k5j]

I am wondering if shorter barrels really are so much more handier in the field that hunters are willing to give up velocities, as well I am also wondering are silencers so good at not scaring away game that they along with short barrels seem to becoming more popular, or is it all Prepper, or self defense driven? I purchased a 18 inch Ruger Predator with an 18 inch barrel in 308 win because I originally wanted to experience what it was like to have an inexpensive handy dandy. I later learned that 308' despite reports that they have been doing so, is not the best choice for killing Elk past 200 yds. I will mostly hunt deer in my area but an occassional Elk wonders into our area, so to compensate I plan to get a longer barrel and use copper bullets, in case I stumble across one.unless of course there is logical evidence that handiness and not scaring game away is really so important to warrant to make the changes and I just decide to use my rifle for deer only purposes. Another good video, love the Epic Arms sweater I got from CDN Thanks.

[@HazardousRob]

Yes, having your barrel not stick up above your head and getting caught on everything while in the back forty or in the mountains makes a huge difference. If youre just walking 30 feet to your blind then no, obviously it doesn't. Velocity isnt everything, I still get plenty of performance out of a 20" 7prc with a 5inch can attached. 308 is kind of a bad example, because its already an anemic round from the start. And yes, when you take a shot at 400-600 yards, and the deer/elk goes down.. many times (not every time) the rest of the herd just looks confused rather than scattering and allows for you to fill another tag. If you're not hunting past 200 yards, then you will probably see little benefit to any of this, unless you get a longer/heavier can that allows better suppression at closer distances. It's also nice to not have to worry about ear protection on a hunt

[@TroyTownsend-k5j]

@@HazardousRob Very sound explanation, I appreciate it. In hindsight CVA manufactures a Scout Rifle in their S-80 model that would suit the purpose of a Hunter/ protection rifle. ( as well an earlier scout model) SO CVA would have no benifit of producing the Cascade with protection in mind. Thanks. I would like to see Epic Arms do a video on CVA's new S-80 model.

[@almostontimehero5415]

Most "use" cases are any where from 50-300 yards. I'm not saying people dont hunt at 600+ yards but for most normal people like me. Deer, turkey and Elk are 99% of real use cases.

[@sysadmin4518]

Anyone know what grain that USA Ready cartridge was?

[@EpikArms]

140gr

[@sysadmin4518]

@@EpikArms thanks my brother from a Canadian mother

[@michaelmaris7]

If I put the athlon 6-24x50 on this same rifle, would I have to purchase A 20 MOA rail, or would I be able zero it fine without having to purchase an additional rail?

[@EpikArms]

you would be fine with a 0 or 20 moa rail

[@GhostRider-kw7zi]

Sir I had a question. If I set up my scope on the two piece rail that comes installed on the rifle, I’m assuming the two piece rail is 0Moa? Will that limit the range of the rifle since the scope is also 0Moa? I usually run a 20moa rail. Thanks for your time.

[@EpikArms]

Hey ghostrider, in theory yes it limits your scopes travel. If this is a dedicated long range rifle or competition rifle 20 would be strongly recommended. If it's a hunting rifle it's less likely you would really need to dial over 20 moa.

[@GhostRider-kw7zi]

@@EpikArms Thanks as always sir, I really appreciate you getting back to me. Have a good weekend.

[@fx4fxnytro]

I always liked their muzzleloaders. Affordable, well made, and accurate.

[@kitsune4635]

which Winchester USA Ready ammo did you use exactly to get that tight group?

[@EpikArms]

@kitsune4635 this one winchester.com/Products/Ammunition/Rifle/USA-Ready

[@kitsune4635]

@@EpikArms 125 or 140 grain?

[@abbeybremner4162]

Im a tikka shooter but wow im pretty impressed with that rig. Do they come in south paw for lefties

[@GhostRider-kw7zi]

Great review sir. All the ones I've seen online look like they have the smaller bolt knob. Is there a certain model that comes with the larger bolt knob? Thanks again.

[@EpikArms]

yes the 18" barrel version or the SB version

[@GhostRider-kw7zi]

@@EpikArms Understood, thanks again.

[@GhostRider-kw7zi]

I was curious if you had heard about any reviews on the .300 Win Mag version of the Cascade SB with the 20-inch barrel? Can't find any reviews at all anywhere.

[@teej017]

The XT version also comes with the bigger bolt knob.

[@teej017]

Cva cascade vs Ruger American gen 2? I've watched both your reviews, but what would your opinion be on those two against each other? I'm looking at 350L. Thanks! Love the unbiased reviews!

[@SomeoneStoleMyHandle]

When I went to my local store both examples they had there were gritty in cycling and trigger, popped bolt out and had terrible machining. Looked online and there is quite a bit of reports of spotty QC with gen 2 Americans, not sure what's going on with Ruger, I really like my gen 1 American and my M77, but am probably gonna go CVA or something else this time.

[@rainbow2710]

Nice looking rifle. Is the Spanish connection linked to Bergara, perhaps? Really admire lower price good quality guns, everyone can make a good $5000 rifle, but how many can make a good $1000 rifle? The Mauser M18 remains my favourite, but this CVA is interesting.

[@cjrodriguez34]

CVA is owned by Bergara, their distribution center is in Lawrenceville, Georgia (USA). They have Durasight, Powerbelt and Quake under their corporate umbrella. All CVA barrels are made by Bergara at the Dakar manufacturing plant (including carbon fiber, etc). CVA was its own company from 1971-1999, then it was acquired by Bergara. Ed Shilen (yes of Shilen Barrels) has an arrangement with Bergara and they consult him on their barrels.

[@224valk4]

Just got my CVA SB in 223 & working up loads. 36gr varmint grenades are showing promise. IM SAD ALLIANT DISCONTINUED POWER PRO VARMINT!!! WTF?

[@lmbear]

At the same price, I'd buy a Tikka.. A stainless one at that..

[@shauno7582]

This guy gets it ☺️

[@rtinferno998]

Agreed

[@michaeldavidblunt]

Poor man's Sako

[@shauno7582]

@@michaeldavidblunt hahahaha…

[@benjaminleatham1587]

This rifle is sub .5 moa with handloads.

[@bigeclipse718]

I was all in until the warranty. Firearms should have a transferable forever warranty for workmanship due to safety issues.

[@paulstoyek381]

Who are you kidding mate..We all know Canadians are taught the metric system..Are you a wanna be Southerner?😂😂 Great vid luv ur channel and appreciate you using the 'correct' units..

[@EpikArms]

lol thanks I flip flop between both units lol

[@sammartinez8084]

This is a great rifle but to much money 💰💰 and you need to go buy a wyb van Gard it costs less money and just as great 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏😁

[@EpikArms]

that rifle is on my list to pick up and review

[@JanetSmith-v5o]

Waelchi Prairie

[@giejoe0]

CVA # bergara

[@DohertyChloe-g9m]

Pollich Light

[@swampdonk3y712]

Canada sucks…. But I love your content.

[@lamarpye]

Canada is great, it’s the woke government that sucks

[@KatManDew931]

@@lamarpye The govt is elected and tolerated by the people. Like he said. Canada sucks.

[@MarcelinoOsborne-o2j]

Stoltenberg Fords

[@BethuneSander-m1r]

Zola Trail

[@joemisak7925]

Can you get some hunting ammo to shoot in that hunting rifle 🤣

[@luchacefox259]

Fail for gayness and lack of info. Do not recommend button slammed. 🎉

[@EpikArms]

@@luchacefox259 gayness.... LOOOOL

[@Se7enBeatleofDoom]

CVA cascade is a rifle that sounds like an anti-virus program.

[@michaelogden5093]

2 position safety... no thanks.

[@Possum3v]

I mean I’m not really impressed. I have ar15s that do better

[@EpikArms]

@@Possum3v factory barrels?

[@Possum3v]

@@EpikArms yes sir, I wish I could comment with pics. My 18 inch palmetto 223 wylde averages 0.5-0.75 5 shot groups with 75-77 grain stuff.y bear creek arsenal 6 arc does about the same with 105 bthp. And my 6.8spc isn’t a factory barrel but it’s averaging 0.8-1.1 with 120 sst. It’s an arperformance 3r scout profile barrel

[@EpikArms]

thats pretty incredible, i have 3 factory AR barrels on 3 different rifles and they generally doe someone between 2-3" groups. with 2 groups being sub moa and one 0.5 moa for 5 shot but thats after testing 21 different types of 223 ammo (various bullet weights)

[@Possum3v]

@@EpikArms thank you, I wish I had better equipment to actually film gun content like you do. Love your vids btw

[@EpikArms]

yeah my current stuff is pretty pricey, but i used to do it with a go pro hero 5 back then. now i use a Nikon P1000 and a Sony ZV1, and i dont need anything else