CVA Scout "Take Down" 6.5 Creedmoor - Out of the Box Accuracy

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Our first look at the CVA Scout TD in 6.5CM. This is a really nice pack rifle. We will be doing some more testing on the rig coming soon. Thanks for watching, sharing, liking and subscribing!

[@dustinmccain1215]

I have one in 6.5 and 350 Legend. Love em! Under inch groups 100yds and my triggers measured 2.7 and 2.8 Lb out the box. I may not even pull my bolt guns out again

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Hello ,I have a question to ask? ,how good does ur 350 legend and 6 .5 Creedmoor shoot if u don't mind me asking?

[@dustinmccain1215]

@@chastekirkpatrick9414 Fantastic. Shot a deer at 250yd with the 6.5 last yr dropped in tracks. 350 Legend is great also I would recommend it out to 150-175yds being as far as Id want to shoot an animal with it. Both guns dead accurate, I didnt even pick up my trusty bolt guns last season

[@russellkeeling9712]

In 2019 I used my CVA Scout II elk hunting. It is a .444 Marlin and I made a 266 yard shot. The elk did not take another step. The shot passed completely through the elk from top of shoulder and out the bottom. With a handload (not maximum) the 240 gr. bonded bullet left the barrel at 2415 fps. If your scout is like mine it has a wonderful trigger.

[@ChuckinTV]

Yeah the CVA trigger is nice

[@rex8958]

I saw one in 444 a couple months back and damn I wish I would have got it, seems like a great cartridge

[@currituck]

Just bought a new one in 444. Cant wait to hit the beach!

[@joshpittman6021]

For a 250 dollar rifle it’s a shooter.! Much more expensive guns that want shoot as good with factory ammo. Great review.!

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Hello again ,I just wanted to thank you. A great video 2 ,I took my cva 6.5 Creedmoor rifle out deer hunting earlier and killed and dropped a nice 11 point buck with mine ,thank u again sir

[@swampysanta5445]

my neighbor he bought up his 270 to sign in for him, he had 3 new boxes of 130 grain of remmingtons, when i was sighting it in and i could hear the difference of the power charges by shaking them, so i got the chrony out and shot a few, well they chrony 300fps spreads on them. later that night ended up pulling all the remmington bullets out and measured everything and most of the powder charges was 8 grain spreads worse one was 15 grains off!

[@Jacob-si1xx]

I love your videos - great shooting and lots of fun. I have an advice on shooting that gun. A super lightweight gun like the one you test here were ment to be held hard and not in a crossarm position. You can se the muzzle flip on the video wich will produce larger groups and flyers. Try to hold the forend with your left hand. Grip it hard and pull it down and backwards. Your right hand holds the pistolgrip firmly but not to tight - you trigger finger should be able to manipulate the trigger slowly and easy. Now the difficult part is to maintain this setup through out the hole process, before, during and after the shot... it takes a lot of practice to master but it will award you in the end when shooting lightweight rifles. There is more to it than i describe but this will give you results from a bench...

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

Yep

[@bouchardmark]

Thanks dude . I love your rewiews keep em comming . 👍✌️

[@jeffreyjuneau1959]

Cva scout 35 Whelen stainless steel barrel with muzzle break, vortex optics Crossfire 11, 3x9x50 v-brite illuminated on Amazon $199.00, lifetime warranty also..great for pre-dawn and dusk with 11 brightness adjustments..

[@larryalexander4833]

I haven't same rifle in 35 rem. And the hunter series in 44 mag. Both shoot accurately. The 44 even tho a cheaper of the two in cost shoots very accurate . Great trigger for the price point .

[@mrd7067]

Still wish they came with night iron sights.

[@darrylchristiansen6021]

Do they still make it in 6.5 Creedmoor

[@chriswilson5657]

I have the same rifle. My results with the Remington cor-lokt and the Hornady American Whitetail pretty much mirror yours. Something about that 129 gr Hornady the rifle just doesn't like. I've found that the 140 gr. Federal Fusion is pretty consistent, producing groups under 1.25" more often than not. Recently picked up some 131 gr and 156 gr S&B soft points. I'm really curious to see how the rifle will handle/shoot the 156 gr soft point. It could make for an interesting hog load.

[@ChuckinTV]

chris wilson Thanks keep us posted.

[@chriswilson5657]

Finally was able to get to the range and shoot the 131 gr and 156 gr softpoints by S&B. The 131 gr didn't do half bad with groups running around 1.25 inches. The 156 gr load was running around 1.5 inches on average. Not bad but not great either. I've been able to run almost two full boxes of the 140 gr S&B soft points through my Scout and I will say that the rifle seems to really like that load. It's produced several sub 1 inch groups with most running just a hair over an inch. The last group the other morning using the 140 gr load was right under 2.25 inches at 200 yards. With hunting season not too far off, I may just stick with the 140 gr sp to see how the do on game.

[@russellkeeling9712]

I have read that the 6.5 Creedmor was built with the idea of using 139 to 145 grain bullets. I don't know if that is correct but my books sow the ballistics right with those weights but the longer heaver bullet will have a better sectional density thus giving a higher BC which I suppose should increase accuracy. Then it's a matter of the other components.

[@deanflewelling210]

Does the finish ever tarnish on it and if so what do you use to keep it up kept? Great video

[@ChuckinTV]

Yeah, even stainless can get spots of rust sometimes. I like to wipe my guns off with a microfiber and I lightly oil them with Rem Oil or something similar. Barricade is good too.

[@kweeks10045]

Beware!!!!! I have a CVA Stalker with a Bergara barrel. I have just under 300 rounds through it. I usually shoot Hornady Light Mags out it. No problems and accurate until 250 or so rounds. Then it started getting flyers and then erratic groups over 8”. Of course I’m checking screws, scope, mount etc. Then I notice the barrel moving side to side slightly in the action. Not up and down, so you really don’t notice when it’s sitting in the bags. I called CVA and they said the GUN is just worn from shooting. I asked to send it in for service and they stated that they can’t fix it. The guy just said sorry and said good luck. After 300 rounds of factory ammo??????? I have a 1932 BRNO that is still amazing and still is factory stock. CVA will never see another dime from me.

[@ratagris21]

Wow that suc big time.

[@rex8958]

What caliber? I have a cheap single shot 12gauge shotgun I bought new and have easily 1500 rounds through it, many heavy loads, everything is tight like from factory. Crazy that yours is giving you that much wiggle in it

[@KolyaNickD]

Wonder if a bergara is better... shame if you really have to spend several 1000s on a merkel or blaser kiplauf rifle

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Hello ,I have a question for you? Can that rifle shoot up to a 1000 yards ?

[@deerhearse]

Mine is in 44 magnum and it's a tack driver!

[@garydavis2265]

I recently got 243 td. When changing loads or different bullet weights the point of impact would change dramatically (6") horizontally. The groups themselves were were fairly round shaped. Have you experienced this,?

[@mikesideburns9791]

Great video. I have a question: what is your current favorite cartridge? You seem to be using a 6.5 Creedmoor a lot lately and in the past you used .243 and 22-250 more. Thanks

[@ChuckinTV]

We like to change it up. We have a lot of 300WM and 7mm RM as well. I will say I favor taking the 6.5 and 22-250 over any other cartridges.

[@calvin6212]

Have a question? Where did u buy this gun from?

[@russellkeeling9712]

What do you plan to use this rifle for when carrying it around in a pack? I seems the scope is awful big for a pack rifle. How much does the rifle weigh?

[@russellkeeling9712]

Sorry, I hadn't watched the whole video before making the above comment.

[@wtxoutdoors4493]

Any chance you would be willing to sell that rifle? I have been looking for one and I can't even find it on the secondary market. Thanks

[@FallenLeafOutdoors]

Man great video.I HAVE SEARCHED FOR THE 6.5 V2 AND CANNOT FIND IT ANYWHERE in the stainless you decide to sell this shoot me a message.

[@russellkeeling9712]

On your scope, is it a first or second focal plan and what power setting were you using @ 100 yards?

[@ChuckinTV]

24x and it is a FFP. I only used this scope for the accuracy testing

[@michaelmeredith1543]

Fun little rifles. I want one in 300blk.

[@ChuckinTV]

That would be cool. Super short 16.5" barrel. It would be about 8 inches shorter than this 6.5

[@petebentley3156]

I have one and a 243 and I love them both to now,i did put a muzzle brake on my 300 blackout and on my 234 and they both shoot 100 % better with the muzzle brake to help the recoil now!!!!!

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

How long is the barrel on that break barrel there chuckin??

[@ChuckinTV]

24 inches

[@billkilkelly2271]

Very good video I too like CVA RIFLES

[@shanegibb997]

Nice gun & very nice scope 👍

[@bobbygreen2291]

I would buy the Remington core loc and never look back ,, plenty good enough for a deer hunt.

[@ChuckinTV]

Agreed

[@DanielHunterUSA]

Is that interchangeable barrels ?

[@ChuckinTV]

They don't advertise them as so. So I would assume not. Although, I don't know why they didn't make them that way.

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Hello again ,I have another question to ask u, is the forearm on ur Creedmoor rifle lose or it suppose to be lose like mine is alil lose ?

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Just asking?

[@ChuckinTV]

You can tighten the fit by loosening the nut on the part of the barrel where it latches. Sorry for the lack of the technical name. It doesn’t take much to make it too tight. Also doesn’t take much to make it loose. It just takes some playing around with.

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

What tool u use ?

[@ChuckinTV]

@@chastekirkpatrick9414 it’s just a hex nut. It’s adjustable by hand

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Ok thank u

[@harlanwilks4014]

Where did you get it/order it

[@TommyboyGTP]

I'd give the rest of the ammo after shooting the S&B another shakedown from a cold barrel. Maybe do it in a series of videos shooting 5 shot groups then letting the barrel cool completely off then doing it from a cold barrel again, just to see if there's any difference between doing that and from the hot barrel.

[@ChuckinTV]

I agree. I kind of blasted through them fairly quickly. I'll take my time tomorrow, but it will have to be off camera. The problem with filming these is the pressure of leaving the camera recording. I will be doing some handload tests tomorrow as well.

[@TommyboyGTP]

@@ChuckinTV i know the feeling when i start shooting i don't want to stop lol

[@tonyh8055]

Po

[@Levichilton93]

what rings are needed to the weaver rail. do picatanny rings work?

[@ChuckinTV]

These are vortex picatinny rings attached

[@mattm.3562]

How far away are you shooting the targets?

[@ChuckinTV]

100 yards

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Hey may I ask u where u bought that rifle at ,I want to buy one but can't find one ,can u help me out?

[@ChuckinTV]

I got mine from Gunbroker

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Ok thank you sir , been trying to find one but no luck yet , I'm a big fan of cva rifles myself ,I got one cva scout rifle chambered in a 350 legend now I want a 6.5 Creedmoor like the one u got lol

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Hello ,I just wanted to thank you again for ur help bud ,I got one from gunbroker just like u did and can't wait to try it out this hunting season, thank u sir

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

One more question, do u know where I can get some of those seller and bellet bullets ?

[@ChuckinTV]

@@chastekirkpatrick9414 that sir, I couldn’t tell ya unfortunately

[@rodneyharrison7107]

Add a suppressor I want see how much it brings the sound down.

[@ChuckinTV]

I would if I could. Can't have them in NY though

[@johnharr9707]

Mine shoots the 165 boat tails the best Federal. Now let's see it smoking out on some chucks!

[@ChuckinTV]

308?

[@johnharr9707]

Yes. You haven't ever seen them? Federal Premiums.

[@BrunoRodrigues-qg4zu]

What magnification were you shouting with?

[@ChuckinTV]

24x. No reason not to.

[@BrunoRodrigues-qg4zu]

Chuckin' I’m wondering if you had shot with a lower magnification you would have improved grouping.

[@shitsngiggles8371]

@@BrunoRodrigues-qg4zu why would that help?

[@BrunoRodrigues-qg4zu]

lego myeggo when you look on higher magnification there are more perception to the shooter of the trembling on the reticule while you hold the rifle. On lower magnification that trembling is not so evident, and therefore you shoot with better confidence.

[@shitsngiggles8371]

@@BrunoRodrigues-qg4zu lmfao that's a good one. So you are more steady on lower magnification huh yeah that's just an optical allusion when you zoom all the way in you can see just how unsteady you really are that's why shooters trying to shoot the tightest groups are always zoomed all the way in. Just ask f-class and bench rest competitive shooters

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

Also how much did that rifle go for?

[@ChuckinTV]

I got it for 250$ on a no reserve auction. They usually run around 350$

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

Chuckin' maybe cost more then that here in AK

[@Yelladog78]

I've had (2) cva hunters & (1) scout me nor anyone else could get them to group. They'd shoot 2-3 real close then crazy fliers no matter the brand. I hate that because they're good looking guns

[@bobbygreen2291]

The most accurate bullet in that gun is 95 grain hornady vmax,,with reloader 16 underneath

[@yomomma107]

These guns get there best accuracy with 180 gr.ammo imho

[@Mark-fr8il]

For a $375 rifle, not too shabby.

[@bobmcbob9603]

By the sounds of it a person should clean out the scope mounts and locktite them.

[@Mex_the_Fox]

That Accuracy suxx 😩

[@ChuckinTV]

I mean, kinda.

[@skinsandscales1290]

Well any accuracy can suck on any rifle without a proper inspection of the bore and crown

[@Mex_the_Fox]

@@ChuckinTV I own a Bergara BA13 and I was pretty disappointed by the accuracy... Finally I found some ammo that Diva would like, but sometimes still the shots are all over the place... Thinking about selling it...

[@mattd8411]

Very unsatisfied with mine. Had my stainless steel rifle less than one month and outside 4 times not in any rain and it has black tarnish all over it. I sent it in to get a so called expert to look at it and say they don't cover rust but sent a coupon. Like I want another POS rifle I'll never buy another cva or support such unprofessional products I suggest someone put 100 more bucks and buy a browning or winchester. Very poor quality products and very poor customer service. What rifle looks like that in a month? It's not rust at all. I had several gun dealers and machinests look at it and they all say its a poor quality finish.

[@jasoncastner7406]

Good excuse to paint it camo or whatever color u want.

[@LloydTracy-h6r]

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[@ivanribolovac2469]

This is copy paste from Bergara BA-13!!! The same gun!

[@michaelthompson7570]

Pos in my view

[@jamesgibson3557]

Let's be honest. There's a reason why these rifles are only 300-400 bucks. Cheap made, quality control sucks. Guess you get what you pay for.

[@jonathanm1854]

Looks like a $400 rifle shooting like crap. Color me shocked. Why not buy a Ruger American for a little more and have a cheap gun that shoots

[@StevenShifler]

Those groups suck

[@jamesgibson3557]

Let's be honest. There's a reason why these rifles are only 300-400 bucks. Cheap made, quality control sucks. Guess you get what you pay for.

[@skinsandscales1290]

Barrel quality on these rifles is phenomenal

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx481]

So let's hear it. What is so cheap about them? Inquiring-minds-want-to-know before they buy.