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Any experience with CVA Scout?
Posted on 11/4/24 at 4:24 pm
Posted on 11/4/24 at 4:24 pm
Looking for a rifle for my son (10, no pics) probably in 350 legend. Pretty much narrowed it down to the CVA and Ruger American Gen 2. CVA is a couple hundred cheaper but I have 0 experience with CVA
Not looking to spend a ton, as I'll probably need to get him something else in a couple years.
Not looking to spend a ton, as I'll probably need to get him something else in a couple years.
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Posted on 11/4/24 at 4:25 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Been having my 35 whelen for 6 years. Got the scout 2, solid rifle.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 4:36 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
They are awesome.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 4:38 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I bought one for son a few years ago in 7mm08. We ended up getting rid of due to light primer strikes . I sent it back to CVA twice and it still would do it randomly . It was a sweet little guy to carry in the woods.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 4:43 pm to pdubya76
That seems odd in a hammer fired gun.
I am surprised at how good the trigger feels in a cheap hammer fired rifle.
I am surprised at how good the trigger feels in a cheap hammer fired rifle.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 4:43 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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CVA Scout
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for my son (10
CVA is a great rifle. It depends on what caliber you choose.
Those crack barrel single shot rifles kick like hell in larger calibers.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 4:58 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I got the scout in 350 legend with SS barrel. Love that little gun. My 6 yr old shoots it
Posted on 11/4/24 at 4:59 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I would look at the ruger gen 2 in 308 or 7mmo8 unless you are needing straight wall. I bought my then 11 year old gen 2 ruger in 308 and its been great. Has muzzlebrake so hardly kicks.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 5:06 pm to pharmer
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I would look at the ruger gen 2 in 308 or 7mmo8 unless you are needing straight wall.
Don't need straight wall, just had it reommended by a few people with kids. We don't shoot over 200 yards so wanted to get him something that had a little thump without him flinching.
I considered 308 but if he can use this for 3-4 years I can step him all the way up into big boy calibers
Posted on 11/4/24 at 5:10 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
All three of my boys started with 7mmo8 and they handled it great. With a brake (which most gen 2’s already have ) it hardly kicks. I just love that caliber for deer. I liked it so much I bought my dad one in a BLR.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 5:11 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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That seems odd in a hammer fired gun.
I agree. I have several lever actions and never that issue until then.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 5:20 pm to pdubya76
350 legend is a great choice.
Especially at the ranges you’re talking about.
Especially at the ranges you’re talking about.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 7:17 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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This post was edited on 11/4/24 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 11/4/24 at 7:18 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I have 2 of them - a 44 mag and a 35 Remington. For what they are, they are worth every penny. Small, compact, and accurate. Love hunting with them out of a box or in the woods. And surprisingly a good stock trigger.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 7:39 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
.243 might be a little better choice, lot better ammo selection.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 7:41 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Impressed with the 35 whelen I borrowed from dad. Currently looking at 45-70 to justify another gun and potentially use for bear in Wyoming as well
Posted on 11/4/24 at 8:40 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Bergara barrels on the CVA Scouts.
I have two of the gen1 Ruger Americans and like them for what they are…a cheap, accurate, sloppy bolt, ugly rifle. I imagine the gen2 is better and the 3 position safety is a huge bonus.
I’d buy the Scout over the Ruger even if the Scout was a couple hundred more, making it the same as the Ruger.
I have two of the gen1 Ruger Americans and like them for what they are…a cheap, accurate, sloppy bolt, ugly rifle. I imagine the gen2 is better and the 3 position safety is a huge bonus.
I’d buy the Scout over the Ruger even if the Scout was a couple hundred more, making it the same as the Ruger.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 8:42 pm to SwampBooty
I have the Optima Elite in 45-70. It has a Bergara barrel and has killed plenty deer. Bought it off a guy for $250.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 8:43 pm to RoIITide
The ruger gen 2 has a last shot hold open that you have to take the mag out to close it again. Kind of strange
This post was edited on 11/4/24 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 11/5/24 at 7:29 am to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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Looking for a rifle for my son (10, no pics) probably in 350 legend. Pretty much narrowed it down to the CVA and Ruger American Gen 2. CVA is a couple hundred cheaper but I have 0 experience with CVA
Not looking to spend a ton, as I'll probably need to get him something else in a couple years.
I've never owned one but you can walk around any deer lease in the south east and almost everyone under 25 had one for their first deer rifle.
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