#SundayGunday: CVA Cascade SR-80

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posted on October 27, 2024
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On this week's #SundayGunday, were checking out the CVA Cascade SR-80, a scout-style bolt action that stays remarkably true to the legendary Jeff Cooper’s initial intent for the platform.

With it’s classic, forward-mounted Picatinny rail for a long-eye relief scope or red dot, the SR-80 is a fast-handling and accurate rifle perfect for the big woods and traditional hunting distances. The injection-molded stock is finished in FDE with black web, for an understated and practical look. While its 14-inch length of pull is a tad longer than traditional, and particularly for a fast handling rifle, a one inch spacer between the stock and its Crushzone rubber recoil pad can be removed, to drop the length of pull significantly. The pistol grip has molded checkering for additional purchase on the already grippy stock, while three sling swivel studs allow the use of a sling and a bipod simultaneously.

CVA Cascade SR-80 Scout

Up top, a fully adjustable Williams peep site can be used, or easily removed for use as a ghost ring. The front sight post is elevation adjustable. The three-lug bolt uses a 70-degree bolt throw, and strips rounds from a proprietary CVA magazine, which can be had in long 10-round or flush-fit four-round variants. The Graphite Black Cerakoted Barrel is 18-inches long without the included muzzle brake, which is threaded onto the 5/8x24 TPI muzzle. The gun’s side-mounted safety, easily thumbed on or off, is two position, and does not lock the bolt, while trigger brake was just under 2.5 pounds. In terms of dimension, the 7.3-pound gun is a tad heavier than Colonel Cooper’s original idea of a scout rifle, but its length of right around a meter sans muzzle brake is right in line.

For more information on the CVA Cascade SR-80 Scout Rifle, which retails for $925, visit CVA.com, and for more #SundayGunday check out our playlist on YouTube, where all previous episodes are archived.

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