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The History of CVA

The CVA company was founded in 1971 under the full name Connecticut Valley Arms™. It quickly gained a reputation for making high-quality traditional side-lock muzzleloading rifles and DIY rifle kit assemblies.

Throughout the years, CVA has introduced several models of muzzleloaders like the CVA V2, CVA Accura, Optima, Wolf, and many others. In 1997, the company faced a significant challenge. A specific model of gun that they made in 1995 and 1996, sold under the name Apollo, had to be recalled due to safety incidents. In response to this situation, CVA took a responsible step by initiating a recall and settling most of the associated claims. As of now, about 96% of the approximately 55,000 recalled guns have been retrieved. Notably, outside of the Apollo model from 1995 and 1996, no other CVA gun has ever been recalled.

In recent years, the guns being sold under the CVA brand have undergone significant changes. Today, the barrels are made in the Bergara Barrels factory in Spain, which is owned by their parent company BPI Outdoors. This move allowed CVA to have deep insight into the production process, ensuring higher safety standards and tight quality control. As a result, current CVA guns are considered as safe as any other brands on the market, and the company maintains that the quality of their products matches, if not surpasses, that of their competitors.

Today, in 2023, CVA operates under the parent company BPI Outdoors, a group that owns several other brands including Bergara Rifles™, PowerBelt® Bullets™, Quake Industries™, and DuraSight™. They still focus primarily on manufacturing the high-quality muzzleloader rifles they are best known for; however, they also entered the bolt action business with the introduction of the Cascade centerfire model and continue to offer various kit assemblies.

CVA Center Fire Scout Rifle Review

The CVA Centerfire Scout is a single-shot, break-action rifle available in 10 different chamberings. In line with most CVA firearms, the Scout models are equipped with synthetic, ambidextrous stocks and hammer levers. The stocks have sling swivels preinstalled.

The Scouts come with Crush Zone rubber recoil pads and the barrels are available in two finishes: blued and stainless steel. Barrel lengths can vary between 508 mm (20-inch), 559 mm (22-inch), or 635 mm (25-inch), depending on the specific caliber.

The action on the Scout models operates similarly to the CVA break-barrel muzzleloaders. The lever, which is integrated into the trigger guard assembly, is pulled back to open the action. These models have an extractor for removing spent brass but spent cartridges must be manually removed from the receiver after firing as there is no ejector.

The upper portion of the Scout's receiver is drilled and tapped, designed for scope mounting. This mounting surface is compatible with the Optima V2 and Accura V2 models, meaning the same scope mounts will fit them.

CVA Centerfire Scout rifle, chambered for .45-70 Gov.

Figure 1: CVA Centerfire Scout rifle, chambered for .45-70 Gov. (Source: https://www.novatactical.ca/product/cva-scout-rifle-45-70govt-single-shot-blk-slv/)

CVA Centerfire Scout Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

.243 Win.
6.5 Creedmoor
7mm-08 Rem.
.300 Blackout
.35 Whelen
.350 Legend
.44 Mag.
.444 Marlin
.45-70 Gov.
.450 Bushmaster

The receivers of CVA Centerfire Scout rifles come with four holes for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes at the front and two at the rear end of the receiver.

The receiver of CVA Centerfire Scout rifle, chambered for .35 Whelen

Figure 2: The receiver of CVA Centerfire Scout rifle, chambered for .35 Whelen (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xcfEDCuzM)

Unfortunately, we were unable to find a picture of the bare receiver for the CVA Centerfire Scout rifle. Should you happen to own this rifle and would be willing to send us some photos of the bare mounting surface (without scope mounts installed), we kindly ask you to contact us at info@optics-trade.eu

Your help is greatly appreciated.

CVA Centerfire Scout

A: 21.9 mm

B: 20 mm

C: 21.9 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 8-40

R1: R12.7

R2: R12.7

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With CVA Centerfire Scout

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With CVA Centerfire Scout

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that share one-piece scope mounts with CVA Centerfire Scout are the following:

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With CVA Centerfire Scout

To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that share two-piece scope mounts with CVA Centerfire Scout are the following:

Best Scope Mounts for CVA Centerfire Scout

Fixed Scope Mounts for CVA Centerfire Scout

If you are looking for fixed bases for your CVA Centerfire Scout rifle, you might consider these Warne Maxima 2-piece bases. They are made from high-quality steel and come with a 10-year warranty.

Picatinny Rails for CVA Centerfire Scout

When choosing a Picatinny rail, one should always keep an eye on the distance between the holes on the rail. This aluminum EGW Picatinny rail made entirely in the USA is an excellent choice as it matches the receiver of the CVA Centerfire Scout rifle.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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