Single Shot Mountain Rifle Build: CVA Scout

[Pdzoller]

What's your rough weight on this guy?

I’ll check. It’s not light but is very packable. I think after it’s finished it will be a little better. I’m mainly going to use it for a pack gun off my enduro. Of course that depends on how well it shoots. There is also storage inside the tube of the stock. Thinking I’ll probably put a little cleaning kit inside.

 

[Pdzoller]

What's your rough weight on this guy?

Little thing is a tank. 9lbs 5oz

 

[yycyak]

Thanks sir, appreciate it. Mine is "a tank" as well - It was over 9.5lbs with an LRHS on it. I switched to an SWFA fixed 10x, and that brought it to just over 8.5lbs.

So I guess if a guy is thinking of using on of these for a lightweight build.... maybe not so much.

They sure are darn compact though - Really enjoy packing it on the pack frame.

Little thing is a tank. 9lbs 5oz

 

[Pdzoller]

Took it out to see how it did with five different factory loads. Not picky. 1.75” was the largest, 1.25” was the smallest. Each was a five shot group. I think it’s promising. Hopefully they tighten up but I’m definitely not complaining. Got a machinist friend that is going to chop, thread and flute it. I’ll post pics when he’s done.

 

[WreckedRooster]

I had one in 300 blk out that I wish I wouldn't have got rid of. It was a lot of fun with sub sonics. At 16" with a suppressor, I could hold it with one hand to my side and it not touch the ground.

 

[Long Cut]

Thanks sir, appreciate it. Mine is "a tank" as well - It was over 9.5lbs with an LRHS on it. I switched to an SWFA fixed 10x, and that brought it to just over 8.5lbs.

So I guess if a guy is thinking of using on of these for a lightweight build.... maybe not so much.

They sure are darn compact though - Really enjoy packing it on the pack frame.

These rifles are “best” left in their factory configuration, aside from maybe chopping the barrel down to 16-18”. The adjustable stock mod ends up weighting more and costing several hundred dollars. That plastic factory stock weights like 6-8oz if memory serves me correct.

Adding a 25-30oz scope, bipod and 7” long suppressor is going to weight the gun down significantly.
These guns are “best” setup in my opinion, with fixed power SWFA’s, SWFA 3-9’s or ideally SWFA UL’s. An LVPO wouldn’t be a bad idea, either.

Again, mine with a 20” barrel, stock pouch loaded with ammo & pocket knife weighted in at 7.10#
Is that “ultra light”… no, but 7# is a practical hunting weight in my opinion.

 

[Pdzoller]

These rifles are “best” left in their factory configuration, aside from maybe chopping the barrel down to 16-18”. The adjustable stock mod ends up weighting more and costing several hundred dollars. That plastic factory stock weights like 6-8oz if memory serves me correct.

Adding a 25-30oz scope, bipod and 7” long suppressor is going to weight the gun down significantly.
These guns are “best” setup in my opinion, with fixed power SWFA’s, SWFA 3-9’s or ideally SWFA UL’s. An LVPO wouldn’t be a bad idea, either.

Again, mine with a 20” barrel, stock pouch loaded with ammo & pocket knife weighted in at 7.10#
Is that “ultra light”… no, but 7# is a practical hunting weight in my opinion.
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That’s a cool little setup!

Totally agree if using for a backpack rifle. As for my needs it’s being carried by my bike and I don’t intend on carrying it more than maybe a mile at most. Being compact, fairly quick to deploy and able to shoot with decent accuracy out to 500 is my goal with it. It’s a fun project that I currently enjoy tinkering with.