Single Shot Rifles

[JGR1949]

Anyone shooting a CVA Scout, no not a Bergara a scout appreciate your thoughts on this rifle, they have a good range of calibres in the US but don't see many here.

Can I also throw a Savage 219 none on the sale sites for some time

[Oldbloke]

Nothing wrong with singles.

IIRC someone I knew broke the "tang" (3-4 yrs ago) trying to open the action on a 308? Could be it's a weak extraction system.
But, to be fair I'm not 100%.

Suggest research it further. I don't want to put you off.

Just checked. It's CVA scout, 243

[Bugman]

Bring back the old Lithgow single shot!

[JGR1949]

The yank write ups on the CVA are pretty good but they are spoiled for choice.

I would love to find a Savage 219in 30-30 but again rare here but common in US, a single shot would work great for me now, The CVA appex I think it was called had interchangeable barrels if you could get them

[stihl88]

Got a Sturm Ruger No.1 in 45-70 Gov and absolutely love it. My third maybe second favourite firearm i own.

[Billo]

I have a CVA scout, was a originally a nice 44 Magnum when I bought it, had no use for a single shot 44 Magnum so I had it rebarreled to 500 S&W, I doubt animals can tell much difference

The trigger breaks at a crisp 2.5lbs and its an easy gun to carry in the field.

[JGR1949]

I am keen on on a CVA in 223 or 7-08 I see the new Bergara thumbhole stock model fluted stainless has hit a few shops but looks like only 308win so far,whats the recoil like on the 308win Bergara's

There was a tidy Ruger #3 22 hornet at last gun auction only made $800.00 plus the juice still a good price

[Oldbloke]

Go 308 or 223. Cheaper components.

[Oldbloke]

I am keen on on a CVA in 223 or 7-08 I see the new Bergara thumbhole stock model fluted stainless has hit a few shops but looks like only 308win so far,whats the recoil like on the 308win Bergara's

There was a tidy Ruger #3 22 hornet at last gun auction only made $800.00 plus the juice still a good price

Why bother with a 223? You have the 22 Savage Hi-power.

[bladeracer]

I am keen on on a CVA in 223 or 7-08 I see the new Bergara thumbhole stock model fluted stainless has hit a few shops but looks like only 308win so far,whats the recoil like on the 308win Bergara's

There was a tidy Ruger #3 22 hornet at last gun auction only made $800.00 plus the juice still a good price

Why bother with a 223? You have the 22 Savage Hi-power.

I think both cartridges are very similar, but the Hi-Power has no factory options, and extremely limited bullet choice for reloading.

[JGR1949]

Thanks old bloke I did need a reality check lol

[Oldbloke]

Umm, and why a single? (Nothing wrong with them)
What's wrong with a BA?

[JGR1949]

Just an itch mate, always liked single shot rifles if I ever got another rifle that's what I would get

[Oldbloke]

Fair enough

[bladeracer]

I am keen on on a CVA in 223 or 7-08 I see the new Bergara thumbhole stock model fluted stainless has hit a few shops but looks like only 308win so far,whats the recoil like on the 308win Bergara's

There was a tidy Ruger #3 22 hornet at last gun auction only made $800.00 plus the juice still a good price

I'm a 7mm-08 fan. I doubt there is any measurable difference in recoil between 7mm-08 and .308 with similar bullet weights at similar velocities. A full-power 100gn 7mm-08 though will have less felt recoil than a full-power 200gn .308 round in the same rifle.

Yes, if you can find a Ruger for under $1000 grab it.

[Maxjon]

Go the Martini, best single shot!!

[mickb]

I was tempted to get a CVA imported in 444 marlin. They have the 25" barrel and long throated you can push them like a 450/400nitro. Alternatively get a CVA in 44mag and ream it to 444 marlin.The barrel is shorter with the 44mag though, 22"