Description
The .204 Ruger was made for exactly this kind of rifle. Flat trajectory, almost zero recoil, and enough velocity to make hits on small targets way out there. CVA dropped it into the Cascade Varmint Hunter platform with a fluted, heavy-contour 20 inch barrel that soaks up heat during high-volume sessions, and that matters more than you'd think when the prairie dog town is busy and the barrel never gets a break. The muzzle comes threaded 5/8×24 with a protector installed, so adding a suppressor or brake down the road takes about thirty seconds.
A Cascade Built for Varmint Work
CVA borrowed the good stuff from its Long Range Hunter model and tuned it for the varmint field. The Kryptek Highlander synthetic stock has a flat, wide forend that rides bags and shooting rails the way a varmint rig should, plus an adjustable comb and a removable length-of-pull spacer so you can set it up to fit you instead of the other way around. The double-stack 10 round magazine keeps you in the action without hanging so far below the rifle that prone shooting gets awkward. Add the externally adjustable trigger and a two-position safety, and you have a rifle that feels dialed in from the first box of ammo.
Cascade Varmint Hunter Details That Earn Their Keep
The barreled action wears a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish, which shrugs off dew-soaked mornings and dusty truck beds better than traditional bluing ever will. A 20 MOA Picatinny rail comes installed from the factory, giving you extra elevation for stretching the .204 to the far edge of the field. At around 8.7 pounds, it has enough heft to settle down on target without being a burden to carry between setups. Whether you're thinning out a dog town, calling coyotes, or picking off groundhogs across an alfalfa field, this one was built with that exact job in mind.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA)
- Model: Cascade Varmint Hunter (VH)
- Manufacturer Part Number: CR4050
- UPC: 043125001880
- Caliber: .204 Ruger
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 20 inches, fluted heavy contour
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8×24 with thread protector
- Capacity: 10+1
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote barreled action
- Stock: Kryptek Highlander synthetic, adjustable comb and LOP
- Optics Mount: 20 MOA Picatinny rail, factory installed
- Trigger: Externally adjustable
- Safety: Two-Position
- Weight: Approximately 8.7 lbs
What’s Included
- CVA Cascade Varmint Hunter rifle
- One 10-round magazine
- Thread protector (installed)
- 20 MOA Picatinny rail (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CVA Cascade Varmint Hunter come with a scope rail?
Yes, it ships with a 20 MOA Picatinny rail already installed on the receiver. That extra built-in elevation is a nice touch for a .204 Ruger, since it gives your scope more adjustment room for longer shots across open country. All you need to add is rings and glass.
Is the barrel on the Cascade Varmint Hunter threaded for a suppressor?
It is. The 20 inch fluted barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 with a thread protector installed from the factory. That pattern fits most common suppressors and muzzle brakes, so you can run it bare or quiet it down without any gunsmithing.
Can I adjust the stock to fit me?
Yes, the Kryptek Highlander synthetic stock has an adjustable comb height so you can get proper eye alignment behind larger scopes, plus a removable spacer to change the length of pull. The flat, wide forend is also shaped to sit steady on bags and shooting rests, which is exactly what you want for varmint work.
What is the .204 Ruger version of the Cascade VH best suited for?
The .204 Ruger is a favorite for prairie dogs, groundhogs, and coyotes because it shoots extremely flat with almost no recoil, so you can spot your own hits through the scope. Paired with this rifle's heavy 20 inch barrel and 10 round magazine, it is built for long sessions where the shots keep coming. The mild recoil also makes it a fun rifle for newer hunters to shoot well.







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