Description
There is something refreshing about a rifle with one job. The Scout TD is a break-action single shot chambered in .450 Bushmaster, one of the best straight-wall deer cartridges going, and it keeps things about as simple as a centerfire rifle gets. Cock the hammer, press the trigger, and let that big .45 caliber bullet do the work. Inside typical whitetail distances it hits with real authority, and the single shot format has a way of making you slow down and place that first round where it counts.
The Scout TD Breaks Down Without Tools
The TD in the name stands for takedown, and this is where the rifle earns its keep. It comes apart quickly with no tools, which means it stows in a pack, behind a truck seat, or in a small case without a fight. Hunters who hike deep, hop in a boat, or just like keeping a capable rifle tucked away at camp will appreciate how little room it takes up. When it is time to hunt, it goes back together just as fast and you are ready to go.
Built for Ugly Weather, Dressed for the Blind
This version wears FDE Cerakote over a stainless steel barrel and receiver, a combination that handles rain, snow, and sweaty palms far better than a plain blued gun. The Duck Camo synthetic stock is lightweight, fully ambidextrous, and finishes off a rifle that looks as good in the field as it holds up there. The 20 inch barrel keeps the whole package short and quick to point in a shooting house or ground blind.
Ready for Glass and a Can
A Picatinny rail comes mounted on the receiver, so adding a scope or red dot is about as easy as it gets. The muzzle is threaded too, which leaves the door open for a brake to tame recoil or a suppressor to knock the bark off that big bore. Simple, tough, packable, and chambered for a cartridge that flat out works on deer. Hard to argue with that.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA)
- Model: Scout TD (Takedown)
- Manufacturer Part Number: CR4443D
- UPC: 043125002382
- Action: Break-Action Single Shot
- Caliber: .450 Bushmaster
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 20 in
- Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
- Muzzle: Threaded
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
- Stock: Duck Camo Synthetic, Ambidextrous
- Optics Mounting: Picatinny Rail (Factory Installed)
- Safety: Hammer Block
- Takedown: Tool-Free Disassembly
What’s Included
- CVA Scout TD .450 Bushmaster rifle with factory-installed Picatinny rail
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CVA Scout TD come with sights or a scope?
It does not include iron sights or an optic, but the receiver comes with a Picatinny rail already installed. That means you can bolt on a scope or red dot with standard rings or mounts right out of the box. Most folks pair it with a mid-power scope since the .450 Bushmaster is at its best inside 200 yards or so.
How does the takedown feature work on the Scout TD?
The barrel separates from the stock and receiver without any tools, and the whole process takes just a moment once you have done it a time or two. Broken down, the rifle fits in a short case or pack, which makes it a favorite for camp guns, boats, and hunters covering ground on foot. Reassembly is just as quick, so you are not fumbling around when it is time to hunt.
Is the muzzle on this Scout TD threaded for a suppressor or brake?
Yes, this model ships with a threaded muzzle, so it accepts a muzzle brake or a suppressor with the right thread mount. A brake goes a long way toward taming .450 Bushmaster recoil in a lighter rifle like this, and a suppressor takes a lot of the sting out of the muzzle blast as well.
Is .450 Bushmaster a good deer cartridge in a 20 inch barrel?
Absolutely. The .450 Bushmaster was designed to burn its powder efficiently in shorter barrels, so a 20 inch tube gives up very little in the way of real-world performance. Inside typical whitetail distances that heavy .45 caliber bullet delivers serious energy, and it has become one of the most popular straight-wall options for deer hunters.





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