Description
The Cascade earned its reputation by shooting way above its price class, and the SR version takes that same action and builds it for the way a lot of us hunt now: short, threaded, and ready for a can. This 6.5 PRC model wears an 18 inch Bergara-made barrel with a 1:8 twist and 5/8×24 threads, so heavy-for-caliber bullets like the 143 grain ELD-X stabilize just fine and your suppressor spins right on. Hang a can on the end and you still have a rifle that handles like a carbine instead of a pole vault, which matters a lot more than people think when you are threading through timber or swinging on a deer from a box blind.
Why the Cascade SR Makes Sense in 6.5 PRC
The 6.5 PRC gives up a little velocity out of an 18 inch tube compared to a 24 inch barrel, but it still carries plenty of energy and a flat enough trajectory to handle deer, antelope, and elk-sized game at reasonable hunting distances. You keep the cartridge's excellent ballistic coefficients and mild recoil, and you gain a rifle that fits in a truck, on a pack, or in a saddle setup without fighting you. The 70 degree bolt throw cycles fast with room to spare under your scope, feeding from a flush-fit detachable magazine with 3+1 capacity.
Built for Weather, Fitted to You
CVA finished the barreled action in Graphite Black Cerakote to shrug off rain, snow, and sweaty palms, and wrapped the fiberglass-reinforced stock in Realtree Advantac Black with a grippy SoftTouch feel. A removable one inch spacer lets you shorten the length of pull for smaller frames or bulky winter layers, and dual front swivel studs let you run a sling and bipod at the same time. The trigger is adjustable from the factory, and a 0 MOA Picatinny rail comes installed so mounting glass takes minutes, not a weekend.
Cascade SR at the Range
CVA backs the Cascade line with an accuracy guarantee, and owner reports of sub-MOA groups with quality factory ammo are common across the platform. Screw on a suppressor, find the load your barrel likes, and this thing will hold up its end of the bargain all season.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CVA (Connecticut Valley Arms)
- Model: Cascade SR
- Manufacturer Part Number: CR3731
- UPC: 043125001637
- Caliber: 6.5 PRC
- Action: Bolt Action, 70 Degree Throw
- Barrel Length: 18 in
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8×24 with Thread Protector
- Capacity: 3+1, Detachable Flush-Fit Magazine
- Metal Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
- Stock: Synthetic, Realtree Advantac Black, SoftTouch Finish
- Length of Pull: Adjustable via Removable 1 in Spacer
- Trigger: Adjustable
- Safety: Two-Position
- Optics Mounting: 0 MOA Picatinny Rail Installed
What’s Included
- CVA Cascade SR rifle
- One detachable flush-fit magazine
- Thread protector
- 0 MOA Picatinny rail (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CVA Cascade SR 6.5 PRC ready for a suppressor out of the box?
Yes, that is the whole point of the SR model. The 18 inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 with a thread protector installed, so most common rifle suppressors and muzzle brakes attach directly. The shorter barrel keeps overall length manageable once a can is mounted.
Does 6.5 PRC lose much performance from an 18 inch barrel?
You will give up some velocity compared to a 22 or 24 inch barrel, typically in the range of a couple hundred feet per second depending on the load. That said, the 6.5 PRC starts with so much in the tank that it remains a very capable deer and elk cartridge at realistic hunting distances. High-BC bullets like the 143 grain ELD-X still fly flat and hit hard.
Can I adjust the trigger and length of pull on the Cascade SR?
Yes on both counts. The Cascade SR uses CVA's adjustable trigger, and the buttstock includes a removable one inch spacer so you can shorten the length of pull for smaller frames or heavy winter clothing. It is an easy way to get a proper fit without buying a new stock.
What scope mounts fit the CVA Cascade SR?
This model ships with a 0 MOA Picatinny rail already installed on the receiver, so any standard Picatinny rings will work. If you prefer a different base, the Cascade action shares its mounting pattern with Savage 110 style two-piece mounts, which are easy to find just about anywhere.




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