Description
The .450 Bushmaster has earned its place in the deer woods for one simple reason: it hits hard on the near side and drops game where it stands. The catch has always been what it does on your end of the rifle. CVA answered that with the Cascade XT, hanging a heavy #5 taper fluted barrel and a radial muzzle brake on their proven Cascade action so the big Bushmaster becomes something you can shoot all afternoon without dreading the trigger pull. The extra barrel weight settles the rifle on target and keeps groups tight through strings of fire, and the fluting shaves back some heft so it still carries fine on a long walk to the stand.
What Sets the Cascade XT Apart
The 22 inch 4140 chromoly barrel wears a Graphite Black Cerakote finish that shrugs off weather and rough handling, and the muzzle is threaded under that brake if you'd rather run a suppressor. The bolt uses a 70 degree throw for quick cycling with plenty of scope clearance, and the oversized tactical-style knob gives you real leverage when you're working the action from a rest or prone. A two-position safety sits right where your thumb expects it, and a Picatinny rail comes ready for glass.
A Stock That Fits More Than One Hunter
The fiberglass-reinforced synthetic stock comes in OD green with black webbing and a SoftTouch finish that stays grippy with cold or wet hands. A removable spacer lets you adjust length of pull, which is handy for younger hunters still growing into a full-size rifle or anyone layering up in heavy late-season clothing. Dual front swivel studs mean you can run a sling and a bipod at the same time without compromise.
Cascade XT .450 Bushmaster in the Field
With a 1:24 twist stabilizing the common 250 and 260 grain loads, this rifle is right at home on whitetails, hogs, and black bear inside 200 yards. It is a purpose-built straight-wall thumper that manages recoil better than most rifles in this class, and it feeds from a detachable box magazine so reloads are quick and quiet.
Key Specifications
- Model: Cascade XT
- Manufacturer Part Number: CR3985G
- UPC: 043125239856
- Caliber: .450 Bushmaster
- Action: Bolt Action, 70 Degree Throw
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Barrel: Fluted #5 Taper, 4140 Chromoly Steel, Threaded
- Twist Rate: 1:24"
- Muzzle Device: Radial Muzzle Brake
- Capacity: 4+1
- Metal Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
- Stock: Fiberglass-Reinforced Synthetic, OD Green with Black Web, SoftTouch Finish
- Length of Pull: Adjustable via Removable Spacer
- Safety: Two-Position
- Overall Length: 50"
- Sights: None, Picatinny Scope Rail Included
What’s Included
- CVA Cascade XT rifle
- One detachable box magazine
- Radial muzzle brake (installed)
- Picatinny scope rail
- Length of pull spacer
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run a suppressor on the CVA Cascade XT .450 Bushmaster?
Yes. The muzzle is threaded, and the factory radial brake spins off to make room for a suppressor or another muzzle device. Note that CVA threads the .450 Bushmaster barrel at 11/16×24 rather than the more common 5/8×24, so check your suppressor mount or pick up an adapter before heading to the range.
How bad is the recoil on this rifle?
Far more manageable than you'd expect from a .450 Bushmaster. Between the heavy #5 taper barrel adding weight up front and the radial muzzle brake bleeding off gas, felt recoil lands closer to a stout .308 than a big-bore thumper. It's a rifle most folks can practice with comfortably, which matters more for clean shots on game than any spec sheet number.
What game is the Cascade XT in .450 Bushmaster suited for?
This is a whitetail and hog rifle first, and it handles black bear duty just as well. The .450 Bushmaster pushes heavy 250 to 260 grain bullets that transfer a lot of energy inside 200 yards, and the 1:24 twist barrel stabilizes the common factory loads nicely. It's an especially popular pick with hunters in straight-wall cartridge country.
Does the CVA Cascade XT come with sights or a scope mount?
There are no iron sights on this rifle, but it ships with a Picatinny rail so you can mount an optic right out of the box. The receiver is also compatible with two-piece mounts made for Savage 110 AccuTrigger models, which opens up a wide range of mounting options. The 70 degree bolt throw leaves generous clearance for scopes with larger eyepieces.





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