Description
The 25 Creedmoor has been the worst-kept secret in the long range hunting world for years, and now that Hornady has made it an official factory cartridge, rifles like this Cascade XT are the way to get in on it. The cartridge splits the difference between 6mm and 6.5 Creedmoor, giving you a flatter trajectory and less recoil than the 6.5 while bucking wind better than most anything in its class. Pair that with a rifle CVA backs with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, and you have a legitimate 400-plus yard deer and antelope rig straight out of the box.
What the Cascade XT Adds Over the Standard Cascade
The XT treatment starts with a heavier medium-contour fluted barrel that soaks up heat and settles the rifle for steadier follow-up shots. The 22 inch tube is threaded and wears a radial muzzle brake from the factory, so recoil on this already mild cartridge is downright pleasant. Spin the brake off and you're ready for a suppressor. An oversized bolt knob gives you real leverage on the smooth 70 degree throw, which matters more than you'd think with cold hands or gloves in November. The whole barreled action wears Graphite Black Cerakote, one of the toughest finishes in the business against rain, snow, and truck-bed abuse.
A Stock Built for Real Hunting
The synthetic stock comes in OD Green with black webbing and adjusts for length of pull, so you can fit it to your frame or shorten it up for heavy winter layers. Dual front swivel studs let you run a bipod and sling at the same time, and the fiberglass-reinforced construction shrugs off weather that would have a wood stock swelling.
Scope-Ready From the Box
CVA installs Picatinny bases at the factory, so all you need is rings and glass. The flush-fit detachable magazine holds four rounds, and the adjustable single-stage trigger breaks clean, with a pull weight you can tune between roughly two and four pounds. Add in CVA's lifetime warranty and this is a lot of rifle for the money, chambered in one of the most exciting hunting cartridges to come along in years.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA)
- Model: Cascade XT
- MPN: CR3979G
- UPC: 043125001767
- Caliber: 25 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action, 70 Degree Bolt Throw
- Capacity: 4+1, Flush-Fit Detachable Magazine
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Barrel: Fluted, Threaded Muzzle w/ Radial Muzzle Brake
- Metal Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
- Stock: OD Green w/ Black Webbing Synthetic, Adjustable Length of Pull
- Trigger: Adjustable Single-Stage, Approx. 2-4 lb Pull
- Optics Mounting: Factory-Installed Picatinny Bases
- Sights: None, Optics Ready
- Accuracy: CVA MOA Guarantee
What’s Included
- CVA Cascade XT rifle in 25 Creedmoor
- One 4-round flush-fit detachable magazine
- Radial muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Picatinny scope bases (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 25 Creedmoor and what is it good for?
The 25 Creedmoor is a 6.5 Creedmoor case necked down to .257 caliber, standardized by SAAMI and loaded by Hornady starting in 2025. It launches high-BC bullets in the 128 to 134 grain range around 2,850 fps, giving you a flat trajectory with noticeably less recoil than the 6.5. It shines for deer, antelope, and predators, and it doubles nicely for long range target work.
Does the CVA Cascade XT come ready to mount a scope?
Yes. CVA installs two-piece Picatinny bases on the receiver at the factory, so all you need is a set of rings and your optic. The bases are also compatible with mounts made for Savage 110 AccuTrigger pattern rifles, which gives you plenty of aftermarket options.
Can I run a suppressor on this Cascade XT?
You can. The 22 inch fluted barrel has a threaded muzzle, and the radial brake simply unscrews so you can thread on a can. If you're not running a suppressor, the included brake does a nice job taming what little recoil the 25 Creedmoor produces.
Is the trigger on the Cascade XT adjustable?
It is. The Cascade XT uses a single-stage trigger that's user adjustable for pull weight, roughly in the two to four pound range. Most ship set around three pounds, which is a solid all-around hunting weight, but you can lighten it up for bench and prone work.




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