Description
There is something satisfying about hunting with a single shot, and the CVA Scout TD V3 in .45-70 Government leans into that with a bunch of modern touches the old lever gun crowd never got. The heart of the rifle is a 22-inch fluted 416 stainless barrel with a 1:20 twist that handles everything from mild 405 grain loads to the hotter stuff, and the muzzle comes threaded 11/16×24 with a brake installed from the factory. That brake takes real bite out of .45-70 recoil, and if you run a suppressor, spin the brake off and you have one of the quietest, handiest thumper setups you can carry into the deer woods.
Takedown Design That Earns Its Keep
The TD in the name stands for takedown, and the Scout breaks into two compact pieces without tools. That means it slides into a pack, a short case, or behind the truck seat without a fuss, then goes back together and holds zero for the season. At 7.8 pounds with a 43.8-inch overall length assembled, it carries comfortably all day whether you are still hunting hardwoods or sitting a stand.
Fit and Optics on the Scout TD V3
CVA gave the V3 a black synthetic stock with an adjustable comb and length-of-pull spacers, so you can dial in cheek weld and reach for your build and your layers. The receiver wears an integrated 0 MOA Picatinny rail, which makes mounting a scope or red dot dead simple, and ambidextrous controls with a reversible hammer spur keep lefties happy too. There are no iron sights, so plan on glass from day one.
Why the .45-70 Scout V3 Makes Sense
The .45-70 remains one of the best straight-wall cartridges going for deer, hogs, and black bear inside 200 yards, and it satisfies the requirements in a lot of straight-wall hunting zones. Pair that with stainless construction that shrugs off wet weather and a break action with almost nothing to go wrong, and the Scout TD V3 is the kind of rifle you buy once and hunt with for decades.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CVA (Connecticut Valley Arms)
- Model: Scout TD V3
- MPN: CR4442S
- UPC: 043125144426
- Caliber: .45-70 Government
- Action: Break Action, Single Shot Takedown
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 22 in, Fluted Stainless Steel
- Muzzle Thread Pattern: 11/16×24
- Muzzle Device: Muzzle Brake
- Twist Rate: 1:20
- Stock: Black Synthetic, Adjustable Comb and LOP Spacers
- Optics Mount: Integrated 0 MOA Picatinny Rail
- Sights: None (Optics Ready)
- Overall Length: 43.8 in
- Weight: 7.8 lbs
What’s Included
- CVA Scout TD V3 rifle
- Factory-installed muzzle brake
- Length-of-pull adjustment spacers
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CVA Scout TD V3 suppressor ready?
Yes. The 22-inch barrel comes threaded 11/16×24 with a muzzle brake installed from the factory. Remove the brake and you can attach a suppressor or another muzzle device that matches that thread pattern. Just double check your can or adapter is rated for .45-70 pressures and bullet diameter.
Does the Scout TD V3 come with sights or a scope?
It ships without iron sights, but the receiver has an integrated 0 MOA Picatinny rail, so mounting a scope or red dot is quick and easy with standard Picatinny rings or mounts. Most folks pair it with a compact 2-7x or 3-9x scope, which suits the practical range of the .45-70 nicely.
How does the takedown feature work on this rifle?
The Scout TD separates into two compact sections without tools, making it easy to stow in a pack, a short case, or tight truck storage. Reassembly takes seconds and the design is built to return to zero, so you can break it down between hunts without worrying about your optic settings.
Is a single shot .45-70 practical for deer hunting?
Very much so. The .45-70 hits hard on deer, hogs, and black bear at typical woods distances, and the 1:20 twist stabilizes the full range of common factory loads. A lot of hunters in straight-wall cartridge areas pick this exact setup, and the factory brake plus adjustable stock make the recoil far more manageable than the cartridge's reputation suggests.





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