The CVA Cascade in .300 Win Mag is a bolt-action rifle built around the demands of big-game hunting at distance. The 24-inch carbon steel barrel is fitted with a muzzle brake that meaningfully reduces felt recoil, important in a magnum cartridge that can otherwise wear shooters down during zeroing or extended range sessions. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Cascade 
• Caliber: .300 Win Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length (OAL): 45 inches 
• Weight: 7.15 lbs 
• Safety Mechanism: Two-position safety 
• Stock Description: Fixed with SoftTouch finish 
• Twist Rate: 1 in 10 inches 
• Barrel Material: Carbon Steel 
• Muzzle Device: Muzzle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Steel 
• Sights Configuration: Drilled & Tapped for optics 
   

Features 

 
The receiver is drilled and tapped, so mounting a scope is straightforward without gunsmithing. The two-position safety locks the bolt when engaged, allowing safe carrying with a chambered round. The fixed SoftTouch stock provides a secure, non-slip surface in varying weather without the fidget of adjustable components. 
 
At 7.15 lbs the Cascade is middle-of-the-road for a .300 Win Mag rifle, light enough to carry into the backcountry, but not so light that the cartridge becomes punishing. The 1-in-10 twist rate stabilizes the longer, heavier bullets that maximize the .300's performance on elk or moose at range.

The CVA Cascade in .300 Win Mag draws consistent praise for accuracy. Owners frequently report solid groupings at 200 yards and beyond, which is the practical reason most people choose this cartridge in the first place. Build quality gets positive marks as well. The components feel well-fitted without looseness in the action.

The ergonomics draw favorable comments across a range of users, from newer shooters to experienced riflemen. The trigger, which is adjustable, receives good reviews, with many owners tuning it to their preferred pull weight relatively quickly.

Weight comes up as the main trade-off. At 7.15 lbs before optics and ammunition, a few hunters find the rifle tiring on long back-country approaches. The stock material is occasionally criticized as feeling less refined than composite or wood stocks on more expensive rifles. Some buyers also note that the market includes options with comparable or better feature sets at similar prices, so the value proposition depends on where you land on the accuracy-vs-refinement spectrum.