The CVA Cascade Varmint Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20-inch threaded barrel. It has a Flat Dark Earth finish and a Kryptek Highlander synthetic stock, and ships with a 10-round magazine. The threaded barrel is ready for a muzzle device at the standard thread pitch. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: CVA 
• Model: Cascade Varmint Hunter 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 
• Barrel Length: 20 in 
• Color/Finish: Flat Dark Earth / Kryptek Highlander 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch threaded barrel 
• Flat Dark Earth finish on metalwork 
• Synthetic Kryptek Highlander camo stock 
• 10-round magazine capacity 
• Bolt-action platform in a varmint-oriented barrel profile

Owners who pick the Cascade Varmint Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor often cite the threaded barrel as the primary draw, since it keeps suppressor options open without additional gunsmithing. The Kryptek Highlander stock gets mixed opinions: some appreciate the lightweight build, while others feel the grip panels could use more texture in wet conditions.

The bolt throw and lockup on the Cascade platform draw comparisons to rifles priced higher, and most owners report a smooth feel out of the box. The trigger is functional but polarizes buyers, with some leaving it stock and others swapping it for a sharper aftermarket unit.

For the price, the Cascade Varmint Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor is seen as a practical working rifle. CVA's centerfire reputation is still growing, and some buyers note that resale value lags behind more established brands, but first-hand ownership satisfaction is generally solid.