The CVA Cascade Varmint Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .204 Ruger, finished in Realtree Hillside Camo with a Smoked Bronze Cerakote receiver. It has a 20-inch fluted heavy sporter barrel and a 5-round capacity. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Cascade Varmint Hunter 
• Caliber: .204 Ruger 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 5 Rounds 
• Finish: Realtree Hillside Camo 
• Receiver Finish: Smoked Bronze Cerakote 
   

Features 

The barrel is threaded, so suppressors and muzzle devices attach without adapters. The stock has an adjustable cheek riser and adjustable length of pull, which covers a useful range of shooter sizes and positions. Fluting on the heavy sporter barrel sheds some weight without cutting into rigidity. 
 

Usage 

The .204 Ruger cartridge shoots flat and hits hard for its size, which is exactly what varmint hunting at distance demands. The 20-inch barrel keeps the rifle manageable in the field while still getting most of the velocity the cartridge offers. The adjustable stock makes it practical to dial in a consistent cheek weld across different shooting positions, which matters when you're calling and shooting prairie dogs or ground squirrels all day.

The Cascade Varmint Pro in .204 Ruger gets consistent praise for accuracy and bolt feel. The flat-shooting, low-recoil nature of the .204 Ruger cartridge is a good match for varmint work, and most owners report it performs well at distance on small game.

The Realtree camo finish gets mentioned positively. It looks good and fits the intended use in the field. The lightweight build is appreciated by hunters who cover ground on foot.

The main friction points in discussions are price relative to competing bolt-actions in the same class, and occasional ammunition selectivity. A few owners note it prefers certain loads over others. Reliability is generally solid; serious complaints are uncommon. For shooters who want a ready-to-field varmint rifle without aftermarket work, the Cascade Varmint Pro tends to satisfy.