CVA’s New Cascade XTS Rifle Adds Factory Iron Sights to XT Platform

CVA has added a new variant to its Cascade bolt-action lineup, and this one skips the optics-only approach. The Cascade XTS comes with factory-installed iron sights, giving hunters a backup option or a primary sighting system for areas where scopes aren't allowed.

Key points

• Built on the XT platform: The XTS takes the existing Cascade XT and adds adjustable steel Marble's sights to its already heavier fluted barrel and radial muzzle brake.
• Four chamberings: Available in 308 Winchester, 30-06, 300 Winchester Magnum, and 338 Winchester Magnum, covering most common big-game hunting needs.
• Spec rundown: Every chambering gets a 20-inch barrel with 5/8x24 threading for suppressor or muzzle device use.
• Weatherproofing: CVA says the barreled action gets a Tungsten Cerakote finish, and the black synthetic stock has a textured SuperGrip surface meant to help in wet or cold conditions.
• Pricing: MSRP is $949 across all four chamberings.

Quick take

Iron sights on a factory hunting rifle aren't common anymore, so this is a practical move for hunters working in brushy terrain or areas with optics restrictions. The chambering lineup is sensible for whitetail to larger North American game, and the price lands in reasonable territory for a rifle with this feature set. Worth a look if you want options beyond glass.

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