Thousands of recreational shooters and hunters have gotten their introduction to the firearm world through a single-shot rifle or shotgun. The simplicity, light weight and economy of these firearms mean that they often get carried into the field long after their users are beginners. In 2010, CVA firearms, known for its line of muzzleloaders, introduced its Scout series of break-open single-shot rifles and shotguns. Now for 2025, the company is offering its next-generation Scout line with updates to meet the needs of the modern hunter.
The updated Scout series comes in three models. All use CVA’s proven ambidextrous Scout action, which uses the hooked triggerguard to open the action and is fired by a manually-cocked external hammer. Upgrades include a Picatinny rail optics mount and re-designed ergonomics, new grip texture and steel QD sling swivel studs. The buttstock that has an adjustable length of pull of 1” with a removable spacer and a comb height that is adjustable through the use of two cheek risers of different heights.
The base model Scout rifle has blued-finish steel parts and a stealth gray synthetic stock. It is available in 13 chamberings, adding the popular straight-walled cartridges 360 Buckhammer and 400 Legend. Barrel lengths are 16.5” to 22” depending on the cartridge, with their muzzle threaded appropriate to their chambering and weights between 6.2 lbs. and 7.8 lbs. They have an MSRP of $425.
The Scout Spur is a dedicated .410-bore turkey hunting shotgun. Chambered for 3" shells, its 20” barrel is threaded for Browning Invector pattern choke tubes and comes with a Jeb’s XX-Full tube. Metal parts have a blued finish and the synthetic stock color is OD green. The Scout Spur weights 6.7 lbs. It has an MSRP of $465.
The Scout TD (Takedown) rifle has a takedown lever in the fore-end that allows for it to be quickly removed so that the barrel and action can be separated. It has stainless-steel metal components and black synthetic furniture. Chambered in eight popular straight-walled hunting cartridges, from 350 Legend to .444 Marlin, the Scout TD has its barrel fluted with its muzzle threaded and capped with a radial muzzle brake. Barrels range from 20” to 22”, muzzle threads are appropriate to caliber, and the rifles weigh between 6.5 lbs. and 7.8 lbs. They have an MSRP of $495.
For more information on CVA’s updated Scout series, see the company’s website.
