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First Look: CVA Optima V3

CVA has announced its new Optima V3 muzzleloader, building on the company's standard Optima platform with modern upgrades for versatility and performance. The redesigned CVA Optima fills the sweet spot between CVA’s entry-level Wolf and premium Accura models—offering enhanced features without the premium price tag.

How to Decipher Turkey Movement

If you hunt turkeys long enough, you’ll see them do some crazy, unexpected things. Our man’s seen plenty of that, too—enough to make him think long and hard about how to counter some “Crazy Ivan” moves.

Tested: Bergara Stoke Compact Suppressed in .300 BLK

This rifle, caliber and suppressor combo make for a lightweight and exceptionally quiet game getter.

Dealing with Predator-Hunting Competition

Savvy predator hunters understand the quarry we pursue is not our toughest adversary.

Muzzleloaders: A Better First-Gun Choice

For a hunter’s first rifle, one naturally chooses among the myriad center-fire cartridges and the arms that chamber them. But, is that the best option? Probably not.

Best New Hunting Rifles from SHOT 2025

Lots of new rimfire and centerfire rifles are hitting the market this year. Here’s a rundown of the best new hunting rifles from the class of ’25.

CVA Unveils Scout Series of Firearms

CVA has announced its new Scout Series of guns. The Scout series builds on CVA’s trusted single-shot rifle platform, with modern upgrades to promote versatility and performance.

#SundayGunday: CVA Cascade SR-80

On this week's #SundayGunday, were checking out the CVA Cascade SR-80, a scout-style bolt action that stays remarkably true to the legendary Jeff Cooper’s initial intent for the platform.

Review: CVA Cascade SR-80

The Cascade SR-80 is a versatile Scout Rifle designed for close-range, quick target acquisition hunting.

Say ‘Yes’ to Adventure

A first safari may conjure thoughts of what could go wrong. But we must never lose sight of everything that could go right.

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