For the hunter who wants a high-quality single shot rifle, the SCOUT V2 is the ideal choice. Its sleek, lightweight, and easy to operate design sets a new standard for affordable single shot hunting rifles. Every stock is lightweight, 100% ambidextrous, and features CVA's CrushZone Recoil pad a real plus for heavier calibers.
Brand CVA
Caliber 45-70 Gov
Model Scout
Stock Finish Black
Action Break Open
Sights None, Mount Included
Hand Right
Length of Pull 14"
Oal 41"
Receiver Finish Matte Blued
Receiver Material Steel
Safety Two Position
Stock Finish Group Black
Stock Material Synthetic
Twist 1:20"
Barrel Description Fluted
Barrel Finish Matte Blued
Barrel Length 25"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Developed by the U.S. government for the trapdoor Springfield, the 45-70 was introduced in 1873, thus among the oldest cartridges still in continuous production. In the hands of the U.S. Army this was the cartridge that really won the West! Although officially replaced as our service cartridge by the 30-40 Krag in 1892 the 45-70 saw service in Cuba and the Philippines. It had long since been a popular sporting cartridge--and remains so today. Using a .458-inch bullet in a rimmed 2.105-inch case, original loadings with 70 grains of blackpowder used a 500-grain bullet for infantry and 405 grains for cavalry. Today's factory loads with smokeless powder are mild due to potential use in the weak trapdoor Springfield action. Standard is a 405-grain bullet at 1330 feet per second, with 300 and 350-grain loads at higher velocity available. The 45-70 was and is widely chambered in single-shots and remains popular in large-frame lever actions from Browning/Winchester, Henry, and Marlin. — Craig Boddington
