r/canadaguns • u/macmuaythai • 24d ago

Buy recommendations Ruger scout vs CVA sr80

Right now I am between these two rifles

CVA cascade sr 80 308

Ruger American scout gen 2 308

I like the scout rifle concept for its lightweight design and shorter barrel for use in the back country, also as an alternative “battle rifle” considering we can’t get AR 10s anymore.

Biggest factor leaning me to the Ruger now is the full length rail, non proprietary mag, and shorter barrel

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u/Aggravating_Shoe4638 20d ago

Looking to buy my first bolt gun and have narrowed down to the same too; anxiously waiting for a few more reviews to come out on the gen 2 Ruger.

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u/Aggravating_Shoe4638 20d ago

Maybe you guys can help me, my biggest hesitation with the 16” is being in CA suppressor isn’t an option. How much more muzzle blast comes out of 16” vs 18”? I’m not recoil sensitive either but I take a lot of first time shooters out and from what I’ve seen the cva is likely quite a bit more forgiving.