CVA Scout optic rail replacement

[roadglide1]

I have been looking to replace the optic rail on my CVA Scout rifles. Finally found something and thought I would share for those who may be interested… Talley picatinny base, part # P00252006.

Definitely and upgrade versus the stock rail !!

 

[mikeyb]

That's an interesting option. The factory rail I got is Weaver-style and the front slot is *quite a ways* out there. I had to use a fairly long scope to maintain good eye relief. Talley makes good stuff.

 

[propliner]

It looks pretty thick. Is it higher or lower than the factory one?

 

[roadglide1]

It looks pretty thick. Is it higher or lower than the factory one?

It’s a bit thicker, but the slot spacing is picatinny, the factory rail isn’t fully slotted due to the mounting screws…

 

[Butcherbill]

What did you torque it down to?

 

[roadglide1]

What did you torque it down to?

I used blue loc-tite, and went firm hand tight. Just checked it based on your inquiry… it’s about 18-20 inch pounds.
Once I re-zero the optic and get a few extra rounds through it, I usually recheck…

 

[Butcherbill]

Thanks, cva doesn’t list a torque spec online and talley says to use manufacturer specs lol. I might get a talley rail but haven’t mounted anything on mine yet.

 

[roadglide1]

I could have stuck with the stock rail, but the Talley picatinny is definitely more accommodating !!

 

[Butcherbill]

I could have stuck with the stock rail, but the Talley picatinny is definitely more accommodating !!

I’m leaning towards a red dot so the stock rail should work fine, maybe a 2-7 shotgun scope at the most.

 

[Butcherbill]

I could have stuck with the stock rail, but the Talley picatinny is definitely more accommodating !!

I just had a good look at mine and it’s got a different factory rail than yours did, it’s a full picatinny rail. Maybe the new ones have an upgraded rail now.

 

[roadglide1]

I just had a good look at mine and it’s got a different factory rail than yours did, it’s a full picatinny rail. Maybe the new ones have an upgraded rail now.

Nice !!

 

[Butcherbill]

Question for you roadglide1, how long is the talley pic rail. I’m going to try and instal a set of iron sights and my plan for a rear base would still allow a scope depending on overall length.

Where did you order the talley rail from by the way?

 

[roadglide1]

Question for you roadglide1, how long is the talley pic rail. I’m going to try and instal a set of iron sights and my plan for a rear base would still allow a scope depending on overall length.

Where did you order the talley rail from by the way?

The rail is 5.5” long.
I got the local gun shop in Grande Prairie to get one when they did their Talley order. Took a few months to come in, and was about $70 .

 

[Butcherbill]

The rail is 5.5” long.
I got the local gun shop in Grande Prairie to get one when they did their Talley order. Took a few months to come in, and was about $70 .

Thanks, that should work well if the factory one is too short. The rail mine came with is 4.75” in length, if I stick with a rds I’ll be fine but depending on the optic I might need the extra length once I mill a spot for the rear iron sight base.

 

[Butcherbill]

I used blue loc-tite, and went firm hand tight. Just checked it based on your inquiry… it’s about 18-20 inch pounds.
Once I re-zero the optic and get a few extra rounds through it, I usually recheck…

In case anyone is interested, I emailed CVA last month about rail screw torque and thread pitch of the muzzle and they said.

“The torque of the rail screws is 25 inch-lbs and the thread pitch of the muzzle is M18x1”