While CVA got its start with traditional muzzleloading firearms, the company thoroughly embraced the trend of “modern” muzzleloaders. Today, you won’t find any wood stocks or side locks in the company's catalog, but a lineup of the latest break-action and bolt-action smokepoles. In 2019, CVA introduced the concept of “long-range muzzleloading” with the Paramount and new for 2025 is that model’s successor—the Endura.
CVA calls the Endura “the most advanced muzzleloader series CVA has ever built.” The headline grabber is that the Endura is not only designed to use Blackhorn 209 powder but also select smokeless powders. To handle higher breech pressures, the rifle uses a tungsten-lined breech plug. The firing mechanism is a turn-bolt. The Endura uses CVA’s VariFlame priming device, where a 209 shotgun primer or large rifle primer is placed in a holder that is inserted into the breech. Magnets in the Endura’s bolt face help remove the VariFlame adapter after firing, and the ejection port is enlarged for easier priming. The receiver has a Remington 700 footprint for use of aftermarket stocks, triggers and scope bases. An area for storing VariFlame adapters is contained beneath the action under a hinged floorplate.
The .45-cal. Endura barrels have a 1:22” twist and are 26” with their outside surface fluted and their muzzle threaded 3/4x20 TPI for use with muzzle devices, like CVA’s new SP muzzle brake. The receiver and barrel are given a Tungsten Cerakote finish, while the bore and bolt are nitrided. Each rifle comes with a range rod, a collapsible field rod, VariFlame adapters, a Variflame loading kit, a cleaning and loading kit and a pack of ELR bullets.
Endura muzzleloaders are offered in two models. The LRH (Long Range Hunter) uses the company’s long range stock with an adjustable cheekpiece, adjustable length-of-pull with spacers, QD swivel studs and swivel cups, and is given a black and tungsten web finish. It has an adjustable trigger and weighs 10.75 lbs.
The Pro model is a lighter rifle designed for the backcountry hunter. Its uses a desert tan camo Grayboe Eagle Pro stock. The stock has a 60-degree M4 grip angle with dual front studs for mounting slings and bipods, along with QD swivel cups on the sides and bottom. The stock has an adjustable length-of-pull with a spacer system under the 1” recoil pad and a cheekpiece that can adjust over a 1” range for optimal fit. An adjustable trigger unit is supplied by Triggertech. The rifle weighs 8.75 lbs.
The CVA Endura LRH has an MSRP of $1,599, and the Endura Pro retails for $2,099. For more information, see the company’s website.
