Just got the 2012 CVA catalog and the new Accura Mountain Rifle is in it! Accura now shares the looks of the Apex, has a new recoil pad as well. A bit over 6lbs, SS barrel as usual but they also added Weatherguard coating to the barrel/frame.

what makes it a mountain rifle? shorter barrel? I always liked the looks of the apex more than the accura anyway....

lighter weight, brownish tan finish over the SS for protection/ less reflective glare. Looks like the new ramrod is on it as well.

that actually sounds pretty sweet

I really do like the weatherguard coating. I love the fact that they didnt get cheap and use a carbon barrel and then coat it. Real SS with the coating on the outside.

My main concern right now is will it work with open sights? The Apex is strictly for scope but do-able with open sights but uncomfortable. I think this has the same Apex stock so i'd most likely have to buy longer screws and shim the sights to lift them up off the barrel to get them into alignment with my eye.

That's is sweet! I might have to convince the GF that I need another gun.... If we had mountains in Iowa I might be able to use that angle

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Is the Apex also in the catalog?

I really see no advantage to a lighter gun. More recoil. Harder to hold steady.

If a couple of lbs is too hard to carry. It's time to hit the gym.

Just saying.

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