RE: looking at new ml tradition or cva
Hey red truck I own a CVA Kodiak with a blue barrel and the camo stock. I love it and it is very accurate. I have been shooting this rifle for about 1 1/2 years and like it very much. It is easy to clean and light enough to carry through the woods. Here in CO during muzzleloading season we can only use open sights and conical bullets over loose powder. I've found that using a 370 gr. T/C Maxiball over 85gr. Pyrodex P with a Remington Kleenbore 209 primer is a very accurate load out to 100 yds. or so. Maybe longer if I can find a spot to get a longer range shot.
Anyhow hope this helps. And good luck on whichever rifle you choose. Enjoy.