I hear you on the deer.. they have been real scare since the wolves moved into the area. Although the DNR told me that the wolves do not effect the deer population ina given management area. And of course I believe the DNR.

I checked the trigger with a scale I have and it broke at just over #4 pounds. Real nice job they did. This should make a great stalking rifle in the thickets being as short as it is and being in the thickets your shots are usually under 50 yards. CVA told me they sell scope mounts for this rifle even though it is a side lock, so I thought I might want to put a red dot on this rifle. It could be fun...