ORIGINAL: SaskBushMan
I just started researching CVA and I am scared away, they may have fixed any problems but hearing that they may not pressure test properly if at all turns me off. I like the Traditions line and from what I was told the trigger problem is fixed(pursuit models). now is there and benift to a bolt action or is a break open the way to go? I like the pivot block action like the omega has but in my price range the only option is the CVA kodiak and I feel CVA's quality may be questionable. Where are traditions barrels made?
As far as bolt vs. break action or pivot block action; the main difference is the bolt gun will be about four to six inches longer for the same barrel length. Another thing to consider is the bolts require a little more attention when cleaning and some are more difficult that others to clean. Those are the two reasons I went with the Omega. I believe all the spanish import barrels for the lower level guns come out of the same factory. I think the newer rifle that uses the switch barrel to cartridge calibers isa different barrel manufacturer. Not sure the barrel thing is a big issue but it just does not set well with me so I stay with the USA made stuff (the Pursuit LT convinced me to stay away from spanish stuff). There are a lot of guys with the imports that love them so what more can I say. PS: if you want to experiment with smokeless muzzleloading there are barrels available for the NEF that will allow use of smokeless powder. YOU MUST USE A BARREL AND RIFLE THAT IS INTENDED FOR SMOKELESS POWDER; not most of the rifles made. I think other than the SMI conversion barrels for the NEF the only other smokeless rifles are the Savage and that expensive one from Michigan.