I am a strongT/C supporter after purchasing my Black Diamond. I got a great deal. I could have bought a CVA buckhorn for half the cost but I just have alot of faith in the T/C name and have friends who've delt with them on warranty on stuff that probably shouldnt be warrantied. I have friends who love CVA. I considered a wolf and looked some at the new Optima Elite since its interchangable. But I believe I'll be throwin the extra green down on an Encore.I just trust it alot more. I was at the range the other day and some guy had a brand new CVA of some sorts it was an inline with a nice lookin wood stock. For about 30 trigger pulls it only struck the primer about 7 times and the guy kept askin me about my Diamond which on 20 trigger pulls sent out 20 powerbelt platinums into a 1-1.5" group. Another guy I work with has a Wolf and loves the crap out and shoots a 1.5-2" at the same 100yard range. Another guy has an inline and has had several internal component failures(cant remember what exactly). I think its kind of like with bows. It dont take a 800 dollar Hoyt Vectrix to kill a deer when a PSE Nova will for $150. But if you have complete confidents in the quality of your weapon you will be confident in the hunt.