Just because one Spanish barrel maker is good doesn't mean another is just the same w/ any American maker....!

I get to purchase a CVA rifle @ a very reduced rate once per yr. from the factory. Each yr I give one up to a freind as I personally already own numerous rifles. All have been Kodiaks and all are great shooters. There are some minor problems w/ the design but none have had cracked stocks or any malfunctions. I do know there have been some problems in the past and there were several rifles involved but nothing I have heard of in 5 yrs.

I just happen to like TC and never have heard of any problems as mentioned above. There are some design issues I have brought to light and I still think they are some fine rifles. I have heard rumors about Savage but quite frankly I think they are just that...I don't see how you could blow one up.The ATF required them to change the module that held the 209 because it was possile to convert the rifle to center fire and avoid a 4473. They then went to a bolt that held the primer in the face. If there ever was a problem this might be a possibility but I never heard of one. I know several shooters who shoot them on a regular basis.
I take each rifle for what it is and none are poor shooters so far...
SHills