"have a CVA Firebolt or something (its an inline from 2003)."

Maybe the primer was wet: But the CVA bolt actions are somewhat prone to misfires under normal conditions. The mainspring gets weak from being compressed.My Magnum Hunter CVA failed me a couple of times wheneverything was as dry as a bone. Every time i take the bolt apart to clean it, i stretch the spring a little. Do not leave the bolt cocked when storing the gun.

It is a very good idea toput on a new primerat about mid-day even in good weather. Primers are very cheap. You will remember thatyour gun failed to fire at that once in a lifetime buck forever.