I've made a couple posts about the traditions yukon in the past. I've owned one for almost a year now, spent a lot of time at the range with it and shot one deer, small buck in Virginia. It loves 240 grain xtps and cheap shots over 100 grains of pyro rs. I have the 4x traditions scope that came on it as a combo. The breach moves up and down as opposed to pivoting like Underclocked already mentioned. The breech locks up tight and is released by a side mounted button, similar to a trigger guard safety. My only complaint is the "fiber" from my fiber optic front sight fell off on the first outing, but I had a scope and no worries. I took the sights off after that. Out to 100 yards I have no complaints (haven't shot it further than that). I'm sure you could do worse for the money. I'm sure you would be satisfied with either gun. Good luck.

Cory.