I wouldn't worry about it- like some others have said, there WAS a limited amount of CVA's that had problems years ago, but some people have blown it way out of proportion.

CVA does limit their recommended powder charges- more so than some other manufacturers- 150 grains pellets, but only 100 grains loose powder. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me, but hey, it's their company.

I have a CVA that I really like- it's a great shooter and a great value. I think you'll find that most CVA's are very accurate & dependable workhorse rifles. The only downsides that I've seen are the already-mentioned powder limitations (if you are a powder junky) and especially on their lower end models, the fit and finish isn't wonderful. In other words, you pick up the rifle and right away you realize that it is not an expensive or finely crafted firearm. Now if you're just a hunter or shooter who wants good performance for your buck, CVA is the way to go- the Wolf or the Buckhorn are both inexpensive models that tend to shoot well.