RE: CVA Bobcat project
A couple of years ago I bought a CVA Bobcat at a gun show. Didn't need it just caught a really good deal on it. It is still new in the box. It is just your basic lock, stock, and barrel but the quality is good.
Does your rifle have a wooden ramrod. If so you may be able to rub enough true oil onto it to fatten it up enough to snug it up if it is only a little loose. You might need to just install a new one. One word of caution though. Do not use a dowel rod for a ramrod. They can break, sending a sharp end through your hand.