Well I sent a memo to this guy and bowed out. The more I thought about it the more I am leaning toward the CVA. I would rather the stainless over the Chromemoly w/weathershield. And the 27"fluted Begera barrel over the round 25"T/C barrel.
Reviews has the CVA with a better breech plug system and a better trigger.
I think I will be happier with the CVA. Especially if it shoots as well as my Optima did.