I hunt with a CVA Wolf and it is probably my most favorite rifle. That short barrel makes it a pleasure to use in a tree stand and is accurate as hell. I had an older model Traditions pursuit with a very long HEAVY fluted barrel that had the worst trigger of any gun I have owned. The Pursuit was a pain to shoot as it was so forward heavy and that trigger was a nightmare. The Wolf will shoot circles around that Traditions. Just my honest opinion.