The Buckhorn 209 Magnum replaced the Staghorn 209 Magnum in CVA's entry level rifles. There is nothing wrong with the Buckhorn. I have a Staghorn and it is a great shooting rifle. Get the .50 caliber. Although a lot of posters like the .45 calibers, I avoid them. There is nothing a .45 caliber can do that a .50 caliber can not match. There is a lot of things a .50 caliber can do in the line of bullet selection that a .45 caliber can not come close to. Especially when you get into some of the heavy conicals and sabots.

Again, nothing wrong with CVA but you might want to go to Bass Pro Shop and take a look at the H&R Sidekick. It is a break open design which makes it easier to clean and load. Also I have read some excellent reports on them as far as accuracy. They are a well known rifle and company. I personally have never shot one, but have shouldered a few and thought their balance was excellent....

Also before you buy, get to a store and handle some of these choices if at all possible. It is hard to tell which rifle will fit you best and be most comfortable for you unless you handle and shoulder some of them. There are differences in stock length and drop from model to model in some cases and all of this makes a difference in shooter comfort and ability to hold steady....