Hello and thank you in advance for your responses. I am just getting started into black powder hunting and would like to purchase my first black powder rifle. I been looking into several models. I really don't want to spend a fortune on the rifle but I want something that is built with quality, is safe to use, accurate, easy to clean and that will last. I am looking at several rifles including the two in the title. I really like the center break of the CVA Optimum and Optimum Pro however I am concerned about the barrel being made in Spain and its accuracy. I have read that CVA is made by BPI (BPI apparently manufactures CVA, Traditions and Winchester) and that they might have some safety issues with pressure ratings on there barrels. I have also read that they might not be the most accurate rifle either, but that they would proably work fine for hunting which is what I my primary use would be. ( I would love an T/C encore but I don't want to spend that much money.) With that said I also am looking at the Traditions Pursuit and Pursuit Pro(Same concerns as the CVA), NEF SideKick and Heritage and the T/C Omega. The price of basic Omega is about as much as I want to spend on the gun itself. I seen them advertised for around $350. I realize the Omega is not a center break though, but I like the reputation that the gun has for its accuracy and the company's track record. With that said any one else have any other gun they would recommend. (I really don't want a bolt action). Or if you have any comments on the guns I am looking at it would be very helpful. I live in Western NY and will use the gun for deer hunting as its primary function though I might like to take it to the range once and awhile.