Cayugad

The new CVA Kodiak does not fall into the "new model"- "let's wait one year" category because it is a Winchester Apex without a couple of bells/whistles. Winchester/CVA are brother/sister companies - both produced at the same location.

I recommend the Kodiak over the Optima just for simplicity reasons. However, because the stock-drop is completely different in comparing these two models, the new buyer should shoulder each for best fit.