Here are my nit-pick issues with the CVA.

The he trigger heard is too close to the grip to afford a two hand grasp or a half hand/rear bag grip. The action lever gets in the way. I have Carney hands and it's too close.



The top of the grip where the trigger guard recesses is injection molded plastic and has very sharp mold edges that will need to be filed down and rounded.



The safety is redundant (hammer must be cocked), flimsy, turns too easily (accidental engagement), and is begging to hang up on something and get ripped off.



The scope base only has three slots and the middle one is useless for scopes. Might be used for red dots. But, I'd like to see multiple slots to allow multiple rings or a broader option for scope placement.



As for the Ruger Kodiak, the front sight sucks and I replaced it right out of the box. The trigger is rather heavy and my spring kit should arrive Monday to replace the factory springs and hopefully lower the pull a couple pounds. Other than that, it's good to go.