IMO. knight big horn is a solid performer...I believe solely it is because of the heavy plunger style bolt/firing pin they use. ... (aka always fire ) ..All the new CVA, Traditions etc.. light weight design all use a very lightweight wispy firing pin and without modification these muzzleloaders do not always fire!!!..I have a big horn and a new cva accura NW muzzy. I had a machinist fab a new breech and nipple now the CVA NW auccra fires every time and does not slap bang aka hang fire