Duckman,
Just giving you my .02. I personaly am not overly impressed with Traditions or any other inline for that matter, made in the last couple of years. I would however recommend trying to find a Thompson Center Black Diamond. Gun Broker.com has several listed for sale around $150.00 to $ 250.00.
I own a tradition, Vortex NW Mag, Knight, Bighorn and two TC Black Diamonds. The TC BD's will shoot darn near anything you stuff down them with out complaint, I have well over 500 rounds with not one failure to fire issue. Also, the tool required to completely disassemble the rifle will fit in your front pocket and weights a couple of ounces.
If you must have a new one then I would recommend a Knight.
Agian, just my opinion other will be different.