still searching for my 35 whelen lol

was about to get me a TC when a buddy suggested the Apex...he said they are way more accurate since they have the Bergara barrels on them already ...also 150 bucks cheaper and comes with scope mounts and a Quake sling

i know in the past CVA had some issues but from what ive researched they are now putting out quality stuff

also im sure a recoil pad would be suggested for this caliber..ive never shot anything over a 270 so i dont know how much recoil im getting into..ive heard different stories on this gun from "it aint bad at all" to " itll knock your teeth out"....i figure a limbsaver pad or kick-eeze would surely help tame it good enough? any thoughts on that as well?