CVA used to make a downsized wood stocked muzzleloader, but I can't remember what it was called. It is very similar to the Bobcat, but only about 36" long and around 5 1/2 lbs. It is in .50 caliber, and will shoot a full sized load. I bought one for one of my sons, and he has used it to kill a cow elk. Recoil is not bad as it might seem for that light weight. I borrow it for the hunters safety classes I help teach, and on the day we go to the range, we have a muzzle loading section where we let everyone take a shot with muzzle loaders, and most of the ladies prefer the downsized Bobcat because it is so light to hold and the short stock fits them better. One of my other sons has a synthetic stocked regular sized CVA Mountain Stalker, which is also very light, and one that I also use in class, and it is also very popular for smaller shooters. At 5'-6", it may be a better choice for you, although from my experience with these rifles, your'e probably borderline and could go either way. The best part is that these rifles are very inexpensive (I paid around $80 4 years ago for the Mountain Stalker, and less than that for the downsized Bobcat about 6 years ago.) Plenty accurate enough, the boys have brought home prizes from the blanket shoots they've shot in.
