Cayugad they were afraid of back pressure so much that the put in foward venting holes in the receiver. They coupled that to venting holes in the nipple and barrel. When you are marketing the first commercial inline in over 100 years I guess they got a little paranoid. Probably like you and Fred suggested putting some tape on the holes would work I just use as is and hope it performs. If they made a nipple without the holes all back pressure would be only a couple inches from your eyes. Less than about three from your shooting eye.

So I won't cover the holes I have found Goex FF to help with sure ignition but can't wait till I can find Mag3 I think that will work real well with that rifle.

The trigger and lock time on the Scout is only bettered by the Encore in my stable of rifles. On a good day I can really blow people away with how good that gun shoots.

The thing I like best about my Scout is it is the prettiest gun of it's type I have seen.

Next time I get out the camera I will send you guys a pic. Mine is blued with a walnut stock brass subframe and funiture. Real easy on the eyes.