The only thing that was wrong with mine were the thimble rib screws were loose. Be sure to get some lock tight (blue color or red) and check them. A little drop on them now will save you a lot of head aches later. Did you get that nice big agate also with the rifle. That thing worked perfect for me for over 60 shots. I've never had another agate that worked that well.

90 grains of Goex 2f and a .530 patched roundball and I think you will really like your new rifle. Mine has a dark stock also, and I really like the fit and finish of the hardware to the wood....

Keep us posted on how well it shoots. I'm glad your pleased with the rifle. Also there is a lot of grease in the barrel of that new rifle. I cleaned mine for ever it seemed. Also I changed the vent liner over to the Allen wrench head kind from RMC and have never used the one that came with the rifle. I think the RMC liner is coned different. Ignition is right now. I know you're going to have a blast with that rifle.

Find a gallon milk jug, fill it with water, and shoot that once. The power of the roundball will amaze you....