Well here is the issue with that. The Nikon Pro Staff runs $145 with tax. Not a Leupold to be sure... and normally I put the best glass I can find on stuff (for obvious reasons). But this was a last minute fixer upper for me. Iron sights are out of the question, I took those off years ago, and Lord knows where they are now. Also, a different scope will run me at least another $145. That Nikon is about as cheap a scope as you will ever see me even consider. So if you factor that potential cost in... why not just get a new gun? Also the conversion kit itself runs $75, and thats if you can find the thing at the local store which is always sold out. I'd rather put $275 in an Omega or a Triumph or a barrel for the Encore.

I think I'm going to try some newer powder and some different bullets. Maybe some of those TC Power Glide loads.

Should I have a go with Triple 7? Suppose to be easier to clean up?