Well, I went out to the range yesterday, and got there just in time for the wind to come up. That was lucky. I thought I might miss it. I did some shooting still. I shot the 10 rounds with powerbelts and 100 gr. loose APP. I thought that would be a good way to at least see if my scope was anywhere near close to be on. It wasn't. Just before I left, I decided to throw 100 gr. of Pyrodex and a 250 gr. Shockwave with a slick load sabot in. That was at least close. But then a really cold wind started blowing, so I decided that was enough. I should at least have somewhere close to start next time. On the plus side, I did find it surprisingly easy to prime. Practiced a little before I went, and got so I could drop them in every time.

I do have a couple questions, though, if y'all don't mind a few dumb newbie questions. On the scope, to get it close, I think I ended up having to move it up and to the right about 4 in. both ways. Is that normal, or do I not have something on there right? (I didn't have the opportunity to have it bore sighted, and I've never sighted one in before that hasn't been at least bore sighted before.) I also still need to go up and to the right another 1-2 in.

Also, when I was cleaning it when I got home, it would have been a lot easier to get at a few parts of it if I would have taken the barrel off. It's just one bolt, but does it affect accuracy or anything to take the whole thing apart that far everytime you need to clean it? And, I think I know the answer to this one, but I'm going to ask anyway, so don't laugh. Once it's sighted in, if you take the scope off, how much does it mess it up? I mean, if you unscrew the rings from the bases, so the scope doesn't move? I'm guessing you can't, but like I said, it would sure make things easier.

Thanks for the help guys.