that's a good question regarding the scope...i'm currently shooting an omega bdc 3-9...guess i should check the regs
i like the 200 grain shockwave...it shoots good for me but think it's probably a bit too light if confronted with a 200 yard shot.
shooting the blackhorn 209, i figured that when we get there we'd shoot the rifles to make sure there on...and then i'd just leave the bore dirty for the week.