Thanks Mt Devil and Lemoyne. Just got home from work and shot the above pics. here are some of th answer to the questions posed.
1. the bases are a solid mout Tilly machined base. the are installed with Loc-Tite and feel very tight.
2. just checked the breech, the break closure, and the forearm. all seem tight to the feel.
3. Yes CVA has a CS dept. I called them yesterday and talked to two diffrent guys. One somewhat helpfull the other not so much. In short the told me to try lower (100 grain) with the largest projectile possible. I will try this weekend but based on previous trips to the range, i am very sceptical.

As a last note, if the only reason for posting to this thread is to pi$$ people off, please do it elsewhere. I am looking for real help and have better things to do.

Mt Devil and Lemoyne thanks for your advise thus far. Mt. Devil, i would take you up on your offer but I live in east TN.