Great stuff. Thanks!

The first thing I did (well, maybe not first, but early on) when putting my kit together was to throw in my socket and extension. With the scope on, it takes forever to get that breech plug off.

I also have that CVA nipple grease as it came with the starter kit I bought. No problems so far, so I plan to stick with it.

As for the eye relief...as I said, my friend has the same rifle, but mounted a scope with very little ER, and he caught a couple in the forehead over the past two years. If nothing else, I do try to learn from others' mistakes, so I made sure to get the Banner D&D 3-9 with the 'proclaimed' 6" ER. I don't think I get 6", but it seems to be plenty so far.

I think I'm going to give the 300gr shockwaves a try this weekend, and compare them to the 240gr Mag Expresses I have. Also, I'll be better about swabbing between shots.
Again, thanks a lot. These forums are the best.

Rob